synopsychic | Psychic First Aid

Considering some of the suspicions regarding the possible nature of our next Jaunt destination, it seems that it would be wise to remind everyone - and to inform those who have had very little experience with Traveling - that it is possible to learn how to shield your thoughts from outside intrusion. It may not be perfectly effective against intrusion originating outside the Network, but should provide some protection, and will help insulate your mind against your fellow Travelers. I would be willing to teach the method to anyone who has not yet had the chance to learn it, though I will warn you that some facility with telepathic communication is usually necessary to put the concepts into practice.

There are also methods by which psychic damage can be eased, and potentially fully healed, though it is not a simple process. I have some experience with this, and I believe there are several others who have practice in the techniques as well, if they are willing to identify themselves in case anyone requires aid, whether now or in the future.

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I was unaware we could actually heal psychic trauma here... is there a way I could learn that from you, as well? To join the legions of others wishing such a skill, but it seems... useful. And goes well with other things I know how to do.

... also, welcome back. It's nice to hear from you, Liara.

[They'd met before, after all.]

It is good to hear from you as well. I am glad there are still some familiar faces here.

And I would be glad to teach you. If I recall correctly, you have a firm background in the use of the psychic network already.

I do. I've learned how to stay myself while still infiltrating, now, which is probably the most useful skill I have. What do you feel is most closely associated with the healing?

If you are able to learn it... may I request a favor?

[[Considering the context and what Lyall already knew about his.. issues... with the network, he's fairly sure he doesn't need to explain what he's asking]]

Oh... yes, certainly.

[Yes, he can guess what Tachibana wants.]

I doubt it will make you completely at ease with this, but it may help, yes.

If there's a chance it can help, it's worth trying.

[[and as he does trust Lyall... (and Hajime also trusted him, so he was doubly sure it was a trust that wouldn't be betrayed) it would be... hopefully easier than working with a total stranger.]]

Thank you.

I'll certainly do what I can for you. It's the least I can do.

[He is quite fond of the fellow, after all, and watching him flinch every time he gets a psychic message isn't easy. He'll let the conversation go, now, unless Tachibana has more to say-- after all, it's not like Tachibana enjoys this!]

Protection - in a sense, it is a refinement of the process we use to shelter our minds from outside interference.

Oh dear. I may need extra lessons, then. I never did pick that one up.

[He's one of the few people who pretty much expects his mind to not be terribly private, so he never bothered...]

Never?

Well, we can certainly remedy that. It is, believe it or not, one of the simpler aspects of the psychic network to learn, if not to master.

I never really saw a need. I have my pack in my head a lot of the time, and I wouldn't want to keep them out, so....

[There's the awkward sense of what might be a shrug.]

I suppose I'll have to now, though. Can you walk me through the basics?

It is not automatic - even if you learn it, you do not need to use it.

In essence, you draw a boundary around your mind, and reinforce it with your will. It is easiest if you visualize it in a way that is meaningful to you: what do you see as a protective barrier?

Oh, no, I know that. At least I think I did. I just meant now I'll have to learn it.

[He sounds resigned but a little amused.]

That does sound fairly simple. Though what seems protective to me might not work.

[He immediately got mental images of fur and teeth, and that definitely doesn't work as a mental barrier, he thinks. Not unless he wants someone poking at his mind to get bitten. So he goes with,]

A general wall should suffice.

It doesn't actually take that shape.

[Her tone is somewhere between reassurance and mild amusement - she isn't certain exactly what he might picture, but some of the frameworks she is familiar with can certainly trend towards the strange.]

It is simply a tool to focus - and because the strength is drawn to your mind, the more conviction you have in your protective metaphor, the more effective it will be.

Oh, I know. I just doubt visualizing a pack of wolves circling around my mind will be a very effective tool.

[He sounds a bit sheepish at the admission.]

An electric fence from around an important building might be better. At least that isn't constantly in motion.

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[Private, no protections, but Tachibana's 2 keeps him safe!]

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