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[abetterway]

[The communicator is set a certain distance away, revealing Jocelyn in her wheelchair, hands folded in her lap.]

Hello. For those I haven't met, I'm Dr. Jocelyn Xavier, and I've something of an offer.

Before I arrived here, I worked with traumatised people – those who experienced war, torture, abduction, abuse. I helped them come to terms with their pain and work through it.

[She leans forward slightly, speaking intently.]

There is no shame in needing help. Goodness knows I've needed it myself.

[As she settles back...]

I thought there may be others among us who did as well, so I thought I would offer. I've doctorates in psychology and psychiatry, and several years of practical experience.

[The slightest hesitation, ingrained and instinctive.]

In the interest of full disclosure, I am a telepath. I do not, however, like to probe minds without permission. Whether you would like it to be part of your sessions is entirely up to your discretion.

Comments

private.

[messiahed]

My boyfriend in Bete Noire was a therapist.

Video

[excessivehubris]

[Someone is once again down ensconced with the books. When he hears this offer he can't help turning on the video and just giving Jocelyn an amused look.

The comment is in the arch of his eyebrows. Does she honestly believe that this group of stubborn hard heads are going to willingly admit to psychological issues?]

[Audio]

[catchingflies]

[Have a perplexed Toad, Jocelyn.]

Dude, you're a shrink, too?

[He's not sure whether to laugh or run away.]

[Private]

[cantcatchme]

Huh.

I'll... keep that in mind.

[Pietro looks thoughtful. And a little suspicious. What else is new?]

[oreskahouse]

[Intriguing.]

It is always polite to have permission to go probing minds, I suppose.

[weapabilities]

So... you're a therapist?

[Excuse him he's still getting his legs here.]

[Audio]

[relicrebellion]

I find it disturbing that such a thing would need to be stated.

[There's a moment's pause before she realizes that this might need clarifying.]

Ah - that you do not enter another's mind without permission.