[Lance doesn't understand the humanity switch thing, but even though he's aware it's important he really doesn't care the moment; he's still much more stuck on the part about Elena's friend killing her. The vampire stuff, whatever, it's just a different context and situation and motive and those specifics aren't as important right now as the very universally understandable trauma of being hurt--especially seriously--by a friend.
He can't keep the shock off his face despite being in his professional psychologist mode, but he immediately shakes his head at Elena's last comments, shifting to sit forward in his chair to help convey how serious he is. It's especially necessary because his voice goes a little quieter, not really on purpose, but his tone is calm and certain.]
It isn't too much. I'm glad you came to speak to me, and I'm going to do whatever I can to help.
[He's seen, and heard, and lived his own share of horror stories; it's part of what he does, part of his job. If the situation were less serious, he might've told her that this is actually exactly what he signed up for.
But ultimately, the point he wants her to understand is that he's there to help, and she shouldn't feel guilty or unsure or anything else about telling him all of this. That said, there is a lot to sort out, and he starts trying to mentally do so as he asks a question; he told her he would if he were lost, after all.]
I don't quite understand what you mean by humanity switch; could you explain it further?
[He feels like it's important to fully understand before he starts trying to help her with it and everything else.]
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Date: 2017-06-07 06:16 am (UTC)He can't keep the shock off his face despite being in his professional psychologist mode, but he immediately shakes his head at Elena's last comments, shifting to sit forward in his chair to help convey how serious he is. It's especially necessary because his voice goes a little quieter, not really on purpose, but his tone is calm and certain.]
It isn't too much. I'm glad you came to speak to me, and I'm going to do whatever I can to help.
[He's seen, and heard, and lived his own share of horror stories; it's part of what he does, part of his job. If the situation were less serious, he might've told her that this is actually exactly what he signed up for.
But ultimately, the point he wants her to understand is that he's there to help, and she shouldn't feel guilty or unsure or anything else about telling him all of this. That said, there is a lot to sort out, and he starts trying to mentally do so as he asks a question; he told her he would if he were lost, after all.]
I don't quite understand what you mean by humanity switch; could you explain it further?
[He feels like it's important to fully understand before he starts trying to help her with it and everything else.]