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[ since arriving on the ship, roger's noticed a couple of things: constant surveillance, distinctly uncomfortable architecture… oh, and nikolaj coster-waldau dying in an unfortunate door accident.

sounds just like home!

good ~~morning~~ ~~evening~~ indeterminate-time-of-day, tranquility. have a video transmission of a british dude with a very calm voice and a very intense stare. ]

It's always seemed rather interesting to me, the way ships are given names that, while well-intentioned, end up... ironic—in my experience, at least. The Phaeton was a rather ill-advised name for a ship that could literally go down in flames, and the good ship Tranquility seems to be—well. Quite the opposite, of late.

Digression aside, my name is Dr. Roger Fallon, and I'd like to extend an offer of assistance to whomever may currently be on the medical staff here. I'm a trained psychiatrist, and—quite frankly, if the past few days are generally considered normal for this ship, I may be of some use to you... if only as another pair of hands. [ that... should have sounded kind of dickish, and possibly might, but it's meant as a comment on the recent shenaniganry rather than a slam on the way the people in charge handled it.

(it helps that roger is a master of the self-deprecating half-smile, even if it never quite reaches his eyes.) ]

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Did it? Your ship.

[ tiny ray of sunshine, right here. ]

[ you get text first because it's fun roger. ]

your acting skills could use a bit of work, dr. fallon.

And where, precisely, were you trained, Dr. Fallon?

[ beat.

a slightly flummoxed beat. ]

No. There was a slight chance it might have, but no.

[ good priorities there, wes. ]

[Well, this one seems a lot more sane than the last psychiatrist he met. And there's something on his mind, though he's not going to use voice and video to show just how bad off he is right now.]

How long have you been a psychiatrist and what are your specialties?

Edited 2012-06-10 04:41 (UTC)

[ gurl

okay, fine, we can text. 8| ]

I'm sorry, I'm not entirely sure what you mean.

[ just curious, roger. dryly: ]

Be thankful it wasn't named Helios. The name Phaeton, at least, has its roots in the British Royal Navy.

The Tranquility, on the other hand— [ well. ] Less ironic. More a... bad joke.

[ mildly: ]

Cambridge, actually—along with some more practical experience on the crew of a ship called the Phaeton.

Do you have any proof of your credentials?

I've been practising for a little over ten years, and I specialise in space psychiatry, although I can assist in other specialties if necessary.

How are you with things that have recently cropped up? I... know someone who is having some doubts as to their identity.

Um, you should probably know you're riding in on some pretty heavy coat tails.

A shrink, huh?

^^^^ this.
SH

Edited 2012-06-10 20:24 (UTC)

+1

SH

[ she offers a small smile, calculated and thin. ]

A psychiatrist? Well, Doctor Fallon, given how some appear to be handling their arrival here, your help certainly wouldn't be left unnoticed.

[ she pauses, for a short moment.] Im Doctor Helen Magnus.

[ fallon, please, it's woman.

but yay, just wait until she flips it for kicks. ]

your smile doesn't reach your eyes. if you're going to be self-deprecating and give us that sort of a smile you could at least try to make it reach.

there's other parts, but that one might amuse me the most. are you already patting yourself on the back for doing such a good job telling us of your occupation?

I almost feel like giving him a point or two for effort.

He tried but just didn't succeed. Thoughts?

TW

You're being far too kind. Soft, even.

No, effort is hardly worth rewarding when the outcome is poor.
SH

Now who's being egotistical. At least she doesn't have my face. Agreeing with your doppelganger is so bland.

TW

Hardly. I said almost, never said I would. You said you know me and yet you're using soft like that. You can catch more flies with honey, even if vinegar is delightful.

Outcome isn't determined yet, technically. Someone might fall for it. But then again rewards only come to those who earn them. Don't they?

TW

Sorry, what's a psychiatrist?

From what Captain Kirk as mentioned it would seem that we are needed. [ Not that Deanna really needed the confirmation on that ]

Deanna Troi.

[ You get him, Edgeworth. John's rather wary about psychiatrists now, to say the least. ]

You're one to talk about acting techniques.

Edited 2012-06-11 12:29 (UTC)

Meaning what? Free psych evaluations?

[ so, so skeptically... ]

Interesting.

He should receive points for his achievement, rather than half of one. Once we move into the 'half point' territory, I fear we won't return.

Rewards come to those who are quick enough to steal them.
SH

Hello. [This young man looks a little off, more precisely fake, but Stats'll give him a shot anyway.]

I think I would need a psychiatrist. I'm afraid our previous one has been less than professional. He let out some sort of fear gas into the vent system, and at least half the ship has been affected, including me. He's the one who's had the most, though. [Wry smile.]

[ There was nothing wrong with Crane. OH W- ]

A free tip: The tranquility tends to be weary of psychiatrists.

SH

You might not return, but I've come back from worse. Besides, I never mentioned a half point. If I was feeling generous, there'd be one. As it is, he's unfortunately running off empty-handed.

You forget that out of the two of us, I'm more of the criminal. Unless you've been stealing while I haven't been watching.

TW

Is that an attempt to critique mine? Do you honestly believe you have a leg to stand on in this case?

Which is precisely why the half point system would work so well between us. I'd be more inclined to give him nothing, whereas you'd be interested in rewarding his 'creativity'.

No, I don't forget anything worth remembering. And you, my dear Irene, will always be worth my remembering.
SH

That would imply that we'd be acceptable candidates for owning a system of points between the two of us. I'm capable of it, but even with your differences, I'm not entirely sure you are. And it wasn't for creativity. A rock could have been more creative than he was.

Of course I am. After all, I did tell you that I wanted you to remember me. It's almost rather gratifying to have you admit out loud that you listened. And obeyed.

TW

Edited (i can spell, really.) 2012-06-23 05:34 (UTC)

I don't want to act and I don't have to. There's a difference there.

There is. There's also a difference between purposely acting and merely doing it subconsciously.

You avoided answering my first question.

I thought it was rhetorical.

No. Was criticizing it, though.

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001 | video | and how does that make you feel?

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