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[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!]]

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[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.]

[evocation]

[Kyna laughs.]

It's not my fault you bought it, nerd. Now I'm not gonna tell you what I think about you, either.

[lifetothefullest]

I didn't buy it, I just couldn't get the possibility out of my head without checking.

[Don't make fun of his ridiculous paranoia, geez.]

And you say that like I don't already know. Psychoanalyzing, remember?

[He's totally lying about that but whatever.]

[evocation]

What? Bullshit. Tell me what I think, then.

[lifetothefullest]

You think there's no way in hell I actually know what you're thinking.

[It's an old joke and setup and may or may not be actually accurate, but it's worth a shot.]

[evocation]

Oh my God. You're the worst. I don't know how I ever thought you were too serious.

[lifetothefullest]

It was my incredible acting.

[But even he can't manage to say that deadpan.]

[evocation]

Yeah, that's it. Definitely. Do you have a PhD in theatre, too?

[lifetothefullest]

I took a class in undergrad, so pretty much.

[He really missed his true calling, considering how dramatic he can be.]

[evocation]

Uh huh. So what other random shit are you an expert in?

[lifetothefullest]

I'm not going to help my nerd image with the answer, but chess and music.

[If he were good at math he'd be hitting the nerd trifecta.]

What about you? Somehow I think you might have some ridiculous hobbies or skills of your own.

[evocation]

Uh, not really. Just magic.

[Nothing like music or chess, anyway, unless you count watching bad movies and eating too much Thai food.]

But I guess that's... you know. Past tense now.

[lifetothefullest]

Temporarily past tense.

[Lance is realistic, but he also hopes for the best and right now there's no reason to believe it won't be possible to fix whatever happened to Kyna's magic.]

And I really doubt that's the only thing you like or are good at.

[evocation]

The only really useful thing, yeah. It's not like I can ask the gods to fix it. They're all fucked up right now.

[lifetothefullest]

They'll recover. And even if they don't, other people here have all sorts of weird abilities of their own; maybe one of them can help.

[Also he's still not letting go of the other subject.]

'Useful' is really subjective. Besides, it's not like being good at chess is actually useful, and you counted that.

[evocation]

[Uggghh.]

Look, I'm serious. It's not like I went to college or took cello lessons or whatever. Back home I spent pretty much all my time teaching myself magic and watching stupid movies and working.

[lifetothefullest]

[It's tempting to joke that it's a good thing she didn't take cello lessons because that would be objectively useless, but as tired as he is he still knows this might not be the time. Instead, his tone softens a little, and he's quiet a moment before responding.]

Being able to teach yourself something, especially to the extent that you did, is a much rarer skill than it's often recognized for. So is teaching someone else, which you were very good at.

[Both of those things are super important!]

What did you do for work?

[Because again, most jobs require some level of skill, even if she's not counting whatever it might be.]

[evocation]

[It takes her a second to respond, because that's actually sweet of him to say, and it flusters her a little bit.]

Um... I worked for a guild. With Harlan and Tucker. We'd kill monsters or deal with faeries or find magical stuff for people or whatever.

[lifetothefullest]

[That explanation rings a bell, especially since she mentions Harlan.]

Harlan told me about that a few months ago, actually; I didn't realize you were from the same place.

[He hasn't met Tucker yet, but he'll keep that name in mind for the future.]

It seems like a really interesting job.

[evocation]

Yeah, it is. I mean, I liked most of it. I don't... really know what to do with myself here, though.