1.2 Psyche Evaluation

## Wicklow Convention

With the first bounty completed, the crew bides time until their next mission. The Captain mentions that all fishers are cordially invited to the Wicklow Convention in South Warren. This gathering invites enforcers and investigators to network, allowing the Parable to obtain some connections and good faith. Unfortunately, the ship will remain in Eastfall so you'll have to reach the convention through other means.

## Assignment

#### Task A

Party or no, all fishers will always have an HQ evaluation to submit. Their results were analyzed by psychologists, revealing and interpreting information regarding their Pessimism/Optimism scores. The following are listed from highest to lowest scores, the highest being more pessimistic and lowest being more optimistic...

*Aster Vega Blumenthal*

Aster scored the highest on the optimism/pessimism analysis. This exposes a defensive technique that’s commonly developed by those who cope with anxiety. By lowering one’s expectations, it makes them capable of bracing themselves for the worst outcomes. It’s not as depressing as it sounds, though. This can help individuals create a distance from presumably overwhelming emotions, allowing them to reflect and react without extremity, loss, or impulsions.

Additionally, Aster revealed positive values for relationships. He acknowledges an additive benefit of interaction despite a clear apprehension towards initiating them. He may hold a relationship back but is wholly aware of the consequential predicaments or conditions this may cause. In other words, Aster’s pessimism in life obstructs their optimism of others, thus leaving them in a stagnant emotional state.

*Diana Abeque Joy*

Diana reflects two primary reasons for conscious dishonesty and psychological aversion; The respondent desires to appear better than they are, as well as believes they can influence the outcome in their favor. These test-taking strategies are primarily exhibited in those who believe they caused their own misfortunes, reflecting the results of her defensive pessimistic qualities.

In other words, Diana exhibits qualities that pull public focus away from her sentiments and self. This allows her to remain calculative and in control of her outward appearance. This is most commonly exhibited in those with mental fortitude scores above 1000, capable of objectively looking at one’s self to maintain an emotionally authoritative position.

*Misora Hayashi*

Mimi exhibits a unique self-awareness that allows her to use her own experiences in a meditative, comprehensive manner. While she still has abundantly pessimistic views, it comes with wisdom and understanding of its source. She is wary but with a willingness to grow; An optimal and definitive trait of a strong, empathetic fisher.

These qualities are in a direct correlation with eventful lifestyles, capable of expecting misfortune but allowing one’s self to learn and develop from the occasion. It comes with an active personality, willing to take action regardless of the expected outcome. While this allows a diversity of connections and experiences to be forged, it may disconnect her needs from her wants and therefore lose the value of self.

*Cicero Alesandro Price*

Cicero demonstrates a very clear unresolved resentment towards compliancy. This forms rigid walls as well as the inability to plan accordingly or healthily cope with situations beyond his control. His turmoil is that of temporary conflicts inflated from lacked emotional wisdom. This poisons positive thought, consequently meeting his own actions with blind criticism.

These qualities are common for those with far lower mental fortitude scores, emphasizing the contradictory attitudes towards whatever is plaguing Cicero. It is debilitating and stunting any form of emotional growth, binding him in fluctuating relationships with ambition and fear. These are all issues that can be resolved upon reflection and developed awareness of self, subsequently creating strategies to overcome debilitating anxieties.

*Octavian Englle*

Octavian explained how there is a negative or predatory relationship between the young man and the older woman. This described relationship is very unbalanced in terms of power but was stated to not reflect any relationship from personal experience. Despite his optimist scores, this is an uncharacteristically cynical view speaking towards the idea of a realist; The desire to see the world “as it is,” regardless of the unconscious bias. Observations cannot be formed without a bias, speaking to how he may come to these conclusions. Essentially, there are prior relationships that may emotionally project a similar predatory dynamic, whether it’s the views on life itself, expectations of man, or the idea of an individual.

Ultimately this demonstration of strategic optimism does not place others on higher expectations. Rather, he actively avoids thinking about what might happen under the assumption that the better results will unearth themselves.

*Chunlin Wu*

Chunlin created an observed relationship where trust has been lost; This highlight of faith and certainty mirrors a longing for truth and a need to lean on another. She may have recently lost trust in a person or confidence upon confiding, creating an image of isolation and loss.

In contrast to this, Chunlin is revealed to be an optimist. She is capable of recovery and emotional growth, harboring a belief that others can still inherently be trusted. Whether or not she expresses it, she has a strong value for connection and relationships, capable of taking strides in life and self as long as she has access to support and comraderies.

*Xǔ "Henry" Weihao*

Henry responds with assured confidence, exhibiting a speculative inflexibility due to his experiential projection. He may find more than the interpreted relationship as parasitic. Yet, when holding onto ideals of freedom and liberation, he can enter positive, linear cause-and-effect thinking based on events he’s personally observed.

This may trickle into his views of his own life, understanding a similar opportunity and outcome can present itself to him. When his expectations are challenged, logic may make it more consumable to cope. While it encourages behavioral momentum, it may narrow views on others to comfortably place them back into a semblance of predictability.

*Gia Mai*

Gia describes a relationship in which a parental figure carries more power in a relationship. This clearly reflects the reported events of her life, finding authority to be inescapable and menacing. It provides an interesting emotional dynamic with her optimistic scores, finding comfort in not thinking far into her future.

Unlike strategic optimists, Gia does not place others in high expectations, lacking any projection of values or expectation to disappoint. Rather, her behavior is vicarious, willing to absorb small victories from others as a defensive pessimist would in the preservation of self. What this reveals is a lack of self-value in conjunction with positive esteem for others, regardless of merit. It makes connection difficult, but a will to connect strong, thriving off of a challenge of values.

*Thomas Pertz*

Tom communicated a longing for support and reassurance. It’s evident those qualities were lacking in a time of drastic change, now pushing for a desire for any foundation of trust and growth to be built. His scores were overwhelmingly optimistic, finding no value in thinking about or plotting a definitive future.

Uncertainty fails to make him uneasy, content constructing aspects of his life in the present. His esteem of others to contribute their part allows him to open himself up to others, willing to reciprocate the contribution. This makes his emotional views that of a pillar; Having others place their stone so that the structure can become strong on its own.

*Mallory Blackwell*

With Mallory’s score being the lowest of the sample size, he drastically excels as an optimist. His expectations are already planted, only waiting for the day they finally blossom into something he can marvel in. This allows him to dismiss the need to influence an outcome, finding its result to be something of a welcomed inevitability.

Even with these views, his reflection describes a relationship with barriers. It reveals how there’s a longing to change the current predicament; Whether it be for himself, a situation, or the other being. Fearing contentment of false ideals can breed both doubts and dissatisfaction, thus creating a clash of beliefs between desires and truths.

Perhaps the seed planted isn’t always placed in the best spot.

#### Task B

Fisher discovered a new contact! Members submitted *one* NPC to give @Captain rights to control them when the time comes. They may still add/edit information and RP them freely after they're put up on the FM Wiki. In other words, they remain primarily the user's character.

#### Task C

The Wicklow Convention is a business-formal event, meaning everyone is expected to dress accordingly. Mingle, learn, and forge new connections. Any art submitted related to the Wicklow Convention were rewarded empathy and one mystery skill.

In the end, it was only  Mimi that had an active presence. She was granted the right to call upon a Wicklow Convention contact in a time of need, providing her an extra clue during any investigation period.

## Summary

The Wicklow Convention was a proven success! Many contacts were forged and the crew made the Parable's presence known. While their reputation as a whole still remains unsavory, the political and social views towards crew individuals have blossomed in the fisher community.

All Task A results were collaborated between external spectator Mohit (Calculations and Test) and Wasabi (Detailed Write-up). Due to the nature of the evaluation and Wasabi's literary influence, inaccuracies may be present in the interpretations and can be taken any way you like.