Dear Sir, I write in regards to the message you left on the network and with concerns for a friend. If you have the time and it is convenient, I would appreciate any details you can provide me regarding your practice and its techniques for treatment. I am unfamiliar with both magic and much of the technology of this place and can only assume the lack of both will have me somewhat stranded when it comes to the modern management of mental health.
If it is easier to discuss such things in person, I will happily call at your home whenever you would have me.
I think this would be best done in person; it would be easier to answer any further questions you have about the practice and my techniques if it were face to face. Would you be comfortable coming to see me at my home office? Name a time and date and I'll make sure I'm there.
May I ask as to your era? It would help me determine the best way to explain the processes to you.
[Sometime during the day, either while Hopeless is out in the city or busy in another part of the house (preferably out in the city), a little package of brown paper will appear on Hopeless's side of the bed containing a small assortment of these candies. The package isn't addressed but it's pretty clear who it's for.]
[Hopeless doesn't say anything, but the next time he sees Erskine his smile is even warmer than usual, and he pretty much spends the whole of the next day sucking contentedly on a lollypop.]
[And likewise Erskine spends the whole next day feeling restless and bothered and isn't entirely sure why. But at least he's pleased that Hopeless likes the gift.]
[ Bruce has made appointments via text before, so Hopeless will have his number - though he's never made contact about anything but said appointments. Until now, out of nowhere. ]
I've been working on a project for the city that'll be for the public, mostly the contracted citizens. An indestructible venue where people from violent contexts can indulge in that outlet without endangering anyone else.
[ Taking local government funding and making a battle arena to satisfy the worse urges of the imported population is a far cry from Hopeless's professional suggestion of 'maybe go work at a soup kitchen or take up knitting', but, uh. Progress?? ]
[... Well, one could say 'it's a start', leaving aside the obvious risk of perpetuating certain mindsets instead of dissolving them. The fact that Bruce contacts Hopeless to ask about his interest is definitely a good thing, though.
[There is one thing Hopeless wants to be clear about before he says yay or nay, however.]
Are you asking for my professional opinion on its processes or offering me the opportunity as a matter of curiosity?
[ That's what therapists are for. Bruce's concern is an explosion from the pressure not ever being released; he knows vigilantes, and there are too many of them in Eudio. ]
Mostly the latter. Unless you happen to be keen on combat magic, in which case you're free to take a crack at it. I've been stress testing for a few weeks.
[ It'll definitely come up in their sessions; maybe taking a look at the project without the filter of Bruce's in-mind perspective will be beneficial.
Hell, he has no idea. He's trying to be communicative. ]
'Keen' isn't exactly the word I'd use re combat magic, but I'm interested in the project.
[Despite the abovementioned concern, it's usually better to wean people out of habits and mindsets. The other way doesn't often work. Bruce's project could very well fill a void in that process. Which means, of course, that even though this is an offer for 'curiosity', he probably would offer some advice if it came up.]
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If it is easier to discuss such things in person, I will happily call at your home whenever you would have me.
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May I ask as to your era? It would help me determine the best way to explain the processes to you.
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The year is 1886 where I hail from. If you are at all familiar with Earth, I come from the city of London.
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I am! You're only 15 years behind me. May I have a name?
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I admit that I'm happy to hear it.
You may call me Lady Igraine, sir. I look forward to our meeting.
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I shall await you, Lady Igraine. Thank you.
Package | November 20
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Christmas gifts!
An infinity scarf, with the text from Romans 12 printed on it.
A gold and white gold Celtic cross with an emerald in the center.
A gift card for a bookstore. One of the massive bookstores.
And of course, flowers. Something Klaus helped put together. :)
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I've been working on a project for the city that'll be for the public, mostly the contracted citizens. An indestructible venue where people from violent contexts can indulge in that outlet without endangering anyone else.
[ Taking local government funding and making a battle arena to satisfy the worse urges of the imported population is a far cry from Hopeless's professional suggestion of 'maybe go work at a soup kitchen or take up knitting', but, uh. Progress?? ]
I thought maybe you'd want to take a look at it.
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[There is one thing Hopeless wants to be clear about before he says yay or nay, however.]
Are you asking for my professional opinion on its processes or offering me the opportunity as a matter of curiosity?
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Mostly the latter. Unless you happen to be keen on combat magic, in which case you're free to take a crack at it. I've been stress testing for a few weeks.
[ It'll definitely come up in their sessions; maybe taking a look at the project without the filter of Bruce's in-mind perspective will be beneficial.
Hell, he has no idea. He's trying to be communicative. ]
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[Despite the abovementioned concern, it's usually better to wean people out of habits and mindsets. The other way doesn't often work. Bruce's project could very well fill a void in that process. Which means, of course, that even though this is an offer for 'curiosity', he probably would offer some advice if it came up.]
When's a good time?
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[ Fuck only knows how this'll go, but it seemed like a good idea when it first appeared in his overclocked brain. ]