video [backdated to 4th]

[restingstitchface]

[ the video flashes to life and shows a dark, fluorescent-lit bar cozily secluded in someone's basement. Lights on low. Books on tap. Crane lurks in the back, inspecting the bookshelves, carrying some literature in his hand. He sidles around the long couch and plucks up a book someone left hanging around. Mutters words under his breath that go unheard to everyone except the person he's got for company: Iris West. She sits at the end of the couch, a cup of hot java cradled between her fingers. ]

Hey everyone. [ she beams, waving at the camera and pointedly ignoring said mutterings. ] As I'm sure all of you are aware, we've had some pretty crazy dreams these past few days - and Crane and I thought we'd help people out in a couple of ways.

One, my superpower happens to involve a lot of caffeine. By which I mean, [ she sets her mug down, reaching for another and filling it up, ] if you want to stay awake with extra-strength coffee or tea, I can give that to you, no problem.

Two, well - [ she glances back towards Crane, ] Why don't you introduce it? It was your idea.

[ after replacing a book on the bookshelf and leaving it where he'd found it, Crane turns around and grasps his hands behind him. he doesn't directly look at the camera, even seems a bit awkward. ]

Alright, I'm - we're - throwing open the doors of the Iceberg Lounge to anybody needing a good night's sleep. Dreams are not outside my realm of expertise and if you want the opposite of what Mrs. West is offering, well, I can provide that to you, no problem, too. Putting it simply, you'll wake up without being terrorised by the fantasies inside your head.

You're all welcome.

[ after making the invitation, he ignores everyone behind the camera and gets back to work, leaving Iris to wrap things up. ]

Whatever you choose, however you choose to cope with this craziness, you're more than welcome to drop by and seek some solace here. Everyone needs a little help sometimes, and we're here to take care of each other where we can. That's about it, so - stay safe, and until this calms down, take care.

Comments

[restingstitchface]

Yours being an unbiased opinion, but perhaps you're right. It's a great easier to exercise discipline if one's aware of what, well, needs rigid self-control. If there's nothing to fret over, I suppose that's job done..

[prophesiedone]

Fear is the problem. The more I allow myself to fear, the less control I have.

[restingstitchface]

The more you allow yourself to fear, the greater your understanding. Of your strengths, of your limitations. It affords the chance for growth, for yourself and humanity. Your problem isn't fear; it's your denial.

[prophesiedone]

I know my limitations and I have always overestimated my strengths. I can't do everything. I can't stop death.

[restingstitchface]

[The way he's phrased it, and the way he's been this entire conversation, it's thought-provoking.]

Are you saying you know your fate back home?

[prophesiedone]

Yes. I know how I die too.

[That information actually doesn't bother him as much as what happens between now and his death does.]