after-zombie fixins

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

A sign is posted in some of the dorms:

Finding yourself extremely confused or insane after the zombie attacks?

Come to the clinic to have yourself mentally checked out. Dr. Jonathan Crane is here to help counsel those who feel stressed or think that perhaps some brains sound yummy right about now

*Jonathan is sitting at the desk waiting for any zombie aftermath to come his way.

[OOC: I'm eating dinner and writing papers, so it might take a few moments for me to respond]

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[http://users.livejournal.com/_gottahavefaith/]

Faith walked into the clinic, clearly in a foul mood.
"John, what would cause someone to think they're someone that they're not? Is it like, a zombie fighting side effect?"

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

Jonathan looked at her, puzzled, wondering what put her in this mood.
"Well, sometimes after a traumatic incident, someone loses sight of what and who they used to be. I'd certainly call zombies attacking the school traumatic. Unless, of course, you're used to that sort of thing."

[http://users.livejournal.com/_gottahavefaith/]

Faith shook her head. "Zombies aren't exactly out of the ordinary for me. But this possession weirdness stuff is new. I mean, I actually thought I was that bitch Buffy. And I acted like her." She paused for a moment.
"I'm pretty sure Angelus had a similar problem, too. Or my memory is more messed up than I thought. But yeah, I have to figure this out, because someone needs to have their ass kicked for this."

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

That is very weird. I think that there might be something else at play, because trauma, although very powerful, is not usually that powerful, especially if you've fought zombies before.

Can you tell me everything that happened before you thought you were this bitch Buffy girl?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_gottahavefaith/]

"Yesterday? I got up, went to that bakesale thing and got a hamburger and talked to Anakin and Logan and Angelus, and then after that I think it was just zombie fighting prep. It hit me on my way back from a weapons run. I think? It's all a little multicolored and fuzzy to be honest. Plus, I'm trying to block out teh angst OMG! some traumatizing conversations I had."

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Since this is before Rory mentions the cake thing I'll pretend he doesn't know anything]

Hmm, that's odd. What did you get at the bakesale? And the hamburger, where was that from? God knows the cafeteria can make you do weird things I don't blame you trying to block everything out, but it would probably help me more if you didn't. Try your best to remember.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_gottahavefaith/]

I got the bakesale at the hamburger. I mean, yeah. They were serving anything you wanted there- it was weird.

As for remembering what happened, well, I'm sure most of it's on tape somewhere. Long story short, Angelus and I, thinking we were other individuals, declared our undying love and got into a fight over the impracticalities of a Slayer/souled vampire relationship.
Like I said, I'm trying to block it out.

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

That...is rather odd. *He tries to repress a smirk/laughter* Well, it could be the hamburger. Unless Anakin or Logan did something to you, which I don't know why they would. Now I'm sorry I missed the bakesale *frowns*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_gottahavefaith/]

"Hm. I think I need to have a talk with the yearbook people. And if that's the cause of the weirdness, you're probably lucky you missed it. Unless you'd enjoy turning into someone you hate."
*gets up to go*
"Thanks, I think I'm gonna look into this."

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

*shivers at the thought of turning into his grandmother. Or one of those bullies from his old high school* Yeah, it's probably actually a good thing. If you need help investigating, I'd be glad to help.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory wanders into the clinic, restless after trying to nap. She's still dressed in sweatpants and an oversized T-shirt, though she has managed to take a shower since she left the clinic earlier that day. She had seen the sign after walking around the dorms, and decided it couldn't hurt.

"Hi, Jonathan. We met before - I'm Rory Gilmore?" she says hoarsely, approaching the desk.

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

"Ah yes, I remember you," he said, grinning. "What can I do for you?"

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Yes. So. I think I might be traumatized?" Rory says hesitantly.

"I ended up spending the day yesterday thinking I was my friend Paris, and I knocked...this guy I know over the head with a shotgun, and I can't sleep, and I've been crying and that is not something I do a lot," she continues, barely pausing to breathe.

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

*He raises an eyebrow, not quite expecting this. Clearly he had missed out on a lot by not helping fight the zombies* That does sound like post-traumatic stress disorder, all right. You don't have to worry, this is quite normal. *He did not want to burden the poor girl by mentioning that he had not heard of anyone seriously thinking they were someone else because of it*

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory can sense a fair amount of skepticism in his voice, and hastens to explain.

"It was the cake. We had a bake sale kind of thing for yearbook yesterday, and Professor Jerusalem gave us some machine that went nuts and drugged our food. It made us think we were people we...didn't like, or something. That's the only thing I can think of, since there were others who acted like that, and it was only people who ate the food." She bites her lip. "So...this post-truamatic thing. What can I do about it?"

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

Is there any of this cake left? Maybe I can help by experimenting and save some of it so I can use it for fear toxin purposes!

As for post-traumatic stress disorder, it's a psychological disorder, so it can't be cured by medicine. I think the only thing that will help relieve it is if you talk about it. I think perhaps group meetings will help, too, because a lot of it happens when people think they're all alone or going crazy or whatnot.

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory arches a brow. "No, I'm pretty sure it's all gone. And...okay, talk about it. That I can do. I like to talk. I'm good at it. Thanks, Jonathan."

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

The only other thing I can think of is getting blood tested. Though, whatever chemcial it was might be expelled by now. *He sighs, scratching his chin*

*He looks up at her* You're welcome, Rory. If you need someone to talk to, I'm always here or in my dormroom. Don't hesitate to come find me I promise I won't do anything unnatural to you, since you've been nice to me

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Thanks," she repeats gratefully. "I think I'm going to go lie down for a bit, but I may take you up on that at some point," she adds with a small smile.

[ooc: *snerk*]

[master-of-fear.livejournal.com]

That's probably a good idea. Perhaps the rest will help you wind down a little. My hours during the week are mostly in the evening, and like I said, I'm always in my dormroom otherwise.