No Way, No How

[i-saw-myself.livejournal.com]

It's come to my attention that we now have these mandatory screenings? The health ones I understand, because hey, let's catch those alien parasites before they explode out of people, right? Very sound plan.

The psychological one, though, I'm not sure who I have to talk to about it, so I'm just talking about it here, since I figure they'll see it.

I'm claiming cultural...uh, exemption.

Talking about...things, and feelings, is not really a Viking thing to do. So I'm not doing it. Annnd you can't make me.

Comments

[metalwebhead.livejournal.com]

I betcha I could make you if I gave you a pink belly!

Locked!

[governorkang]

Please just do it, Hiccup. I understand that it makes you uncomfortable. It does me, too; it's not a draconian thing. But, even I have to.

It's just one meeting.

[notadamnangel.livejournal.com]

That's it, fight the good fight, kid.

[notlewis]

Strictly speaking, yes we can.

[badassfreakingoverlord]

Minion of the Overlord, transcribing:

You'd think there'd be an exemption to the screening for demon Overlords. Like... maybe there should also be an exemption from the physical for BOOKS. But seems there isn't. I'd love to know what the hell they're gonna compare me to as a 'normal'.

Irony

[hexyeah]

Therapy is for you, not for meeting requirements. Everyone here has gone through some trauma, if only from being taken here. I know from personal experience that sweeping things under the rug is only going to make things worse.

It might be uncomfortable, but I think it can be as needed as a medical examination.

[ms_pepperpotts]

But it is mandatory, Hiccup. But I see your point.

[birthmural]

I share your opinion, although for different reasons. In certain situations, therapy will be of no use.

[heretic-witch.livejournal.com]

I don't think there's anyone who couldn't benefit from talking about things, even for just a little while.

[so-pregnable.livejournal.com]

[alterniantaurus.livejournal.com]

[the-voluminous.livejournal.com]

NONSENSE.

TRUE WARRIORS TALK ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS ALL THE TIME! AFTER DRINKING THE OTHER UNDER THE TABLE, OF COURSE.

[hit-girl-mindy.livejournal.com]

Finally, SOMEBODY ELSE said it.

I got bitched at when I refused, and they threw some cock and bull about how they'll somehow "know" if I'm lying.

[demon-alessa.livejournal.com]

With any luck, they'll classify you as crazy and not let you fight.

[themightysamson]

You know, for someone who insists that they never talk about their feelings, you seem to feel quite comfortable discussing your fears in front of everyone.

Interesting, that.

[craaazyisland]

Quit whining, you're lucky they haven't done it already. Jesus.