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Hello. A couple things:

1 -- Are there any licensed therapists around here? Before you ask: yes, it's exactly what it sounds like, and before you volunteer like the good samaritan you are, I should probably inform you that I gave my last counselor a nervous breakdown.

So. Just figured I'd point that out. But hey, why not give it another shot, right? Even better if you know a thing or two about neurocybernetics, but that's not a must. We can work out some form of payment.

2 –- Another vending machine at the station went missing. What the hell is up with that? Whoever's doing this, are you deliberately trying to annoy me and keep me from doing more important work or what, while I'm chasing a vending machine thief. That said, we're low on staff. Go sign up if you have nothing better to do with your time, but don't touch any fucking vending machines. Unless you just want to get a drink, I guess that's okay.

3 -- Your thoughts on pursuing a serious relationship while trapped in this place. Go.

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[ Hey bro ]

So we are.

And?

Let's be real: it's not terribly organized. You can pretty much work with whomever you want or alone, as long as you don't start any trouble.

I don't think commitment is the problem here. For one, we're in a war; second, this place is unpredictable. I've seen people come and go, at random. And what happens when all of this is over?

Because... think about it, just for a moment. Unless you've only been here a short while, it should occur to you why it might be a bad idea.

And serious as in serious and long-term. I'm not a teenager.

How many what?

Yeah, that's the problem. Or one of them, rather.

What if I don't get much enjoyment out of it before then, and right now I'm just pursuing it because I hope for a potential future together, against all odds.

[ She has no idea what a vending machine is. And the less said by Valkyrie on relationships the better. So let's ask about question 1: ]

What is a therapist?

[And he's sounding darker and more hollow than ever.]

Love has no place on the battlefield.

Yes. The Initiative has no set pattern on who stays and who goes. The arrivals are predictable. Exiting is another matter.

well i mean assuming you have someone specific you're asking this about, you still care about them no matter what right? so if they leave it's going to hurt no matter if you're together or just friends. if you don't try you'll just be sad they left and regretful that you never did anything about how you feel

Two - I cannot see any plausible reason for anyone wanting to eat the food.

Three - Questioning it does not mean it will stop.

Sounds exactly my speed, then.

That's exactly my point. They could not be here when you wake up. Or you could not be here when you wake up. So you make it count while you can. Not any different than anywhere else.

That's not even the most baffling part, considering supernatural abilities are sort of a standard here. Could have magicked it away for all I know.

What's the point of falling in love and working on something long-term in a place like this, is the question.

[ Whoa took him a minute to decipher that ]

Thanks for the advice.

But how 'comfortable' can a relationship you're working hard for to maintain even be if you constantly have to worry about the randomness of this place.

Edited 2013-04-20 20:31 (UTC)

Thanks.

Yes, this is one problem. But what happens once this war is over, if ever? And if we come from different places. Or one of us isn't even supposed to be alive.

D --> Worry in what way
D --> If you are referring to worrying about them e%itting this place and perhaps never seeing them again
D --> I suppose that depends on how you value the time you spend with them
D --> Are they worth those moments, are you too weak to handle losing them, do you value a relationship depending on the length of time spent in it
D --> There are many factors that way into something like that
D --> Do you feel it's unfair to them to not deepen your relationship because of such a thing or does that make the time you could e%perience together something even more important

If you don't know, it probably isn't relevant to you.

If you just want to sate your curiosity though, here's the dictionary definition:

ther•a•pist (ˈθɛr ə pɪst)

n.
1. a person trained in the use of physical methods, as exercise or massage, for the treatment of disease, injury, or disability.
2. a person trained in the use of psychological methods for the treatment of mental or emotional problems; psychotherapist.
3. Also, ther•a•peu•tist (ˌθɛr əˈpyu tɪst) a person, as a physician, skilled in therapeutics.

I regret to confirm that is the case. I had not heard of such a thing before coming here. There are no such roles filled in Erion.

[ Suck it up and deal with yer trauma: the aesir way of life. ]

Thank you for providing the definition.

I noticed. It's one thing I worry about, but assuming we both get to stay, what happens after all of this is over?

Yes, I care. But I don't know if the person I'm thinking about cares as much as I do. Which is the whole reason why I've started to wonder about this.

2 -- it was a soda one.

3 -- Unless you force it.

[ did snake teach you nothing about love on the battlefield ]

It's not a battlefield 24/7. And even then, I'd rather believe that people are more likely to grow closer when they fight alongside each other.

That sounds rather pessimistic. Depressing, even. I'm too old for flings.

Let me put it this way,

I'm at a point in my life where I want stability, above everything. I want a partner, because I'm pretty sure this is my last chance at leading a relatively normal life, should things turn out in our favor in the end. I don't really want to spend my days alone.

I'm aware that relationships still don't always work out, but I like to think I've proven myself and how much effort I'm willing to put into them.

I'm just wondering if it's really worth it this time.

That, I can't answer. If you feel confident that whoever you're with isn't going to leave any time soon, it might be worth a shot. Come to think of it, the only reason I ever tried was to keep myself sane. Yes, it hurts when they're gone, but I still feel human. It might be different for you.

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