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MarinaNova NPCs (marinanova_npc) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2017-05-08 11:56:00

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:jaden, :mary wesson, :mingle, aidan reilly, alex karev, ianto jones, jack harkness, james howlett/logan, keith, malcolm reynolds, martha jones, nico di angelo, peter parker (stnas), pidge, prompto argentum, sara lance, sarah williams, spencer reid, spike, wade wilson

427 - Group Therapy Mingle

THERAPY GROUPS
More linked as they come up!

Turning a New Leaf
Polyamorous Individuals
PTSD and You
Murderers Anonymous
Addicts Anonymous
Counting Days - Managing Life with a Chronic Illness
Phobias and You
Impostor Syndrome
Abandonment Issues

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aftersmith
2017-05-09 06:26 am UTC (link)

[Jaden's got no rhyme or reason to how he's attending sessions today, popping in and out at his leisure to a variety of them. This isn't the first or last he'll wander through, entering with his hands in the pockets of his blazer and a curious glance given about the room. There's something distinctly off if anyone were to study him for an extended period of time - an awkwardness that isn't social but more simply physical. Like he's adjusting to having limbs for the first time - sort of that feeling of putting on a pair of heels and being unexpectedly taller. It takes time to get used to it.

Time well spent among the uh, 'collective'.] Good morning!

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readystopwatch
2017-05-09 03:06 pm UTC (link)

[Well there go any plans for an uneventful day of therapy. Ianto recognizes him from Mary's message the other day and can't say he's entirely thrilled about attracting more attention in that regard. Still, good manners seem to have served him well where she's concerned. May as well try them here.]

Good morning. I didn't expect you two to be taking such a hands on approach with us so soon.

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	aftersmith 2017-05-09 07:10 pm UTC (link)
	[And he wasn't expecting it either, not until a few days ago.] Seems only fair. These meetings are usually about coming to terms with issues, understanding and learning from them. It seemed like something to gain a few insights from, while also having a presence to chat at the very least. Mary knows you all a lot better than I do. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	readystopwatch 2017-05-10 12:40 pm UTC (link)
	[He seems every bit as terrible at pretending to be human as Mary does, which is a useful if unsurprising piece of information.] Are you planning on spilling your darkest secrets here then? Or just observing us? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	aftersmith 2017-05-10 07:13 pm UTC (link)
	Something perhaps in the gray area between? [He walks into the room, looking about before finding a chair to rest his hand on the back of.] I believe it's obvious I won't be talking too much about myself, for security reasons... but I'm not adverse to talking. I can observe all I want on a regular day, today's a good time to interact. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	readystopwatch 2017-05-11 04:00 pm UTC (link)
	So you'd like me to sit here and open up to you about my feelings regarding polyamorous relationships? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	aftersmith 2017-05-11 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	If you don't mind. [He'll hear out your feelings on anything.] I'd be interested in learning your thoughts on the matter, to better... understand. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

readystopwatch
2017-05-11 07:55 pm UTC (link)

[Why does he keep ending up as teachers pet? Because he's really regretting it right now. Awkward is an understatement for how he's feeling just now.]

I suppose I'd say it's not a situation I ever expected to find myself in. I love the two men in in a relationship with and they will always make all the difficulties associated with it feel worth it but I don't know that I can say I have thoughts on the matter besides that. It's hard to look outside my own relationships which something as complicated as this.

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aftersmith
2017-05-11 08:56 pm UTC (link)

It's quite interesting to me, seeing divergence from the norm. With humans tending to opt for monogamous relationships, whether in short or long term, it's a curious sight to see some choose to... plainly speaking, to share? Instead. [He's not kidding, he finds this fascinating.]

With physical intimacy a core necessity for many, it makes more sense from an observer's point of view. Yet the intricacy of relationships and chosen mates, for life or otherwise, presents a separate reasoning - feeding other needs such as giving oneself validation and importance by linking with just one other person at a time. Limiting, yet... fulfilling? [His brow creases - he's still really trying to understand it.]

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readystopwatch
2017-05-12 01:27 am UTC (link)

[You are lucky he's so polite because it's the only reason he's putting up with this conversation with a stranger. He does pull an extremely dry smile at that reply though.]

I assure you choosing has nothing to do with it. If I could choose who I loved my life would have been a great deal happier on more than one occasion. As it is it just happens. I cheated on someone I loved with Jack and what I have here started out the same way. Everything you said about intricacies and reasoning tends to go out the window where feelings are concerned.

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	aftersmith 2017-05-12 03:58 am UTC (link)
	So... your shared relationship is a product of failed monogamy? [His brows shoot up quizzically.] What... defines cheating? Forgive me if asking is rude. I'm coming to learn that what I consider logical pathways of reasoning come off - insensitive - yet this is unfamiliar territory for me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

readystopwatch
2017-05-12 02:35 pm UTC (link)

I suppose you could say that, but it's not the most tactful way of phrasing it. [This reminds him of more than one conversation he's had with aliens back home. Funny in retrospect how many of them don't understand love. It's almost like a tv show.]

I became involved with him while I was still in a relationship with her and I hid it. A solution like what I have now is rare; generally you're expected to just be with one person. What I did involved lying to both of them, and it hurt everyone in the end.

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	aftersmith 2017-05-12 07:01 pm UTC (link)
	I see. [Sort of. There are still so many questions but he's holding back, thinking on a few to see if he can answer them himself with observation alone.] And now, at present, is it a more understanding solution - with less, erm... 'hurt'? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	readystopwatch 2017-05-13 02:01 am UTC (link)
	[Making him feel like he's some sort of test subject or lab rat is actually easier than taking to a therapist who cares or anything like that. He can deal with clinical, curious questions a lot better than emotions.] Sometimes. It wasn't at the beginning and we're still working things out but so far it's been worth the pain. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	aftersmith 2017-05-13 03:34 am UTC (link)
	I see. [He repeats, thinking over what Ianto's said.] Has the loosening of restrictions here helped? I take it that the previous banding system for sexual activity must have imposed on poly-amorous individuals. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	readystopwatch 2017-05-13 05:29 pm UTC (link)
	I don't think they've been gone long enough to say. I think the reaction will entirely depend on the person. Some people might take advantage of it but I doubt I will. I'm happy with what I have. I don't need anyone else. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	aftersmith 2017-05-21 03:44 am UTC (link)
	I see. [Mostly. Maybe. But okay.] It's been a pleasure speaking with you, Mr. Jones. I would take the assumption you have more experience than most with dealing with non-earth native species, but I've been informed that pre-reading profiles is a bit rude. But I thank you for having an open dialog... we want to understand you just as much as you want to understand us. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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