Your Secret Santa recipient this year is Giorno Giovanni ("harmonia" on the network). Please buy, make, or otherwise procure him a nice gift before December 26! You can give this directly, or label it clearly and drop it off at Crowe Clinic C/O Hawkeye Pierce. Or leave it at the front desk, Gio will probably find it.
Remember: Saint Nick is watching, and he knows where you live!
Happy Holidays, etcetera, and so forth, Santa Claus
[ Riley has no idea where Alex Drake lives, so she takes the Hawkeye delivery approach. There’s some fresh baked gingersnaps, as is her tradition with most gifts, and a bound leather journal. She’s a doctor, after all. They always need those.
But, there’s one other thing. Something Riley gleaned from looking on the network. It’s a teddy bear, with a little note of specification, “for your daughter.”
It’s signed from her Secret Santa. Nothing more. ]
I suppose you never know. It does seem unlikely though.
That would be helpful, if she does want to meet in person. I'm also happy to offer sessions through phone conversations or using he laptops if that makes her more comfortable.
Perhaps he did. Who am I to decide where commercialised versions of fairy tales received their education?
You can. It's a newer technique, but for people who are uncomfortable meeting face to face it can be more comfortable. The private channels on these computers are secure, aren't they?
They should be. I mean, they're definitely secure from other monsters and humans. I'm never totally sure how secure anything is from Foggie and the Kid.
I think I know the answer here, but: you're used to dealing with trauma stuff, right?
I know I said this already, but I'm just gonna go offer a blood sacrifice to Satan in thanks for sending you out here, O.K.? Sucks for you, but the more you say about your qualifications, the more I want to laugh hysterically in relief.
No blood sacrifices necessary. Barring a miracle it doesn't seem as though I'm going anywhere, and if I can't leave I might as well do something useful. God knows there's no shortage of people in need of a psychologist here.
Hi. So. I know Doctor Hawkeye spoke to you about me.
I'm not sure when I want to get started on this. I've been struggling. I'm at least at the point where I'm no longer a giant blanket monster. For now. I do know there's a lot of stuff I'd like to figure out how to unpack. Some of it from before and a lot of the more debilitating stuff is from January.
He did, though he didn't mention any personal details.
I'm sorry you had such a difficult time with your double. Hopefully I'll be able to help, when you're ready.
We don't have to start immediately. There's no pressure. It's normally best to start with an introductory session anyway. It helps me get an idea of what you want out of therapy, and for us to get to know each other a little.
Dr Pierce has given me permission to use the clinic, but if you're more comfortable we can communicate using the telephone, or even using the laptops.
[ There is so much more but Annie hesitates to put it out there. Her paranoia about Elias is just stronger than her sense of logic. ]
Soon would be nice. Maybe within the next week? I want to wait until after I deal with a Mana Quest.
I'd prefer face-to-face, honestly. My own experiences with Elias make the idea of him deciding to listen in unsettling. He already has mocked me about my preferred hunting methods.
[ How the fuck does he know? It's very distressing. ]
I'm sure we can manage that. I'm free whenever's convenient for you.
Face-to-face should be fine. I can understand not wanting to risk Elias overhearing, and with the clinic being expanded I've been offered my own space there.
What are your hunting methods? If you don't mind me asking.
[She probably shouldn't ask, and she doesn't really want to know, but holding off until she inevitably snaps is not working out...]
According to my current calendar I'm free on the 18th. I only have a quick delivery that day. One of my regular customers isn't able to pick up a cake they ordered on their own so I need to do a drop off.
I'll bring coffee. Decaf for me. It seems reasonable to bring a socially acceptable drink to keep things a touch relaxed.
I set up ambush web traps around the women's shelters I like keeping an eye on. It's easy to catch creepy predatory men trying to stalk the shelters. I keep an eye on the areas surrounding there. If it's not working I check the papers for signs of people being hurt by someone else and carefully investigate the situation. The more shitty the person? The more likely I am to set up an ambush.
Being an Arachne I can use my venom to get them to tell me what I want truthfully. I don't kill them unless I know they've hurt people.
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<KrisKringle>
Your Secret Santa recipient this year is Giorno Giovanni ("harmonia" on the network). Please buy, make, or otherwise procure him a nice gift before December 26! You can give this directly, or label it clearly and drop it off at Crowe Clinic C/O Hawkeye Pierce. Or leave it at the front desk, Gio will probably find it.
Remember: Saint Nick is watching, and he knows where you live!
Happy Holidays, etcetera, and so forth,
Santa Claus
Secret Santa
But, there’s one other thing. Something Riley gleaned from looking on the network. It’s a teddy bear, with a little note of specification, “for your daughter.”
It’s signed from her Secret Santa. Nothing more. ]
<whichdoctor>
<DRAKE>
That aside, I'd be more than happy to help. Is there anything they would like to know before we establish contact?
<whichdoctor>
Thanks. I'll ask. Watch this space, O.K.?
And just so you know, if you do wind up meeting her, I can give you a room to meet in. At the clinic, or at the school.
<DRAKE>
That would be helpful, if she does want to meet in person. I'm also happy to offer sessions through phone conversations or using he laptops if that makes her more comfortable.
<whichdoctor>
You can do therapy on a laptop?
<DRAKE>
You can. It's a newer technique, but for people who are uncomfortable meeting face to face it can be more comfortable. The private channels on these computers are secure, aren't they?
<whichdoctor>
I think I know the answer here, but: you're used to dealing with trauma stuff, right?
<DRAKE>
Definitely. My speciality was actually
police officers who'd experienced unusual traumas, but it's simple enough to apply that to others.
<whichdoctor>
I know I said this already, but I'm just gonna go offer a blood sacrifice to Satan in thanks for sending you out here, O.K.? Sucks for you, but the more you say about your qualifications, the more I want to laugh hysterically in relief.
<DRAKE>
No blood sacrifices necessary. Barring a miracle it doesn't seem as though I'm going anywhere, and if I can't leave I might as well do something useful. God knows there's no shortage of people in need of a psychologist here.
<whichdoctor>
<a.dyer> Feb 12th
I'm not sure when I want to get started on this. I've been struggling. I'm at least at the point where I'm no longer a giant blanket monster. For now. I do know there's a lot of stuff I'd like to figure out how to unpack. Some of it from before and a lot of the more debilitating stuff is from January.
My Double was pretty messed up.
Thanks for doing this.
<DRAKE>
I'm sorry you had such a difficult time with your double. Hopefully I'll be able to help, when you're ready.
We don't have to start immediately. There's no pressure. It's normally best to start with an introductory session anyway. It helps me get an idea of what you want out of therapy, and for us to get to know each other a little.
Dr Pierce has given me permission to use the clinic, but if you're more comfortable we can communicate using the telephone, or even using the laptops.
<a.dyer>
Soon would be nice. Maybe within the next week? I want to wait until after I deal with a Mana Quest.
I'd prefer face-to-face, honestly. My own experiences with Elias make the idea of him deciding to listen in unsettling. He already has mocked me about my preferred hunting methods.
[ How the fuck does he know? It's very distressing. ]
<DRAKE>
Face-to-face should be fine. I can understand not wanting to risk Elias overhearing, and with the clinic being expanded I've been offered my own space there.
What are your hunting methods? If you don't mind me asking.
[She probably shouldn't ask, and she doesn't really want to know, but holding off until she inevitably snaps is not working out...]
<DRAKE>
[Reassuring.]
<whichdoctor>
<a.dyer>
I'll bring coffee. Decaf for me. It seems reasonable to bring a socially acceptable drink to keep things a touch relaxed.
I set up ambush web traps around the women's shelters I like keeping an eye on. It's easy to catch creepy predatory men trying to stalk the shelters. I keep an eye on the areas surrounding there. If it's not working I check the papers for signs of people being hurt by someone else and carefully investigate the situation. The more shitty the person? The more likely I am to set up an ambush.
Being an Arachne I can use my venom to get them to tell me what I want truthfully. I don't kill them unless I know they've hurt people.