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[bonvivant]

[Hannibal stands centered in front of the camera, looking oddly calm and not disheveled in the slightest.]

I suppose I should make a proper introduction, and this seems the best way to do it although it's dreadfully impersonal.

I am Dr. Hannibal Lecter. I'm a psychiatrist, and was a physician for many years before my retirement from that field. However, if I've understood correctly we are facing some difficult times here, so I am happy to offer my medical services if needed. A shame about the rationing, too. Proper nutrition is essential, and there's nothing quite like a well-cooked meal.

But, regardless of the situation, I am very pleased to meet you all and I hope we can get to know each other better.

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[cravats]

[Lyall is equally tidy, though his clothing is from a hundred and forty years before Hannibal's time and his eyes are currently a vivid yellow rather than any human colour. He offers a polite nod.]

Welcome to Keeliai, Dr. Lecter. I'm certain your expertise will be welcome- you seem quite well-informed already.

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[bonvivant]

[He gives a polite nod as a handshake is impossible.]

I make a point to be as well-informed as possible, and thankfully there are plenty of resources available. Thank you for the welcome.

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[bindsthedead]

The rationing is- unfortunate, but it's tolerable.

Welcome to Keeliai- although I'm sorry you had to arrive at such a bad time, Dr. Lecter.

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[bonvivant]

No need to be sorry, I assure you I am not in any distress. I've learned to remain calm under pressure.

Thank you for the welcome.

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[chiot]

[ Hello, Hannibal. Have a scrawny 11 year old street rat in a jacket he hasn't washed since arriving and probably he probably hasn't bahted in a million years. Still, he's small (thanks bourgousie for the whole malnutrition thing), but he's grinning. ]

'Ey, you're here, huh? You look calm, huh? Y'been t'other's afore?

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[bonvivant]

[It's a good thing smell can't carry through the consoles or Hannibal would not be very happy right now.]

Other places like this? No, but I find it is better to be open to new experiences.

[hammer]

[ Whatever else can be said about Justin, he's at least neat and impeccably dressed in a three-piece suit in the video. ]

Does this happen to you a lot? This whole 'get abducted to another world' thing? Because you sure are handling it better than I did.

[bonvivant]

No, this is the first time. But I like to keep an open mind.

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[traumatizing]

[omg a psychiatrist!!! time to be BEST BUDS. boy it sure is a good thing Hannibal isn't a pop culture icon or anything otherwise Terry wouldn't make bad friendship decisions]

If you don't mind my asking so soon after you've arrived, Dr. Lecter, do you have a particular branch of psychology you specialise in?

[who needs small talk when there's BRAINS to discuss]

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[bonvivant]

For the most part, clinical psychology, but I have written papers on behavioral and social psychology and have at times been consulted for forensic psychology as well.

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[firestars]

Shouldn't like, even psychiatrists freak out about this?

[bonvivant]

While it is somewhat unsettling, I doubt 'freaking out' would be very productive, especially not in public.

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[wintershepherd]

[ Jack starts the feed in video to match the original post, though he's always aware that people may not be able to see him so he's ever ready to change formats to audio only, or to text if it's required. ]

It's good to have more doctors here. You won't mind treating people who aren't, ah... maybe not human?

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[bonvivant]

[As of yet, he can't see anything, but he doesn't point it out. Calling attention to one's appearance - or lack thereof - isn't very polite.]

If you mean for therapy, all patients are welcome. For physical ailments, I am capable enough of improvising but knowing any significant variations in biology in advance would be helpful.

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[cantbewalled]

[Why are you so calm? If you're calm he can't tell you to shut up and get over it.]

Bad shit happens, you have to cut back. It's how things go. If people can't handle a little rationing we've got more problems here than we thought.

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[bonvivant]

I doubt there is anyone here who can't handle it, but it is not ideal and if it continues for any significant duration, may start to have negative effects on everyone's health.

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[virginprice]

A psychiatrist- one of the doctors of the mad? [He hadn't heard of the profession before arriving here, so his curiosity is quite piqued.]

I am sure your talents will be welcome here, especially if you can cook with what we are given.

[He's joking about that, since obviously his medical skills are more important, but good cooks are welcome too.]

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[bonvivant]

I treat illnesses of the mind, yes. ['Doctor of the mad' just sounds so crude.]

There's hardly anything I can't cook with. I've learned to be very resourceful in the kitchen.

[backinakidflash]

A psychiatrist?

Hey, do you know how to 302 someone?

[bonvivant]

Individuals may be committed at my suggestion whether they agree or not, if I feel they pose a significant danger to themselves or others, yes.

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[kvarterskommissarie]

[ Pinged and somewhat curious. He's read parts of the "Psychologia empirica" but it's not something he's had much first-hand experience with. Curious indeed. ]

A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Doctor Lecter. I haven't had the pleasure of speaking to a student of the mind before.

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[bonvivant]

That seems to be the case for many here. Is psychology something you're interested in?

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[inseine]

A psychiatrist! That is rare.

[There is something about this man that grips Javert's attention and holds it fast.

He could not explain why, if he were ever asked directly. He would never voice it, either. Instead he meets Hannibal's excessively calm and indifferent gaze with a measured, scrutinizing stare of his own. He tilts his head pensively, peering ever closer.]

Even rarer to start off so well, [he observes abruptly.] Most throw a tantrum about popping up in Keeliai, I have noticed. Nobody expects this sort of detour.

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[bonvivant]

I don't see a point in throwing tantrums, and any medical professional ought to be prepared for the unexpected.

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[dracobin]

[Well, if the gentleman--and he must be a gentleman, he is so nicely put together, even if his suit is quite plain--has not seemed terribly affected by appearing on a giant turtle, then surely an overly curious dragon will not make much difference at this point?]

It is nice to meet you, Dr Lecter, though of course I wish it were under better circumstances; my name is Temeraire. Pray, what sort of work does a psychiatrist do?

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[bonvivant]

[A dragon is surprising, but he doesn't act surprised.]

I diagnose and treat illnesses of the mind, and help people work through various emotional stresses they might have.

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[refusing]

[Hello there, new arrival. Have a Rose being all smiles and interested in you and your services.]

There's all kinds of doctors popping up here lately. After some of the stuff I've seen happen, think we could use someone like you around. Especially the psychiatrist part.

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[bonvivant]

I'm glad to be of service wherever I can. From what I have heard, I'm the only psychiatrist here, so I'll try to be quick in getting everything set up.

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[lostundercover]

What kind of psychiatry do you do?

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[bonvivant]

Clinical with a focus on one-on-one therapy, career wise, but I'm familiar with behavioral, social, and forensic as well.

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[epigrammatical]

[Lord Henry has been reading a novel in which Carl Jung is a character and his interest is piqued.]

A pleasure to meet you, Dr Lecter. I am Lord Henry Wotton, at your service.

I confess to an interest in your field of study, although in my own native time it is, as yet, rather undeveloped.

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[bonvivant]

A pleasure to meet you, as well.

You're not the first person I've met from such a time, but I am more than willing to discuss the advances that have happened since, after this apparent crisis recedes.