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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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[lifetothefullest]

I'm not advocating for preemptive action, just that any situation that might arise can be managed. Separating the people involved is the simplest solution, but others can be devised depending on the specifics.

Is there something in particular that's concerning you the most, regarding yourself?

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[am_i_a_monster]

We'd have to know about the situation. Bad things usually happen in secret. A couple of people posted to the network about being in trouble. I'd bet that a lot of other people didn't.

I'm scared that I'm like my dad. That there's some deep down crazy that'll come out if I let myself get too close to anyone.

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[lifetothefullest]

That's true, but it's also the case for everything else. Not knowing of everything doesn't mean we can't do anything about what we do know of.

[But the rest of what she says takes a little longer to reply to, because he understands that fear more than well enough and has to sort out exactly the right thing to say in response.]

It's impossible to tell you for sure that you aren't. But not only is it unlikely in general, your concern for the possibility indicates it isn't the case; you know what it's like to be on the other side of that situation, and as long as you care about not putting someone else through that then you won't end up like him.