004; video post; postdated to tomorrow

[crotcharrow]

[This is just the icing on the fucking cake. Really. He feels like it wasn't a month ago he was making one of these posts. Because it wasn't. And to make matters worse? He'd just sucked up his pride and apologised to her. They had been getting better.

He looks worse for wear and is rubbing at his eyes when the camera feed turns on. Doesn't look like he's really slept, because he hasn't.]

Kate's missing. I looked everywhere. All her stuff's here so I don't think she's like, gone anywhere for the night. But if anyone's seen her, lemme know? She's got long dark hair, and usually wears purple. Her name's Kate Bishop.

[He runs a hand through his mussed up hair and heaves a sigh. Really, what had he been expecting? Life's a bitch. He laughs weakly. Someone isn't looking too stable.]

...Yeah. Thanks.

[And the feed cuts out.]

[video] + potential for [action]

[hackingyoursensors]

[Despite his relatively neutral expression, this post isn't easy to make. At first, he questions the wisdom of letting everyone know Wally's gone-- one speedster, one hero, less on the Turtle-- but he knows he owes it to all of Wally's friends to let them know. Besides, someone will find out at some point anyway.

It really, really sucks to have to do this. Especially as Dick Grayson, casual acquaintance and not Robin, best friend. But he sucks it up and keeps a light, mellow demeanor.]

I saw the kedan moving stuff out of Kid Flash's apartment earlier today. I take it that means he's gone home, so I thought I'd give his friends a heads up. I didn't know him too well, but he was a nice guy.

[With a little (unnoticeable) effort, he maintains his neutral expression and switches subjects.]

On a completely different note, has anyone been to the Emperor's library? I thought about asking if I could see it-- reading nothing but poetry is starting to get to me. I just want to know if it's worth it and if she'll ask something from me in return. I don't want to be too far into her debt if I can help it.

[With a very convincing smile, the feed ends.]

[But anyone going out tonight might notice Robin is being a little extra, um, assertive at crime-fighting. Punching thugs is totally a proper way to deal with your best friend suddenly disappearing. And an important, powerful relic falling into the hands of a potentially dangerous enemy.]

002 » video

[traumatizing]

[Anyone's who's spoken to Terry over the network before might note that he looks a lot more comfortable on video than he usually does. (The key is knowing what you're talking about instead of awkwardly trying to talk to strangers.) He's just chillin' in his suite - sans jacket, even! - looking all calm and junk and using his Professional Adult voice.]

So, uh. [gesture] I'm going to cut to the chase. My name is Terry Ward, I'm a therapist and I'm setting up a free service - I realise some people might find this unnecessary or pointless, but all things considered I'm inclined to disagree.

[everyone feel free to point out he looks about 17 and not nearly old enough to be a therapist]

I specialise in fears, anxieties and emotional trauma, though before I got here I was working for the 50 State Initiative, which was a program backed by the... active Avengers for the purpose of training people with powers in the responsible use of those powers. As a result, I've got a lot of experience with grief counselling and helping people deal with being somewhere they really don't want to be.

Like I said, it'll be free - although if you happen to feel like donating, the money will go to my boss, who's kindly letting me have the room in exchange for some overtime here and there. I'll be based out of [building in the Earth District, it has it's own door in the back so you don't have to worry about going through the store or anything like that.

It's also, as most of you would probably assume, entirely confidential unless I have reason to believe you're a danger to yourself or anyone else.

[this is where a reassuring smile would go if Terry was that kind of person, but instead he clasps his hands together and nods briefly as if to say "yes I think those are all the things I wanted to say."]

Thanks for your time.

[fingerguns]

[... stares at his hands...] I'm sorry I don't... know why I just did that.

Anway, I guess if you've got any questions, I can answer them.