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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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I can't provide anything in the way of paperwork or documentation as we're trapped in a futuristic hellscape, but I could certainly attempt to assist you with your need for mental catharsis and relief.

If you are really looking for one. So many people claim they are, but don't actually desire any professional assistance.

Oh, I do. Just begs the question if you really are a professional.

[ given how this text is formatted HE HAS HIS DOUBTS ]

'Cause the last thing I need is people bullshitting me.

[Her sigh is almost audible through text.]

What possible cause would I have to bullshit you about your psychological health?
Putting aside how unprofessional that would be, and how cruel, it isn't as though people here are so bereft of things to do that they can afford to pretend to be something they are not.

Right.

So what are your credentials?

Does it really matter?
A university you've never heard of, on a world much like your earth but as vastly different as all our worlds seem to be.
Both of which have been destroyed in an apocalyptic meteor shower that wiped out almost all of the human race.

I imagine my paperwork was lost in the fiery holocaust that followed, I'm afraid.

[ GREEN ONLY LOOKS MARGINALLY BETTER THAN PURPLE ]

Yes, of course. But you could tell me how many years of experience you have and what sort of cases you specialize in, for example.

I guess there's no harm done in giving it a shot if you're so sure of yourself.

[That was supposed to be lavender too whoops wrong macro.]

Only a few years, admittedly.
And most of my patients have been young adults, but I spent time working with other, specialized patients as well.

[Read: Aliens.]

You have nothing to lose by giving it a try, after all.
Worse comes to worse, you can always leave.
And as much as I am loathe to use such an obvious cliche, beggars can hardly be choosers.

Yeah, or I could just continue living like I do now. I manage somehow.

[ Nevermind him having checked your earlier posts in the meantime ... ]

How is a teenager qualified to give psychological advice to adults, again?

You could, but it's hardly the preferred option, is it?

If you are looking for some sort of 'worldly advice' check, I suspect I meet all the standard criteria.
I've lost my parent, I watched my world end, all of my friends have died, and I'm currently in the process of attempting to save the universe from a time traveling evil of impossible scale.

[It was all technically correct...]

[ SO LET'S JUST ASSUME.... ]

So if that's the case, don't you need therapy just as badly as I do?

Probably.
But my own personal troubles hardly prevent me from assisting you with yours.

I'm not convinced of that.

But like I said, whatever. If unloading my issues on a volunteering teenager will help me feel more at ease, sure.

Does my age really matter?

In fact, it does. You're lacking life experience and proper education.

And yet you could easily argue that I've lived through more experiences than many two or three times my age.

I'd rather argue that you've lived through stuff most mentally healthy people wouldn't have experienced. It also doesn't necessarily mean that you've handled these situations well and are authorized to give advice to others.

Hence, I'd take everything you say with a grain of salt.

You should do that regardless of who you are speaking to.

So have you decided you are going to engage my services, then?

I believe I said that I would. For a trial session, anyway.

Wonderful.

I believe I can find a place for you somewhere in my schedule.

It's a very busy one, I'm sure. Whenever you have time.

I will contact you to arrange an appropriate time, then.

[ooc: So do you want to play out this most likely horrible little shrink session? hehe.]

[ ooc: yes, but I assume Adam will be preeeetty busy the coming days... however, he's definitely gonna need a therapist, more than ever, don't worry 8) ]

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