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Did I fall asleep?

[the conditioned answer is automatic] For a little while.

[She relaxes, just a little. Dr. Saunders is nice. She makes Tango feel better.] Shall I go now?

If you like. But don't forget to come visit me if you're not feeling well.

[She nods and begins to go.

Except - she turns back.] I have a new friend. I don't know why I trust her, but I do.

Friends help each other out, Tango. It's good that you have them.

Do you?

Don't worry about me. I'm happy enough to take care of you all.

[She smiles, sweet and carefree, and reaches a hand out to Dr. Saunder's face.] We like you. You take care of us.

Friends take care of each other.

What do you think?

[A moment of confusion, discord ripples over the smooth, empty current of her mind. It doesn't feel right.]

I think -

[She falters.]

[she instinctively stiffens] That's right.

No, go on. Try. That's it.

We're friends.

I - think...

I try to be my best.

I'm your doctor, Tango. That's different from your friends. I can't sit with you at meals, or draw pictures or work on trees.

Friends take care of each other.

Why?

It's important.

Think about your other friends instead.

I like having friends.

You should spend time with Victor and Sierra. I think you'll like them.

All right.

No it isn't.

[You can practically watch her brain skip at that.]

Everyone should try to be their best.

[Oh, he's watching all right. This one might actually have some interesting ideas under all that sludge.]

So why don't they?

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