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Hello, fellow people of Etraya. For those that don't know me, my name is Lady Vex'ahlia de Rolo. I'm sure that some of you have spoken with my brother, Vax'ildan, who has been here for a while. I apologize for not introducing myself earlier to you all, but he's the nicer twin.

That aside, I do know that there was a message by some doctor lately about therapy, but I don't know that that will work for everyone. I do have another idea and I've spoken to another doctor — Doctor Romano, I believe — about something a friend from home called a support group.

If you're interested in talking to others who have gone through a rather great deal back home as people who have been forced to save your world, I believe that speaking with like minded people might do us all a world of good for our mental health. I don't have any sort of medical training, but I have fought literal dragons and a lich attempting to become a god. And a vampire.

I believe meeting once a week might be a good idea, but I've no clue what sort of place would be good to use. Is there some sort of central area that we all can reach fairly easily?

Also, if someone who is an actual medical profession with training would like to conduct this, please contact me privately.

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Ah, that’s your introduction? No parade of titles, no gleaming trophies, not even a mention of your impeccable aim? I expected something grander from Lady Baroness Slayer of Dragons and Occasional Voice of Reason. I am impressed and mildly disappointed.

Still, it is a good idea. Most of us are stitched together with nerves and sleeplessness, pretending it passes for composure. A support group sounds far more sensible than my usual method, which involves too much coffee, long silences, and convincing myself that brooding counts as progress.

If you will have me, I will attend. I can offer dry wit, unhelpful advice, and the illusion of calm. Those are my only consistent talents.

Will there be a separate support group for those of us with no special powers or grand events in our lives? I have run groups before, but most support comes with alcohol assistance.

A support group sounds great. I don't know where we could host it, but I'm planning to take a look around. I can send you a couple suggestions.

~~Forced is a str~~ So what do you talk about? Stuff from home or things happening here?

I'm interested in talking. About Percival. Is smoke normal for him? He says it's normal.

I've never heard of support groups like this before. I think it's a good idea. If you would like, I can offer some space in Garreg Mach. It's near a trolley stop, and it is quite large. I can repurpose one of the larger classrooms for it.

What if you only had to help the kids who had to save the world?

[Sleeper sends just a picture of some happy, roosting chickens plumped out around the factory where they call home.]

Emotional support from the flock of Dorothys is available to those who wish it. They're good girls.

I did consider it, Percy, but I suppose long and insufferable lists of titles and positions are only good when reining in my darling brother, father, and crazed ancient liches. Besides, why should I toot my own horn when you're more than happy to do so for me.

Although, if Scanlan was here, he'd probably be happy to hold a parade for us both.

And the idea came from Pike, so you know there has to be some good behind it. I refuse to claim that I came up with him myself. I'm only willing to see if it's possible to help those I love and have met here keep ourselves together with more than wine, sex and sarcasm.

You're more than welcome, darling, but I can assure you that you are consistently talented in a great many things. Your wife isn't complaining.

Well, we can certainly look into having a group like that, but I'm hardly qualified to run anything of the sort. My life hasn't always been calm and magic-less.

Although, if we're just going on a tavern crawl, I can do that myself.

Well, I would definitely be grateful if you can keep your eyes peeled. Preferably a place not that far from the trolley line since so few people here can fly.

Are you interested in talking about all of the trauma that we carry beyond Percival's issues as well?

As for smoke... What smoke? Like Orthax? Or that he's blown something up and he's singed?

Garreg Mach. I've never seen it before, but I'd like to look over this proposed space before accepting your very generous offer.

The group idea is not my own, as I've said, but the only healer I've spoken with here has already claimed that he is not a good fit for leading it. A shame, really. And, well, it's too good of an idea to let sit and waste away into the ether.

I imagine that you could probably use some support. I can think of a few friends back home who would fall into that category.

Thank you for the picture of chickens. I think.

I'm not sure how they'll offer any help, but they certainly are cute. However, why are you calling them "Dorothys"? They look like common hens that I've seen on every farm my whole life.

I didn't want the dads to name them after second-rate musicians so I took a page out of Oz and named them all Dorothy. Only a handful of people have gotten it because almost nobody reads the other thirteen books.

But they are good at sitting on laps and being soft and fluffy. In moderation. Emotional support animals are a thing in my world where animals can be used for comfort or as a surrogate to talk things out to without judgment.

Nope, my personal trauma is fine being personal. You always have my ear, however, sister.

[ But back to his point. ]

Like Orthax except Percy says he's not possessed, and black smoke just comes off of his body sometimes when he gets emotional. And it's completely normal, according to him.

Well, we haven't had a meeting yet, but I imagine that we would talk about anything that we wanted. It's about getting it out of our systems so our feelings about the situations don't fester. Anger and resentment can only fuel so much.

That's a lesson I learned recently myself. And I must admit that my revenge against those who wronged me didn't make me as happy as proving to them that I'm a better person. Both socially and emotionally.

You're more than welcome to share with me alone, as has always been the case, Vax. I will be your support, even if you don't want me to be there. You're stuck with me.

[There's a bit of a groan in Vax's ear as she listens to his reply.]

I assure you that it was not normal. Not until whatever happened with the fog here. One more thing I can thank Echo for.

I don't know about everyone else, but I just feel tired most of the time. It doesn't make me angry, just [ ... ] overwhelmed, I guess. Doesn't change what I have to do, though.

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You know I'm hopeless without you, Stubby.

[ The idea of not wanting her there is ridiculous. ]

I thought so, too, but there was smoke on him when I met him the first time on the trolley after he arrived in Etraya.

Sure thing. I'll look close to the apartments, since most people live there, right?

So you could still join the group?

I've no clue what you're actually talking about, but I can only hazard a guess that you've sarcastically named them after a book character?

As for emotional support animals, I prefer my bear. He is large, cuddly and gives the most excellent massages.

I suppose so, but I do know there are many people who live in other places that aren't the apartment buildings. I'd like some place central or big enough that it can act as a landmark.

That sounds a bit like depression. You work through it and you push forward. I refused to let the tiredness stop me and I used my anger to fuel me forward. It's surprising how well it worked, but what happened was always there when I closed my eyes.

But, honestly, it might help you if you got angry. Expressed some of the darker emotions that exist under the fatigue.

To be honest, you'd have been lost if it weren't for me. We both know that.

[And they both know that she's never going to be the same without him either. It's just how it is.]

And you're just now telling me this, Vax? When the two of you fought?

I don't see why not. If you're interested in getting support for the trauma that being dragged into stupid, life-threatening situations has caused, who am I to tell you not to join us?

I was in shock at the time!

[ Vax was processing a lot. He didn't even remember the smoke until Percy reminded him that it was there. ]

But Percy mentioned the smoke on the trolley to prove it's normal for him. He says it's not related to a demon, but I was worried, which is why I'm asking you, Vex.

There was a talking chicken in the books who named all of her chicks after her human friend, Dorothy. Then the ones that turned out to be roosters became Daniel. It's a fanciful set of children's stories in a world with magic that caters to the sense of wonder and fascination that those from worlds that are magic-poor tend to have.

Most of the people here aren't from worlds where bears are something that one finds comforting in close proximity. Although I've never actually had much experience with bears, since I'm a city cat at heart. I wonder what if your friend would consider allowing me to share his form for the experience.

Who's in control of the trolley lines? Maybe we could just request another stop.

[ The wheels are turning a little, even if he's briefly stuck on one point. ]

Yeah, but who am I getting angry at? Where am I directing all that energy? Seems like a lot of effort if I don't have a target.

I would be happy to give you a tour. Generally, my schedule is open. I usually train in the mornings, but the rest of the day is flexible.

Have you had any luck finding a facilitator? I can’t think of anyone who has the experience with that sort of thing, but there might be someone who has the people skills to be able to figure it out.

The person in charge of the group? Your group, your rules.

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