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[infragment]

This is a bad idea... You do realize that. You try to get into my mind as I get into theirs, and it becomes a cycle. A cycle neither of us will escape from. And there will be nowhere for us to go.

But we both already know what it's like entering the minds of... others. So maybe it's your design, just as it is mine.

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[avoirfaim]

While the natural reaction to disapprove of a possible threat to your well being is indeed the healthy response, may I suggest an alternative?

[infragment]

[a slight smile] Let's hear it.

[avoirfaim]

[ a slight smile of his own in response, his fingers entwined over his crossed knee. ]

If I were you, I would take this opportunity to observe, something we both know you do very well. Perhaps if you observe this circular behavior from the outside, you can learn something about yourself.

[infragment]

[he nods; as always, the doctor's advice works well for him]

That does seem to be the intention, to learn something about myself. For character growth and exploring new facets of behavior.

[relatable]

That's how you caught him. My father.

[infragment]

[he glances at her awkwardly] Yes... yes, it is.

[relatable]

[She's quiet for a moment.] What was it like?

[infragment]

Inside his mind? It... he was meticulous. Didn't believe in waste. [but she knows this already. She said it herself: every part was used]

[labcoatgirl]

[Betty offers a friendly smile.]

Hello, I'm Dr. Ross. Nice to meet you, Mr...? [as she offers her hand]

[infragment]

Hello, doctor. Ah... William. William Graham. Pleased to meet you. [he reaches for her hand politely and shakes it]

[labcoatgirl]

Mr. Graham. [He seemed nice enough of a person.] Welcome to...wherever this is. [The internet?]

[infragment]

[he does seem that way, doesn't he?] Thank you. I'm not certain what I will be doing here.

[itase]

I dunno. Sounds like getting out might be just what the doctor ordered. People, air, less dramatic monologuing. Does a body good.

[infragment]

Dr. Lecter seems to think the same.

[itase]

Alright, I've got citations now. Tion. Singular. And assuming he's a doc with ordering authority, here.

[infragment]

He is. [the man's his psychiatrist; he should know these things, right?]

[pectoralmutt]

I know what it's like having one enter mine.

[infragment]

It's not a comfortable experience.

[pectoralmutt]

Try having it break out of your skull, scruffy.

[Sad thing is Ren is quite literal in this case.]

[saluted]

Well, they do tend to fancy bad ideas.

[infragment]

I'm not sure if that's comforting to know. Especially when those bad ideas so often lead us to torment.

[saluted]

[ there's a wry smirk. ] Oh, it's not meant as a comfort, dear.

Torments are fun, for them. [ there's a beat, as she switches the subject. ] So - you get into other's heads. How? Deductions?

[anysay]

Much as I understand the... classical need to relate to your abductor, you are not in the same line of work. You do not work to achieve the same purpose. And you are not to be compared.

Do you comprehend that, Will?

[infragment]

[oh it's you. Have an awkward aversion of his eyes]

I understand.

[anysay]

But you also empathize.