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Tweak says, "pourquoi?"

Calliope (spacelike) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2015-09-07 10:47:00

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:mingle, angelina burnett, calliope, charlotte charles, kitty pryde (aoa), loki laufeyson, neil dylandy, spike, tieria erde, wally west

[DAY 340] "DEAD BACK HOME" GROUP THERAPY MINGLE
[This group therapy session takes place in an appropriately-sized study room in the Education Center. There is one large oval table for everyone to sit at, and a smaller snack table off at the side.]

[The session is divided into two parts.]

PART ONE: Mourning Yourself
Discussion
— Did you harbor any regrets before your death? And if so, is there anything you can do for them with your newfound time?
— Do you know how you died? How did you learn? Did you arrive near-death, or did you hear about it from a friend? How do you feel about the particular details of it?
— Who or what killed you? Have you forgiven it or them? Why or why not?
— Is there anything you wish you could change? Why? Discuss.

Activities
— Write your own obituary or eulogy. Once you've read it out loud, you'll be invited to burn it with a bot-offered candle. (The bot will not hand over the candle.)
— Picture yourself attending your own funeral. When it's your turn to pay your respects to yourself, what would you say? What thoughts occur to you?
— Write a letter to at least one of your loved ones. What would you say about your death to them?

[After this, there is a break. Coffee and tea are provided, along with both savory and sweet snacks. You're still not allowed to leave, though.]

PART TWO: Moving Forward
Discussion
— What dreams and hobbies did you have before? Can you pursue them now?
— Discuss what your previous goals were. What are similar things you can do to achieve them here?
— What kinds of relationships have you made, or would kinds would you like to have?

Activities
— Write down your plans for your future. Partner up and discuss them in-depth to flesh them out better.
— Come up with a daily routine, emphasizing your interests. Refer to others to help you find relevant resources or activities.
— Draw yourself 5, 10, or 25 years from now. Share it with a partner or the group.

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((OOC: You're also welcome to come up with any of your own activities/therapeutic discussion topics! Everything offered here is just a starting point.))

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valiantsteed
2015-09-14 03:35 am UTC (link)

Ah, but it is you who managed to pull me from my childish pouting. I owe you quite a lot for that! After all, this queer gathering seems mandatory and I would prefer not to suffer through it.

[He looks mildly at the refreshments.]

Honestly, they want us to perform such painful tasks in front of strangers and haven't the courtesy to allow us a drink or two. I wonder if I could be granted leave for a moment.

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	spacelike 2015-09-14 03:38 am UTC (link)
	Drink? But there's soda, and water- Oh. You mean alcohol. [Calliope immediately thinks of Roxy. For the longest time, she had no idea that being inebriated was bad for humans— but she'd learned better. She puts her hands on his.] Please don't get reliant on that stuff. It's poisonous. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Hate when browse doesn't work >:( valiantsteed 2015-09-14 03:48 am UTC (link)
	[He looks at their hands with a bit of surprise. Her generosity was startling, really. But alcohol wasn't poison as far as he knew.] That's an exaggeration, surely! I'd need a butt of wine to poison myself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

spacelike
2015-09-14 03:53 am UTC (link)

[Calliope has no idea how much a butt is, but she assumes it's probably a lot. At least two bottles. She shakes her head, insistently.]

It's not! My best friend Roxy had so many problems because of it. Emotional ones, not just physical! Though she did have those, too.

I- I know we've just met, so I don't want to seem like I'm ordering you around. But please think about what you're doing carefully! There are other things you can do.

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valiantsteed
2015-09-14 04:05 am UTC (link)

Aye, I know, I try to spend my days with the horses, but the reduced responsibility is stressful for me. I feel like a dolt without my sword. My hand hovers at my belt for nothing, and I would feel like a madman carrying a a kitchen knife.

[he makes eye contact, really trying to focus on just the eyes. his gaze shifts to her eyelashes. ]

I do not intend to drown my sorrow forever. That is too pathetic to consider

[He rubs his temples with his free hand. ]

Just for the week, I think. To mourn.

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spacelike
2015-09-14 04:19 am UTC (link)

Th- there are practice swords you can get.

[It's like trying to put out a house fire with a cup of water, but she tried it anyway.]

[Calliope gently drums her fingers on his hand, trying to think of anything else. Her claws tap-tap against the skin gently. They're not so sharp that they'd hurt, at least.]

Okay, but... I'm going to check in on you after a week! And if you aren't better, I'll- um- do something! [It's clear she has no idea what.]

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valiantsteed
2015-09-14 04:29 am UTC (link)

[he laughs about the practice sword quietly. ]

Ah, that will take me back to when I was twelve, it will. I haven't held an improper sword in over a decade! I am sure my companion will have a good laugh. Still- I may pick one up.

[He smiles at the drumming. It's an unusual sensation, but still one that he enjoys. ]

I promise that your concern is misplaced. I can take are of myself well enough. How did your friend fare? Roxy, was it?

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	spacelike 2015-09-14 04:33 am UTC (link)
	[Good. A small victory. Practice swords.] Right. Roxy had a really hard time. When we had no alcohol in the village, she was sick all the time. And when she did, she was... still sick all the time, actually. [Calliope frowns.] Just in a different way. I care about her no matter what, but it was very difficult to watch her suffer like that. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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