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Tweak says, "IM IN UR HEDER MAKIN U READ ME"

Aidan J. Reilly (redclayheroics) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-09-19 22:09:00

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:mingle, aidan reilly, euphemia li britannia, helix wamtani, richie foley, seven of nine

237 — PTSD group therapy
[ Trouble sleeping at night? Are you re-experiencing a traumatic event through nightmares or flashbacks? Are you avoiding certain situations or triggers? Have your beliefs and feelings changed in response to the event? Do you feel differently about yourself or the ones around you? Are you experiencing increased guilt, shame, or fear? A lack of interest for activities you used to enjoy? Are you feeling jittery or hyperaware of potential danger? Depressed? Anxious? Feelings of hopelessness? Are you drinking more than usual?

Welcome to the Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome Support Group.

The group is gathered down at the beach. There are baskets set up with cold beverages and delicious picnic type snacks, along with a circle of beanbags for that intimate, trusting feeling. In the middle there's another basket with informational pamphlets and a list of assignments that the participants are encouraged to answer. ]

• When was the last time you had a full nights sleep?
• Do you avoid certain situations? Certain topics of conversation? Why?
• Do you feel stressed? Guilty?
• Do you find situations more threatening than you used to do?
• Have you had a change in interests lately?

((OOC: Feel free to use the questions as a jump-off point or come up with topics of your own! THIS is a good site for information about PTSD and the treatment thereof. ]

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	redclayheroics 2013-12-17 08:08 pm UTC (link)
	[ There's a stretch of hesitation. Normally he'd say it's because of what happened after, no problem but there's too much truth drugs in these treats and so he surprises himself with the truth. ] ...Because of Helix, I guess. I mean, not just him but... he ain't easy to deal with. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendly_fire 2013-12-30 04:09 am UTC (link)
	He is...strong willed I suppose. There was trouble? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

redclayheroics
2013-12-30 03:04 pm UTC (link)

Well, uh... I don't know 'bout trouble. He wasn't so keen on me wantin' to be friends with him, at first. Real stubborn, thought I'd get hurt or killed or somethin'... bit late for that, after Jethro put me on his shit list. I don't know if that was all there was too it, kinda think it wasn't but...

[ He shifts, uneasily. Truth drugs are strong tho. ] Did you know he tried t' kill me once? Nearly broke my neck.

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friendly_fire
2013-12-30 03:14 pm UTC (link)

[Her eyes widen in surprise of the act, but more so in concern for Aidan. There's something about attempted and actual murder that she so quickly and deftly places at the far corners of her mind, trying not to dwell on it or let it sour her opinion of people. The same thing happened when she learned it was Lelouch who had killed their brother Clovis. So quick to make excuses and empathize where she can.] Helix? But why?

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redclayheroics
2013-12-30 05:19 pm UTC (link)

I, uh... I kind of told him to? I mean, I didn't tell 'im to kill me but, uh...

He brought me along and then told me he didn't want me anywhere near him... as a friend, I mean. No funny business. So I told him that it was too late for all that and that if he didn't want me by his side, he'd have to kill me. So he tried.

[ He's said this out loud a few times by now and each time he realizes a little more how fucked up all that was. At the same time, that's kind of what life with Helix is. Unpredictable. Anxious. Waiting for a blindsided blow for something he never did. ]

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	friendly_fire 2013-12-31 08:47 pm UTC (link)
	...He was serious? He would have done it if he could have? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2014-01-01 08:58 pm UTC (link)
	Pretty sure, yeah. I mean, he was kinda, uh... a killer back home. Sort of a hitman, I guess. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendly_fire 2014-01-01 09:37 pm UTC (link)
	Why? [She wants reasons and justifications and she may just make them up if they aren't offered.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2014-01-02 04:48 pm UTC (link)
	Cause that's what Jethro wanted him to do. [ A beat, as if he doesn't really want to say what he's about to say. ] And... I think he liked it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendly_fire 2014-01-03 04:52 pm UTC (link)
	...That's a terrible thing to think. [She's not admonishing Aidan though it may sound that way. It's just the most honest thing she can say in reply and honesty is compulsory now.] He doesn't want to continue, does he? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2014-01-04 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	[ He's quiet for a moment. Contemplating. It's not something he's wanted to think about and now that he does.... ] I don't know. [ He swallows. ] Sometimes I wonder. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendly_fire 2014-01-05 05:46 am UTC (link)
	[Her violet eyes study him.] I'm sure being with you will help convince him not to do those things. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2014-01-05 02:16 pm UTC (link)
	Well, uh... I can damn well try. Ain't so sure that's th' direction this convincin' is taking tho. [ More like Helix is a terrible influence on him than the other way around. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendly_fire 2014-01-05 05:15 pm UTC (link)
	Is it the direction you want to go? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2014-01-05 06:07 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah. Of course. I mean, I want him to be happy... to not feel like he's gotta kill someone to stay alive. ...Kinda feel like I'm too late to save him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendly_fire 2014-01-06 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	You love him and you want to help him. [She reaches out to take and squeeze his hand.] I know you'll be able to. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2014-01-06 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	[ He gives her a little squeeze back, but doesn't sound too convinced. ] I'll darn well do my best... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendly_fire 2014-01-08 06:23 am UTC (link)
	I have a feeling you're best is a lot. You seem like someone who would always keep trying. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2014-01-08 02:14 pm UTC (link)
	Well, uhm... I try to be. [ Can you try to be someone who's always trying? Or is that too much of a double reacharound. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friendly_fire 2014-01-10 05:45 am UTC (link)
	[She seems to accept it. Maybe she just likes a good reacharound when she gets it. Her smile is warm.] I think I'm going to get us a snack. We could probably use it. [Little does she know, bu something to break this up a little might help.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2014-01-10 04:55 pm UTC (link)
	That sounds pretty good, actually. Thanks, Euphie. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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