dear_mun | a new muse takes up residence

[A small smile that doesn't reach his eyes, and one that already has his mun worried.]

There's nothing to be concerned about, Miss Mundane. Perhaps I can be helpful to you, rather than a burden. We could always start with the basics, your home life, your childhood. Perhaps we could discuss what it is that led you to such an activity?

One where you find yourself playing the part of the puppeteer, and yet experience anxiety at the mere thought of putting on a show.

I assure you, I don't bite.

[Something is there then, in his eyes and the quirk of his smile, but for only a moment. Are we really going there, Hannibal? Are we really playing this game?]

If you insist on calling it a game, then a game it is, though in that case I would advise against stacking the deck so strongly in my favor. Having a female version of myself in your head as well...may prove to do more harm than good.

[is that a threat?]

Of course not, simply an observation. It rarely ends well when two psychiatrists are at odds about a common patient.

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I'm actually relieved to hear that. With two of you, I'm not sure how many secrets I could keep. [Joking. She would keep them all. :') ]

[A smile, though not without filing that comment away for future reference. Jokes can be unusually telling.] I do not doubt that you would manage.

[Her smile is a little pressed, but she nods.] I already have two doctors in my life. Three would be a bit much.

You're probably right, though I would not be so quick to underestimate your ability to cope.

I'm not. It's just a lot having you. Not in any sort of bad way. I'd prefer it to the alternative. [Though most of what she's been going through isn't because of him. It's her whole life now in general.]