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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 6, 2013 23:26:44 GMT -8
Emmett Ocampo shuffled all the garbage Stevie and Floretta had been leaving in here aside, and took advantage of the soothing IKEA decor present to make this his office. He usually kept the curtains down, and a welcome sign up, for a combination of privacy and openness.
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Post by DKender on Mar 6, 2013 23:59:32 GMT -8
Alex started talking the moment he entered this den of Swedish interior design. "Hello, Sir. How does this work? I used to visit a guidance counselor in high school, but she advised me on time management and grades, not emotional issues." He said "emotional" like it was a naughty curse. "Should I just start talking? Say whatever? You saw Ione yesterday, right? Is it just me, or did she completely lose her mind? You know what? THAT I don't want to talk about. Maybe this was a weird idea - I just haven't felt so confused before. But you must feel pretty awful, too, since the world has ended ... can you just tell me which is better: Buddhism, anarchy, or ancestor worship? I want a positive belief system, you know, one that encourages togetherness, peace, and love. Anarchy seems like a weird choice, but it's all about freedom, right? I'm leaning toward Buddhism, since my bro was Buddhist, but he was also ... vegetarian, which is absolutely not gonna happen."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 7, 2013 0:07:32 GMT -8
Emmett- "Whoa! Hold up there... haha, You can talk fast, but I can't hear fast. I mean, I can try, if you have a difficulty with speaking slowly, but if you don't have a problem... Let's start over again.
What's your name, friend?"
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Post by DKender on Mar 7, 2013 0:18:56 GMT -8
"Oh! I'm sorry! That was rude of me. My name's Alex." He spoke more slowly. "Thank you for the Twinkies earlier." He took a seat. Comfy chair!
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 7, 2013 0:28:02 GMT -8
Emmett- "Oh no problem about the Twinkies, we were pretty sick of them anyway, haha. Well I'm glad you came to see me, Alex. It sounds like you're worried about a lot of different subjects. Now, the ones about philosophy are a little more complex, so maybe let's start with what's going on here and now.
The residents who are leaving, that's really upsetting to you? I talked to them earlier on, and it was very difficult so I can understand that. Were you close to either of them?"
Alex- "I liked Ione a lot. Some people thought she was, um ..." He couldn't think of a nice way to say bitchy. "Snippy and opinionated. But that part of her is - was - actually pretty charming." He shook his head. "Whatever happened's partly my fault. Derek's a bad influence, but I never confronted him or told Ione that she oughtta find better. Maybe that's because my friends were trying to set me and her up. I didn't want anybody to get the wrong idea. You know, I loved Ione, but not that way. What bothers me most is how quickly she changed. Can people really become monsters overnight?"
Emmett- "It's hard to say what changed her, but I talked to her and I feel that kind of change can happen without any help of the supernatural. It's a very stressful situation we're all in, and I hate to use a tired cliche, but sometimes people just 'snap.'
Is it at all that their troubles were so distressing because you're afraid of the same thing happening to you?"
Alex- "Uh. Whoa. How did you know?!" Well, he was either psychic or a good counselor. Alex decided to believe the sanest option. "That's worried me since the mall incident, when Mary almost possessed my brain. It's too easy for a guy my size to hurt people. One time ..." He fell into an unnecessarily drawn-out story about "the one time I almost killed Emiliano when were were both lunging for the same cupcake." The story apparently made him hungry, because he took out a twinkie and devoured it.
"... and now bodies are becoming puppets. Friends turning against each other. On a good day, I can barely control the stuff I say and think. On a good day. It's scary."
Emmett- "I can understand that, it's a very disturbing notion. I think you are very introspective though, Alex, and you seem like you can do as well holding on to your personality as any of us.
Are you having any other worries about things that are going on right now?"
Alex- "I worry about my old friends and family. Mom, Dad ... my uncle ... they always watched out for me. I keep thinking: if they're alive, they'd be here already. But who knows."
Emmett- "That's a really tough one. All of have lost people, and mostly don't even know what became of them. If it's important for you to be hopeful about them, I don't think there's any harm of it. Many people will just need to accept that they may never see their loved ones again, though. It's up to you, choose whatever helps you get through your daily life.
Now about your religious beliefs, did you have a strong belief before? Is that very important to your life? You have the feeling you want to change religions, why is that? Do you feel let down about your beliefs?"
Alex- "God's a jerk and I hate him. What has he done to help? Nothing. He either doesn't care, or he doesn't exist."
Alex decided to elaborate.
"I've always tried to make Mom and Dad happy. Religion was REALLY important in my family. Church twice a week, private school, no Harry Potter. Anyway, uh, my head got filled with bible verses. That's just the way I am. Always hearing things, or echoes of things, and it's really distracting. Sometimes upsetting. Especially when I hear Father Olvera's damnation speeches. Of course, I used to be terrified of hell. But now? Whatever. If I'm good, and God damns me anyway, fiiiine. At least I'll share a place with Micah."
Emmett- "Haha, well that's a good attitude to take, perhaps. Many people struggle with questioning their faith, even before these unfortunate events. You are still young, and so it makes even more sense. Don't be afraid to to explore the idea. In my humble opinion, any loving god would understand.
People like to try out different ways of being, see what fits. Maybe you can ask around with the other residents, see what they believe. We at least have a few anarchists and Buddhists around. I'm not a spiritual adviser, but I would be happy to support you as you make your own decision."
Alex- "Anna and Sandy love anarchy! They'll probably laugh at me, though ..." He smiled. "But you're right. Heeey. What do you believe? Or is that too private?"
Emmett- "Haha, well normally in a professional relationship I would prefer to not say, but we're all family now, aren't we? I'm a Christian, Catholic like my people. Not very serious, but it's definitely part of my culture, and I believe in the God of the bible."
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Post by ◊◊BLOODBEASTER◊◊ on Mar 7, 2013 20:22:20 GMT -8
OOC: I had some more Emmett replies above...They wound up their meeting, and as Alex left, he saw Daniel and the other new people leaving, presumably from the clinic.
Woody- "Wow Daniel, is the president normally that.. sickly? That's too bad for him."
Daniel- "What? No, I mean... When I first got here he was some action hero or something."
Floretta- "He's getting a little skinny."
Judy- "Yeah we just get here, and the president's dead!"
Woody- "Don't say that! He's just sick."
Judy- "Oh no, he's a goner. For sure."
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Post by DKender on Mar 7, 2013 21:16:35 GMT -8
Though speaking to Emmett had eased his worries, eavesdropping Alex was now concerned about President Lancelot. He jogged a couple steps and started walking in step with Daniel's group, flawlessly integrating into their clique. "Hello, Baby Jaylyn. Miss, um ... Miss, what do you mean by goner?"
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 7, 2013 21:18:08 GMT -8
Miss?- "I'm Judy. Who are you? ;D"
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Post by DKender on Mar 7, 2013 21:24:01 GMT -8
"Oh, hello, Judy! I'm Alex. Welcome to our building. Um. You're making me worried, though. Seth isn't really dead, right? That's just a figure of speech, right? Right?"
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 7, 2013 21:37:09 GMT -8
Judy- "Oh... I don't know... Maybe you should just think about the future? I'm sure there's other guys who would be cool presidents."
Woody- "Judy, knock it off! You should go see him, Alex. Dr. Bebe is taking good care of him."
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DKender
Only One Skeleton has the Power to Control both Life and Death, Light and Dark, Words and Blank Space, Our Humble Lives Continue Only by the Grace and Magnanimity of This Skeleton
Nay, let us walk from fire unto firey skeleton ...
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Post by DKender on Mar 7, 2013 23:15:45 GMT -8
"!!!" He started to run off, but paused and turned ... "It was nice to meet you all. Bye, Jaylyn."
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 7, 2013 23:29:37 GMT -8
Floretta moved the baby's little hand like a puppet master, and she waved goodbye.
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Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Mar 8, 2013 17:19:01 GMT -8
Patti came by at about 8 and knocked on the door.
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Post by Thy Dungyeon Maestyr on Mar 8, 2013 18:45:43 GMT -8
The door opened after a few moments. Emmett- "Wow, another client? Busy day! Come in, um, your name was Patti, right?"
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Post by Dr. Maneep Pamplemousse on Mar 8, 2013 19:10:58 GMT -8
"Yeah." She gave him a smile, but it wasn't very strong. She waited for him to close the door behind her. "So, um, yeah..." She rubbed the back of her neck. When she realized that was something Ash did, she dropped her hand quickly. "Ethics. Yeah. Um, under what circumstance would you share the content of this conversation with someone else?" She looked at the door.
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