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[restingstitchface]

Aurelius once wrote, "If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment."

My fundamental concern about this wisdom is that it fails to spot the physical root of trauma. People who cannot snap out of their distress also deserve compassion and treatment.

My apologies for the intrusion. Locals informed me about the recent chaos and I found myself concerned and a little hesitant about reaching out. Back home I treat those who approach me for support with their mental health. I had excellent resources there but here I can offer nothing but a listening ear.

I understand some of you might be feeling exposed, stressed and intimidated. To you I offer my own wisdom. If you worry about what lies ahead, you will be the only one who suffers in the end.

To all else, kind regards for listening.

Oh. Reading, isn’t it? This system is entirely new to me. What a brave new world this place is.

Comments

[restingstitchface]

Absolutely. Though it would be unethical to break confidentiality. The only story I have the right to share is my own, really.

[carmesi]

Does it really matter here in Abraxas, worlds and universes away from your own?

[restingstitchface]

Well, itt would matter were I residing in another country, so it would matter here. The only stories I can rightfully share concern those who consented them to be told.

[carmesi]

[maybe this was a test. wanda is straight to the point, avoidant.]

I'd like to hear yours some time.

[restingstitchface]

Time is all I need depending where you are.

[carmesi]

Nowhere near you, I imagine.

Solvunn.

[restingstitchface]

Free Cities.

Sounds like we must gather within Horizon, then.

[carmesi]

You're very passionate about this, aren't you?

[stubborn, she means.]

[restingstitchface]

Only as much as yourself. You asked to hear my story, after all.

[carmesi]

[damn, maybe he's a legit psychologist.]

I'm hoping it's interesting.

[restingstitchface]

I wouldn't know about that. Interesting is hardly my middle name.

[Avoidant as much as herself. His story is hardly somebody's entertainment.]

[carmesi]

How would I know who you are? Other than your name.

[restingstitchface]

The content of our conversation, I suppose? You could also contact me privately once you are inside the Horizon. Perhaps I will be standing right behind you.

[Boo!]

[carmesi]

[this guy is a weirdo, thinks the weirdo.]

Are you trying to be scary?

[restingstitchface]

Heavens, no.

When we meet, you will see I am anything but terrifying.

[Perhaps that was a joke?]

[carmesi]

I wonder if you know who to expect. I've told you nothing about me.

[restingstitchface]

Perhaps. But you know little about me.

Regardless, one must adapt to the unexpected, including first time rendezvous. I believe everything will be fine.

[carmesi]

I know your name.

[restingstitchface]

Perhaps. I'd like to hear yours sometime.

[Perhaps not. What's in a name? When they meet maybe she will learn his answer is a great deal.]

[carmesi]

[he isn't asking for it, not directly, so she'll be contrarian...]

Maybe I'll be the one to stand right behind you.

[restingstitchface]

Your warning is noted. Then I guess we'll see, won't we?

[carmesi]

[oh my god.. 'warning'....cool.]

See you soon, Crane.

[ain't no way she's calling him doctor.]