[Video]---Everywhere--OTA

[azrthmtrnznthos]

[The screen of the ICP shows a figure with a deep cowl in a blue, and hints of the VT-uniform in purple under the voluminous cloak. The top of the cowl means the upper half of the person's face is in shadow, and the rest of their features are pale.]

Um...hi.

[It's a female's voice, lower and calm--not quite deadpan.]

So, I came on board recently, and my name is Raven. I'm on the purple team.

[Awkward introduction is awkward, but none of that should be showing through in her manner.]

I've met some of you already.

[There's a pause and a slow blink, and now the awkwardness is showing somewhat.]

I'm speaking out though, because of the aftermath of the inspections. I'm an Empath--I sense emotions basically. I've been trained since I was very young though in my control over it, and I respect privacy a lot. Mostly because I'd want mine respected.

But I can also project my empathy--which is why I'm speaking up. If you're feeling overwhelmed or panicky and it's left over from the void-particles or whatever, if you want I can help you calm down.

[There's a shrug, and the awkwardness is definitely there now. If anyone has questions, now is a good time to ask them.]

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[azrthmtrnznthos]

[Raven just shook her head softly. Seems she'd have to make her moods really obvious around Peter.]

Are you babbling because you're more nervous than usual? I don't bite, and I'm here to help.

[Raven looked around for a space that wasn't near the webs, to settle herself on the floor. Cross-legged, cowl still up, relaxed but alert at the same time.]

[hashtagparkerluck]

No. I'm not nervous. Why would I be nervous. There's absolutely no reason for me to be nervous.

[ He's nervous. He's not sure how this is supposed to work. She's not gonna like look into his soul and see all this darkest moments, is she? Not that he has very many of them, but there is that one he'd rather not think about. ]

I just um... I talk a lot. It helps. I think. I mean when I was little I didn't-like at all. Because I didn't want to but then I just started one day.

[azrthmtrnznthos]

[There is a slow blink, followed by another.]

Peter, I'm an Empath. You're nervous. I can feel it, even if I couldn't tell by all the talking. You did also ask for my help, because there is still lingering dread and fear in the air and it's getting to some of us even though it should be gone.

[All calm and even-voiced, slightly warm as well. Letting herself actively project calm and peace.]

It's fine if you babble, but this will be easier if you focus. I can and am projecting calm and peace, but it'll be easier for you if you do what you can to calm down too. I won't do anything else, or probe your mind or steal your soul, without your permission.

[There was a heartbeat, before one side of her mouth lifted slightly.]

That's a joke, by the way. About the soul thing.

[hashtagparkerluck]

Uh.. yeah okay. Calm and peace.

[ Peter nods, closing his eyes in case it might help. He doesn't think so but it's worth a shot. He takes in a deep breath and finds the whole clearing his mind thing a lot easier with the added assistance. ]

Y-yeah, please don't steal that. I'm pretty sure I need it.

[azrthmtrnznthos]

I can't and won't steal your soul, Peter. Or your mind.

[There is a definite hint of amusement, as well as warmth, in her voice this time.]

So what I want you to do is focus on breathing. We're going to take even and deep breaths. Inhaling for a count of 3, then exhaling for a count of 3. If you've meditated or done yoga or a few other esoteric practices, this might be familiar. That's not a bad thing, as it's a common step to help one calm down in a variety of situations.

You can also count with me, if that'd help--some people have trouble clearing their mind and that's perfectly alright too.

[Continuing to project that feeling of calm and peace. Letting it surround her, and start to surround him, almost as if they were in a giant bubble.]