un: flex / video

[emanation]

{ it's been a while since he last posted on here, and he honestly looks tireder, it takes a moment for him to recognise the video is recording and he'll start--finally offering a smile. it isn't a very big one, and a bit more sheepish. }

I saw Loki already made comments on another post about what happened, but I wanted to say sorry if I worried anyone. Both Annie and Loki already gave me hell for dying, no one else needs to. Really.

{ he takes a deep breath }

But I had been working on something before all that happened. I've been working with Harrison since there isn't exactly much in place to help prisoners actually re-engage with society once their time inside is up, so I've set up a Reform Program in collaboration with the police. I'll be the only one working cases to start, but if anyone thinks they could be a positive influence on someone's life and wants to make a difference, hit me up. Hopefully we can make this world a better place outside of just the darkness.

If you have any questions ask away, I'll do my best to answer them.

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un: Kantera, video

[happydreamed]

Welcome back to the living. This is a noble goal, but be sure to take some time for yourself and your recovery as well.

[He knows better than most that the mental wounds don’t heal as easily.]

[emanation]

Thanks. On both counts. Unfortunately I did kinda have it happen both here and at home so the timing kinda sucked... but I'm also doing better. You don't have to worry about me, promise.

{ actually that's a good point- }

Actually, No idea if you remember we talked about it before but--I can probably say this since I know there's no chance of Beelzebub harassing anyone back home anymore--He's gone for good. Hard to feel down about it when that's over.

[happydreamed]

Are you certain? Dying twice in a short span of time… I’m deeply sorry you went through that, and if there’s anything I can do at all for you…

un: happyaround

[roundandaround]

That's great! I mean, not dying, don't die, but helping people get better? That's definitely what we need!

[emanation]

{ rinku pls... }

I mean I hope you wouldn't think me dying was great. But yeah. Someone made me realise we really don't have much for it here, so I'll do my best.

[roundandaround]

Yeah, that's true! There's the Haven Hotel, but that's for helping anyone get better, not just people who went to prison and stuff. And maybe if we had more, we'd have fewer bad guys!

UN: KingofHell, Video

[dadbeatdad]

Why I think that is an excellent idea. My only question is, do you have the space? Because if not, I would be glad to offer the Haven Hotel for both temporary housing for these former prisoners as they transition back to civilian life as well as meeting space for rehabilitation classes and group therapy sessions.

[emanation]

To start with it'll be within the centre itself, just because ideally we want to give people time to actually process things and y'know... get some training in. But that honestly sounds like a great idea for when their sentence does actually end. Most prisoners are probably just released without anything, so at least having temporary housing until they find a place and a job would really help.

[dadbeatdad]

I see. Then perhaps a consultation with one of the staff near the end of their sentence. Or with me. To understand what they want to focus on. That way the hotel can prepare therapy sessions, career training, and a room for them, should they elect to come to the hotel after.

I'd also be glad to teach singing or instrument playing as a rehabilitation class at the center.

UN: VictoriaHousekeeping, Video

[wolfishlycharming]

[A wolfman butler appears on your screen Ezra. He is holding his chin in thought for just a few seconds.]

Often etiquette and manners suffer during incarceration. I would gladly volunteer to assist with this rehabilitation project. If you are accepting volunteers at this time, of course.

Also, my condolences for your recent passing. You are taking care of yourself and allowing for time to recover, yes? Have you been sleeping well?

[emanation]

{ hilariously he recognises him from the posters- }

I mean I still have to go through an application process with people to ensure no one is trying to get in to cause further problems, if you're okay with that I can take your name and get in touch?

And it's fine, really. The thing here was really stupid timing that I'm mostly just kicking myself over.

[wolfishlycharming]

[He recognizes Ezra from the posters as well.]

Of course. Von Lycaon. I am available any time for the application process.

If you are sure. I do have a tea brewing method to encourage quick and deep sleep. Should you be interested. I could not mind preparing it for you.

voice, un: spinjockey;

[fauxbot]

I knew there was a reason I liked ya.

[emanation]

{ ok but. chipp is part of the reason this is happening. how does he respond to this without saying that outright though bc that's weird and a bit embarrassing right??? }

I wouldn't exactly be worthy of Gabriel's faith in me if I didn't keep trying to help people, y'know? But uh. Thanks.

That does remind me though. I promised to let you know if I unlocked all that, right? Turns out I had a trip home during the whole being dead thing and I may have unlocked his blessing fully now. Surprise?

[fauxbot]

[Hey now, if anything, Chipp would be flattered!!
(And pleased. That's the whole reason he kills criminals in the first place, after all.)]

Tell me if you need someone to talk to them from their level, ouais? You know I been there.
Not all of'em are gonna wanna talk to someone who ain't been behind bars before.

As for your blessin'... kinda wondered where you been! Noticed I weren't seein' you 'round the city much as I usually do.
Guess we gonna need to rent out the Titanic Dome sometime soon, huh?

video | UN: monkeytricks

[mewpudding]

I can help, nanoda! I can teach them acrobatics, nanoda! It's good work, nanoda!

[Bu-Ling is bouncing on the balls of her feet as she talks, so the background's a bit shaky.]

[emanation]

{ ok to be fair to bu-ling... he did not specify WHO could apply but uh- }

Uh. Are you old enough to work yet?

video; un: aurora

[divineliar]

Hey, at least I didn't make the post all about you being a dumbass. Even if you would have deserved it.

[Instead he basically insulted all summers.]

Good luck with your business though. Hopefully I won't see you as one of the convicts - I know a certain cop who would looove to see me behind bars.

[He really needs to torture stop bullying Hijikata so much.]

[emanation]

I didn't say that, did I? { he can still be huffy ok!!! }

Thanks... maybe try and keep the mischief to legal levels rather than anything that would piss off any of the cops.

{ sougo would disagree. alas this is not sougo. }

un: Levi; video

[wingbound]

[ On one hand, this sounds like a great idea -- offering assistance to the people who need it the most. On the other, something about the word reform grinds his gears a little bit. He never needed to be "reformed", and neither did the orphans that Historia took in. What they needed had been a change of circumstances from the ones designed explicitly to exploit them, that's all. ]

[ So he doesn't immediately jump to it, instead observing Ezra with a level stare. ]

[ (He'd say some things about the dying, but if Annie was there, he trusts it has been taken care of in the appropriate way, at this point.) ]

Are you planning to actually help them, or just slap them on the shoulder, tell them crime is bad and expect them to starve rather than steal a loaf of bread next time?

[ ...so people were going to jail for pretty small things where he's from, if they got caught. Don't worry about it. ]

[ At least, from his tone that's a bit less tirely level than usual right now, it should be clear enough he knows the ins and outs of this situation extremely well. On a personal level, even. ]

[emanation]

{ honestly that is understandable. you have no idea how much he struggled to come up with something that was practical but not cheesy and even he isn't 100% happy with it. but he isn't exactly the smartest. he's just doing the best he can with what he has. }

I'm planning to actually help them. Crime usually happens because someone was in shitty circumstances outside of their control to begin with. So I wanna make a space that'll teach them things, like maths, social skills or anything else that would work in a job environment. Hell, we could even figure out a way to get them back into school if that's what they want.

{ he pauses }

People don't get to choose where they come from, but I'm hoping if I can, and other people can, do something to help them then they'll have a better shot of not repeating the cycle and they'll actually be able to choose their future. Not be stuck with something because they don't have any other options.

{ he's only okay because the church found him and he has gabriel looking out for him, but he was an orphan levi. he knows how shit his life would have been if he literally hadn't been blessed. }

1/2; un: nyanperona

[dornen]

I'm sorry to hear about you dying. If you need someone to talk to, I can listen.

[He definitely looks distraught. Dying wasn't a small deal even if you could return back to life here.]

[dornen]

[But he will put on a brave face next.]

But... You did it! Congrats on the business! Let me know if I can help in any way.

private; un: edmond

[sapphireknight]

Ezra!

[A little distressed!

He knows about the plans - they talked about them, Ezra already knows he approves. He'd also been aware the man managed to die, thanks to his occasional browsing of network chatter. Just how he'd be feeling when he came back, though, Edmond hadn't been sure of.]

Are you-- Are you all right? [His voice is very concerned.] Do you need anything?

🥺

[emanation]

{ he feels bad he didn't reach out directly, but he barely had time for anything since he was behind schedule and everything. }

Hey, sorry I probably worried you huh? { he bites his lip, pauses a moment as he tries to think of how to say what he thinks he needs to say. } I didn't even know this was possible, but I went back home which seems to be why I was gone a bit longer than expected. And uh. I may have died back home as well? I was revived! Before you worry about that too... but it's definitely been a lot to take in.

{ he is putting on a brave face for most people but he feels Betrayed by gabriel honestly. it really wasn't a good time in either world. }

But I will be okay, promise. It takes a lot more than this to wear me down. I just needed a few days to get things back on track and I've been kinda... trying to avoid thinking about it much which probably hasn't helped.

{ does this help or does it make it worse- }