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prismatica2020-07-06 10:30 pm
menphina) wrote in prismatica2020-07-06 10:30 pm
⭐ o1. 7/7 « video/text »
[ When the video comes on, a very cheerful looking literal cat-lady will be on screen, holding up a miniature bamboo tree with colourful papers on the branches! ]
This must be the date! Hoy there, everyone! Name's Megumi, Matriarch of the Utakata Tribe! I'm a healer and huntress from the star of Hydaelyn, and it's time for a story!
[ Isn't this fun? Pay attention! She sits up with her ears wiggling enthusiastically. ]
I've heard it differently back in Yanxia on my world, but it seems like there are some people here who have a more romantic version of it! Eorzean Moonfire's just violent when you think about it but at least we wear cute outfits... Anyroad! This one's about a Star Festival!
[ She perks up. ]
The general story I've heard is that there's a Princess, and a Cowherd! The Princess' job is to weave beautiful fabric for her father, the Sky King, but is sad because she never gets to meet anyone because of her work. Her father arranges for her to meet a handsome Cowherd who lives across the river, and they eventually fall in love and marry! But because they're so distracted, they're not performing any of their regular duties, so the Sky King separates them across a river they can't cross. The lovers are in despair! Finally, the Sky King relents, allowing them to meet on the seventh day of the seventh moon, er... month at the river.
But when they reach the river, there's no bridge to cross! How in the hells did the Sky King get the Cowherd there in the first place?! Suppose the bridge plot's there for drama, but, anyroad!
[ She hates plot holes!! But, she puffs her cheeks and continues- ]
The Princess cries so much, that a flock of birds offer to create a bridge so she can visit her husband. And so it's said that when you see a bridge of stars in the heavens on a clear night, on the seventh day of the seventh month, that's the Princess and Cowherd meeting across the star bridge! I don't know how the birds made a star bridge, but they must be bloody amazing birds- But if it rains, they have to wait a year to meet again! That's so depressing!
[ Then, she claps her hands. ]
Anyroad, back home, to commemorate the day, we'd write wishes on these colourful paper strips which you should absolutely make, too! They'd be shaped in different little shapes too, and hung on bamboo branches. So, you should all make a wish too! I think you can go "anonymous" on here, so how about using this little post to make wishes?! Consider it your personal bamboo tree! Here's a little guide, but really, you can wish for anything however you want.
【 tanabata attachment 】
And if you want to make any wishes in person, I've got bamboo trees outside my clinic [ location provided ] and lots of tanzaku! Come by and make a wish!
What sorts of traditions do you have in summer? Tell me about them too! [ She sighs deeply- ] I need something new to write about, so inspire me! Oh, and if you get sick or feel sad, come to my clinic! We'll help!
✨ Matriarch, out!
[ ooc; feel free to threadjack with permission and make anon wishes or just chat! Or un-anon. Have fun! ]
This must be the date! Hoy there, everyone! Name's Megumi, Matriarch of the Utakata Tribe! I'm a healer and huntress from the star of Hydaelyn, and it's time for a story!
[ Isn't this fun? Pay attention! She sits up with her ears wiggling enthusiastically. ]
I've heard it differently back in Yanxia on my world, but it seems like there are some people here who have a more romantic version of it! Eorzean Moonfire's just violent when you think about it but at least we wear cute outfits... Anyroad! This one's about a Star Festival!
[ She perks up. ]
The general story I've heard is that there's a Princess, and a Cowherd! The Princess' job is to weave beautiful fabric for her father, the Sky King, but is sad because she never gets to meet anyone because of her work. Her father arranges for her to meet a handsome Cowherd who lives across the river, and they eventually fall in love and marry! But because they're so distracted, they're not performing any of their regular duties, so the Sky King separates them across a river they can't cross. The lovers are in despair! Finally, the Sky King relents, allowing them to meet on the seventh day of the seventh moon, er... month at the river.
But when they reach the river, there's no bridge to cross! How in the hells did the Sky King get the Cowherd there in the first place?! Suppose the bridge plot's there for drama, but, anyroad!
[ She hates plot holes!! But, she puffs her cheeks and continues- ]
The Princess cries so much, that a flock of birds offer to create a bridge so she can visit her husband. And so it's said that when you see a bridge of stars in the heavens on a clear night, on the seventh day of the seventh month, that's the Princess and Cowherd meeting across the star bridge! I don't know how the birds made a star bridge, but they must be bloody amazing birds- But if it rains, they have to wait a year to meet again! That's so depressing!
[ Then, she claps her hands. ]
Anyroad, back home, to commemorate the day, we'd write wishes on these colourful paper strips which you should absolutely make, too! They'd be shaped in different little shapes too, and hung on bamboo branches. So, you should all make a wish too! I think you can go "anonymous" on here, so how about using this little post to make wishes?! Consider it your personal bamboo tree! Here's a little guide, but really, you can wish for anything however you want.
And if you want to make any wishes in person, I've got bamboo trees outside my clinic [ location provided ] and lots of tanzaku! Come by and make a wish!
What sorts of traditions do you have in summer? Tell me about them too! [ She sighs deeply- ] I need something new to write about, so inspire me! Oh, and if you get sick or feel sad, come to my clinic! We'll help!
✨ Matriarch, out!
[ ooc; feel free to threadjack with permission and make anon wishes or just chat! Or un-anon. Have fun! ]
text | un: jinzixuan
[Not that Jin Zixuan doesn't like the story or romance, but he does hold himself just a bit above such open revelry. It's hard being nobility.]
I am curious, what can a doctor do if one feels sad?
« text » un: matriarch »
I suppose that's a better explanation for separation than the father suddenly keeping a properly wedded couple apart!｡:ﾟ(｡ﹷ ‸ ﹷ ✿)
( Even if he still hasn't the right! (⓪__⓪) )
Have you heard of something called "Mental Health Counseling"?
We listen to our patients troubles and hear them out without judgment!
Some people suffer from melancholia here, and don't realize it!
So it's important to help anyone that needs it to hear them out and advise them with care, and discretion!
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I have not heard of this. If one were feeling melancholic, for example, what is the difference between speaking to you as opposed to a spouse or friends? I mean no disrespect, I simply do not understand.
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We should talk about them some more when we're not explaining "therapy".
And it's simple, really.
I don't know you as a person. What I'll advise to you, or what a doctor specializing in "counseling" will advise, will be free of personal bias toward you.
Of course, doctors and patients develop trust and care, too.
But it's good to have the option of someone willing to guide you without bias, and with care, as well as having your family to aid you when you need comfort.
Sometimes there are thoughts you can't share with your family as well.
That's when doctors that specialize in caring for your mind will come in to help!
It's not very common, but I've learnt it's just as bad as being physically ill!
A sad mind can make the rest of the body sick too!
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Do people willingly go to this "therapy" often enough that it becomes a selling point? It sounds kind of dreadful.
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Have you ever tried unloading your troubles to someone who will listen
And found guidance for them?
Some people in my world think they're stronger by holding their feelings in.
But that just makes them angrier and frustrated.
Because they never get an outlet.
Their thoughts become pained and their actions worse.
A therapist helps them get their thoughts back on track.
What's dreadful about that?
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Of course, all of our worlds and homes are different. I have been raised to keep my emotions in check, to save face. If someone were in need of an outlet, they would probably go to a trusted confidant more than anything else. It is strange to think otherwise, to consider being so open like you describe.
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But it's as I said, there may be things that you may not be able to express to people you trust.
A therapist is trained to hear you without bias or influence.
Someone who trusts you may understand and advise you with their care,
And it's good to have that sort of support.
But some people don't have that
And can grow depressed.
And most people don't want to burden their loved ones with such thoughts.
That's where a therapist comes in!
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Yeah, it takes Zixuan a minute to reply after reading that because...ahahaha, that hits a little close right now.]
I think I understand a little better now. Your patience and consideration is appreciated.
Are you a therapist then?
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You're not the first I've had to explain it to, so I'm glad you asked at all instead of dismissing it.
I'm a Matriarch of my tribe. I usually listen to and guide my tribesmaidens the same way a therapist does, from what I learnt here.
My boyfriend here is a therapist and counselor, though. He works with me.
He's more familiar with modern practices of it.
What's your name?
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I am Jin Zixuan, heir to the Lanling Jin Sect.
[Not that he's expecting that to mean anything to this woman, but. Pride.]
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If you're ever in need of it, you can always swing by. Clinic's always open for whoever need it. Or if you get injured and can't heal yourself.
You can call me Megumi. What should I call you?
[ She's learnt to always ask that now... ]
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[But he has no intention of needing the clinic, for any kind of health maladies.]
You may call me Young Master Jin.