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[restingstitchface]

[The image flashes to life with Jonathan sitting down in his university office. Behind him are multiple rows of well-thumbed academic books mixed in with fat, expensive textbooks. Those with an eye for detail might notice framed photographs of Bruce Wayne, Jacob Taylor, Iris West and more meaningful individuals hooked on the wall. His voice is soft and calm and gives an impression of frailty.]

Greetings. I am Doctor Jonathan Crane. After the terrorist attacks against Aegis's robustly defended "space slam" gathering, I appreciate that individuals might well be feeling exposed, stressed and intimidated. If this is how you feel, I am willing to listen and offer expert psychological support free of charge.

I will make the time for you. Even if it's just to hear your worries I will ensure I'm there for you.

Nobody should feel scared.

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[desmodusdraculae]

What's the catch?

[There's always a catch.]

[restingstitchface]

Well, it is expected you pay your own travel expenses... seems fair.

[Somehow that's not what this man has in mind, is it?]

[desmodusdraculae]

No doctor I've ever met has ever worked purely out of the kindness of their heart.

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[fireandhoney]

I think I'm in a good place right now.

[He was more scared for his friends at the time.]

But I can certainly recommend you.

[restingstitchface]

That is kind. Thank you.

[fireandhoney]

Don't mention it.

You know, I actually got to go home recently, and some of the stuff I saw there, you'd be in business for years if most people saw what I did.

[vanto]

Are you like Doctor Chilton then?

[restingstitchface]

Well, I'm certain he would deny the association, but we do perform similiar work for a living, yes.

[And he won't mind telling you he does it better, so...]

[vanto]

Huh? But you're both doing the same thing. Unless the differences are bigger than the similarities?

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[psychophilia]

Shouldn't they, though? Scared's kinda normal for people tryin' to kill you.

[restingstitchface]

Oh, yes, but it's hardly right for people to be victimised and unable to function, is it? It's better to be spiritually defiant, and most of us know it.

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[pillz]

i lsot the black dudes name agian

[yes, it's should be fairly easy to track down and reference from the network post itself. and yet.]

can u give it to me
alos im scared. r u scared?

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[restingstitchface]

Jacob Taylor.

And I'm afraid I'm not, well, afraid. It's just another situation.

[He might not even feel fear anymore and that's, well...]

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[theycalledmeacurse]

Are you taking other clients, apart from those affected by what happened at the gathering?

[restingstitchface]

Yes, I believe everyone deserves good support, especially those "difficult" people excluded by society.

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[am_i_a_monster]

[Abigail's playing with her hair and her scarf, constantly checking that they're in place over her scars.]

How does it work? Like do people make appointments or do you have drop in hours?

[restingstitchface]

[He tilts his head back, looking down through his glasses.]

Appointments. I don't always facilitate group discussion. Better privacy for all concerned than none, don't you think?

Voice

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob's voice is flat. He knows he shouldn't engage, yet...]

Nice pictures.

[Not creepy at all.]

[restingstitchface]

[His voice is jubilant. Crowish, even.]

Thanks. I think the photographer captured your best angle. Don't you think?

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[pocketfulof]

Pretty kind of you to offer...Is there a cost involved?

[restingstitchface]

No. I work pro-bono on a case-by-case basis and charge those who can afford it.

Voice

[namesaquestion]

Not so much scared as 'every time something involving a lot of us imPorts happens in space, shit blows up'.

Or so it seems since I've been here.

[restingstitchface]

Well, has it occured to you that fear assumes many forms? Yours might be avoidant more than most. That you might deny it hardly means nobody's scared.

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[plentystrong]

Scared? That party was boring until the robots attacked.

[restingstitchface]

Well, doesn't that just tell me you're not a people person. Did the assault let you cut loose and prove yourself?