voice testing...

[anysay]

I encourage you to bear in mind that cognitive psychology and common sense abolished the 'irresistible impulse' defense from every rational court of law. You understand what that says about your implicit abduction of me.

I'm not here to tell you what you should do. Only that you have no excuses for doing it.

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[honorher]

[She tilts her head at him.]

Are you expecting your mun to do something illegal?

[pendulumofmind]

You might be surprised how many muns try to use that as logical reasoning anyway.

[anysay]

[ Okay, gently break it to the traumatized minor... ]

Miss Hobbs - Abigail.

[ ...gen... tly... ]

I'm afraid what we are experiencing are subtle forms of manipulation, extortion and abduction.

[ ...like a sledgehammer. ]

[honorher]

And you think pointing that out will make it stop?

[anysay]

More surprised than I am to find you empathizing.

[anysay]

Are you aware of the Miranda rights?

[honorher]

You shouldn't insult my intelligence like that. I'm a teenager, not an imbecile.

And these people clearly don't really have a sense of morality. Wouldn't you agree?

[anysay]

I apologize. I meant whether you're aware of the purpose of the Miranda rights. They're a... courtesy. A warning. An obligation that an authority has to fulfill before taking action.

...a formality.

[honorher]

These people also don't seem very concerned with formalities.

But I can see why it might bug you.

[anysay]

Can you?

That's very understanding.

[honorher]

You like people to do things your way. It's a pretty common trait.

[Someone's been spending too much time with psychiatrists.]

[sapor]

No need to romanticize the relationship.

[ Easy sarcasm. Cordial, even. ]

[anysay]

Is that what you're doing right now, Miss Hobbs? Interrogating me, because getting information is a measure of reclaiming control?

[honorher]

I'm not sure what information it is that you think I've gotten from you, but sure, if it helps you sleep better.

[anysay]

Establishing a few boundaries, Doctor.

[anysay]

Do you sleep well?

[honorher]

No. Do you expect me to?

[anysay]

Recovery varies from survivor to survivor.

[honorher]

Survivor. Dr. Lecter called me that too.

Do you sleep well at night?

[anysay]

Would you prefer 'victim'?

[sapor]

And how is that faring for you?

[honorher]

No.

You didn't answer my question.

[anysay]

Smoothly enough to realize not well at all. Do you have recommendations, Dr. Lecter?

[anysay]

I assure you I'm aware.

[honorher]

Hm. I guess we're all hiding something.