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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!]]
[Video - private]
Damn. I knew you were hurting, but I didn't think it was that bad. You get pushed off a building or something?
[He's teasing still, laying it light rather than actually pushing. But he does like Sweets, and that can't stand.]
You should train with me and Drake. Learn how to move right.
[Video - private]
No, just your standard murder attempt.
[An attempt which was probably successful, but he's not ready to tell that part just yet. He appreciates the light tone, and that's why he responded in kind, but he's not so sure about the suggestion for multiple reasons; the sentiment is nice, but he has a lot of personal reservations about the subject. And not to mention there's the whole other issue of what's going on with Drake.
So, finally, his answer is noncommittal.]
I'll think about it, but I appreciate the offer.
[Video - private]
[Sweets doesn't seem like the type. Got all quiet when Ephemera mentioned setting assholes on fire a while back. And even if he were going to murder someone, Ephemera doubts Sweets would do it with his bare hands. Shit like that takes practice or a whole lot of rage.
Can the Doc get that angry? He wonders. Keeps the question to himself.]
Cool. I like sparring with people. [A pause.] I think I like teaching them, too. Showed Kyna how to throw knives.
[Video - private]
[He says it dryly, faintly amused despite the topic; not only is the idea of him trying to kill someone pretty ridiculous, but he likes to think he wouldn't have ended up quite as bad off as he did if he were the one instigating. He's not that incompetent.
The last part of Ephemera's response catches his interest a bit, for a few reasons; one is the mention of Kyna--apparently she and Ephemera are getting along better now?--and the other is that learning to throw knives sounds a lot more appealing than hand-to-hand fighting. So he shows slightly more enthusiasm when he responds this time, even if he's still a little hesitant.]
That sounds kind of cool.
[Video - private]
[It's smarter, cleaner. Besides, Sweets isn't a close quarters fighter. Doing that takes a specific set of skills and a certain mindset. But they're not talking about that. Not right now, anyway.
He nods again, pleased to be talking about this. Something he's good at. Something he likes.]
Yeah. I do it to train my eye. My depth perception was pretty much shot for a while, so I throw. Get it right. My helmet can do the calibration for me, but that's not the same.
Plus it's fun.
[Video - private]
[Although he prefers a gun for self-defense, so it's probably a fair assumption that he'd use one if, for some completely outlandish reason, he ended up murdering someone. He's certainly not going to fight someone hand to hand, just as Ephemera concludes; he doesn't even want to do so for self-defense practice.]
It seems fun. Like darts, only even more dangerous but also more useful.
[Video - private]
[No judgement. Ephemera knows he's twisted in a way most people just aren't. Killing shit is a way of life for people like him.
He nods, drawing a combat knife and waving it briefly at the screen.]
It's a lot like darts with smaller knives, when they're balanced for throwing. Same principal. Harder when they're heavy. They spin. But it's fun. You wanna try sometime?
[Video - private]
So instead, he focuses on the question.]
Sure, as long as none get thrown in my direction.
[He's joking, but he does mean it. Once was enough on that.]
[Video - private]
Sure. I can work with that.
[Video - private]
[It's dry, but clearly jokingly so.]
Once everything's calmed down a little, maybe we can try it.
[Considering everyone needs time to rest and recover, and Lance himself should probably not throw knives while concussed. That's asking for trouble, relatively minor injury or not.]