byakkoyagirl | ✯ Seventh Session ✯ [Voice]

[Through the weeks Paprika has been noticing more people coming through, signalling another cycle. It seems that most of the arrivals have already come and still no Atsuko. Well, that's probably for the best anyway. She can't say she would be happy to see the woman stuck here. For some reason she's been thinking about it. Probably because of the rain. The cold, dim demeanor reminded her of her creator. Kind of sad actually.

In the morning, she flips open the journal and begins. She has something she wants to address and given the rain, more people will probably be inside reading to see it.]

So, I see we got some new arrivals in the village. I'm sorry that you all got stuck here. ...Well, only half-sorry. If you actually want to be here, that's fine too. [A small smile.]

My name is Paprika and I'm a psychotherapist. For anyone who doesn't have 'people doctors' in their world, psychotherapists help people cope with certain issues they feel they can't resolve on their own. Like mental stress or the like. Specifically, my specialty is dream therapy. Psychotherapists are known for having interpersonal relationships, so it's like getting to know the person inside and out and not just talking to them for an hour a week.

I'll get to the point: if any of you have things you want to talk about, but don't feel like you have anyone who will listen or want to keep a matter private from others, I'm willing to lend an ear. Everything we speak about is confidential between us and I won't force it on you. I already learned to make unhackable filters on this system. Or, if you prefer, we can talk in person.

It's just an offer I'm willing to give to anyone who needs it. We have plenty of medical doctors, but sometimes the deepest wounds come from within the psyche. This goes for current residents too. Luceti can be a stressing environment and no one would blame you for getting stressed to a point where you need help, if you can acknowledge you need it. I'll be here all day to answer in.

[ooc: replies come when I wake up.]

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Thank you for such a kind offer. I don't have experience with mental health treatment, but as a medical doctor, I'll be sure to recommend you to any patients with symptoms related to stress and the like.

Thanks, I appreciate it! I'm not sure how many other therapists there are in Luceti right now, but if I find out there's another one I'll make sure to tell you about them as well.

Thank you very much. [Professionals have to stick together. Or something.]

I know I shouldn't ask details, because of confidentiality, and I won't; but have many people come to you so far?

Some people have asked me for some help before this. I'm not going to specify who, but some people know about it. I just wanted to get this out so others know too.

I understand. I'm glad they feel comfortable coming to you.

That's the most important part when it comes to being a psychologist of any sort.

So, you're a medical doctor, right? Work at the clinic then?

Just occasionally. I think it's important work, but Luceti also has quite a few doctors and healers. I've been working with Nala, too.

You can never have enough, in my opinion. Especially with how dangerous this place can be. Has Nala been friendly so far?

Oh, yes. Very kind. I think she's a gentle person.

That's good to hear. I read some spirits can be hard to get along with.

Yes, but Nala is very compassionate and kind.

Well, she is the healing spirit. I would want a healer to be nice to me too. [A small laugh.] I'm sure plenty of people come to the clinic for healing.

They do sometimes. We do our best to take care of them all.

There are a few other healers though, right? I hope someone doesn't come in with a life-threatening wound every day.

Mm. When I say 'we', I mean myself and a handful of others. Of course, like with anyone else, they come and go.

Right. I wish I could help, but I'm bad with my hands. I would drop things everywhere.

[That... would be very bad during a surgery for example, yes.]

Thank you for the offer.

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