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

[evocation]

I'm not wasting it on a hangover.

[That feels irresponsible and lame, even for someone as generally irresponsible as Kyna.]

[lifetothefullest]

You might change your mind on that.

[But the statement's a joke, for the most part. More seriously--]

It might be um... Really useful though, for anyone who's still hurt after everything, or just arrived. They might show up at the clinic in the next few days.

[So if she wants to put it to good use, there's that.]

[evocation]

Yeah. I could drop it off or something.

[She pauses for a second, then unclasps the necklace from around her neck and drops it unceremoniously onto his face.]

Or you could take it.

[lifetothefullest]

[Rude again!!! But that makes him move his arm to pick up the necklace off his face, considering it for a moment before looking back at her.]

I can't do that; it's yours, and you might need it.

[And since she's down her magic right now, and therefore without her usual defenses, she's at more risk of something happening to her and needing the healing.]

[evocation]

[She shrugs, pulling her knees up to her chest.]

It's fine. You're really stubborn, you know that?

[lifetothefullest]

I've been told that once or twice.

[But he does know when to give up, and judging by her change in posture he thinks he might just do as she asked for now. He can always give it back later, and he doesn't want to upset her right now especially considering their somewhat drunken states.

So he gives a sigh, placing the necklace carefully in his pocket for now.]

I'll keep it for a few days.

[That's all he's promising right now.]

[evocation]

Good plan.

[She seems satisfied with it, at least.]

But hey, you know, the black eye makes you look tough.

[lifetothefullest]

[That earns an amused half-grin.]

Okay, that is something no one has ever told me.

['Tough' is not exactly a look he ever pulls off.]

[evocation]

Yep. You totally look like you could kick someone's ass.

[Okay, maybe she's teasing him a little.]

[lifetothefullest]

[Yeeeeeah well, it's warranted.]

I totally could, provided they were looking the other direction or something.

[evocation]

Oh my god. You can't make fun of yourself. That fucks up the fact that I'm making fun of you.

[lifetothefullest]

What an unintended and yet beneficial side-effect.

[His tone indicates it was clearly not unintended.]

[evocation]

[She sticks her tongue out at him. Mature.]

You're the worst, you know that? I'm never getting you drunk again.

[That's a lie.]

[lifetothefullest]

Oh noooo.

[For as dramatic as the drawn out statement is, he delivers it with no inflection at all. But then, after a pause--]

I'm not even that drunk.

[Which is, of course, a line that is always accurate in every situation in which it's said. Always.]

[evocation]

[She squints at him.]

You fell off your chair and now you're lying on the floor.

[lifetothefullest]

You don't know that I don't do this sober.

[He can fall out of chairs perfectly fine without being drunk, thanks.]

[evocation]

Do you? Is that an FBI thing?

[lifetothefullest]

More like a 'I spent almost a third of my life in college' thing.

[So much both falling out of chairs and laying on the floor. More of the latter than the former, but still.]