therealbrianna | Come As You Are // Open Post

[ She follows Lia and does as she says. ]

Okay.

[ Waaay too many things up there, but she'll manage. ]

So... Do I close my eyes?

It'll help, I think. Have you ever tried to meditate before? Done yoga?

[ She perks up at the thought of something familiar. ]

Yeah I've done yoga! My mom drags me to her classes sometimes, but I actually enjoy it.

Excellent. That might be a good jumping point for you.

[It's a good thing she knows how to do yoga herself.]

Just remember: keep your mind clear. Cut away everything that's unnecessary. It takes practice, but until you can do that, there's no point in continuing.

[ She takes in all that ma'am Lia just said. She sits up and straightens her neck. ]

Okay.

[ Then, she breathes in, holding it for a bit while closing her eyes, then breathes out.

Let's do this.

She tries to momentarily detach herself from the issues she's faced with: her blademates that are leaving the estate, the talk with Hikaru, schooling... ]

[And so the girl is capable of focus after all. Still, she isn't too surprise.

Lia herself is not closing her eyes just yet. She's willing herself to be still, watching Brianna - and also reaching gently into the girl's mind, scanning over her thoughts. A light touch, imperceptible. It'd be good to know what she's going to be dealing with for an indefinite period of time.

...Interesting.]

Feel free to tell me whatever you need to tell me. If we're going to be traveling companions through the Dreamscape, we need to trust each other.

[ She's trying to keep her focus, and already she's feeling relaxed. Probably because the most powerful woman in the world also seems very trustworthy. ]

What kind of things, exactly? Like what's going on in my head?

Yes. Those are important too, since Dreamwalkers usually find themselves dreaming about whatever or whoever they possess strong sympathetic ties to.

[Surely Aria and Gideon have explained what sympathy is to their students? Of course, if they haven't, that is fine.]

Uhmm... [ She pouts slightly as she's formulating the words, but she ends up listing them down anyway. ]

There's this thing about some of my Blademates moving away, that Hikaru Secret, Eli's gift to me, school...

[ And... ]

...and revenge on the Fae.

[ That counts, right? Though she tries to keep it in the back burner, it's still one thing that riles her up. ]

[Well. Let's focus on that first.]

Your revenge will come in due time, either by your hands or someone else's.

[Of course, Lia hopes that Brianna will be able to take part in it. Revenge is always sweeter when you dish it out yourself.]

[ She slightly revels in the possibility - at the sound of that sweet revenge, but she hasn't forgotten what so many have told her and her blademates about enacting justice. ]

Yes ma'am, I'm trying my best to be patient. I think.. I think I'm learning a lot here at Netsach.

Good. You'll be with us for a while as long as you stay smart out there.

[Stupidity, arrogance and a lack of preparation are the things that get Hunters killed. She knows Brianna doesn't quite fit the bill for any of that, but it needs to be said.]

I plan doing exactly that, ma'am.

[ She needs to remind herself that she shouldn't let the rage take over her. Not that anything bad has happened, but best to avoid! ]

Good.

[There's a faint trace of approval in her voice. Just so.]

Now, about your blade... how do you feel about some of them training with other conspiracies? Are you really all right it?

[ How does she really feel about that? She's been digesting the fact that some of them are going away for a while - and so soon. ]

I kind of have mixed feelings, I guess. I mean, on one hand of course I'm going to miss them so much. It seems like we've only known each other for a short time but so much has already happened.

But on the other hand... It's their decision and it's probably for the best, right? It's kind of how like my classmates from ISM before would move away to another country because they fit there more. So yeah, I kind of get what they're going at.

[Listening intently. The girl's being honest, which is both something that she approves of and is a little relieved about.]

Do you intend to do anything similar for yourself? The fact that you will be blade mates will never change, but there is a strong possibility that if you don't keep growing, you will be left behind.

Well... [ She doesn't want to upset Ma'am Lia. But based on what her blademates have said in the past, she didn't really mind and is actually okay with it. But still... ]

I don't have anything particular in mind. Probably some options floating here and there, but it's not the best time for me right now, I think. Still kinda trying to find my ground here, and moving from one unstable surface to another doesn't seem like a wise thing to do.

[ Plus she was never one to play 'Follow the Leader', but that's just her pride talking.

And then she looks hopeful. ]

Maybe when I get stronger, I'll know for sure.

Fair enough. There is no need to rush after all.

[And in Lia's opinion, those were the two biggest issues at hand.]

Is your head a little clearer now?

Actually... Yes, it does seem better up there.
Thanks for listening.

[ She didn't know voicing out her thoughts like that would actually help. She's been keeping most things to herself since she got here, which is very unlike her. But she's trying to get a feel of the people in general. Somehow she thinks her old bitchy self wouldn't make friends here. ]

It's nothing. This is part of the reason why I'm here.

[Standing up now, and speaking once Brianna has followed suit.]

Now I'm going to show you the Dreamscape for the first time. I'll guide you through how to get there.

[ She stands up after Lia, and at the mention of the Dreamscape, her face turns serious.
Relaxed still, but serious. ]

Okay. I'm ready.

[ Small internal eep. ]

[Nods.]

I want you to close your eyes again, and try to think on what it'd be like to pull your soul out of your body. Take as much time as you need, and let me know if that's too difficult.

[ She manages a small 'Okay.' before closing her eyes. She focuses on the instruction from Lia.

Pulling my soul out of my body... Focus...

She goes back to what she felt during the times when she'd lay in bed in the morning, lazy as fuck, when her mom would wake her up. Her mind would already be up and willing to stand but her body is just lying there, being lazy.

Close enough, I guess? ]

I think... I have an idea of what it'd be like or a start, at least.

[ She wonders if she's on the right track. ]

Good. Now see how that works for you. Feel it through.

[She isn't going to ask. No need, unless it doesn't end up working out.]

[ Minus the sound of her breathing, she's mostly silent.

She's focused on the feeling of her will already up and walking around while her body's still lying down. ]

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