Voice;

Hey folks. Sorry to interrupt all the daily fun you're having over the books, but I just want to let people know that I'm going to be off on a mission for the next week. Nothing life threatening, just reading some books on Japan's Edo Period all day long. May learn something new! Hey, if you've been on one of these researching things you should tell me how it went. Weren't too bored right?

Oh and for the New Feathers, and those who don't know me -- [She quickly takes out a pen and writes on the journal page Paprika! ] --

I work as a psychologist back home. Psychologists are people doctors so to speak, who evaluate one's psych and counsels them. That's the concise definition at least. I am particularly versed in dream therapy. So, if you have any troubles you feel like speaking over, I would be glad to help you. Confidentiality is of course the number one rule, so nothing you tell me will be aired publicly.

Oh and one more thing:

[She pauses, takes a deep breathe and then, speaking quickly-]

If Stu chews shoes, should Stu choose the shoes he chews?
If Stu chews shoes, should Stu choose the choose he shoes

--Argh, messed up again. American tongue twisters are harder than they look.

Hey everyone, Paprika here. Word around the village is that we got new people coming in here again. Sorry to everyone who got roped into this crazy place - if you don't think it suits your needs that is. This place can be really insane sometimes, but remember: you aren't alone here. We all deal with the same scientists and helping each other out isn't a crime and you shouldn't feel bad reaching out for help either!

If anyone has anything they want to discuss, I'll be always available so long as I am around this place! I'm a trained and liscensed psychologist back home and things will always be kept private between us. I promise I'm not a big gossiper.

But, enough of that! I think a game would be fun to play. To break the ice and whatnot. So, lets play Two Truths and a Lie. You introduce yourself and then make three statements. One of them has to be a lie and the other two are truth things. The person needs to guess what is the lie and what are the truthes. You can tell a lot about someone from the things they say and the things they don't say, so it could be fun. I definitely encourage the new people to play along with me. Look I'll go first.

Lets see...

My name is Paprika.

I have saved the world from the brink of doom!
I have been in Luceti for over a year so far.
I once ate 10 hotdogs under five minutes.

Oh and you should tell me why you think the statement is a lie too, just for added fun!

[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.]

[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.