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hadriel2017-12-12 03:21 pm
lifetothefullest) wrote in hadriel2017-12-12 03:21 pm
008 [Video]
[So the fighting may be over, but that doesn't mean everything is going to be immediately fine. Finally having the time to really think about everything that's happened, and for everything to sink in, is going to make the next few days and weeks just as much of a challenge for some here as the last have been, if not more so.
But that is, hopefully, something he can help with, if at least a little. And there are new arrivals as well, who not only had to deal with the end of the invasion but also everything that goes along with suddenly finding themselves in an entirely new world, not to mention the sudden setting change too.
So he's trying to look as composed and calm as possible, which is a bit of a struggle since--like pretty much everyone else--he's exhausted and didn't get out of the whole ordeal with the Null entirely unscathed. Compared to some people he definitely fared better, but there's still a pretty obvious bruise across his cheekbone and around his eye; it's not too serious, but the main problem is that it's also not very helpful in looking as professional and put together as he's trying to appear.
Still, he's doing his best, and he lifts his chin a little and takes a deep breath before speaking.]
If anyone is injured, or just in need of somewhere safe to rest, the hot springs and the fire station are both serving as temporary locations for the clinic. Additionally, considering the seriousness and extent of everything that's happened in the last few weeks as well as the arrival of new people, it's worth reiterating that I'm a psychologist and so if anyone wants to talk, whether about recent events or otherwise, I'm available to meet.
[A short pause.]
I'm... Not exactly sure where, since my office doesn't exist anymore, and I probably should've thought about this before making this announcement...
[That would've been good planning, if he weren't so tired and scattered, but okay, refocus--]
But that can be decided on an individual basis. Additionally, if you'd like to respond privately, you can do so.
[And he includes a brief explanation of how to make a conversation private. With all of that out of the way, he'll put a filter on the post himself and add another message.]
[Private to friends and coworkers]
I hope you're all okay, and... If anyone who wants to let me know for sure that they are, that would be great.
[He's worried about everyone. :c]
[[ooc: Anyone on the Clinic staff list or who has positive CR will be included in this filter; feel free to assume your character's included if they and Lance know each other and are on good terms!]]
But that is, hopefully, something he can help with, if at least a little. And there are new arrivals as well, who not only had to deal with the end of the invasion but also everything that goes along with suddenly finding themselves in an entirely new world, not to mention the sudden setting change too.
So he's trying to look as composed and calm as possible, which is a bit of a struggle since--like pretty much everyone else--he's exhausted and didn't get out of the whole ordeal with the Null entirely unscathed. Compared to some people he definitely fared better, but there's still a pretty obvious bruise across his cheekbone and around his eye; it's not too serious, but the main problem is that it's also not very helpful in looking as professional and put together as he's trying to appear.
Still, he's doing his best, and he lifts his chin a little and takes a deep breath before speaking.]
If anyone is injured, or just in need of somewhere safe to rest, the hot springs and the fire station are both serving as temporary locations for the clinic. Additionally, considering the seriousness and extent of everything that's happened in the last few weeks as well as the arrival of new people, it's worth reiterating that I'm a psychologist and so if anyone wants to talk, whether about recent events or otherwise, I'm available to meet.
[A short pause.]
I'm... Not exactly sure where, since my office doesn't exist anymore, and I probably should've thought about this before making this announcement...
[That would've been good planning, if he weren't so tired and scattered, but okay, refocus--]
But that can be decided on an individual basis. Additionally, if you'd like to respond privately, you can do so.
[And he includes a brief explanation of how to make a conversation private. With all of that out of the way, he'll put a filter on the post himself and add another message.]
[Private to friends and coworkers]
I hope you're all okay, and... If anyone who wants to let me know for sure that they are, that would be great.
[He's worried about everyone. :c]
[[ooc: Anyone on the Clinic staff list or who has positive CR will be included in this filter; feel free to assume your character's included if they and Lance know each other and are on good terms!]]
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i died but ig death is made up here so i got better.
mostly.
i cant hear. that fucking blows.
dw tho michael told me what ur thing said. i can telepathy w. ppl but only in person.
anyway u need any help w. clinic reconstruction?
text; private
Thank you.
Death is still serious, whether or not you return from it.
[He just wants to make that clear; he's worried that people here either brush off others' experiences, or that people think they don't have reason to be upset, just because death isn't permanent.]
I'm sorry about your hearing; do you know what might've happened? Was it due to an injury?
I imagine we probably will, but I'm not sure when we're planning to work on it. Did you want to be involved?
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im only flippant bc im pissed off abt it. trust me it fucking sucked and i would pref not to repeat the exp.
esp if im just gonna come back on repeat. thats stupid.
one of the null got me obvs but i doubt it caused the hearing thing. more likely that hope fucked up.
ive heard other ppl have come back similarly botched.
i can help if u need it yeah. w. the library gone and my ears out of commission im severely hurting for shit to keep me busy.
may as well try to do smthn productive.
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[He won't press about it right now as long as Harlan's indeed taking it seriously, which it seems like he is.]
If it's because of Hope, maybe he can fix it once he's had some time to recover as well.
I'll let you know for sure when rebuilding starts, then. Before that though, if you need something to do, supplies in the stores seem really low; if you want to go a scavenger hunt for anything useful, I'm sure the clinic locations are probably in need of whatever you can find.
[Lance is going to just try not to worry about the potential issue of food supplies being just as low as everything else, for now.]
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fuck that.
but who knows when hell have the energy for that kind of shit again.
cool tho. ty.
scavenging i can do.
u guys need anything in particular?
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[Lance isn't blaming Hope, exactly, but he's also not feeling super forgiving about the gods in general at the moment either.]
I'm not sure since I haven't really been at the clinic recently, but they're usually in need of any medication you might find, as well as anything that could be used for bandages.
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i like to think i died for the greater good and shit but fuck man we just got pulled into the middle of their shitty spat.
incredible.
w.e. u holdin up ok?
bein alive doesnt count as bein ok so dont get dodgy w. me.
and ok general clinic fare. got it.
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[Which definitely counts for something. And hey, don't preemptively call him out, that's unfair.]
I'm doing okay. Not great, but as well as could be expected.
[That sounds plausible, right? Right. Besides, as far as Lance is concerned--even though he's completely aware of the hypocrisy here--nothing that serious even happened to him, so he has no real reason to be particularly not okay.]
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[Look buddy Harlan is the king of preemptive callouts. Get used to it!!]
fair. as long as ur sure.
what happened w. ur eye?
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Even alien robots find my face punchable, I guess.
[It's... Technically true, considering the Null were controlling Ephemera when said punching happened.]
But it looks worse than it is. I'll be fine.
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that sucks. again tho if ur sure ur fine thats good enough for me.
lmk if u need anything?
not just for the clinic either. and dont fuckin do that thing where u need something and dont want to bother me w. it.
please bother me.
if anything comes up. u dont have to give me busy work just for the fuck of it.
w.e u kno what i mean.
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[He genuinely is okay, and he appreciates that Harlan's willing to accept Lance's judgment of his own situation.]
I'll keep that in mind, and don't worry, I won't make up anything unnecessary for you to do unless you decide you're bored.
Other than the issue with your hearing, are you doing alright yourself?
private-ish
lmao. im bored af but i can figure out my own shit. dw.
thanks.
uh yeah im ok. i think. the hearing thing is fucking me up but like i said i can figure out my own shit.
ill let u kno if that changes.
[He considers leaving it there, but... Well. He switches to private first.]
somethings going on w. michael tho.
i think weve got it under control but i might need some help down the road.
just giving u a heads up.
[He'd ask for help now, but he's not about to go behind Michael's back. That'd be the opposite of helpful.]
private
[But he'll give Harlan the same respect as far as being able to decide if he needs any help or not. Besides, he's immediately distracted with the issue of Michael, and he can't exactly tell Harlan that Michael's already contacted him; there was no formal agreement of confidentiality but it still seems the ethical thing to do. So all he can really offer is--]
I understand, and the same offer goes for this; if I can help, don't hesitate to contact me.
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stay safe ok?
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[The nice sentiments are really appreciated, more than comes across in text; sometimes he really needs them, and after everything that happened this is one of those times.]