[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.]

[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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[The ordeal is finally over. Thank goodness too. But...Paprika knows well enough that trauma has a longer lasting effect. Being reminded of that trauma does not make it better. So she's going to address the public. Her tone is incredibly somber, a far cry from the usual cheeriness she expresses.]

( tl;dr about talking out your problems and all that other psychological good stuff from your local dream therapist. )

...On a final note - riddle me this. What good does a stack of blank pages do on a clipboard? [She doesn't want to say anything about the woman in the tunnels directly, knowing that she was afraid of the Organization, but hopefully this will be indirect enough that people who met her will pick up on it]

Happy 'One week away from' Halloween everybody. [Cause someone had to say it. Video is on this time because she just wants to see you all dressed up and looking ridiculous. Don't worry though, Paprika is also in a costume that she did not remember putting on. No black wig though - just the outfit.]

The Malnosso don't seem to have very good timing. I'm a little jealous: I like some of the costumes I've been seeing around. So bright and vivid and pretty eye catching. All I got was 'bossy female doctor'. I would have liked something that showed off my legs more. [a small chuckle] Does anyone actually like the costume they got stuffed into? Not that it matters - either way we're stuck like this. Lets pray it isn't permanent.

If it is then I suggest wearing something on top of the costume. Not sure if it will work though.