3/ video/ help me to find my way

[odinbolt]

This city can be tough, huh?

( There's something about Serah's tone which makes that sentence sound like the beginning of a motivational speech.

It isn't, not necessarily. But it is the start of something. )

Being away from home, away from your friends and family... It isn't easy.

( Okay, Serah, you're helping Tranquility, not Sorrow. Get to the point. )

Sometimes we forget to talk about these things. So, um, if you want, you can talk to me about it. Or anything else that's bothering you. Maybe it'll help you feel better?

( She hopes. She's kind of banking on it, really.

But one last thing: )

If you don't want to talk about it here, I'll be at the hot springs later.

( Serah Farron, out. )

( ooc: Feel free to post action tags if you wanna chat to her at the hot springs! Serah is here for all your agony aunt needs, so you can vent and feel more relaxed after. )

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[odinbolt]

( Trust might not be the most correct way of describing it, and Serah frowns a little, trying to put her thoughts in order. )

It's not like that. ( Not to say she dislikes the gods. In fact, her discussions with Sorrow have been pretty enlightening. ) But I think they'll honour their word about giving us equipment if we help them, so there's no reason not to.

( And, as for that emotion. ) I'm hoping people will feel a bit more tranquil if they explain their problems to someone.

[am_i_a_monster]

The reason is that some people might not like being manipulated.   At least you're honest about what you're doing. 

[She's more worried about those that will try to evoke rage, sorrow or fear.  She's glad this isn't about that, but it could lead to it.]     

That could backfire on you.  Talking about trauma can be scary, bringing up nightmares or flashbacks. It can be sad or even angry too, depending on what's happened in the past.

[odinbolt]

I know. ( She thought about it, and it's a risk she's willing to take. ) It might not help Tranquility, but talking about things which are sad or scary can help the person. That's important too.

( And it's not like anyone has to talk to her. They're perfectly capable of ignoring the post. )

[am_i_a_monster]

[She thinks for a moment and then nods.]

I guess I can understand that. It's kind of like therapy, huh?

[odinbolt]

( A nod. ) Yeah. I guess it is.

( Did the 13 universe even have shrinks? Who knows. )