un: ulysses | video

[restingstitchface]

[On the latest feed: a man with combed hair, a clean face, a mismatched suit and a pair of rimless glasses. Video is streaming from an office where one might spot a painting of an anguished man. He closes his eyes and fixes his lenses on his nose, looking away while leaning forward. His preference is for messaging, but today he is showing his face. He inhales in a calm and controlled manner. Facial cues encourage trust. He prefers to remain unobserved, but this should encourage a positive impression.

Unless you’re Batman, apparently.]

Well, that was a terrible couple of weeks.

In any case, my apologies for the intrusion. I was managing the aftermath and hesitant to reach out until today. I have nothing further to add except that I understand you might feel nervous. But if you resist those feelings, you will have to face them again, and when they catch you…

[He swallows his sentence and focuses on his reason for posting, grounding himself in the present moment by inhaling.]

Back home I treat people for support with their mental health. I had excellent resources there but here I can offer nothing but a listening ear. Perhaps you would like to take me up on that? It’s not like you need insurance and sometimes it’s good to talk.

Feel free to contact me. I'm here to help.

Comments

[quibblingfunctionary]

My fear has never effected me past the initial experience before now. I cannot imagine how my body thinks losing control of my breathing at the sight of a concrete room will serve me. Nor can I find a benefit for losing track of my mind and time as I am stuck cycling through memories I would sooner forget.

Does one of your tools possess the ability to rewire the mind and body?

[restingstitchface]

Medication and therapy.

You mentioned fearing the sight of a concrete room. Would that extend to an office? Because we can meet somewhere of your choosing a few times until you feel more comfortable. We might just want somewhere private when we begin to discuss confidential matters...

[quibblingfunctionary]

I have no problems with buildings made with concrete, but rather warehouses and the like. I do not think we have any of them within Etraya.

[But if they do he might need to destroy them if he doesn't get this thing figured out. Would Echo frown upon that? Probably.]

I would prefer private. I do not wish to cause concern to my fellow Valistheans.

private

[restingstitchface]

[Warehouses? What bland and boring pieces of architecture, the destruction of which would be no great loss.]

How are you with private communication in the comfort of your own residence? I won't even have to step foot inside.

[His residence or wherever he happens to be. One polite knock on the door of his mind and he can step foot inside his brain instead.]

Re: private

[quibblingfunctionary]

[Sleipnir frowns, not taking the man's meaning.]

Therapy over these devices? I already feel foolish enough seeking out another to fix the damage in my mind, I want not to have to do so within my own home.

[He would rather die than have Cidolfus happen upon him.]

private

[restingstitchface]

[He meant a mental connection where nobody would need to physically talk. But the other man seems reluctant so best not force the issue.]

Of course. Then pick a place where you feel comfortable. I'm quite free where I go, really...

[He can lead by allowing someone to lead the way. The illusion of choice.]

private

[quibblingfunctionary]

Very well. Would the Sector 5 Church suit?

private all the way down

[restingstitchface]

Absolutely. What time is good for you?