(4/2, morning.)

[erythristic]

To the users of Retrospec:

This message comes from both Grell Sutcliffe and Lucian Trevelyan. There’s been discussion recently of certain changes coming over our userbase. Changes that come in different forms, from certain unexplained moments that feel like dreams or perhaps memories, items showing up without cause, or certain physical attributes undergoing shifts in inexplicable ways. It’s to the latter that we address ourselves.

We are both medical professionals, and as such we’d like to say that if you undergo such changes and would like someone to take a look at what’s happened to you, for any reason, we’re capable of doing so and willing to provide you with what information and care you need. Anyone that comes to see us will be treated with the same standards as we’d give any patient - your information will remain confidential, and your visits will be at your discretion.

[ Here is the address to an establishment in Chata, along with the phone number. ]

If you’d like to make an appointment for your visit, contact Dr. Trevelyan, and standard clinic hours will apply. Weekend morning appointments can also be arranged. If you require care outside of office hours or need things to be looked at immediately, contact Dr. Sutcliffe.

We are here to help you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any sort of question or concerns. Feel free to comment to this post as well if you see fit.

[[ooc: since they co-wrote the post, either or both Grell (erythristic) and Lucian (accordance) will reply to threads - if you want one in particular, just say so in your thread header!]]

Comments

[constellates]

i would like to but i cannot
the eyes are not mine

[accordance]

[ Ah... ]

I see.

Could you let them know that they are free to see us if they feel comfortable about it?

[constellates]

ok
i will
but it is likely not a general problem ?
or a virus ?

[accordance]

I do not think it is something to do with a virus at this point, since viruses have specific ways of doing their work. I would say that Retrospec does have a hand to play in this, though I do not have enough information yet to conclude why.

I know of more than one person having this sort of issue, so they are not alone in this.

[constellates]

retrospec ?
the problem is from technology ?

[accordance]

Ah, the company, I apologize. Though they may also be using the technology to do it for them, since I have not been able to find out why yet.

[constellates]

i do not know if science has an answer
but i will keep studying to find out

private now

[accordance]

That is the spirit, as they would say.

Though, I do have a question. Were you a student of Miss Ainsley Menodora?

[constellates]

yes !
why ?

[accordance]

She is a good friend of mine.

I work in a science profession, if you do have questions about scientific things, I can help answer them.

[constellates]

that is nice !
ms menodora is wonderful

i study a lot of science things ? mostly the stars
but i cannot think of new questions ?

[accordance]

The stars hold the keys to knowing our place in this universe. It is a wonderful subject.

Questions will come to you in time. Or, perhaps things that you find difficult to understand, I can explain them.

[constellates]

um ok !
thank you i think ?

[she doesn't mind new teachers but talk about a little out of the blue

but sure it's a nice offer?]

[accordance]

[ It's what comes to the mind of an old man... ]

She tells me you are one of her best students. I would like to be your friend as well, if you will permit me.

[constellates]

[ . . . ???]

um
yes ?

[tentatively. because Anya is normally willing to be friends with anyone but even she can recognize how odd it is to be approached for friendship so intently by an older man that she's never met before without any initiation on her part. it's only because he seems to know her auntie that she doesn't try to swerve right out of this conversation]

are you lonely dr trevelyan

[have you had a hard time making friends in the city]

1/2

[accordance]

[ On Lucian's part, he types as how he would speak, seeing that the only other route of digital communication he had experience would be writing formal emails.

But he isn't obtuse enough to not realize that text isn't quite the same as in person, so there's a pause as he consults someone else: ]

[caelestialis]

[ ainsley replies quickly enough- though, for the time being, all her messages come back in lowercase. right now she's got an armful of kara while trying to get her friend in the bathtub because bating is good for you-! ]

hey! what's up? something happening, l?

this bit is private-ish

[accordance]

[ Well... ]

I talked to Anya for a little while on the network. I thought of speaking to her, but I fear that I may have come off as a little over-enthusiastic. I have not used digital means except for work correspondence, so this may be why... do you have any advice?

this bit is private-ish

[caelestialis]

[ anya? she tilts her head and tries to recall the few times she mentioned anya and other students in passing to lucian. she's always done her best to let him know how great they were. and she told them how lucian is-

and then the penny drops at last. ohnoohmygoshohlordylordohdear. kara escapes her grasp and dodges a bath but that's for another day. let her focus on this next text! ]

that would be my fault! i don't think i ever got around to speaking about you to her or others unlike when i talk about them to you. oh noooo.

is there a way i can speak with her for even a little bit?

[accordance]

[ He sends her a link to the conversation they had on the medical post. ]

It's alright. I think I was too forthcoming... I forget that children are often told to not speak too much to strangers. Texting is very different from seeing them in person, after all.

[caelestialis]

i'll go and apologise to anya right now. i'm sorry to the both of you! that's what i get for being a blabbermouth and for being forgetful.

thank you for letting me know about this. give me a sec.

later;

[caelestialis]

I spoke with her now.

Told her about the circumstances but you should also speak about it with her too. She would like to hear this from your side.

2/2 after so long... omg i'm sorry

[accordance]

[ Now that he's checked with Ainsley on Anya's reception, it's easier to reply knowing that he hasn't stepped on any toes. ]

Ainsley has told me often about your enthusiasm for the stars and your willingness to learn. I too was raised with a curiosity for the heavens. They are one of the few things that transcend language and earthly boundaries.

I understand this is quite abrupt considering that we have not spoken before, and I apologize. I believe that a learning journey is better taken with others, for the sharing of knowledge as well as perspectives.

I would like to be your friend, as well as a mentor, if you will let me.

[constellates]

[no toes stepped on

but anya definitely still thinks he's super awkward]

we can be friends
but mentor
that is different
unless the word is not what i think
so it cannot be decided so fast

thank you for offering
i would like to see stars with you
i always like to see stars

and if dr trevelyan wants to know more people
i can help with that too
but maybe in the future
not so fast

[she's patient and disregards stranger danger most of the time so they're fine.... but she's also not going to ignore the part that felt Off]

[accordance]

[ It's explainable, since he's not used to texting. If he could, he would have seen Anya in person. ]

I understand. Thank you for being open.

We can make plans in the future, when it is more appropriate.

[ Better left for the next week or month, when he still has a lot of work to do. ]