[Video]

[generalgrievous]

With the recent weather this may be fortuitous timing, if there are some of you who are in need of support after these unpleasantly freezing events.

Since the Guardian debates I have been formulating a plan to open a Centre for those who are troubled or have experienced traumas; for those who have an intense sadness that is difficult to move past or other forms of emotional defeat. While I regretfully did not gain the position to serve as your Guardian in Nova City, I remain on as one of your deputies and this will be a side project for myself. This is personally very important to me.

I have the time and I will continue to also protect the city as before.

I will be partly funding this myself, however to be the most successful I wish to find some other interested parties to keep this going. If all goes well, I do hope to be able to hire paying staff but for the present time I will be asking for volunteers who are doctors or healers of the mind. Those who can discuss issues and matters of faith, spirit and soul.

Along with this, if there is interest, I will be offering side classes in self defence tactics and teaching this myself. This will be done for a fee that will also be put back into The Grievous Centre for Trauma and Self Defence project.

[Yes, he may need a better name for that.]

If you have any questions, if you want to donate or volunteer or help this project in any way, contact me here or through my private line.

Comments

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[hotheadwarmheart]

[He's so tempted to make a pun. So tempted. But this is clearly important to Grievous, and he can't quite bring himself to do it.]

Well I'm no healer, but if you occasionally need somebody else on the self-defense side, I'd be willing to lend a hand.

This is a really cool thing you're doing though, and I hope it works out. But you might wanna work on the name, because frankly? The puns on the word 'grievous' practically write themselves.

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[generalgrievous]

I may need some extra teachers if there are enough students wanting to learn.

[He pauses, obviously uncertain what what the last part means.]

Puns?

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[hotheadwarmheart]

[Darnit, you're going to make him do it, aren't you?]

Yeah, you know. People could say things like 'it's the place to come if you have grievous issues to deal with' or something. This is pretty obviously something that's important to you, so you don't want jokes being made about it just because the name happens to be a bit strange.

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[truesmiles]

I'd be willing to donate.

[Fai had raised his hand slightly. Sure, this would have been something he would never, ever use himself because he believes whoever had to deal with him would then, in turn, need to be dealt with.]

I understand more than anyone that... People sometimes need to talk about there problems and get the help.

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[generalgrievous]

Yes. Your donation is very much appreciated.

When we have set something up officially I will give further details of where to go or where to send donations to.

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[truesmiles]

I will be waiting. I just hope however we have people who actually go. One thing being something actually there.

It's another to get people to admit they even need the help.

[spacepeterpan]

You know, funny you should bring it up, well, not the trauma, obviously, but wanting to help, something I like to do quite a bit, myself, might be able to volunteer when things get especially hairy if you need names to call up for extra support, but in the mean time, I wondered if we might have another sit-down, been a while, thought we ought to... you know, catch up.

[generalgrievous]

We can. Where do you wish to meet?

[spacepeterpan]

Oh, wherever, my place, your place, wherever you're comfortable.

[Video]

[liorafae]

[Well, something like this might just be what Liora needs.]

Well...I don't know if I can help, but...when you get this going, I think I could use some help with mental and emotional healing. I have...important things to do, but I feel like I get emotionally defeated too easily...

I can do physical healing, but...mental healing is something else entirely...

[Video]

[generalgrievous]

It is those like yourself that this centre will be for then. Even if we start only with a small staff, there will be somebody you can come to for support.

[He's determined to make this happen.]

[Video]

[liorafae]

I hope it'll work. Everyone's situation is so different, and everyone has different ideas and solutions...recently I've been realizing that I would have to figure everything out on my own...

[She stops, realizing that she probably shouldn't be saying these things...]

Sorry...I'm just babbling. I will give it a try...

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[initia_nova]

[Scott remembers Grievous during the debate and how he liked the answer the man-droid had given him. What he didn't expect was for Grievous to do something even if he didn't win the election.]

I think it's amazing that you had started this project, sir. I don't exactly have a lot of money for funding but I could be a volunteer or help with the self defence classes.

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[generalgrievous]

Your question made me realise the absence of such a place and that there was a need for it. From personal experiences, I know how important this is.

[ Video ]

[initia_nova]

Oh, then I'm glad that someone considered the issue I brought up as something worth looking into. It is very important, I agree. And this could help a lot of people.

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[actualhumandisaster]

[ Hey, Grievous. Have your favorite Jedi chime in! ]

Oh, you can't be serious!

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[generalgrievous]

You will not ruin this for me.

[That may not sound very reassuring.]

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[actualhumandisaster]

I'm pretty sure there are many beings that were traumatized by you, so I don't really believe you're the right being for this sort of... Job.

Or are you just missing your lot of battle droids to push around and slam into walls?

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[bright_imperius]

Your thoughts on this topic were definitely one of the reasons I voted for you.

[ Well, and because it'd annoy the Jedi. ]

Are you still looking for volunteers, General?

[ Video ]

[generalgrievous]

That is appreciated.

I am, yes. What can you do in this regard?

[ Video ]

[bright_imperius]

Well.

[ Rubs the back of his head, hesitant. ]

I've seen a lot, as I'm sure you can guess. Between the war during my era, to general small-time awfulness on Nar Shaddaa. Not to mention my, uh, background.

[ As a slave, of course, what else? ]

So, I'm not a shrink or something by Imperial or Republic standards - let alone by Genessia standards - but I'd imagine. You'd probably still need people who've had shared experiences, needing to talk things over, maybe to figure out if they need more involved help? Like, a first-contact sort of guy?

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[last_ofthe_jedi]

[Luke is sitting in one of the simple Commonspace rooms, the lights dim, looking a bit disheveled and tired, but it's an improvement from his usual state.]

Hello. I'm new here so I realize you won't have the benefit of references or reputation to make any decisions but I'm interested in the mind healing aspect of this center you're planning on opening. Uh, volunteering that is. It's something I did back home.

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[generalgrievous]

Then perhaps you could be of assistance.

Once we are established, then pay may be offered.

What is it that you can do?

[last_ofthe_jedi]

I have empathic abilities. I can read thoughts and feelings. [His head tilts in thought.] ... Most of the time. I can also help people with trauma by pushing memories to the back of their consciousness.

[captain_by_the_book]

That is a good project, you have my full support if you ever have need of it.