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[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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I guess.

[Not exactly reassuring.]

I'm stuck here, I have no idea what's going on with my friends and stuff, my sister's probably all alone and I know nobody's taking care of her 'cause my mom is such a dumbass...

[It feels like this situation can't possibly get worse.

Kiran can see the hot springs ahead, but he's not quite there yet.]

...guess I get the idea of the clinic now.

It may or may not help to know that, as far as we're aware, no time passes back where we came from while we're here.

[So, provided his sister and friends are okay last her knew, they'll probably stay that way. And he makes a note about the comment about his mother, but doesn't address it for now.]

[...That does give him some pause, and it'd make him feel better if it were true. But Kiran is too skeptical, and currently too emotional, to just take it at face value.]

How do we know that? Did someone escape and get recaptured? Or is it just something they've told us to keep us obedient.

['Cause that sounds like time travel, and he's been informed by ageless demigoddesses in the past that time travel is impossible, even with all the magic in the world.]

People have left and returned, as I understand.

[None of anything about this place is really supposed to be a thing going by Lance's world, so he's stopped questioning the impossibility at this point.]

[Kiran would continue with his unwarranted skepticism if he wasn't coming up on the hot springs shortly. His eyes scan the area, but there are a few people scattered in the area. In the blistering sunlight, he can't really tell where this guy is.]

Do you see me? I'm basically here. My name is Kiran, by the way.

[It's good timing in general, because Lance is only at the hot springs clinic location for a specific reason and doesn't plan to be here long, at least not for his own reasons. He's totally willing to help Kiran getting settled in temporarily though, if that's something he wants to do.]

I'll look for you.

[It's easier for Lance, since he has the advantage of just finding the person who's unfamiliar, which he soon does. Lance is tall but very nonthreatening, dressed casually in light layers due to the heat, and offers a small smile of greeting despite looking exhausted and sporting a dark bruise across his left cheekbone.]

Hello, Kiran; I'm Lance.

[A man approaches him; he assumes it's Lance. Kiran tucks his phone into his pocket. Despite the heat, he's wearing the odd outfit of light blue dress pants and a ocean blue and purple suit vest, trimmed here and there with gold fabric. He looks a little sweaty, but... not quite sweaty enough for what he's wearing.]

Thanks for the help. [His eyes linger on that bruise on his face.] Damn... did the robots do that to you?

Of course; you're welcome.

[But at the question about the bruise he hesitates briefly; the answer is complicated, but he's not about to get into an explanation of how the Null mind-controlled someone here through a technological implant, and Lance's injuries are a result of an altercation with that person. So he decides on a vague but truthful answer, after a moment.]

Not directly, but yes, it was because of them. But it's fine; it looks worse than it is.

[It'll heal, anyway, and he gestures for Kiran to follow him further into the makeshift clinic.]

There isn't a lot of food, but there's water and places to sleep until you find somewhere you'd like to live.

[Kiran follows Lance along towards the clinic. Hearing his reassurance about his bruised face, he finds himself thinking back to the uncomfortable topic of whether he should tell this guy about his powers.

Then he remembers that he walked here in the sun because he's worried about how magic works here and whether he's going to eventually run out.

Pressing his lips together, he pushes the thoughts aside.]

...a place to sleep would be best. [pause.] Do you... Can I help with whatever you need to do with rebuilding the clinic? I don't really have anything to do around here. I'd be bored if this place wasn't so distracting with how miserable it is.

I'm not sure yet when or where the rebuilding will happen, but when it does you're welcome to help. The more people the better.

[Especially since he's can't really do any heavy lifting at the moment himself, and he knows a lot of people are probably in the same boat on that.]

Boredom can definitely be an issue here, in between whatever else is happening.

[It's either boredom or intense awful most of the time.]

Alright.

[He nodded slowly as they entered the temporary clinic. Kiran's eyes were drawn to the beds, but he's too thirsty to want to go straight to bed. He could also use a bath, too, but... there's never been a situation where he's had to physically change out of the outfit he's wearing right now. He'll probably want some privacy before trying that one...]

Can I have some water? It's not the water from the springs, is it?

Yeah, of course. Not yet; this is still from our previous supply, I think.

[Lance leads the way toward a box full off bottles of water, pulling out one of them and handing it to Kiran. And to think, Lance had wondered if he was being slightly ridiculous with constantly stocking the clinic and his own apartment with tons of water.]

Hopefully the pools of water that are scattered around now are drinkable, though, because this isn't going to last.

[Kiran takes the water, twists off the cap, and chugs half of it by the time Lance is done talking. Lowering the bottle from his lips, he wipes his mouth with his other hand and looks back at him.]

Boiling water makes it safe to drink, right? There's got to be something we can do. I mean, they wouldn't just drop us somewhere with nothing to eat or drink, would they?

[His face winces at the end of that question. Maybe they would. This place sucks.]

It depends on what's wrong with the water, but hopefully yes, that should work.

[Maybe. He's dubious, but this whole situation is hard enough to handle without adding concerns that may or may not exist. That's also why he doesn't answer Kiran's last question with what he wants to say, which is that he wouldn't be surprised if the gods would do such a thing, even if just by thoughtlessness rather than malice.

But, instead--]

I don't know, but there are a lot of very capable people in this place. Even if all we can accomplish is getting drinking water, we have some time before the situation would become dire, and by then Hope will likely have recovered enough to begin supplying us once more. It'll work out.

[Maybe. But worrying about that is pointless, as long as they are all careful to prepare for the worst but hope for the best.]

Right now, you should focus on getting some rest and finding a place of your own; it'll be a lot easier to deal with everyone once you've slept.

[Kiran listens quietly, and when Lance is done, he just nods. It feels so good to have drank some water, and now that his thirst has been taken care of, he's realizing just how tired he is.

Kiran takes a few steps over to an empty bed and flops down onto it, his hair jumping against his forehead.]

Yeah. You're right. [he tips the water bottle at him.] ...Thanks for the help.

You're welcome. Help yourself to anything here; the whole point of it is to help people, so...

[So don't take anything needlessly, but don't hesitate to get more water or something, for instance.]

And as weird as this all might seem, you'll get used to it pretty fast. It's not all bad, either.

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