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    "Witnessing death is never easy, especially for the first time. And it happened only yesterday for you, so it's natural that you still feel sick about it. Give it some time and try not to think about it too much - you'll feel better with each day, unless you let the despair consume you."
    Lorne nods. "I hope you're right."

    "I don't think you were disrespectful. You all were in a dangerous situation, honoring the dead should be left for times when you're sure you are safe. That would be after the mission. You weren't uncaring, you were reasonable."
    "Thank you...well, I just hope the rest of the team sees it that way.

    "Speaking of which...I still haven't told them about my phobia. And I...probably should. Because, I-I do trust them. I think. Mostly. Well, some of them are a little psychotic and that's frightening. But I should probably still tell them.

    "I mean...it still somehow hasn't come up yet, which is odd, but fortunate. And I don't quite know how to broach the subject. Mostly I'm just ashamed. My level of comfort aside, though, we're working and living together and, well, facing life-or-death stakes where it might someday be a factor that could get us all killed...so I suppose I should tell them...Right?"


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    Emi:
    "I'm coming in then." The door opens and just like she said, the psychologist enters.
    "This is a nice room you live in. May I stay for a bit? I'd like us to talk." She takes a seat on the nearest appropriate spot.
    "You were through a tough situation recently. Can you tell me how do you feel about it?"

    Lorne:
    "I agree, you should probably tell them. Even if your friends aren't aware of your phobia yet, they will discover it sooner or later. Your reasoning is sound, the phobia might be a trouble during missions if others don't know about it and aren't able to act in consideration of its existence."
    "And if you're not sure how to tell your friends about it, then don't necessarily tell them all at once. Pick one you are most comfortable with and talk with them, one on one, and see how they react. Then tell another of your friends, and so on until they all know."

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    "You're the only one who blames yourself. It's a vicious circle - you feel bad, so you blame yourself, so you feel even worse, and blame yourself even more. Even if what happened really wasn't the result of bad luck or unexpected powers the SE had, even if it was because you made a mistake... then you should admit that you made the mistake and do your best to try to do better the next time. But don't beat yourself up over it, it will only make what happened even worse. So try not to feel bad - forge these feelings, negative emotions, into determination to get better."
    Andy laughs sardonically. "Um, doc, you even listening to what I say? That's exactly what I said! I'm feelin' kind of ignored here" He reclines on the couch "So yeah, to sum up, I made a mistake, now I have to take steps so it doesn't happen again. I've seen enough TV to know what happens when you start bitching at yourself instead of trying to make things better. Ain't a pretty sight, and certainly not my style. You don't break more things. You build them better" he shakes his head. "Besides, again, if I nullify myself like that it'd be a horrible disrespect to the ones that already died. I'm not in the bussiness of offending people I respect, even if they're dead" he ironizes.
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    Andy:
    "No, don't get me wrong. I'm not ignoring you." The psychologist smiles. "We both said the same thing, but presented it in a different light. I wanted to show you that even horrible tragedies aren't a reason to angst and feel perpetually depressed - it's all in your head, what matters is what you make of them. Now, I'm not saying you angst now, but don't forget this if you ever feel like brooding unconstructively, okay? You have a good worldview, so try not to lose it."
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    Emi looks away. She tried to forget about yesterday, and the memories return now, making her feel sad again. And guilty, too, although she tries not to show it.
    "...I don't want to talk about it."

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    Emi:
    "And this is exactly why we should talk." Miss Darius sounds warm and understanding.
    "If you don't tell anyone and just keep it bottled inside you, then you'll only feel depressed or angry when these feelings could be avoided. Sometimes telling someone how you feel really helps."

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    If I wanted to tell anyone about it, I'd go to one of my friends, not a stranger. How can you help me anyway? You weren't there.

    "I don't have anything bottled inside me. I'll be fine, really, I just would rather not return to that."

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    "Is that so? You look like you don't really believe what you just said. Keeping your negative feelings, your trauma inside rarely ends well. Even if you don't know any real life examples of that, just look at fictional stories - books, movies, animated series... their protagonists sometimes really need professional help. And I just happen to serve that role."
    "Don't be embarassed about it. I won't tell anyone else on what we talked about now."

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    "Well, damn. So... mind if I get going? Not much more to say, and I'd like to get something to eat if ya don't mind."

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    This is not a story, I'm not embarassed, and I don't need professional help! Do you really expect me to open up when we haven't even met before?

    Emi shakes her head - the fact that Eleonore is so friendly and understanding only makes her even feel more defensive.
    "I'm sorry, but I have nothing I want to talk about. What I need right now is some time alone."

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    Unlike the others, james doesn't visit the psychologist. He spends his time practicing kata in a secluded (some even say hidden) spot of the beach.
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    Todd:
    "Of course. You are free to go. Visit me again any time you want!" The psychologist says the same to Ben, Andy and Cat, if they don't want to talk anymore.

    James:
    Not so surprisingly, Eleonore Darius doesn't find you in your training spot. Maybe it's hidden too well, or maybe she simply has no idea where you are at the moment.

    Emi:
    "I'm sorry too. This meeting would really help you, but I cannot force to talk someone who doesn't want to. I'll check on you later to see if you change your mind, okay? Getting help like this isn't embarassing - I helped even huge, tough marines and they didn't feel embarassed about it at all." Although she looks worried, the psychologist really starts to gather herself up and exit the room, leaving you alone.

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    "Well... Alright. And I don't feel embarassed - it's just... Nevermind. Goodbye."
    Emi smiles slightly (although there's not much joy in that smile) and waves her hand goodbye. She doesn't want to be completely uncooperative - the psychologist only wants to help her, and she feels guilty for treating her like that. When miss Darius leaves, Emi lies down on her bed, staring at the ceiling.
    Why is she trying to help me, anyway? Because it's her job? Or because she cares? But if she cares, she should acknowledge that I don't want help from her - she's a stranger, she doesn't understand how I feel... It was my fault Patricia-san died. No amount of cheering up is going to change that.
    Emi turns to her side and curls up. She feels worse than before the visit now.
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    (Does it mean nobody has anything else to add for the psychologist?)

    Nothing that much unusual happens during the day, unless you actively try to do something on your own (if you do, then say so). Except for one thing, that is...

    "You must be strong." One of you, most likely Andy or Cat, is approached by one of the Japanese - Akira. "You have training soon. Everyone wants to train with you, so be prepared!"

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    (I'm good, nothing much more too add)

    Todd spends the rest of his time practicing in secret in his PSA. He doesn't try to keep it that secret, mind you. Mostly just practicing movements at the camp site. If anyone walked by they would see him, but he doesn't tell anyone about it or go out of his way to show off... for once.

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    After his meeting with the psychologist, Lorne heads back to the quarters, and walks up to Emi's door...but hesitates in knocking on it. Instead, he returns to his own room, puts on some music and immerses himself in coding for a while.
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    James hides trains in the beach until he's sure that the psychologist's session time had ended.
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    Cat takes her leave of the psychiatrist, and starts to head back to the pool. Halfway there, she slows, then stops, then changes direction, looking for Andy.

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    ((Well, since we already moved on, let's say we finished the session correctly))

    After ending the conversation, Andy leaves, thoughtful. Yeah, he's been completely truthful with the psychologist, but still, there is something that nibbles at him down there. But he'll not annoy the expert with it until he can understand that restlessness himself - if he can't say anything other than "I'm feeling a bit nervous and I dunno why", well, fat lot of good that'd do. An investigator needs something to start from, after all. He'd better give it some thought tonight and mention it next time.

    In this pensieve mood he is when the Japanese kid approaches him. He snaps out of it visibly, and turns, smiling sardonically. "Oh, really" Right now, Andy doesn't feel like fighting or talking about such, to be honest. But then something passes his mind, and he feels he needs to say it just in case. He looks at Akira, more serious "Little tip, man - if they do let us do mock fights, when it comes to our dude in green, be careful. He's got trouble with restraint at times. We had to smack him into the ground altogether during the last "training match", he was getting horribly carried away. So please drop the note to your friends. I'll try to keep Todd in check myself anyway, but precaution never hurt anybody, you know?" He thinks about the Japanese team. There is at least one Emi-alike there that doen't seem much enthused with fighting. He'd hate the idea of that kid going against Todd.

    By the way, I'm thinking of them as kids and they must be practically my age. Must be they're just so short he admonishes himself.

    If Akira wants to answer and keep talking, then Andy will stay as well and converse, and that's how Cat would find him. Else, Andy kept walking around in his pensieve mood, and probably run ino her by accident.

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    Akira nods, although he looks slightly uncertain. Could it be that he didn't understand everything you said? Or maybe he is vary of Todd already? Can't blame him if he is.
    "Okay. I understand."
    But he doesn't feel like saying much more, apparently, since he leaves and can barely be seen again for the day.

    Speaking of people who can't be seen, you have no idea where Frank Symes went. You didn't see him around since he escorted you to the commander this morning, even in places where he usually should be if anyone of you is enough of a stalker/investigaror to check that out.

    (Probably going to timeskip to the next PSA training soon.)
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    Emi spends the rest of the day alone on various mysterious activities in her room - she doesn't leave it unless she absolutely has to. The combination of passing time and escapism makes her feel marginally better. She's a bit disappointed none of her friends came to visit her, though.
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    "Hey," Cat greets Andy once she finds him. "I was going to go for a run, want to come? Or a walk, whatever, so long as there's fresh air. Always better with company, and besides, Todd's out there somewhere." She delivers this in a way that would fit right in to a slasher flick - "that thing that killed Bobby is still out there!"

    "We can try and grab some of the others if you think they need the distraction." Cat tries to communicate with her half-smile that she's quite happy for Andy to decide the others are fine where they are.

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    After training for awhile, Todd walks up to Emi's door with a game box in his hands. The box reads, with big colorful letters "CANDY LAND". He knocks on Emi's door a couple of times, waiting for a reply.

    "Ooooy, you in there girl? I brought Candy Land! 'Cmon, let's play!"

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    "Hey," Cat greets Andy once she finds him. "I was going to go for a run, want to come? Or a walk, whatever, so long as there's fresh air. Always better with company, and besides, Todd's out there somewhere." She delivers this in a way that would fit right in to a slasher flick - "that thing that killed Bobby is still out there!"
    "Oh, hey, Cat!" Andy greets the girl. He's obviously quite cheered up by her presence. "Yeah, I was thinking of going for a walk, myself, I'd love to go with you".

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    "We can try and grab some of the others if you think they need the distraction." Cat tries to communicate with her half-smile that she's quite happy for Andy to decide the others are fine where they are.
    "Yeah, I think at least..." he starts saying...

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    ...but the sound of Andy's mental gears being stopped dead and crushed by that smile can almost be heard outloud in classic comedic fashion. Smart as he is, Andy is but a teenager. A particularly inexperienced one, at that. A girl he likes smiling at him that way is more than he can take without his brain asking for a reboot.

    "I, er" he gains some time, as his mind restarts and an ever so slight blush takes his face. Right now, there is nothing he wants more than to just tell the others to go screw themselves and get over their own hangups alone and go with Cat. But... there is something bothering him. Lorne and Emi were really hit by this. They needed the company. Somebody had to care. Come on, man, you can go any other day with them, this a unique chance! he tells himself repeteadly.

    "I... yeah, I think Lorne and Emi would really need the company" Damn you, me! Stop trying to be the hero for once, will you!? Shut up, me, we all have to make sacrifices.

    He smiles again, though there's a bit of regret in there as well. "And the exercise, too. They both look like a breeze could topple them over" he tries to joke.
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    After training for awhile, Todd walks up to Emi's door with a game box in his hands. The box reads, with big colorful letters "CANDY LAND". He knocks on Emi's door a couple of times, waiting for a reply.

    "Ooooy, you in there girl? I brought Candy Land! 'Cmon, let's play!"
    The door opens enough to show Emi's face, with an expression that says both "I'm tired - give me a break, life" and "I've seen too much to be surprised by that". She looks down, on the box Todd is holding, then up to his face again, both slowly.
    So he's not joking...

    "What are you, a kid?"
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    Todd nods his head.

    "My youth is as boundless as it is passionate!"

    He holds up the box with a friendly smile.

    "Besides, it's a great way to relax. So come, I'll shuffle the cards and everything.

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    Cat looks a little confused, but shrugs it off. "You're probably right... if we can persuade them to come along, at least. If not, we'll just have to kidnap them and take them to my grandmother's." On this slightly odd note she turns and leads the way back toward the dorms - chances are Lorne at least will be elsewhere, but maybe someone there will know which elsewhere to try.

    She seems unaware of any impact she's having on Andy. Either she's genuinely oblivious, or she's got something of a mean streak. If the latter, at least she's not taking it too far - she'll happily respond to anything he says en route.

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    "Yeah, that was a rhetorical question... Sorry, but I'm not in the mood to play children's board games. I'll call you when I feel better."
    Emi starts to feel like an ingrate. Todd doesn't understand why she feels like she feels, but at least he wants to help her.
    "But thanks for the offer, I guess..."

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    Todd nods his head and reaches out to pat Emi's shoulder. After three pats he pulls his hand away and smiles.

    "Alright then. I'll be waiting for when you change your mind, ready and eager!"


    Todd puts Candy Land at his side and begins to walk away.

    "Lord Licorice is a patience man, so our adventure with him can him till you're ready."

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    Cat nods politely as they pass Todd coming through the common areas of the dorms, and studiously avoids inviting him to actually speak to them in so far as she is able.

    Once they reach Emi's door, she lets Andy take the lead.

    ((I guess this means Cat's session was the last, though that might seem a little odd.))

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