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Siebren De Kuiper (Sigma) ([personal profile] spaghettification) wrote in [community profile] ph_logs2024-07-13 11:30 am

[OPEN] And so I'm having a wonderful time

Who: Siebren and You
What: Post-Cult Recovery, Information Dissemination and general Siebrenity
When:Mid-July
Where: Places and also locations
Warning(s): Discussion of mental health and trauma likely, along with cult event CWs. Also, heavy alcohol use.

1. A woman came up to me and said [Library]
Regardless of what's in Siebren's head, he still shows up to work. Sometimes, he focuses on simple matters; reshelving, cleaning, dealing with things that need him to be tol (or rather, to be not-grounded). Other times, he'll be at the reference desk, nose-deep into some sort of book. He's doing a very good job at presenting himself as stable and pushing himself to be useful. He's making a point of not isolating himself from his community.

Those who know him more than passingly, though, can tell he's distracted and a bit absent. Moments when he hangs like a bad internet connection. Perhaps it's time to check in on your local sad science grandpa.


2. I'd like to poison your mind [Oak and Iron]
If you see something, say nothing, and drink to forget.

Siebren is drinking. Heavily. He's alone at a table at the Oak and Iron, a bottle of wine and a single glass in front of him, and he is getting himself thoroughly shitfaced. For better or worse, he seems a quiet, depressive sort of drunk rather than a disruptive one (though his bottle occasionally floats over the table instead of sitting neatly on it). But this is clearly not a celebratory sort of drinking.

Still, if you acquire a glass from the staff, he might be encouraged to share, just so he's not drinking that whole bottle alone.


3. With wrong ideas that appeal to you [Empty Pockets Open Mic]
There's a song stuck in his head. Oh, it has been there for a while now, but now, it's stuck deeper than usual, running around the edges of his mind at all hours. Luckily, there are appropriate times and places to pass an earworm along. Like open mic night.

While he warms up with some Phillip Glass, some Satie, he jumps into the main event quickly, a look of concentration on his face as he draws down the music of the universe and plays it back.

Catch him after his performance, before he slips out the back door?


4. Though I am not unkind [Wildcard]
[As usual, darkersolstice on discord to plot. Or throw yourself at me, I'm easy.]
pineapplesalmon: (friendly smile)

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[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-15 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Good morning, Siebren!" Look at César taking a day off, because it's not only a weekday but late morning, as he walks up to him in the library.

Remember you're going to ask about a recipe book, remember you're going to ask about a recipe book, remember... César gets distracted talking to Siebren quite easily, but also wants to have at least a short conversation before asking.
pineapplesalmon: (confidence)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-15 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Somewhere at the back of his mind, César does note the facsimile nature of the smile, but he's not constantly on guard like he was when he first got here to immediately notice consciously.

Instead, he makes fun of himself a little. "Man, I need to get out more... how long have you been working here?"
pineapplesalmon: (a quick suggestion)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-16 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Months already?" César winces and looks a little guilty. "I really do need to come more often. I've got the time now, at least."

He brightens back up a moment later, because that's an easy fix, now. "I wouldn't mind some recommendations. I was also looking for a recipe book. A great way to learn about a culture is their food!"
pineapplesalmon: (friendly smile)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-16 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's endlessly fascinating how we come up with different ways to do the same things, yet all of them work." César means every word of it, and he smiles a little more fond when Siebren starts floating.
pineapplesalmon: (gently smiling)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-18 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
César lowers his voice, too, his smile staying the same. "It helps reduce the strain on your joints. Arthritis. I remember."

Just as he remembers getting smacked by accident at the potluck; he has multiple reasons to be fond, here.
pineapplesalmon: (i remember)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-18 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, I know it's coming. I'm glad you can get some relief." César grins. "I know I overdid it on the farm my first few months here. That's the first time I went to bed sore some days. A preview of my future, perhaps."

This is part of the script, too.
pineapplesalmon: (confidence)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-18 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
César lets out a rumble of chuckles. "I'm not anymore, honest! Mi amorcita has already asked me to remember my health. And I have dialed it back to only four and a half days."

He sounds a little too proud of himself.
pineapplesalmon: (a quick suggestion)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-18 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
César was in this position not too long ago. He gets it, so he smooths it over.

"Telescope? Double date? I've got woodcraft and papercraft supplies."

He has more woodcraft supplies now that Peter Starr is gone... César tries not to think about that too hard.
pineapplesalmon: (finger wagging)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-19 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
César starts grinning wide, gently pointing his index finger at Siebren at a slight angle. "I knew it!—for once in my life. Drelasa?"

Regardless if she had mentioned Siebren directly, César would've noticed echoes of him in what she relayed being taught.
pineapplesalmon: (friendly smile)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-19 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
"She is! She was showing me some of what you taught her about stars. I could sense the warmth between you in her words." César's teasing smile grows warm. "You two are cute together. I can tell already!"
pineapplesalmon: (a chin touch moment)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-19 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"¿Viejito?" César's eyes twinkle; he knows when a complaint isn't a complaint. "She would be correct to use it."

He's teaching Magne Spanish, so she may start using it as well.
Edited (Oops fighting autocorrect to the death and I STILL spelled it wrong lol) 2024-07-19 15:45 (UTC)
pineapplesalmon: (smiling smirk)

[personal profile] pineapplesalmon 2024-07-19 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
César laughs warmly. "I'll make sure to teach Magne that word, too, since I'm teaching her Spanish."