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[lifetothefullest]

[Lance is clearly back in Hadriel since the video is catching the backdrop of his kitchen, nondescript and standard as always; he really should decorate this place at some point. He's finally done something about his hair though, so although it's still long enough to curl a little it's back under control, if not exactly masterfully styled. He did his best.

But the biggest change after his vacation is that he seems a bit brighter than he has been recently, not as tense and distracted. Things aren't perfect or even really close to truly resolved, but they're better enough that he's making this post.]

Hey, so, I'm back from exploring, and therefore both my actual and metaphorical vacation; this means that if anyone needs any professional advice, or just to talk to someone, I'm available. Especially since the latest event seemed...

['Not great' are the words coming to him, but those aren't particularly professional, so--]

Particularly stressful, to all those involved, for reasons that may be more complicated than usual.

[He also totally stalked all those network posts that happened at the time, and is really glad he missed this event himself. He's keeping in mind the possibility of leaving the city to avoid others in the future if possible, though it's such a simple solution that he's not sure it'll work.]

I'd also like to remind those here, especially new arrivals, that we've recently compiled a list of people willing to teach different skills, and if you'd like to teach something just let me know what. Hopefully we can all stave off boredom and learn something useful at the same time.

[That part addressed, he feels like he should add something else he's been holding off on; it's been awhile, so surely people have noticed by now if they were going to care, but still.]

For anyone unaware, Dr. Brennan disappeared early last month. That means I have her book, if anyone who wanted to read it hasn't had a chance to do so yet.

[Because that's, of course, the biggest issue here. The book.

And, so as not to leave off on a somber note--]

Is there anything important that wasn't on the network that I missed while I was gone?

[Fill him in on stuff, people~]

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[evocation]

Hey, you cut your hair. Good job.

[That's a great addition to this post, obviously.]

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[lifetothefullest]

I'm going to assume you meant that seriously and say thank you.

[The best addition~]

[evocation]

What does that mean? I'm always serious.

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[toiletseat_girl]

Yeah, you missed a whole bunch. This one guy posted some nifty S&M tips while this other guy posted what not to do in S&M. That one was more of a "learn from my example" thing. So that was something.

How was your vacation? And how're you holding up with Brennan being gone? [and don't bullshit her, she'll see straight through it]

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[lifetothefullest]

I unfortunately did see those posts, actually. They were... Interesting.

[Definitely not sorry he was gone for all of that; just stalking conversations was bad enough. As for her question, he shrugs a little and answers honestly--]

I've had a month to come to terms with it, so it sucks but I'm okay. The vacation was nice, although not as exciting as I expected, but that's probably a good thing.

[He'd really needed the rest, after all.]

How have you been?

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[toiletseat_girl]

Yeah, that's one word for it. I was gonna go with cringeworthy, personally, but yours is good, too.

[George just got extra bitchy. so for her, it was a day that ended in Y]

All right, but if you ever need to talk about it? Lemme know. I don't know psychiatry, but I do know how to listen. And what kind of vacation were you expecting?

[Lance needs to take better care of himself]

I'm cool. Still working at the Clinic. Still honing the whole self-defense thing. And I made my focus!

[hellosirs]

I'm sorry to hear she's gone, sir. If nobody's called dibs yet, may I read her book next?

[lifetothefullest]

Thank you, and sure, yeah. You replied to her post when she first announced the book, didn't you?

[He thinks he remembers him; Lance stalks a lot of network conversations, especially when his friends are involved.]

[hellosirs]

Yessir! I was interested in reading about how forensic investigations worked in other worlds.

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[hasitsthorns]

I know I signed up for music lessons, but- You can also pen me under 'Aikido.' It's got more of a market here than I was originally thinking.

[ So is 'stabbing' but she figures there's enough people to teach a class on that, really. ]

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[lifetothefullest]

That's the Japanese martial art, right?

[He thinks so, but considering how many people there are here from different places he wants to make sure he knows for sure.]

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[ghostlocked]

fuck. i was gettin worried about temp.
are u doin ok?

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[lifetothefullest]

If it helps, she's going back home to a good situation; far better than being here.

I'm okay, thank you.

[It sucks but he's dealing with it.]

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[ghoulaid]

what the fuck is yoga even for

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[lifetothefullest]

That might be a question better directed at Washington.

[Lance is totally gonna try to pass this off on him sorry not sorry to anyone involved.]

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[odinbolt]

( Well, it looks like the holiday worked, but Serah's face falls a little at the news about Brennan. She was one of the first people Serah met here. But she supposes it's good that the woman is back home where she should be. )

She wrote a book?

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[lifetothefullest]

Yes, she's a writer at home in addition to her main job as a forensic anthropologist. She decided to write a book here and finished it a few months ago.

[Somehow. Lance is still not sure how she writes so quickly.]

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[am_i_a_monster]

I'm sorry about Dr. Brennan. I only spoke to her a few times, but she seemed like a really good person.

[And it's one more person that said they'd help protect her that's now gone. it feels wrong to complain about that now.]

You missed this place messing with our minds again.

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[lifetothefullest]

Thank you; she is.

Yeah, I saw a little of it on the network and it seemed pretty bad. Are you okay?

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[sonofacesius]

Well, looks like you cut your hair. Are you feeling better then?

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[lifetothefullest]

It was getting a little ridiculous, so it had to happen.

[It probably should've happened like two months ago, but whatever.]

Yes, thank you.

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[drabsolutelynot]

I'm sorry to hear about Dr. Brennan, but I'm glad you made it back safely.

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[lifetothefullest]

Thank you. Things are better for Dr. Brennan at home than here, so it's for the best for her that she's returned.

[Which is what he keeps telling himself so it's easier to handle.]

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[storyseeker]

I guess we missed something, huh.

[Elena went exploring for much of the month. Coming back had been...an experience.]

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[lifetothefullest]

Yeah. The event sounded really bad.

[He's not at all sorry to miss that.]