[Written; Near night time (Paprika isn't visible as she isn't imposing her image)]

I hope everyone has a good dream tonight.

[It ends there. She won't be answering anyone who tries responding. If anything it's only a precaution, so no one can say she didn't warn them. Even if she didn't make herself obvious - it wouldn't be much of a surprise if they knew in advance it was her! When it finally becomes dark in Luceti, at a time when most of everyone is sleeping surely, she'll begin what she calls her own personal therapy. She can't help it sometimes. It's been a stressful month or two for her and she needs to take her mind off it. She needs to live a little. Being a dream, the only real way to live is to merge.

So, why not have a little fun in people's dreams?]

[ooc: Before tagging in this dream hop post please read/reply to this permission post if you haven't already, since it will explain Paprika's dream hopping stuff fully! This is open to anyone and everyone if you so choose to tag o/ No written tags will be replied to.]

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[Voice (Morning of the 25th)]

Everyone, first of all please remain calm over the dreams you've been having. The frequent rate of bizarre nightmares means they are very likely planted shifts put into the mainstream subconscious. There is no need to be alarmed. Dreams are just dreams and can't hurt you.

Second of all, I guess I should stop being a lazy bum. I run a small clinic around these parts. Most people would refer to me as a shrink, but I prefer the term 'psychologist'. Sleep and dream therapy are two of my specialties I like to say!

My business is a bit more obscure these days, but if anyone wants to talk about the strange things they've been seeing, I'll gladly be an ear for you to vent and get some professional advice. Free of charge. And if you don't want to talk with me, just go talk with someone. Or write what you have been dreaming of. It could help. I'll be open all day long for those that want to schedule short sessions with me.

Also don't avoid sleep over this. I mean it, that does nothing good to your body.

[ooc: tags may be a bit slow. also, if you want to action it up, here's a different post in the log thread forwarded to the 26th]

[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.]

MERRRRYYYY CHRISTMAS~!♪

[Yep, you see that music note right. Paprika is in a very festive mood. And might be just a little bit buzzed.]

Seasonal greetings everyone. Hope you've all had a great December, but January is coming shortly. Say, there's a tradition in my world: New Years Resolutions. I know Luceti probably doesn't celebrate New Years in January, because of the different worlds and what not, but what are your resolutions for the New Year? Goals, wishes, whatever you can think of! If you make it you have to keep it though - a resolution means you're going to work to making that goal a reality!

...Oh, and I hope some of you don't mind if I snuck into your houses and played Santa for the evening. I didn't touch the cookies for the real Santa if you left them, so don't worry I'm sure he got them!

[The following people received a box of gourmet chocolates by their bedside, wrapped in gold wrapping paper, with a little card: "Merry Christmas. May your wishes and dreams come true. -Paprika".

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