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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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[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.

[namesaquestion]

Hmph. What, you don't get what I'm saying? I'll spell it out for you then. It's a fact that when a bunch of imPorts go into space, shit blows up. How's that fear if I'm stating fact? The rest can be scared, but I'm not.

[Uh-huh. Sure, Niko, sure.]

[restingstitchface]

That's an awful lot of protesting for someone who proclaims his fearlessness, you realize?

[JUST PUTTING IT OUT THERE.]

[namesaquestion]

What? [It might be voice, but there is much glaring right now. So much.]

Hmph! Shows what you know! There's a difference between fact and fear. You can state facts without being scared.

[restingstitchface]

You can also deny fear while its staring you in the face. A fact you seem to be ignoring, by the way.