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[sansa is once again on her couch with lady and her large direwolf-and-weirwood leaf tapestry. she wears a charcoal linen dress embroidered with ravens and her feathered collar with direwolf caps from madame generosity, her needle necklace tucked in the elaborate chatelaine hanging from her wide leather belt. lady wears a matching collar and stretches into sansa's lap, huffing reassuringly.]

Hallo, this is Sansa Stark. Many of you know by now Sasuke and Sakura have returned to the sea in the hopes of having children.

[they were very certain they were going back to their world, sansa thinks it's equally likely they'll end up hatching baby cephalopods.]

I promised them the Sanctuary will keep the Wellness Center in Darcmouth open. If anyone else should like to work there, we would be grateful for their assistance. I also intend to provide space for Night Walkers to provide different modes of therapy, such as talking and making art, that anyone of any age might find helpful.

[it's been largely down to word of mouth for local parents and young sleepers to find age-appropriate therapy, and sansa intends to provide a permanent location for night walkers to provide these services.]

We should have the Wellness Center back open within the fortnight. Of course it is difficult to do anything at all in Darcmouth with the lanterns as they are. I imagine it is Riteoir's influence preventing the patrons from repairing them, but if it persists I should be glad to speak to The Tower myself.

[she smiles faintly and sadly.]

Sasuke also wanted everyone to know that his dojo remains open to any that might like to use it.

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I thought it might be nice if we met to discuss our plans for the Wellness Center in its hot pools. If anyone doesn't have your waterproof robes from the Wakers, I should be glad to find you new ones.

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Greetings, Lords Guangyao and Xichen, it is my honor to offer you the use of Sasuke's dojo for lessons in the cultivation and use of qi. I know that not everyone may achieve mastery by your methods, but there may be techniques that can aid them in learning to use their own magic more effectively. I hope that you and Li meimei are well, and I look forward to discussing this matter at your convenience.

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Thank you for taking point on this, Sansa.

I'd been thinking of refocusing my schedule and attention, and before Melius's notice, hoped to ask Sakura about more intensive training in her holistic approach on wellness-

Unfortunate we won't have her expertise, but I want to keep the work she'd been doing going.

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I'm in.

[there's a smile in her voice.]

Of course. I should be glad to tell you everything I've learned, but I think she'd come out of the ocean just to scold me if I tried to teach you ninjutsu. There's bound to be other healing spells you could learn, though. A lot of worlds have developed magic that uses life force, and some of them have spells anyone can do.

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Oh, I learned the very basics of healing with life energy at the Jedi Temple. And I've been picking up general medical knowledge at the Sanctuary infirmary.

It's integrating all that with mental, emotional, spiritual stuff I wanted to pick her brain on.

I might be able to teach you about that. She used to say that I knew more of it than I thought I did. I think much of it is only listening to people and trying to understand what it is they truly want.

Compassionate listening, I think I've heard it called. That is definitely something I want to learn more about.

I was also thinking of, hmm, sometimes it seems like people's minds and bodies need to calm down some before they can even get the benefits of the talking part to stick. And meditation can help, but more as a preventative thing, but no so much if you're actually in the grips of the worst of that sort of thing.

Making art can be therapy...? I was under the impression that "therapy" had to do with telling people about the most awful bits of your life so they can ask you how you feel about it, as though it weren't obvious.

[Local Victorian man who likes Celine Dion asks local medieval woman who likes Taylor Swift about modern mental health techniques, because he was listening to this video in passing while finishing up one of Black Alice's smartass needlepoints to make himself feel better, as he intends to give it to Ruby and she will love it and Ange will scream, and he sort of feels like he has been caught.]

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[sansa smiles wryly.]

Sometimes it's nice to make art about the awful bits. It makes you feel as if something beautiful has come of them.

Sometimes children find it easier to draw the awful things that have happened to them, instead of talking about it.

And sometimes it's just easier to talk about the awful bits if you have something to keep your hands busy.

[sansa finds sewing very therapeutic!]

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Oh.

[Break is somewhat bemused by this. Truthfully, he is not entirely clear on the finer details of therapy at all, and has concluded that it's for "problems that a delicious cup of tea with a favorite person will not solve". Sansa makes it sound like one should have tea with one's therapy actually, and he is not sure what to make of this.]

And here I’ve been letting people in on this and that in the hopes of getting ahead of Trench before it can inflict any more of its stupid curses on me, the ones where you've got to talk about your feelings or be locked in a tomb forever or some such. Perhaps I’d do just as well for myself if I bothered to attend the local knitting circle.

[her mouth curves to one side.]

I think it all helps. All good feelings go some way towards treating corruption. Do you like knitting very much? I never learned. Ochako was going to teach me.

Was she? I can certainly teach you in her stead. I've more time than I know what to do with, these days.

[Grateful for the quick change of subject, Break sets the needlepoint down and leans out of the frame for a moment; he can be heard rummaging around offscreen in the lidded basket he keeps some of his knitting in, where the batcats can't get at it. When he reappears he brings a pair of fingerless gloves with him for Sansa to see, one completed and one half done and still on the needles.]

I find it pleasing for little things like these, that one can easily cart about the house or town. It keeps one's hands occupied when waiting on the bread to rise, you know? Mm, cables would suit you, I shouldn't wonder. They make a good, thick fabric that does well against the wet weather here.

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[sansa beams.]

Thank you, Break. That would be very kind of you. We didn't have knitting in Winterfell or anywhere that I was, but that looks a bit like what my sister was wearing in Braavos. She seemed to like those clothes better than what she had at home; perhaps I could make her some if she ever comes out of the ocean. And perhaps some of the other chickens might like their own hats.

[she pauses carefully.]

You're always welcome to come pass the time at the Wellness Center, of course.

If you ask me, this is entirely the sort of place where the chickens ought to have little hats. The more people who can knit them, the better.

[The lamp friends in his foyer have tiny top hats and cravats. Probably this surprises no one who has ever encountered Xerxes Break for anything over six and a half seconds.

He does pause in turn when Sansa extends her invitation-of-sorts. There are two ways to take it, really -- he can pass the time making use of the center's services, or he can pass the time helping out. Break isn't offended by either notion. Heaven knows he's been held together by spite for most of his life, and most of the people he's met here in Trench are just as battered and bruised. Then, too, with corruption always waiting to sink its claws in, there's really no one who wouldn't benefit from the Wellness Center in some way.

It's just that he's been muddling along with his heaviest feelings held close for so long that the notion of easing them just makes him feel as though there wouldn't be much of him left after, and surely someone as big a mess as he is doesn't have much he could contribute in a setting full of professionals who are doing exactly that.]

I don't know that I'd be of real help to you. Unless you've a need to have heavy things picked up and put down again, or a kitchen going unused.

[The truth, of course, is that Break is someone who believes he is terrible with children despite getting incessantly adopted by them in three different lives, and his blood relic is a magic teapot that makes anti-corruption tea. Deep down, the awkward young thing he was half a lifetime ago is still there, and Break hates himself enough that at times like this it's the only part he sees.]

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[sansa absolutely needs help carrying heavy things and probably shouldn't rely on vi's perceived enthusiasm for carrying heavy things (and ezra's telekinesis) alone. however, there seems to be something else here.

her mouth quirks to one side.]

It sounds like we might have need of a knitting circle.

[sansa doesn't actually know what this is but she assumes it's a group of people who knit. she doesn't know if they actually need leaders, but there are probably other people who'd like to learn and there probably should be someone around to teach them and correct their mistakes.]

I certainly couldn't lead one.

[she doubts there's anyone she can poach from the sanctuary in crenshaw for this, either.]

[Ah.

Break has been had, he sees.]

[Break makes a face of cantankerous resignation. But, he gives in with virtually nothing by way of a fight. Of course all the young ladies he respects most have Rainsworth airs about them and Sansa Stark is no exception. At this point getting bossed around, by her or by Ange, is just pleasantly nostalgic.]

Arts and crafts, then, is it? I'll see about learning to conjure glitter.

[Literally no one needs a Break who can conjure glitter in their lives, so he is sure to have great success at this.]

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[sansa beams (she has gotten quite good at using dark bloodstone to get things out of her clothes, and she also knows a cantrip for cleaning).]

Well, I very much look forward to our lessons, and I'm sure the chickens will be very grateful when they all have hats, thanks to you.

[they can be jealous birds...]

They can show their appreciation by laying plenty of eggs. When it's such a vexing task to get a hold of suitable breakfast meats, I really can't spare too many eggs for really rich baking, you know?

[Xerxes Break, Pandora's Strongest, and his Trench problems.]

You'll let me know when I ought to drop by? Your schedule is a great deal more hectic than mine.

[And everybody else's, honestly.]

We're going to figure that out. The Riteior thing messing stuff up, I mean.

[hi he's back after 25 years with no starbucks]

Gonna be able to keep the lights on with the cut in staff over there?

[manabu....]

It was only ever me and Sakura, and I don't have any hope of replacing her. I think Ezra is going to help me, though. He can do more usual healing like she did; I only learned how to treat to corruption.

Hmh... [he draws out a thinking sound.] There's gotta be more than two or three people able and willing to heal up injuries, right? [they can't ALL just spontaneously burst into flames like he does!]

[MANABU....sansa can't help a small snort of laughter.]

Yes, we employ very many of them at the Painted Turtle clinic. I could take anyone there if they need more help than we can give at the Wellness Center.

[she'd rather direct healers there, in fact; she doesn't really want people bustling around treating medical emergencies at the wellness center. truthfully the painted turtle clinic could use more blood ministers for weird trench maladies....]

And there's a clinic with Blood Ministers at the proper Sanctuary in Crenshaw. Palamedes is very capable.

[and apparently ianthe is willing to assist him in emergency situations, which is......great.......]

[DONT LAUGH HE'S TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY!!!]

Eh? Oh! Well, there-- then, then we're not in a shortage, right? That's good. Good to hear. [sheepishly:] I, ah, I tried reaching out to that Sakura person once? But I didn't actually hear back, so I wasn't really sure. But good to know!

I don't know that there are ever enough healers to hand, but I'd rather have them at the Painted Turtle Clinic, so that no one makes a habit of running into the Wellness Center with bleeding wounds.

[she smiles sadly.]

Lady Sakura was very busy. You don't need to make an appointment to come to the Wellness Center; you can just sit by the sanctuary tree or in the hot pools if you like. I'm sure we can find some way to help you with whatever you wanted to talk to Sakura about.

[quickly:] Auh, no, no! I get that, I get that. I wasn't implying--uh-- [AHEM.] That is to say, no need for that right now! Everything's...good...

[...Jun had a concussion...................but he's FINE/?????/]

I can't help out much with the Wellness Center but I can provide supplies for art therapy. [ She's been creating her own paints for months now and has a wealth of pigments collected. ]

[sansa beams! it feels significant that sharon chooses to respond in video instead of her usual voice.]

Thank you, Sharon. That would be a help.

[her mouth twists to one side, her tone a bit lighter:]

I think you could learn to do some of what we do at the Wellness Center, if you wanted.

[ she's definitely stepping outside of her comfort zone a little more lately. ]

Like what, Sansa? [ it's not a negative. her dance card is a bit full these days between training and patrolling and playing guard at the outpost but she's willing to hear the other girl out. ]

Well, I think you could help people to paint about the things they're feeling, if you wanted. You'd be better at it than I'd be at sword-fighting.

[she's not actually asking sharon to put in any time at the wellness center! she just wants to acknowledge sharon's many skills.]

I wouldn't make you. I just think you'd be good at it.

I'll give it some thought, and maybe see about doing a test run sometime there. [ if it'll help people process the things they go through, why not? ]

[sansa's smile widens in surprise and delight.]

Oh! That would be wonderful. We'd be glad to have you whenever you like.

[ when sansa smiles, sharon's own lips twitch upward ] Let's try for later in the month. I'm going to be making my way to the other city soon but I should be back by the 16th.

[sansa refrains from rolling her eyes or complaining about hunters from the gate storming the city and making everything needlessly difficult and violent; she's here in a professional capacity to represent the wellness center. nevertheless, her smile fades for the moment.]

Do you have everything you need? I can get you any food you like, and mushrooms for medicine.

[ She picks up on the change in Sansa's expression, her brow crinkling, but she lets it go for the moment. ] Don't worry, I got everything I need. [ She offers a smile. ] Plus, I'm not going alone. Makima and I are going together.

[sansa's brow furrows minutely. that's unexpected.]

The woman who looks after Mob? Do you know her very well?

[it isn't terribly relevant, though, all things considered. her face smooths back out.]

More people need more supplies. And––I'm concerned that if anything were to happen, some of the Hunters from the Gate might prove more of a hindrance than a help.

I don't know if I'd say I know her well but we've been working together for the last few months. The last time we were in the other city, we managed to corner Riteior. [ Makima has helped train Sharon in her Otherworld and has helped push Sharon to new heights when she was afraid to ask Maul or D to help. She has a certain amount of trust in the woman. ]

She's bringing things along, too. Between the two of us, I think we're set. [ A pause and then she adds, curiously: ] What do you think might happen?

[sansa frowns a bit, thinking about what happens when large groups of men in her world make bold declarations about conquering places.]

They sound as if they're about to sack a city, and men like that aren't always above looting travelers if they think it necessary.

[it speaks to sansa's faith in sharon's abilities that she's not overly concerned about her physical safety, but a fight wouldn't do anyone any good, and things are liable to get lost in the fray.]

You would do well to stay out of their way when you can; I can't imagine anything good will come of fighting and bloodshed so near Riteoir's gateway into our world.

Don't worry, Sansa, I don't plan on interacting with them unless necessary nor do I plan on fighting while I'm out there. The last thing that place needs is bloodshed. [ She's got a feeling there might already be things drawn to it now that Riteior is gone, though. It's part of why she's not worried about the Hunters out there. ]

This is a very generous offer, Sansa-guniang. We are honoured to have such an opportunity extended to us.

Is there a time that would be most convenient to you for Lan Xichen and myself to discuss this matter with you in person? Perhaps we might come to you this time, as you so kindly visited us recently.

Young lady Stark, I do not know what to say. This is very generous of you. You have my utmost gratitude.

A-Yao and I shall be by at your earliest convenience.

The Entertainment Feed and the Wellness Center are different spaces, but your mention of art supplies makes me wonder if there's ways we could work together. I am officially a Night Walker, and the Feed is a Night Walker establishment.

Thank you, that's very kind. It would be well if we could put up a banner about the Wellness Center at the Entertainment Feed so that anyone who visits there might learn about it.

Is there something you'd like to do with the Wellness Center?

That's easy enough to do. Entertainment helps, but it's not therapy.

If people like the art or... want other fun outlets, that's what the Feed is for. It's... I don't care for me. The point is that it's here for people.

Parents can drop their kids off here, and they'll be watched when they need to go to therapy. People can read, listen to music, make their own playlists, or other kinds of entertainment, even more interactive if they prefer. We have events, and we welcome others to host their own community events here.

[ That is more words and more attention drawn to itself than Murderbot likes. It's trying. ]

[this has the ring of very sincere effort from someone not quite used to making it. and vi seems to like eden rin well enough. sansa is charmed.]

That's all very helpful, and useful to know. Perhaps you could make some papers saying what you've told me, and we could give them to people at the Wellness Center, and perhaps some other places, if you like.

[ Some papers. For everyone to see. Semi-permanent records. No pressure. ]

I'll see what I can come up with.

If there's any other way we can help, let me know. I want people to be... well.

Thank you. I do too. I think my old realm would have been a better place if it had things like the Wellness Center and the Sanctuary––and better entertainment.

Some places in mind had it. Some did it. I saw a big difference.

It's part of why I opened The Entertainment Feed. I'm not good at the Wellness or Sanctuary stuff, but I can do entertainment.

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