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[fogsong]

[ It's pretty unusual for Sharon to bother much with the network. Sure, she paid it some mind but it was usually just all bullshit; from complaints to claims of grandiosity or, worse yet, something new from their gods; it was the shitty social media of Hadriel and she wasn't the biggest fan. But things have begun to wear her down, leave her feeling heavy and empty and so unsure.. ] Does anyone have any tips on dealing with stress?

[ There's only a mild slur to her speech that indicates she's been drinking some but the clear howl of cold wind indicates that she's not doing this in the Speakeasy, she's out on her own, dealing with it in her own way. But she's reaching out this time. In her own way. ] I, uh, hate to admit it but I kind of feel like I'm at the edge of my, I don't know, fucking mental rope.

[ A combination of stressors has just left her jumpy and she's tired all the time. She laughs rather suddenly, bitterly. ] This is fucking stupid.

[ At least when you take what they're constantly put through.

Event wise, Sharon is mildly affected but if you'd like to avoid that, just make a note in the comments with a 'nah' and we'll keep them as they are normally. If you have any questions, desires, what have you, contact me on lunareism or Discord: Lunare#7850 ]

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[toiletseat_girl]

[George recognizes the voice of course and wants to help. if she can. she's not exactly the helpful sort, or at least she wasn't. blame this place for bringing out a long buried nice side. and nah to the effects]

I read. I have three books and I've read them all a million times, but it still helps. Do you wanna borrow a book?

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[fogsong]

I... Yeah, yeah, I'd be down to borrow a book. It'd be nice to lose myself into something else right now. [ There really is just so much stress and denied heartache a young woman can take. ]

Do I have options?

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[toiletseat_girl]

You do! I have "A Tale of Two Cities," a first edition of "Jane Eyre"--how the stores coughed that up, I'll never know--and "The Woman in White." The last one's a pretty good detective story.

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[fogsong]

[ That is not the greatest group of books, none that Sharon would pick out herself, but... ]

"The Woman in White"? I like a good detective story. [ Anything to get her out of this. ] I'd kill to find something by Lewis Carroll. Hope gave us books a little while after we got here and I got all of Carroll's works; I could, and can still, recite the poem for the Jabberwocky.

[ Books get well worn and memorized when that's all you've got. And... it maybe not be on the shelf of Sharon's childhood bedroom. ]

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[toiletseat_girl]

[unfortunately, it's all she's got. back home, she had a ton of books, but "A Tale of Two Cities" was the only one in her courier bag when she came here]

So do I. [she'll do what she can. and at the mention of Lewis Carroll, she groans]now? And you can? Let's hear it.

[she knows something about that. her father was a professor of Shakespeare. back home, there's a well-worn copy of "The Complete Works of Shakespeare" she's had since she was five]

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[unphase]

[Tinya has been going stir crazy in this new environment. she's from a technological wonderland, going from there to here--especially now--has been a shock. thanks to Harlan, she now has access to hot food and water, but it's still difficult to cope with. and nah to the effects]

I like to do something physical. Training with my sword, practicing martial arts, flying. [a pause] I guess flying wouldn't be an option, but taking a walk could be?

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[fogsong]

I've been doing some physical things, not really the type to go play martial arts or sword training, but even the physical doesn't get rid of this or ease it. It's like, uh, I can't stop thinking.

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[unphase]

[she considers a moment]

Would you like some company? Someone to talk to?

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[fogsong]

I wouldn't turn down some company. [ And maybe not even someone just to talk to. She's drunk enough to ramble, that's for sure. ]

I'm, uh, I'm at Fear's temple if you want to stop by.

audio; i'm good either way bb

[battlebound]

( Steak has never much been one for worrying, not beyond the necessary. Worry when there's a Fallen Angel attacking innocents, or when Red Wine runs off into the lion's den to do something stupid and heroic.

Until then... Stress gets in the way of practicing and becoming a better warrior, and its only positive function is that it can sometimes function as a good motivator in a fight. )

Do something physical. Are there punching bags here?

audio; he's a stranger so he'll get mild interest verus total disinterest

[fogsong]

I think someone around here has made a punching bag or two but... my better bet would be long runs; I'm not a boxer and I'd probably just end up getting hurt.

[ You know, a run sounds like a good idea. Running away from her problems, that is. ]

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[battlebound]

( Running away from problems never works. Being naturally oblivious to them, on the other hand... )

I could teach you.

( Running is good, but punching is better. )

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[fogsong]

You want to teach me to punch things? [ A little incredulous. She's willing to learn to beat shit up but it's one thing to get the offer from an acquaintance and another to get one from a stranger. She isn't about to turn him down, though. ]

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[knifecollecting]

[Jo's pretty sure she gets the feeling.]

...Yeah. It's kind of stupid. We have to take care of ourselves. [Not that Jo does that. Do as she says, not as she does.]

Exercise helps. Training too.

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[fogsong]

It's fucking stupid. [ Sharon reiterates. She's embarrassed that she even needs the advice. ]

You know, both those things sound like the last things I want to do. Why can't 'sleep more' be the answer?

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[knifecollecting]

[Jo gets it. She really does.]

Bodies don't process stress when you're asleep. I think.

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[fogsong]

That's also fucking stupid. [ She states because, let's face it, it is. ]

What do you do to deal?

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[garbagemarvel]

Physical activity is typically an effective method for managing stress. Sometimes it helps even more to do so with a partner. Have you done any sort of sparring before?

audio; you got it!

[fogsong]

[ Why does everyone have to suggest something like exercise? It's gross. ]

...Do I look like the kind of person that's sparred before? Because I don't, haven't. I don't even really know how to fight. [ Is she a scrappy little fucker? Oh, yes, prepare thine balls for a knee but other than dirty fighting? Not much knowledge on that front. ]

[garbagemarvel]

I try not to assume ability based on appearance. I believe there is a common Earth saying about appearances being deceitful.

[Deceiving, Noh.]

Would you like to learn how to fight? I am an expert in many combat styles and I could instruct you.

[fogsong]

It's deceiving but same diff. [ He's Kree so the fact that he even knows the phrase should be pretty impressive, right?

Anyway, let's take a look at that offer. She hasn't had much desire to learn self-defense beyond tossing knives at faces and stabbing something but given how easily she can (and has) gotten physically beaten down, it'd be dumb to turn it down. ]

...It probably wouldn't hurt to learn if you're willing to teach me.

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[themogget]

[Mogget is old enough to have seen many, many humans find different ways of coping with stress. All of them deal with it in their own way, but there are patterns in the behaviour.]

Walking off into the wilderness feels like a bad decision here. [The cat purrs, his voice holding nothing that would make him sound human. It's a yowling, mewling kind of voice with a certain soft sibilance to it.] So maybe don't do that.

[There's a pause, during which the sound of quiet purring can be heard if she listens closely.]

Physical activity is a common choice. I have noticed that humans sometimes enjoy breaking things to relieve stress.

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[fogsong]

[ That's not a human on the other end, is it? He sounds like some surreal animal. ]

There's not exactly a lot around here that people would appreciate me breaking, especially with most of the gods being gone. [ Though, there's a thoughtful, considering lilt to her tone. She... kind of wants to break things now, thanks. ]

[themogget]

I've seen a veritable multitude of abandoned properties in the shopping district. [Purrs the cat. Perhaps 'multitude' is overstating it, but there are some, and one of them looks very much as if somebody had this idea already.]

Unless somebody has a claim on those...

[fogsong]

And while I'd like to set them all on fire, given our current situation, those buildings might end up being necessary. [ Even if, like she said, setting them on fire sounds... just... really grand. Burn everything. ]

It's a good idea, though; more enjoyable than the generic: get physical, go on a walk, blah fucking blah.