008 [Video]

[lifetothefullest]

[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!]]

Comments

[lifetothefullest]

Maybe once Hope's had time to recover, he can do something about it. Or even potentially one of the other healers or magic users here.

[It's worth looking into, right? As for her question he shrugs a little, but considering her honesty he decides to offer a more honest answer himself.]

I'd kind of like to sleep for a week, but I'm just... Really concerned about the fallout of everything that happened, now that people have a chance to think about it.

[So he can't just leave anyone who might need help to fend for themselves, no matter how tired and stressed out he is, even if he's really hoping that no one will actually need to take him up on the offer. He has to at least make it.]

[evocation]

[Uh huh. Kyna blows a raspberry right into her phone, so enjoy that, Lance.]

Oh my God. Give yourself a break for two seconds.

[lifetothefullest]

[Why do you make him listen to this with his own two ears.]

Wow, I'm having flashbacks to high school.

[Sure, he didn't actually attend high school, but whatever.]

I'm okay. If no one needs to meet right away I'll get some rest, I promise.

[He actually means it too.]

[evocation]

[She hums thoughtfully, considering that.]

Weird. I actually believe you. And shut up, that's what you get.

[lifetothefullest]

Good, because I'm actually telling the truth.

[He says it lightly, obviously joking, but he does mean it.]

Did your place make it through this whole thing okay?

[evocation]

Yeah, it's fine. What about yours? No Null camping out in your closet or something?

[lifetothefullest]

...I really hope not.

[He hasn't looked, and surely there aren't, there's pretty much no possible way, and yet now he's slightly terrified of the idea.]

[evocation]

They totally hide under your bed like boogeymen.

[lifetothefullest]

If there's one hiding under my bed I'm going to assume it's more afraid of me than I am of it.

[That makes sense, right? Right. Also he's totally not psyching himself up to go check his room for lingering robots he knows for nearly 100% fact don't exist, not at all.]

[evocation]

Maybe. Or maybe it's just waiting to eat you.

[lifetothefullest]

[If he weren't very aware of how many people--including Kyna--died during this whole mess, he would've made a morbid joke. But, as it is--]

I wonder if they can actually eat anything.

[And there's the sound of some doors opening and shutting as Lance checks the closet first. No robot monsters so far.]

[evocation]

[Her grin is audible in her voice.]

Are you checking?

[lifetothefullest]

Of course not.

[...And okay, even he can admit that the way he said that was not at all convincing.]

[evocation]

[And now she's laughing.]

Oh my God, Lance, I was kidding.

[lifetothefullest]

[At least she's laughing, so that makes all of this utterly ridiculous paranoia worth it. He's obviously amused when he responds too, despite what he actually says.]

I still had to check, or I'd never be able to think of anything else.

[Let alone sleep in his room.]

[evocation]

Shouldn't you be psychoanalyzing yourself about that or something?

[lifetothefullest]

I've been a psychologist for years.

[He's totally already aware of and self-analyzed his own neurosis, okay.]

[evocation]

So what does that mean? You already know how weird you are?

[lifetothefullest]

Yes, I'm very aware of how weird I am, thank you.

[evocation]

Just making sure. Have you psychoanalyzed me yet?

[lifetothefullest]

Not actively, but it's kind of hard to turn off, so I'd be lying if I said no.

[But it's mostly thing he's just picked up in conversation, rather than any concerted effort like he would put into an actual counseling session or when he's doing FBI work.]

[evocation]

Okay, spill.

[This is a mistake.]

[lifetothefullest]

And lose all my advantages? Absolutely not.

[He's joking, clearly, but he's also not about to fall into this trap. Analyzing someone to their face never goes over well.]

[evocation]

God, you're so lame. Fine, don't tell me.

[lifetothefullest]

Fine, I won't. That's what you get for saying there might be a Null hiding in my room.

[So there, now they're even. Right? Right.]