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erniedtmac (erniedtmac) wrote in finnigans_rpg,
@ 2014-11-13 12:24:00

[Private to Justin, Susan, Wayne, Zacharias, Dean, Seamus, and other close friends - exception, Theodore Nott]

Hey everyone, I'm sorry I've been out of the loop with so many of you in the last few weeks. I've been working on a personal project for work that's gotten complicated, but I won't bore any of you with the details.

I realized, however, there's a recent development that I haven't yet told everyone about, especially since you'll all know come Dean's show next week. I've started seeing someone. He's cute and sweet. But we've only just started seeing each other, and he asked me to come to the show with him, so we'll be there - and I hope everyone will keep from overloading him with attention, all right? He's very shy and I don't want you lot to scare him. This also means two things:

1 - I'll have to ask everyone to kindly knock before coming into my flat instead of just coming in like usual (not because of any shagging, it's not there yet, but, yeah)

2 - Um, just to warn you that his last name is Nott - yes, his dad was a DE, but he had nothing to do with it! I promise, please trust me. But I thought I'd warn you in case you get triggered accidentally.

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	Private to Ernie and Zacharias unspeakableness 2014-11-13 09:57 pm UTC (link)
	How is that project going? ~~Are you at all being safe?~~ If you don't want me to scare him, you should make sure we never properly meet. Not because I'm scary, but because I'm me. However, I don't know that I'd have many, if any, reservations about letting him get lost in the Department of Mysterious if he mistreated you. (Reply to this) (Thread)

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erniedtmac
2014-11-14 03:02 am UTC (link)

Well, after we chatted last, I sort of took it on a new direction. The spell from Africa led me to a spell in Indonesia, and this one's been used on people before, so there might be a precedent. Less dangerous and all. And I should thank you for that - if you hadn't pointed out the flaws in the last one, I'd have never kept searching. Thing is, I introduced it to the head of the ward as a research/treatment option and it was turned down, he barely even listened to me at all. Waved me off and said to keep working like a good healer and come back when I've been around a few years. Welcome to hospital bureaucracy.

I don't think there's anything about you that would scare him. In fact, I think the two of you would have a few things in common, but maybe that's just wishful thinking talking. And don't you dare! He won't hurt me, if anything, I'd accidentally hurt him.

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unspeakableness
2014-11-14 04:53 am UTC (link)

~~Good~~ Maybe you can take that time to do more research. Bureaucracy is a pain, but this could be a sign to continue doing research on your own, let others be able to gather more information, so that if it does become an option for St. Mungo's, there's some more facts to it. Which is probably not something to say thank you about, but I do think the head of the ward shouldn't be such a prat about things. How are you supposed to grow as healers if you're not encouraged in some areas? I know it's a delicate position given the nature of healing, but healers still need to be allowed to grow in and with their work, too.

What's this Indonesian spell like?

Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't. What things do you think we have in common? And I'm not talking about him accidentally hurting you, though if you accidentally hurt him, I would hope he would realise it was not on purpose.

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erniedtmac
2014-11-15 05:27 pm UTC (link)

Thank mate. I can see both sides, it's just frustrating because I really think this is promising and the idea of not pursuing it makes me feel like I'm failing my patients. They deserve much better.

The Indonesian spell is actually pretty brilliant, and is quite different from the first spell I'd looked at. This one works almost like occlumency and allows one person to speak inside the other's mind through the use of a totem to connect them. I thought it could help get into the minds of patients so that they can be 'guided' back, or help heal them from the inside. So it's like occlumency in that there's a connection to the mind, but in practice it has the potential to be more in-depth - because occlumency has been tried with patients before and has so far been unsuccessful past a very surface level.

Well, he's more of a quiet type - I know, strange considering how out there I can be. He likes to read, likes music, has definite issues with his family... And I know what you meant, but I don't think he'd break my heart. I know everyone says that, but he's very honest and genuine.

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unspeakableness
2014-11-16 12:56 am UTC (link)

You aren't failing them, especially if you take even more time to research and do everything you should do before attempting anything complicated that involves. I think the only way you could fail them is to not be there for them.

Do you mean Legilimency? ~~Because there's this blo~~ ~~I know of this man~~ In ~~Bloody hell.~~ Because that could be interesting. Dangerous, though. The human mind is a very complex place. Not to overstep, but I think if anyone tried that, they'd need an anchor of some kind to keep them, well, anchored. But it sounds really interesting and like it could have potential.

I don't think it's strange. I've read various books that end up including things about balancing elements in people. I realise that does not make me qualified to actually say anything on the matter of the quiet type with the out there type, but it makes sense to have those opposite elements to balance things out with both people.

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	Private to Ernie and Zacharias erniedtmac 2014-11-16 03:08 am UTC (link)
	Thanks, Zacharias. That's it! I always mix the two up. And good point. I'll add it to my research and consider it for the future. I like that. I try to keep balance in my life, things like work and friends and personal time. I guess it makes sense I'd have balance here too. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Ernie about_abbott 2014-11-14 01:58 am UTC (link)
	That definitely explains why I haven't seen you lately. That and my horrific work schedule as of late. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Hannah erniedtmac 2014-11-14 03:05 am UTC (link)
	You and I both! Merlin, I've been getting a taste of hospital bureaucracy and it's awful. On the plus side, yeah, cute bloke. I think you'd like him, Han. Of all my mates, I worry about you least when it comes to scaring him - you're too gentle for that, love. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie about_abbott 2014-11-17 01:57 am UTC (link)
	At least you have a knack for dealing with those sorts of things. You were always better at dealing with the letter of the law than I was. I do try my best. You'll have to introduce us, or rather re-introduce us seeing as we all had classes together. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Hannah erniedtmac 2014-11-17 02:03 am UTC (link)
	True, and thanks, Han. I will! Come see us if you see us first and I will. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ernie about_abbott 2014-11-23 09:56 pm UTC (link)
	Of course I'll come over if I see you guys out. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Justin and Ernie. friendlyjustin 2014-11-14 04:17 am UTC (link)
	I'll definitely knock ~~or go see Hannah instead~~. I've learned over the years not to judge people by their last names and what their parents have done. I will give him his fair chance. But I don't want you to get hurt though. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Justin and Ernie. erniedtmac 2014-11-14 04:32 am UTC (link)
	It's me, Just. Nobody's hurt me since Michael, and nobody will, I promise. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Justin and Ernie. friendlyjustin 2014-11-14 04:37 am UTC (link)
	Part of me still wants to get my hands on Michael for that, but I think he was injured enough that year for the rest of his life. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Justin and Ernie. erniedtmac 2014-11-15 05:14 pm UTC (link)
	Don't you dare, you know how special Michael was to me, still is. It just wasn't the right time, wasn't meant to be. It happens. But... I think it's happening again, because with Theodore, it feels almost like it did in the beginning with Michael. Different in its own way, but still similar enough. I haven't loved anyone since him, you know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Justin and Ernie. friendlyjustin 2014-11-15 05:34 pm UTC (link)
	Hey, I haven't done anything! You know it's guilt talking because I wasn't there for any of it. I know you haven't and if things with Theodore are feeling like that, then follow you heart. We both know you are worth having someone special, especially after all that crap I put you through. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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erniedtmac
2014-11-16 02:56 am UTC (link)

Hey, you were messed up in your own right, so no guilt over that, okay?

And enough about putting me through crap, I get that from Theodore too, so I'll tell you what I told him. Friendship means we put each other through crap. Today, you put me through crap, and someday, I'll put you through it back. It's an investment, and you lot are my insurance policy. And be careful because I plan on someday getting paid in full, mate!

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	Re: Justin and Ernie. friendlyjustin 2014-11-16 03:01 am UTC (link)
	Mate, when payback comes around it'll be glorious and not in the good way I suppose. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Warded to Seamus/Ernie openbottle 2014-11-14 02:14 pm UTC (link)
	~~You too?~~ Theodore Nott? He comes in pretty regularly, and he comes to Battlescars, but I don't think I've really talked to him much. I guess he's used to seeing me around so hopefully I won't freak him out too much. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Warded to Seamus/Ernie erniedtmac 2014-11-15 05:16 pm UTC (link)
	I don't think so either, Seamus. You're a good friend - I think I was worried more about you lot seeing me there with someone and coming over to see who it was and give him the third degree, or something like that. How've you been? Seems like ages since we've talked. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	waynecymraeg 2014-11-15 07:46 am UTC (link)
	WAY TO GO ERNIE. Gettin it. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Wayne/Ernie erniedtmac 2014-11-15 05:18 pm UTC (link)
	If you were next to me I'd smack you upside the head, mate. It's not like that. It's sweet, and sort of romantic I think, and very delicate and I'm always afraid I'm pushing my luck but then I get a glimpse of someone that never opens up to people and it's like a great big gift, you know? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Wayne/Ernie waynecymraeg 2014-11-15 10:31 pm UTC (link)
	You know I'm mostly just taking the piss, right? Lemme know if anyone has problems with this guy because of his dad. I can have a...conversation with them. People are not their dads. I would know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Wayne/Ernie erniedtmac 2014-11-16 02:50 am UTC (link)
	I know... mostly. Sorry mate, I may be a little overprotective. I will. And thanks. Will you be coming to the show too? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Wayne/Ernie waynecymraeg 2014-11-16 03:18 am UTC (link)
	If you want me to. I'm aware I can come on a little strong. Like, ten seconds of bouncing around someone like a corgi puppy and I declare them friend. PIus never actually heard anything about this show. I've sorta been keeping to myself, sleeping a lot. Not drinking is easier when you're unconscious. I miss being around people though. Is this in a pub? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Wayne/Ernie erniedtmac 2014-11-16 03:40 am UTC (link)
	I'd love to see you there, and I think Theodore could use some friends. The show's at Towpath Studios in Camden, on November 21st at 8pm. It's a proper art show, and I really think you'd like it. It's Dean's work. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Wayne/Ernie waynecymraeg 2014-11-16 04:06 am UTC (link)
	Sounds like fun. Count me in. I'll try not to spook your new boyfriend. If you like him, I will. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Wayne/Ernie erniedtmac 2014-11-16 04:08 am UTC (link)
	Thanks again. Love you, mate! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Private to Ernie and Susan susanamybones 2014-11-16 12:59 am UTC (link)
	Oh so that's where you've been? I was about to begin looking to see if you'd got trapped in the cushions behind the sofa. Again. Theodore Nott, really? That's an interesting choice. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Private to Ernie and Susan erniedtmac 2014-11-16 02:49 am UTC (link)
	That was one time! Go ahead, I know you're just dying to say "I told you so" or "I saw it coming a mile away". Go on, get it out of your system. (Reply to this) (Parent)