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[restingstitchface]

[The image flashes to life with Jonathan sitting down in his university office. Behind him are multiple rows of well-thumbed academic books mixed in with fat, expensive textbooks. Those with an eye for detail might notice framed photographs of Bruce Wayne, Jacob Taylor, Iris West and more meaningful individuals hooked on the wall. His voice is soft and calm and gives an impression of frailty.]

Greetings. I am Doctor Jonathan Crane. After the terrorist attacks against Aegis's robustly defended "space slam" gathering, I appreciate that individuals might well be feeling exposed, stressed and intimidated. If this is how you feel, I am willing to listen and offer expert psychological support free of charge.

I will make the time for you. Even if it's just to hear your worries I will ensure I'm there for you.

Nobody should feel scared.

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[restingstitchface]

Perhaps you don't. But as Bacon said, "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." Do you comprehend what I'm saying?

[desmodusdraculae]

"I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite."

G. K. Chesterton

[Did he just google this while Crane was talking? Maybe.]

[restingstitchface]

Sounds like that advice has been working for you wonderfully, barkeep.

[Is he a bit snotty about Kirk's new profession? Maybe.]

[desmodusdraculae]

[Jokes on you, Crane, he's got no self-esteem to attack!]

I understand now why you're offering your professional services for free.

[restingstitchface]

Do you? Congratulations then, I guess?

[desmodusdraculae]

This the way you talk to your patients too?

[restingstitchface]

Actually, I speak to them in an appropriate manner.

[What's appropriate is the question.]

[desmodusdraculae]

And I'm sure they leave feeling great about themselves too.

[restingstitchface]

Actually, they leave feeling better in and about themselves, thanks for asking.

[desmodusdraculae]

You're right, I feel so much better about myself.

[restingstitchface]

Considering you're not even a patient? I'd call that progress.

[desmodusdraculae]

You're a real miracle worker.

[restingstitchface]

I can't help it. Are you always this easy to work with?

[desmodusdraculae]

Depends on who you talk to.

[restingstitchface]

Well, whatever they have to say wouldn't shock me. I've heard all sorts of things.

[desmodusdraculae]

I've got no doubt.

Just like I'm sure people have plenty to say about you too.

[restingstitchface]

Yes, some of it good, some bad.

Just like anyone, really.

[desmodusdraculae]

Isn't that the truth.