[Semi-Closed] Catch-all log for threads

[whiteshroud]

WHO: Jun Nightroad & Various
WHERE: Around Kaisou
WHEN: Second half of May!
WHAT: Catch-All log
WARNINGS: Warnings will get added as necessary.

[In the latter half of May, with college finished, Jun can be found around Kaisou either doing odd jobs as his college-campus coffeeshop hours get cut, or preparing for his apprenticeship for POKEGO. If you want to do a thread with him, feel free to hit me up on plurk or the game discord! ]

Comments

[killerapp]

Yeah, because he's a therapist and people who fight gods probably aren't good at therapy or whatever.

[He's just saying, the characters in video games who fight gods super aren't okay.]

[notevensorey]

[Sorey sweats in therapist. He sees three Warriors of Light as their therapist, and, honestly, he very much agrees with Yuuki and Jun's assessments.]

They do have... interesting ways to cope with their trauma, certainly. That they've asked me what a psychologist is spoke much about how mental health is in their world. Still... all I can do is my best to put them at ease. It's not like I'm a scary or bad person.

[Pause.]

I'm... fairly certain, anyway.

[With some people's reactions, he really does have to wonder sometimes.]

[whiteshroud]

[Okay yeah that gets a snort out of Jun because he can't deny it either.]

You're not wrong. Considering Amal tried to fight even Santa last Christmas...

[Who the frick sees St. Nick and goes "I'm gonna fight that" and can still be called mentally sound]

Well, I don't think you're scary.

[says the tiny nuke]

[killerapp]

[Choking on laughter yep--]

Doctor, if you're scary then Sensei's not a prickly asshole.

[He likes Abasi, he swears.]

[notevensorey]

[Aw, Jun.]

Cheers, dove.

[Honestly, Yuuki laughing at the thought is comforting in a weird way.]

He certainly has a way with people. [He's trying, Abasi, he really is.] Anyways, I appreciate you both for the kind words! I was starting to doubt myself a little, unfortunately.

[whiteshroud]

[He'll grin at the nickname. He hasn't met Abasi so he can't comment on him]

Aw, I wouldn't let it get to you, Sorey. I have also been having people ask about you ever since you posted to Smash-or-Simp, so I think you have admirers too.

[killerapp]

Smash or what?

[Hi, he's eighteen and has no idea that happened.]

[notevensorey]

[Sorey chuckles and scratches his cheek in slight embarrassment.]

I really hadn't thought I'd get that kind of response, but I suppose it makes sense. Maybe I should've used a different picture.

[Oh, no, Yuuki asks and he's gone from slightly embarrassed to very embarrassed judging by how red his face goes.]

It's... nothing! Mmhm, nothing!

[HELP—]

[whiteshroud]

[THE GODS HAVE DECIDED THERE'LL BE NO HELP. Jun considers for a moment- but Yuuki's 18, he's old enough to at least know]

Smash or Simp. It's a post the older app users do once and awhile. They all post hot photos of themselves and others comment and talk about how attractive they are and if they'd like to well.......smash.

[killerapp]

[. . .]

Why.

[Like, Yuuki gets the desire to look at hot people, but why the people on the app?!]

[notevensorey]

Oh, lots of reasons, but I think most of it is simply for fun and body positivity. They were all quite nice about it when I posted.

[Not that the old photo quite reflects what he looks like right now. He's had dragon scales on his shoulders since the first day he arrived in Kaisou, after all.]

[whiteshroud]

[Wow Sorey manages to turn it to something positive and wholesome. Well played.]

Mm. I watched through Mikleo's account because I was curious and everyone participating seemed to be really nice to each other, but sincere at the same time. [It's not really his thing and he probably won't participate once he hits of age, but he doesn't see the harm in it]

I was particularly glad to see so many people react so well to Vash. He's...really sensitive about being seen as a freak, so I know it probably took a lot for him to put himself out there.

[You know, the guy Yuuki openly called a freak. So if Yuuki is wondering why Jun snapped at him, it's that. ]

[killerapp]

[Your jabs, sir, are not subtle and only serve to annoy Yuuki, who's tail starts lashing in annoyance. He glances back down at his phone with a scoff.]

Smash or Simp makes it sound like everyone's thirsty, though. Maybe get a new name.

[notevensorey]

[This has given Sorey some much needed context. He can empathize with Vash, even if only a little.]

Well, it's true that some people are, and some do post thirst trap pictures, but there's no harm in it. The ones who run it keep a careful eye out to make sure everyone is safe, consenting, and unnecessarily mean. It's certainly better than hot or not.

[He gives a nod to Jun.]

I hadn't known that about Vash, but I'll be sure to keep that in mind from now on.

[There will be a Talk about that. It's just a matter of getting Yuuki alone and willing to learn without completely tanking the trust both boys have for him.]

[whiteshroud]

[It was meant less a jab and more just giving him an explanation without directly calling him out and making a scene. One that Yuuki clearly didn't like. Well...whatever.

He does bite back a remark about how he's supposed to be the Christian prude here, choosing to avoid that jab and keeping his remark more neutral]

Mm. And there's nothing wrong with people engaging with sexual things if everyone's into it.

[Will he participate once he's 20? Probably not. Witnessing it this time, he could tell it's not really his scene. But he didn't have an issue with it. ]

[killerapp]

Tch. Obviously--

[Whatever he was going to say is cut off by Maru yipping and tugging on Yuuki's pants before dashing a few steps ahead and to the left.]

Maru might have spotted something. Be right back.

[And off he goes to see what his Fidough found. Hopefully berries.]

[whiteshroud]

[He'll watch Yuuki go. Well- this is a good opportunity as ever. He'll say out loud so Yuuki can hear]

I'm going to scout ahead to make sure we're going in the right direction. Be back in a bit.

[He then glances over at Sorey, and says telepathically]

I know you brought us out here in hope to resolve our conflict. Yuuki's going to need a lot more talking to and won't do it in front of me, so just message me when you two are through, okay? Good luck, he's an ass.

[And with that, he'll be turning into a white and green wolf and running on ahead]

[notevensorey]

[Sorey sees what Jun's doing, and he's grateful.]

Okay! Stay safe, Jun!

[The brunet gives his friend a nod and a small smile. He's going to need the luck, that's for certain. After Jun disappears into the brush, Sorey will go trudge ahead to where Yuuki is.]

Any luck over there?

[killerapp]

[Yuuki is making notes on his phone about the berry bushes Maru found when Sorey approaches.]

There's not many, but there's some berries over here. Not sure what type.

[notevensorey]

[Sorey hums thoughtfully as he takes a closer look himself.]

Let's take a couple with us, at least. Jun's learning botany, so we can have identifying the berries as part of his practical education.

[He looks around, making sure that there isn't any danger. The brunet gives a nod to Alice who floats off to keep a watch for any hostile Pokemon.]

So... I saw you and Jun's conversation some time ago. Are you okay?

[killerapp]

[Ah. The truth comes out. Yuuki shrugs.]

What do you mean, am I okay?

[Ask the actual question, please.]