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[iamdamnloyal]

I've tried to help out before. Not that it was super successful, but I still like trying. It's what Cordelia would've wanted me to do and that's why I'm offering to help out again. I have Dr. Sweets old office in the city and with all of the babies leaving, I thought if anyone wants to just come by and talk?

We can discuss whatever you want. I can even set up a support group of some sort... like peer groups of people who are going through the same things.

I just want to help. [She shrugs.] Oh! I'm Harmony.

Oh! And this is about the babies. Or just the castle being weird. Or ... whatever!

Comments

[heloise]

Like a confessional?

Filtered to Harmony

[ruined_jaw]

[He's only ever spoken to her once or twice, but Jono remembers Harmony, he remembers her pleasant demeanor, and the fact that she always seemed so genuine. He's quiet for a long time before he actually says anything, mulling things over. He's never really been the type to ask for help, or talk about his problems in-depth, but he doesn't feel like any of the friends he's got will understand, or have their head together enough to really know what he's talking about.]

Hey, I dunno if you'd remember me, we met some months back, briefly. My name's Jonothan Starsmore. I was with the crew of folks who came back to the castle from Unova. Could I...uhh...set up an appointment? I don't usually do this sort of thing, but I've got some things on my mind. Things I don't really feel like I can talk about under normal circumstances.

HARMONY.................. also dictated

[samson]

My wife could probably use that, but hell if I know how to convince her to go.

[iamdamnloyal]

It's less confession... and more just talking about things out loud. Sometimes it just helps to say it out loud and be heard without someone expecting advice or being told what to do.

Jono ]

[iamdamnloyal]

I do remember you!

You're more than welcome to come in whenever. Just let me know and I'll make sure to be there.

Brock! 8D ] [ dictated - with that face!

[iamdamnloyal]

[She nods and doesn't really make that happy face. She's trying to be -- u n d e r s t a n d i n g.]

What if you came with her? I have foam bats. [She gestures - he can't see it though.]

Harmony forever!!!

[samson]

I don't know if that would work. [She has real weapons, after all.]

She's just taking the kid thing really hard.

[heloise]

And when I have laid down my burdens to you, who will take them away?

[iamdamnloyal]

Maybe you need to just give her time and always be willing to listen, even if you don't feel like it.

If she wants to talk, I'm sure she will at some point.

[samson]

Yeah, she like ... hasn't talked since that happened, too. Like, literally. Hasn't said a word. So ...

[iamdamnloyal]

It definitely seems like something you're not going to be able to force. I mean, women are really stubborn when it comes to being silent about things and when we're ready to let you have it? Oh, you'll know.

Not that this is one of those things, but I think it's just going to take time. Even if it hurts you to see her like this.

[iamdamnloyal]

It's not about getting them taken away. They're your burdens, you can keep them or you can let them go. That's the point at least, to be able to let them go.

[samson]

Yeah, you don't know the half of it. I mean, I just feel useless, right? Since I can't help her, or she won't let me ...

Harmony

[ruined_jaw]

[He's a little surprised that she remembers him, since he considers himself pretty damn forgettable, his powers aside.]

Sure. I've started busking in the city a few days a week, so I'll come in some afternoon after I've finished for the day.

Jono ]

[iamdamnloyal]

Okay! That sounds good.

[iamdamnloyal]

No, don't think of it like that at all. You just being there and wanting to help, that counts more than you probably realize.

Trust me, women are weird about asking for help. They just like knowing that you could ask us, but don't.

[samson]

So you're saying I should just ... be supportive, or something? Just hang out with her?

[iamdamnloyal]

Yes! I think that just being around is the most important thing right now. Don't make her feel like there's anything she's doing wrong.

[samson]

That's easy to say.

Harmony

[ruined_jaw]

Probably best I come in when I'm out there, anyway. I wear a mask so as not to scare the locals, and I hear fire isn't something your lot like much. Spike didn't seem to like it much, at least. Maybe I can pay ya with music, if ya give me a preference to work off of.

[iamdamnloyal]

It should be easy to do, Brock.

Jono ]

[iamdamnloyal]

That won't be necessary. Honest. I just want to try and help out and if I can, then that's all the thanks I'll need.

Harmony

[ruined_jaw]

[Her idealism makes him laugh a little. She obviously didn't know what she was getting herself into with Jono. The psychological traumas he'd carried with him over the past 18 years, since he manifested and eventually joined the X-Men.]

Heh. Remember that when I start unloading all my earthly troubles on you. I've more than the average man, believe me. Playing guitar's honestly the most mundane thing I do.

Jono ]

[iamdamnloyal]

I'll be fine.

[samson]

Yeah ...

[Except he's really bad at not wearing his emotions on his face ...]

[iamdamnloyal]

Just relax and be supportive.

[samson]

I'll really try.

Harmony

[ruined_jaw]

I'm sure ya will. After all, you're probably used to blokes like me being around, yeah?

[iamdamnloyal]

I know you will, Brock.

[samson]

Thanks for the advice, Harmony.

Jono ]

[iamdamnloyal]

I'm used to all sorts of people.

[iamdamnloyal]

Anytime, Brock.