hadriel | 010 [Text]

[Lance doesn't typically post to the network within a few weeks of a previous post, partially because talking to so many people is exhausting and partially because he usually doesn't have anything to say so soon after. But this time he has two brief announcements that happen to be time-sensitive, so here goes.]

Hello everyone. The list of who is available and willing to teach particular skills is now available, and I'll continue to make changes to it as requested; it isn't too late to volunteer, if you'd like to. Where possible I've provided references to the initial responses, so be sure to look at the details of what someone is offering.

[And that's the main announcement. The second one he's still nervous about, even though he's been set on doing it for awhile, and it's part of the reason this is text; it's easier both to choose his words and not back out if it's through text.]

I'm also going to be taking a brief break from non-emergency counseling. This will only be for a few weeks, and if a situation is very pressing or serious I'm still available to meet; please don't hesitate to contact me, and don't second-guess yourself about whether it's serious enough to warrant doing so. The last thing I want is for someone who really needs help not to get it because I decided to take a vacation.

[And he really, really means this; the entire idea is making him nervous all over again about the decision to take a break, because if something happened to someone because he wasn't available to meet with them he's not sure he would forgive himself. But people here survived a long time without a psychologist around, right? Surely everything will be okay.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I'm alright, but thank you. I just need a short break from worrying about anything I don't actually have to worry about.

[And he worries about everyone he talks to, let alone talks to professionally, so cutting down on the latter temporarily will help. He just needs enough time to address and work out some of his own issues so everything isn't as overwhelming.]

Alright. No one's going to say you don't deserve a break.

[Of course he wants to press more but he's trying to resist the urge.]

Technical question: Where exactly are you offering to have piano lessons?

I'm... Kind of just hoping no one actually wants to learn so I don't have to figure that out.

[He didn't want to offer anything at all, honestly, but wanted to deal with questions about why he wasn't involved even less.]

[Rosen laughs under his breath]

Just let me know if I need to expect guests in my apartment.

[Well, at least he doesn't seem too annoyed by the laugh, though Lance's own tone is a little sheepish in response.]

I'll try to avoid that, but if not I'll definitely let you know.

And while we are on the subject...I assume its a given but if I should ever disappear, Lance, you should take the piano.

[He's thought about that ever since Sans went away and left his letters]

I'd want you to have it. [He doesn't know if that counts for anything but nonetheless] You'd actually look after it.

[What a sobering shift in conversation, and Lance is quiet a few moments before responding.]

I appreciate it, although I'd prefer if that whole idea remains theoretical.

[What with the disappearing and all.]

....

[Lee doesn't entirely know how to respond to that.]

Well. I don't think you need to worry yourself too much over it. With your luck you'll be stuck with me for a long time to come

[So cue regular deflection with sarcasm]

[He'll allow the deflecting, going along with it--]

I can't tell if you're calling my luck good or bad.

[He makes a show of sounding thoughtful, humming deep in his throat]

I'll let you decide that one.

I'll be nice to us both and call it good luck.

I'm happy to go with that.

010 [Text]

[Private/Audio]

Re: [Private/Audio]

[Private/Audio]

Re: [Private/Audio]

[Private/Audio]

Re: [Private/Audio]

[Private/Audio]

Re: [Private/Audio]

[Private/Audio]

Re: [Private/Audio]

[Private/Audio]

Re: [Private/Audio]