Bassoon, Day 29. Video.

[dredefulchilde]

[Joss doesn't look like he's been getting very much sleep--his roommates can probably attest to that, given the nightmares he's been having.]

It's been four days but the 'void particles' or whatever nonsense they've been spouting lately still don't seem to have dissipated.

[He turns away from the camera, ashamed, and mumbles:]

I can still hear them.

[This is as close to asking for help as Joss usually gets.]

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[azrthmtrnznthos]

[Raven said nothing just looked at Tony for a moment, before following him in. There's another blink, as she remembers this boy.]

I don't know what he told you, but this is still your choice. I understand having reservations too, which is why I won't force anyone.

[Just in case, and making it clear she would respect boundaries.]

[dredefulchilde]

[Joss nods slowly.]

I understand.

[A pause.]

...Thank you. I do appreciate the question. Thank you for making certain. If Stark is going to vouch for you, then I will trust his judgment.

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony was staying quiet (for once), letting them work out whatever they needed to about the situation. He'd already made it clear what he thought. However, he spoke up when it seemed they needed a little extra push.]

I do vouch for her. You have my word she won't do you any harm.

[He goes and sits down next to Joss, putting a hand on his back gently. No matter what, Tony was going to be here for the moody vampire who had someone stolen a piece of his heart with those klepto- hands of his. His gaze shifts back to Raven.]

It's alright. Just help him relax.

[azrthmtrnznthos]

I'll explain later, Mr. Stark.

[Raven was going to keep her touch very very light. Which wasn't too difficult for at least providing a calmer and peaceful atmosphere. Moving to take a seat where she could view both of them easily.]

So the first thing I want you to do is just focus on taking deep breaths. Focusing on inhaling for about 3 seconds, then exhaling for about 3 seconds. Keeping it steady and just focusing on that. Even without anything magical or mystical, this is a good way to calm down and you probably already know it. It's common in a lot of schools of thought relating to meditation.

[Leading by example, as she kept her own breathing steady and even. While passively projecting calm and peace. They were safe in here, and her influence would drive out or block any outside influences other than her own. So far nothing involving Joss at all other than his presence.]

[dredefulchilde]

[Part of Joscelin wants to protest that this is stupid and a waste of time, but he doesn’t. If this will banish the voices and give him a moment’s peace, he’ll be a good little boy and play along.

He begins to breathe, slowly and deeply.]

[azrthmtrnznthos]

[Raven could feel the exhaustion, among other things. If Joscelin was normally good at hiding things, he was not doing so well right then. Which was likely a sign of how this had affected him in particular, besides everyone else.]

This is the easiest way to calm down, and most people can do it whether they're trained or not. I'm also actively projecting a feeling of peace and calm, doing what I can to shield this room from any lingering dread too.

[Explaining as she went, continuing to keep her touch very very light.]

It might take a bit longer, but I also respect your privacy and wish. I'm keeping my influence separate from anything that might come close to your mental barriers.

[dredefulchilde]

[Joscelin nods and says in a small voice:]

Thank you.

[azrthmtrnznthos]

[Raven just nodded, doing this so he'd be comfortable. Content to sit there for as long as he needed.]

I can't really set it up so you get the same benefit without me here, without working with your own shields and mind. I also understand if you don't want that--I'm happy to sit here for a while though.

[One corner of her mouth might've lifted.]

Although if it's gonna be a few hours, I'll have to ask Mr. Stark to bring herbal tea. I hope this helps you get some rest though.

[dredefulchilde]

[Joscelin is feeling slightly more relaxed now, so he shakes his head.]

I'm okay. Let's get this over with.