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[couldhavedanced]

Well, um. [A pause. She's rehearsed this, but it's still hard to say.] I know that here, in Luceti, there's a lot of things that are just like home. For most of us, I mean. We have a school, and we have doctors, and there's a welcoming center, not to mention ...clean...food and water. I was thinking, though, and there's something I'm not sure

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[voice]

[lists_to_port]

[It is a very skeptical and hesitant voice indeed that comes over the journal.]

Talking through hard times? What's the good of that then?

[Voice]

[couldhavedanced]

It's not just hard times, really. When people are confused and don't know what to do, or they just need someone to talk to. It can be everyday situations.

...It can really help.

[Voice]

[lists_to_port]

Ah. [Everyday situations is not what he's got.] See, I know this chap----very nice lad, good man...mostly--what's got some hard times, savvy?

[Voice]

[couldhavedanced]

I think I understand. Go on.

[Voice]

[derek_bliss]

So...you're a trained councilor.

There are probably several folks that could use the help. Problem would be getting them to think they do.

[Voice]

[couldhavedanced]

Yes, I am. And that's always been a problem, sadly. But I feel that having that option is a step in the right direction.

[Voice]

[derek_bliss]

Guess you'll get a work out of your training, then. Lot of people here from places that have things that...may not exist where you come from.

'Course, this whole place is like that.

[Voice]

[couldhavedanced]

I'm aware of that. I don't even think there will be much response, but as long as I'm here, I think I can help.

[Voice]

[orchidsandfire]

I think this is a wonderful idea, Emma. I'm sure a lot of people would appreciate some counseling.

[Voice]

[couldhavedanced]

I think they should have at least have the option. Everyone, I mean. And I'd like to think I'd be helping in my own way, too.

[Voice]

[orchidsandfire]

You're definitely helping. In fact, I'll make sure to seek you out when I need advice. [Which entails admitting she has a problem in the first place. And that's not likely to happen.]

[Voice]

[couldhavedanced]

[She knows this.] Somehow, I find that hard to imagine. Me giving advice to Wonder Woman. They never went over this in college.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

That's a very generous offer, Miss Emma. I'm sure there are many people here who would be happy to have someone to talk to about their problems.

[Voice]

[couldhavedanced]

I'm glad to hear someone else thinks so. Even if all I can do is listen and give advice, I...still think it's a good thing.

[Voice]

[ledbythewind]

Sometimes just listening and offering advice can be more useful than any sort of physical assistance you could offer.

[Voice]

[couldhavedanced]

It's very true. I wish more people thought like that.

[purpledemoneyes]

That's a good idea. There's a lot of people that just need to talk, I think. Maybe about the experiments, but also about being lonely or misunderstood.

[couldhavedanced]

I just...don't know how many people will be willing to talk to me. Where I come from, that's a problem, too.

[purpledemoneyes]

It's not your fault. People here have become a little... paranoid. But that's all the more reason for them to need someone like you.

I'm sorry, my name is Tsuzuki. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[couldhavedanced]

[She's kind of paranoid, too. But that's okay. Right?] Yes. I've been told that I'm, um. Very easy to talk to, so.

I'm Emma. It's very nice to meet you as well.