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[pathologise]

i'm not much of a ranter
i say this until you pull something out that i would
but not usually

[strongnarrativevoice]

You do underestimate my ability to inspire people to yell at me. But that's not quite what we're going for here.

I'll think of something and we'll give it our best shot. It's going to be all right, Adrienne. One way or another.

[pathologise]

there are two things that sometimes help
therapy tricks
getting me to think of a happy place
getting me to describe three things i can see, three things i can hear
the second option is usually better
ignore the first

[strongnarrativevoice]

This is good to know. I'll try it.

Even if it doesn't work today, don't get discouraged, okay? Be proud of yourself for working on it.

[pathologise]

thank you.
you should give me your coffee order.
bringing one with me will give me a very good excuse to walk in

[strongnarrativevoice]

That's very kind of you.

[ Startlingly so--not because he wouldn't have expected Adrienne to offer, but more because he isn't accustomed to that kind of thing from anyone. He's touched, and if she says it could help, he's not going to argue. ]

I've gotten attached to macchiatos since I've been here. They're the closest I can find to filter coffee from back home. And I'll need one after staying up this late.

[ A pause, as he rereads that and chastises himself. ]

Which isn't because of you! I would have been up at this hour no matter what.

[pathologise]

i believe you.
i won't be there bright and early
but i will be there with coffee
that's the plan

[strongnarrativevoice]

It's a date.

Shall we both try to get some sleep? I don't know if it'll happen, but I'll try if you will.

[pathologise]

you should definitely get some sleep.
trying is the only promise i can make.