Agony Aunt for your Fanfiction Characters!

[NebulaDreams]

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The doctor is in! Jung, the Hypno psychiatrist, is looking to expand his business outside of Anistar, so naturally, that means defying time and space to give therapy to characters from all sorts of different canons. It's no secret that we love making our characters suffer, and naturally, when one is trying to save the world or be the best like no one ever was, they don't have the time or the money for therapy. Either that or therapists simply don't exist in your world. So Jung is here to fix that, working pro bono to help your favourite whumpees.

The idea behind this thread is to roleplay as your character writing in the style of an Agony Aunt letter. For those of you not in the know, before the hay day of the internet, people of all ages wrote to advice columns in newspapers to ask for help on various problems, from school struggles (dealing with school bullies), mental health issues (depression) to relationship problems (why won't my partner talk to me?). These would typically be replied to by a writer posing as an agony aunt or uncle, either giving comforting advice or snarky answers depending on the seriousness or ludicrousness of the situation. Jung will respond to your characters' queries. And don't be shy, anyone can participate, whether they're writing about canon characters or OCs!

EDIT: You can also send follow up letters to Agony Jung's letters if you want your character to continue the conversation.

 

[Sinderella]

Dear Agony Aunt Jung,

I'm in real need of some unbiased guidance.

There's been a huge drug epidemic happening in my region, and recently my best friend and I found out that the police in my city have been modifying public case records about it to hide the fact that a majority of the Pokemon being affected by the drug are shiny. My grandfather is the chief of police, so you can imagine how much this bothered me.

Then, a couple days later, I ran into an old "friend" of mine and after battling with him, I'm more or less convinced he's giving this drug to his Pokemon, and he happens to be a broker for the shiny trade in my region, which we've been trying to have abolished for years. Then to make matters worse, I found a letter on my grandfather's desk from some mysterious organization thanking him for warding off the press on the epidemic issue, and it all but confirmed that the epidemic was also being facilitated by this group called Team Enigma, which people were convinced actually didn't exist.

So, basically, after all of that, I decided to pretend to date that "friend" to get to the bottom of whatever the fuck is going on with that nonsense (my best friend is infiltrating with me, I'm not entirely by myself), and now I'm starting to realize I think I'm in way over my head. It's become a literal conspiracy, and now weird things are starting to happen to me. It's like, I've suddenly become a walking personification of Murphy's Law. And now I'm pretty damn sure that my "friend" used some sort of drug to alter my memories to keep me coming back to him?

To make matters worse, he has this absolutely gorgeous friend who I think I'm falling in love with, but I cannot tell what his motives are. It's bothering the shit out of me...on top of everything else.

My best friend was all in but now he's becoming slightly worried, and I can't tell if I should be too. There's so many things we found out, more than the police ever planned to tell the public, but so many things we still don't know, and I'm starting to think that abandoning this mission might be more dangerous than keeping it up. I obviously can't ask anybody else about this, because nobody else knows what we're up to. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

From, Odette in Kalos

 

[IFBench]

Dear Agony Jung,

My name is Gen, and I've been through a lot these past few days.

To start, I woke up in a world that wasn't mine, with a body that wasn't mine, being that of an Oshawott. I was human before. This body is immensely uncomfortable, and I'm having a very difficult time with it.

When I woke up, I met two Pokemon, a Chikorita and a Charmander. I didn't think they'd believe me if I said I was human, so I lied and said I lost my memory, and it turns out the Charmander really hates lies, and I'm really scared about what might happen if he finds out about my lie. I don't want to be alone.

And this world has places called "mystery dungeons", really scary places that can apparently pop up anywhere. One even appeared right where I was sleeping one day, and it was one of the most terrifying things I've ever experienced.

And to top it all off, I can't even use something like Water Gun. The one, single positive of this, and I can't even do that.

I miss my home. More than anything, I just want to go back home and have things go back to normal. Just going back to school again, being with my family again, not having to worry about keeping up a lie or an uncomfortable body or waking up somewhere scary again.

Please help. I'm scared.

From, Gen Taranz in the Thunder Continent

 

[NebulaDreams]

@Sinderella

Dear Odette,

Hello, nice to see a fellow Kalosan! Well, Odette, I can relate to your experience of policemen not keeping the public’s best interests in mind. Us Hypno have suffered through a lot of hardships because of them. Drugs, I’m only familiar with in passing, but I know that it’s a problem regardless of where you are; it’s just a matter of where it’s happening the most.

I’m very concerned about this shiny trade in particular. Of course, in my world, Pokemon go missing and also fall victim to trafficking rings. The fact that us Pokemon, such intelligent beings, can be traded like a piece of meat in such a manner, makes me sick to my stomach.

Sorry, you were looking for unbiased guidance.

I would suggest following your heart in this case. Would you be willing to sacrifice the safety of your personal life to find out more information about this trading ring? Does it feel right? And is there another way of getting to the bottom of this case without relying on this “friend” who, in my personal and professional opinion, has exhibited lots of red flags?

I can’t imagine the toll it’s taking on you, especially not being able to talk about it to anyone. Of course, you can continue sending letters to me if it helps, but also, try writing down your feelings in a journal if such a thing is possible and doesn’t intrude on your mission. I would also keep an eye on your best friend who might be suffering too, and hopefully you two will be there to support each other through this mess.

I hope this helps, and good luck.

Jung

PS: I've been thinking of reworking my nom de plume. Agony Jung doesn't have the best ring to it, but I'm struggling to think of anything that starts with 'J' that also connotes something supportive. If you have the time, Odette, feel free to throw suggestions my way.

@IFBench

Dear Gen,

Hello, that is certainly a predicament. I’m not even sure how such a thing is possible, humans turning into Pokemon, but I suppose that's proven me wrong.

I’m sorry to hear you’re having a hard time. Although I can’t imagine what being in an Oshawoft’s body is like, maybe in time, you’ll find comfort in it. Perhaps do some exercises to acclimate yourself to this new form of yours. And if possible, find something you like about this body. Perhaps certain moves like Water Gun will come naturally to you through that method.

I can see why you would keep up the facade, especially in extraordinary circumstances such as this. But you must realise the mask will come off eventually, and when the time comes, that should reveal who your true friends are. If Burhalla is a good friend of yours, then he should be willing to accept you for who you are, Pokemon or no Pokemon.

I’m not quite sure what ‘mystery dungeons’ are, but it sounds foreboding. I hope you haven’t been having any nightmares lately as a result of that, and if so, I know there are certain Hypno out there who can help with that.

And homesickness is normal, allow yourself to feel those emotions, but also cherish the good memories you have. And hopefully, with these new Pokemon, you’ll make something of a home through the bonds you forge with others.

I hope this helps, and don’t lose hope, Gen Taranz.

Jung

 

[Flyg0n]

Dear Agony Jung,

My name is Hana.

I'm a trainer, and lately my partner, a Flygon, has been acting odd. Her name is Raga, and I've known her since she was a Trapinch. We used to go everywhere and train and battle a lot together. But for the past couple weeks at least, she doesn't eat like she used to, she spends a lot of outside just staring at the sky, and she's not as enthusiastic as she used to be. I'm worried it's because of a battle she lost recently, except she's never acted like this other times we lost.

Now she wants me to go looking for Flygonite so she can try to mega evolve. I tried to explain that Flygonite doesn't exist, but she doesn't care. She insists I get a key stone and go looking all over Hoenn for something thats not real. I just want her to realize she doesn't need to do all this. Plus I am working at a research lab and I can't afford to just leave. I've tried spending extra time training with her, but I don't think that's helping.

So how do I help her see she's fine the way she is? I don't want her to be upset if she looks for Flygonite and can't find it. How can I convince her to give up on Flygonite?

From Hana of Hoenn

 

[canisaries]

Dear Agony Jung,

I will not give you my name. In your reply, you may address me as "The Bringer".

I have little faith in you responding with anything of value, seeing as you are still another mareep among mareep. However, I would be a fool to pass up the opportunity for a free, unbiased professional opinion, especially as my religion is highly discriminated against in my home nation.

My problem is somewhat difficult to describe, but I will try my best. You see, I am a servant of a very powerful god, and I have been chosen by them to become their Bringer. The Bringer is the man that will merge with this god, bring about the apocalypse and rule over the new world with absolute power. I am overjoyed to have been granted this position, but before the ascension can take place, there is one last requirement that must be fulfilled: no emotional attachments to any other mortals.

Regarding every other person on the planet, this requirement is easy to satisfy, but there is one person I have been unable to sever my ties to. This person, an omanyte, is someone I have known for a long time. I met him during my trainer's journey six years ago and formed a very strong bond with him. Up until just a few months ago, he was my world. I cared for him, and in some ways, he cared for me. I wanted to spend as much time with him as I could. He was the one thing that never failed to make me happy.

Then my god ordered me to let him go. Ever since then, I've avoided this omanyte and attempted to snuff out any feelings I've felt towards him, but I just don't seem to be making progress. Every time I see him, I feel the same warmth, and every time I force myself to turn away, I feel the same ache. It is infuriating.

From a psychiatrist's point of view, how do you think I should approach solving this problem? How can I suppress my emotions and sever my ties to this omanyte for good so that I can finally ascend and take my rightful place as king of all reality?

That is my question. If you, against all odds, actually manage to give an answer to it that is helpful, I may treat you favorably in the upcoming apocalypse. May. I make no promises.

Sincerely,
The Bringer

 

[Sinderella]

Dear Agony Aunt,

This is probably the closest thing to therapy I’ll get in the short term, so here goes.

I’ve always identified myself as asexual and aromantic. Pretty much from the moment I hit puberty, I knew my brain and body didn’t approach the idea of “sex” or “romance” the same way most humans do. I’ll spare you the raunchy details, but in essence, I can COMMIT the act of intercourse with a little coaxing, but…it doesn’t do anything for me. It doesn’t excite me. And I don’t experience romantic feelings, either. I’ve tried with men, I’ve tried with women, and I’ve tried with some identifications in-between. All the same result: me feeling no different and even a little guilty. It actually took me years to learn there were terms for it, after which I learned to accept my disposition as fact and stop trying to force it.

However, the other night, I went to a party and my…”friend” for lack of a better indication brought his date, and she was…wow. We talked then, and we’ve talked more than once since that meeting, and now I’m having these feelings I’ve never had before in my life. In short, I imagine myself kissing her, and hugging her, and listening to her talk about herself, among other more 18+ things and I’m genuinely excited about it. My chest gets tight and I usually feel like I’m going to pop a vein or something. Is that what a crush feels like? Because if so, I now understand why it bothers people so much. It’s driving me absolutely nuts. I’m almost unable to do my daily tasks because it takes up more than half of my working brain function.

But there’s obviously some obstacles in, uh, courting her. She’s with my “friend” but that almost doesn’t bother me from a moral standpoint because, well…I can’t stand him. And I think she can do better (that’s genuinely not me being biased, he’s an asshole). But besides that, there’s several other issues keeping me from going for it, ones I cannot really disclose. Just take my word that they’re pretty substantial.

I guess I’m writing because I want to know…is it normal to experience a 180 like that? After doing so much to coax the feelings out, is it normal for them to just explode out for one specific person? Is there a name for that? Am I just weird?

And this is half a joke, but would I be a bad person if I tried to convince her to break up with my “friend”? You’re welcome to not answer that, I just felt the need to ask.

From, Clovis in Kalos

 

[Shiny Phantump]

hello young

i am called hazel

i am new to talking with a keyboard it is my very first time so please be forgiving me if I am getting the words wrong because i am normally the one who is doing the listening and not the one who is putting the words together because i am not talking with a beak

there is also gladion who is being my brother and trainer and partner

we are doing fights sometimes which is important because some people are insufferable and will be showing much hostility to the people that gladions friend is taking care of until someone who is stronger than them like us is making them not do that anymore

i am okay with doing these but there is a problem where it is making the people afraid of me which is not good because also it is not making them afraid of silverbell or sorrel when they are strong it is only when they are seeing me that they are becoming scared

this is bad because i am not wanting people to be afraid of me because i am not a monster i am a bird and birds are supposed to be pretty and swift but not frightening and heavy and slow so i am thinking they are not recognizing me because i have a big helmet on so they can not see my head any my beak and my feathers but also i can not take it off because my immune system will be rejecting a thing in my brain that i need and i will be dying which is worse

how should i be making people recognize me thank you

 

[NebulaDreams]

@Flyg0n

Hello, Hana, I know your plight all too well, especially Raga’s, as I’ve dealt with many Pokemon who have lost their battle sparks. For instance, I had a Pangoro patient at one point who was in the same position as Raga after losing a League battle, losing his enthusiasm and his appetite.

I don’t want to assume details about Raga’s past, but I also don’t think those negative thoughts about losing Pokemon battles exist in a vacuum. Did Raga experience anything when she was younger that made her tie her self worth into her fighting prowess? Has she always been so hyper focused on battling? And if she hasn’t acted this way at previous losses, why do you think that’s the case here? Did something happen with this particular battle?

On a side note, Beat’s treatment involved cognitive behavioural therapy, which is meant to change certain negative behaviours through talking and self-reflection. It took a month for him to heal from his depression, and even then, he still had times where he struggled afterwards.

All of this is to say that you might need to give Raga some time, and you should constantly reinforce the fact that her value isn’t conditional on her strength. It might take weeks or months, but if these patterns of thinking have been there for quite some time, it will take a while for Raga to change her behaviour.

If there aren’t any specialised Pokemon therapists in your world, you can practice CBT yourself since there are many self-help books you can refer to that can be applied to other people. They should also involve activities that you and Raga can bond over.

It sounds like you’re going on a wild Gooserene chase, searching for this Flygonite. I can understand your need to help Raga, and I commend you on supporting her even if such a thing doesn’t exist. I think you will have to go with your heart on this one. I don’t suggest keeping up with the lie if it puts a bandaid on Raga’s mental state rather than addresses the core issue, but perhaps Raga needs to see for herself that there isn’t such a thing as a Flygonite. And perhaps the journey is something you two can bond over.

I wish you the best for yours and Raga’s journey, and I hope you can get to the bottom of this.

Jung

@canisaries

Well, Mr. Bringer, I am frankly baffled by this letter, both the contents of it and the purpose of why you would write to someone you have little respect towards. It is impossible for me to deliver an unbiased opinion considering your remarks, but I will try my best to respond in good faith.

I am also somewhat sceptical about the validity of your account, and recommend that you see a therapist as soon as possible. I would offer, but being from a different world has its limits. But let’s say, for the sake of argument, that all of this talk about your god is true.

I implore you to reconsider bringing about the apocalypse. It’s all well and good to be the ambitious type, but you could choose to be a lawyer or a banker and do much less damage to the world. This god doesn't sound very nice either. I would also do some deep reflection on why you want to ‘rule over the new world with absolute power’. What do you plan to do with this power once you have it? Will it make you happier than you are right now? Have you been in a position of leadership before (like the trainer journey) and if so, did you enjoy it?

About the Omanyte, I think it’s healthy to have someone you care about. If anything, I think that’s more of a reason not to bring about the end of the world. Think about how they’d feel if they saw everything crumbling to dust before them. And I don’t think it’s healthy to suppress your emotions if you have such a deep connection with this Omanyte. Even if you wanted to sever your ties to them, surely, there’s someone else that would take their place since you have proven you’re capable of emotional attachment.

If you were really desperate to suppress those emotions for good, I would suggest hypnotherapy, although I really don’t recommend it. And by hypnotherapy, I don’t mean having your body controlled, I mean being more open to suggestion, such as changing the emotional associations you have with this Omanyte.

I have no wishes to be treated favourably in the upcoming apocalypse, since I don’t believe that will happen any time soon. I don’t wish to be allies with someone who has such flagrant disregard for mortal life either. And if your pitch relies on false promises, then you need to rethink your sales strategy.

Kind regards,
Jung

 

[canisaries]

@NebulaDreams

Dear Agony Jung,

Wrong, wrong, wrong. I should have known you had nothing of value to say. I had hoped that an educated man would have grasped my explanation easily, but it seems I was mistaken.

Of course total control over reality will make me happy. I can just make myself happy and that's that. Nothing that happens afterwards will matter. I will feel no regret, and I will feel no pity towards my victims. I will exist only in everlasting bliss, and I will never have to die. This is something every living being should logically desire, and there is nothing wrong with me for striving for this.

Your suggestion of hypnotherapy is also idiotic. I would never be foolish enough to put myself in such a vulnerable position. I would be completely defenseless against any attacks or attempts to control my mind. But of course you would suggest this, being a psychic pokémon yourself. You'd love to take control of my mind and body and march me right into the nuthouse so that I can't do any harm to your precious society. Well, tough shit. I am far too intelligent to fall for your moronic trap. And don't bother trying to track me down. I'm behind seven proxies, and if by some miracle you do manage to eventually reach me, it'll already be too late.

Goodbye.

Sincerely,
The Bringer

 

[MikaelBrigman]

Dear Aunt Jung,

I don't usually do things like this. Oh, God, that makes it sound like something weird. And don't make that stupid pun and go "which are you talking about?" I'm slightly proud that my memory extended to my library of swears instead of anything actually important.
I'm Blanche. Or Amaranth, depending on if I'm working or not. You're from Anistar, right? FLARE hasn't taken me out there yet, but Rosa tells me that it's a nice place. Is the sundial really that big?
Okay, okay, I'm wasting space. I'm writing this for a reason.
I read the newspaper column sometimes, when I'm bored and my eyes are too sore for my Holo Caster. I have a thing with my arms, and that makes it a little hard, but I manage. I saw one of your earlier columns and I'm almost certain that Shauna sent you an ask about romantic advice.
I'm not oblivious, I swear... Oh, that's the actual problem, I'll get back to that.
I was going to throw it away, but...
Oh, that makes sense. Shauna grabbed it from me and turned red, but I figured she was just angry as usual. Huh.
This isn't a very structured letter, is it? That's my bad.
Okay, shit, shit.
I work for FLARE. It's a different thing from Team Flare, but that doesn't exist here... I'm rambling, ignore that. It's that big organization that hollowed out the catacombs under Lumiose and made it a fortress city. You've probably heard of it. My job is to fight weird shit when it pops up. Feral packs of Pokémon, interdimensional/planetary beasts, and people with aura powers.
It hurts sometimes. 'specially since I don't have aura myself. That's a medical condition I used to call 'not being human,' but I turned out to be wrong about that. Not the right sort of human, I guess. It hurts a lot is what I'm saying.
Yeah, people started noticing when I didn't quit the first time I broke my arms.
It was kind of annoying for a while, they kept bugging me about it, and then I accidentally sorta kinda mentioned that I hated myself because of the aforementioned not-being-human thing.
There aren't any therapists, this is a fantasy world and there's probably some effect that therapy has on aura, considering it's powered by willpower/stubborness. But hey, you're the closest I can get.
I don't need my old memories. I'm a different person now and if I remembered, I think there would be some problems. I... like who I am now. I'm comfortable in my skin. I'm not always happy in it, but it could be worse. I'll do what I need to to stick around.
Right, so I mentioned my lack of aura, right? Yeah, this guy, Clemont, who's an engineer, he built me armor out of an Infinity Battery which also doubles as a combat uniform for FLARE. I can't use the armor without working for FLARE, and I risk my life every time I go out to work for FLARE. It's kind of ironic.
The world is dangerous as shit, and if I go out on a journey or even just live in the wrong town, I'm probably going to die to one of those Anomalies.
I'm also around seventeen or eighteen, I dunno. That makes the psychological aspect a little different, right? If you can find something rattling around in my head other than self-loathing, I'll eat my own hair.
This is probably unpublishable. That's my bad. I'll probably throw this away. Venting is important, right?

Thanks for, well, the prompt,
Blanche (no last name)

 

[Blackjack Gabbiani]

Dear Doctor:

I suppose I will be direct, as regarding the nature of your work. I am a lorekeeper, and attracted a pupil who, over the years, became obsessed by the legends I taught him. Recently that fiery passion consumed him near utterly, and he attempted to commit a serious crime, one that would have had catastrophic consequences. However, it resulted only in him breaking down, and he sought me out under the belief that I could grant him forgiveness. He was in a terrible state at first, and over the events of his stay, I was able to convince him that he is loved, at least by his pokémon. The following morning he was gone, left for the wider world. I've since learned that he spoke with another, and said they would not see each other again, echoing what he had said in a note to me as well.

Although I believe that other humans may forgive him, I do not think that the gods he seeks will be so understanding. Left unattended, I believe he may lead himself to ruin once again.

Doctor, I must know...what role must I play in this? I am his mentor, after all. Dare I seek him out? Or must I leave him to his own devices, even if it leads to his own damnation?

Yours in Arceus:
-C

 

[NebulaDreams]

Well, I never! I hope that letter was just from some silly prankster, because I don’t know if I want to keep up with this column if I’m going to be insulted for my work. I mean, so what if I’m a psychic Pokemon? What incentive do I have to control anyone’s minds? I have never met anyone who is beyond my help before but I suppose life is still full of surprises.

Ah, never mind. There are still letters from people who genuinely need my assistance. Hopefully, there are no more omnicidal bringers to reply to.

@Just a Torchic

Hello, Goethite. Lazurite sounds like he’s in quite the pickle, and at such a young age too! He sounds burnt out from what you’ve described, sickness can be a symptom of taking too many obligations all at once. I can’t imagine drinking helps either. I haven’t touched the bottle at all in my life (I don’t think Hypno have the metabolism to take it), but I know it’s easy to depend on alcohol as a coping mechanism.

I can relate somewhat as I turn to food as a coping mechanism, but this isn’t about me.

I would be cautious about Lazurite, since you should be there to support them while also not pushing them too far or being too lax about their problems. Do his friends and family share your concerns, and if so, is there a possibility for you to band up with them and have an intervention? Are there any clinics that can rehabilitate them and help with their vices? I also know hypnotherapy can be an effective way for people to gain new perspectives on issues such as their own addictions.

I hope you take this advice on board, and I wish the best for you and Lazurite.

Kind regards,
Jung

@Sinderella

Hello, Clovis. I am not… experienced with this act of ‘intercourse’, and I am not qualified to give advice on such questions. I don’t know if people usually turn to Hypno for relationship advice in your world, but I would consult a human counselor about that.

In any case, it’s natural to feel alienated because of your sexuality, and there is still work to be done for people to acknowledge different sexualities, like homosexuality and asexuality, are just as valid as what’s considered to be ‘normal’.

I am attracted to men, well, male Pokemon to be exact, and there’s one Blastoise that I have a crush on. He makes me feel warm inside, and safe as well. So that is certainly what a crush feels like. And I have no idea if my own love will be requited, so I also understand your frustrations there.
I think labels can help define the sort of romantic and, ahem, other connections you can make, but they are also constantly in flux. So if you feel attracted to one person when you usually wouldn’t be, then that isn’t necessarily abnormal. All you can do is follow your heart and decide what you want out of a relationship.

Regarding the last question, I won’t give advice on this matter since I can’t stop you from making certain moral decisions. And I also won’t give advice that compromises the confidentiality of the senders of my letters.

Kind regards,
Jung

 

[IFBench]

Dear Agony Jung,

Greetings! My name is Acacia, and my world is currently facing a crisis.

Pokemon are going missing all over the Thunder Continent, and reappearing as "Shadow Pokemon", Pokemon that can't feel any positive emotions aside from empathy. There's ways to reverse this, but the fact that this is even happening at all is very concerning.

In addition, mystery dungeons are on the rise again, indicating that a crisis is happening, which I believe to be the appearance of these Shadow Pokemon. We're looking for the next human to help them stop the crisis, but we've had no luck with finding them so far.

Along with all of this, I feel like my partner is cracking under the strain of this. She's been joking less, when she used to have a bad pun for every conversation, and she's been working far more than anyone else in the World-Savers' Council, more than I think is healthy. I'm doing my best too, but I feel concerned for her.

Any advice is appreciated. I've enclosed several seeds from my garden in this letter as thanks.

From, Meganium Acacia of Rescue Team Seedlings

P.S. Hi! What's it like being a therapist? Me and the rest of the World-Savers' Council help other Pokemon physically, but I wanna know how to better help Pokemon mentally, too! - Mewleef Leviene of Expedition Team Travelers

 

[NebulaDreams]

@Shiny Phantump

Hello, Hazel, it’s okay if typing is hard, I’m glad you’re able to communicate with me regardless! I can imagine it must be difficult typing without hands. I don’t know this Gladion fellow either (unless you mean the same Gladion from the games), but he sounds nice.

I have personal experience with people being fearful of me, considering I am a Hypno. To allay that, I have tried to make myself look more presentable by putting on smart clothes and acting as gentle as possible around people, but a lot of times, it’s still not enough. So I can relate to your struggles.

I don’t think you can change people’s minds if they already have preconceived notions on how you’re supposed to behave and whether or not you’ll harm them, which is unfortunate but you also can’t please anyone. What you can do is make your intentions clear, or act in a more friendly manner if you aren’t doing so already. Since you’re a bird, maybe you can do a few parlour tricks, like mimicking humans.

I wish I had more concrete advice but I also want to say that you shouldn’t let people drag you down if they’re being judgemental. You have value, and if people don’t see that, then they’re wrong.

Kind regards,
Jung

PS: Also, I am flattered that you call me young even though it is a butchering of my name.

@MikaelBrigman

Hello, Blanche, glad you found my column and I hope it’s entertaining to read as well as informative. I’m not usually specialised in giving romantic advice but sometimes I might answer one or two questions about relationship problems.

Anyway, it sounds like you have a lot on your plate, beyond anything I’ve ever experienced in Kalos myself. A world without therapists sounds terrible. If you’re not doing so already, make sure to give yourself plenty of self care in between missions, since I can also imagine that your job involves dealing with traumatic events. Especially at such a young age. Now more than ever is an important time to lean on your friends or allies for support. Make the most out of your found family.

I might need some more details because while my job involves giving therapy to Pokemon, I’m not entirely sure where you fit on the human to Pokemon spectrum. I apologise in advance if I’ve offended you. I’m glad you feel comfortable in your own skin to some extent. That’s a healthy attitude to have, and whether you’re human or not, that doesn’t change who you are as a person.

I’m sorry if this is brief, but I hope it’s useful regardless.

Take care,
Jung

PS: To answer your question about Anistar, the sundial is quite big, but it’s not like impressive alien tech or anything. It’s just a sculpture that a really expensive artist got commissioned to make for the city, and it apparently cost millions. I guess that’s where my tax dollars are going.

 

[IFBench]

Dear Agony Jung

My name is Vernir, and I'm a Snivy. Four months ago, I met an Oshawott who used to be human, and we went on an amazing adventure together! We made so many friends together, we built a Paradise together, and we saved the world together, even!

But after our adventure...he had to go back home to his world. And I really, really miss him. He was my best friend, he even gave me my name! My name! I want to be with him again, but I know he probably has family and friends in the human world, and I don't want to take him away from them. It would be amazing if I could figure out a way to visit the human world, or for him to be able to visit us, but I don't know how that'd be possible.

What do I do?

From, Vernir of Team Gardeners