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Just so everyone's aware, I'll be making myself available for anyone who feels that they're in need of counseling in light of what happened.

On a similar note, especially in light of Mark's disappearance, if anyone is interested in volunteering as a counselor to those who might need it, I'd be happy to discuss how to make that work.

[Unless you're a cannibalistic serial killer, in which case you will need to find somewhere else to hang out. :|]

[Filtered to various Friends & Family]

I apologize for not being in touch sooner. I'm alright, and I'd appreciate hearing from you when you've got opportunity.

[Private to Anya]

I hear some congratulations are in order.

[Private to Alex]

Can I come see you?

[ooc: Charles is unaffected by the flood, but if you'd like to be all cuddly and fond with him, I am def up for it. :]b If you think you should be on the filter, you are, and if anyone wants to backdate anything for post-MirrorBarge fallout, I am down!]

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I could.

As a counselor, I mean.

Yeah, um. I guess you could. Say that.

[Vaguely flustered and embarrassed at all the people who keep finding out before she tells them.]

Yeah. Whenever.

[Shortly thereafter, there's a knock at your door. Charles still looks a little pale, but he's up and around and so we are counting this as a win.]

Sorry. My telepathy wasn't really functioning properly after... what happened, so Erik didn't really have much control over whether or not I found out.

You'd need to go through some training, first.

[He was more checking if anyone new had a degree they could start putting to use. B(]

Maybe for the kind you do.

That's the kind we're looking for.

Why? Wardens here are untrained, and they do a good job. And besides that, Soothing can go a long way.

Because treating mental health issues with Soothing - or medication - alone isn't enough, and it isn't something you're going to know how to do successfully without having the proper training and background information to reference. While parts of that probably should apply to being a warden as well, I don't choose who comes here, but ethically, I don't feel comfortable letting someone without the experience or background knowledge present themselves as being qualified to help in this area.

Talking is the most important part. Letting people change on their own. Not pushing them one way or another.

You need someone to talk to.

I'm not mad. I should've figured he'd tell you anyway. I just. I would have told you, is the thing. Um. I was getting around to it?

[ZANE YOU CAN'T JUST SAY THAT WHERE PEOPLE CAN SEE!!!]

I know you're probably not going to believe this, but I think I'm alright. [Maybe??? He's mostly just confused. B(]

It's alright. I'm not offended.

'Cause a bit of paper issued in one bit of 'istory and background information on one species with one specific cultural background outweighs all Zane's experience and abilities, am I right?

In this case, yes it does. Just like Dr. Banner wouldn't feel comfortable letting anyone with a passing interest call themselves a doctor, I'm not comfortable with just anyone calling themselves a therapist. I'm sorry if you have an issue with that, but it isn't something I'm interested in being cavalier with.

[ Iris arguing with Charles is something, oddly, that makes him want to come to the defense of his former warden. He knows, at least, that Iris won't be offended if he does argue with her. ]

The species that is the most common on the Barge, and the culture that the Barge keeps to.

You're hurt. The long kind, the kind that doesn't even turn to scars because the wound's being reopened.

...Oh,so it's just a question of semantics? Interesting.

You've still got more insight and empathy in your little toe than some folks 'ere 'ave got through their entire existence.

I know, but I'm going to be alright. I was mostly just worried about Erik and the kids.

No, it's a question of qualification and training. I'm not trying to suggest that Zane isn't empathetic, [And he's a little offended that that's apparently what you're thinking is happening here.] But empathy alone doesn't mean you're qualified to help someone through serious emotional or mental issues. I really don't understand what the issue is, here.

Iris.

It's all right.

[ And he's not talking about this, really. He is, but he's talking about everything else, too. The agitation that's palpable from her. ]

I'm unclear on who elected you to choose who's suitable and who's not, mainly.

...oh, never mind. It's not like I were about to volunteer. You carry on.

...All right. Shutting me gob now.

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