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[Erwin clearly looks tired today. Tired and grumpy. There dark smudges under his eyes and he doesn't look to be in very pleasant mood. But that's not the point of this inquiry.

No, the point of his inquiry this early morning is the vacuum cleaner on the floor behind him which had been sliced cleanly in half, laying in two pieces. He clears his throat before speaking.

Val, those new blades work beautifully, by the way.]

It seems our vacuum cleaner has broken.

[His expression doesn't encourage anyone to point out otherwise. He's been woken up in the early hours of the morning by that thing far too often after only a few minutes of sleep. Though, he also knows how someone feels about the vacuum. So here he is, this is almost his way of apologizing to maybe overacting.]

As I am not familiar with all the technology available and the options, I am seeking an alternative which doesn't make as much noise to replace the vacuum cleaner.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Sorry, Levi.]

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Often cognitive behavioral therapy is the foundation -- you would discuss things with a professional. With me, in fact, as I am a psychiatrist with imPort psychological experience. The methods we advocate would "retrain" your brain, essentially, to translate that anxiety inherent to your circumstance. Those tactics I've mentioned, and other healthy coping mechanisms. However -- [He clears his throat.] Dialogue-based therapy can be limited, if the trauma requires a more neurochemical solution.

I can prescribe medication.

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Very well. Then we shall meet to discuss further details and treatment options. This seems like a condition which could interfere in carrying out one's duties which is what I prefer to avoid if all possible.

[Though Erwin still hasn't decided if he trusts this man offering help, if he's going to have him treating him or any of the others of the Survey Corps who may suffer from the same condition should they show up here.]

I have an office, if you'd like to meet there. [A beat, as he clears his throat.] However, sometimes individuals prefer a more "neutral" rather than "professional" ground, and I am certainly open to that option. If it's a concern.

Your office would be acceptable, so long as our meeting remains confidential.

I'm bound by patient-doctor confidentiality -- and if we consider this our preliminary meeting, well. Then it's all official.

Very well. We will discuss the details further in our first meeting then.

What time might suit you best? I would prefer weekdays, if at all possible, but my schedule can be flexible.

Weekdays would be fine, evening if at all possible.

Thursday, then. Five o'clock? Or six?

Five o'clock. I will need the location of your office.

It's located in Downtown Heropa, though I hesitate to use "downtown" and "Heropa" in the same sequence. The Second Chances Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center.

It shouldn't be difficult to find. I will see you Thursday at 5 o'clock then.

Wonderful. I anticipate a productive preliminary session.

[ooc: If you'd like to log this out, I'm planning on putting up an open log sometime later this month! Would you prefer to tag into that, or shall we have a separate log sooner?]

As do I.

[ooc: i would love to do a log for them but later in the month works best since I'm moving tomorrow and will be gone for a week. Perhaps set up something for when Erwin gets out of the hospital since he lost his arm in his canon update.]

[That sounds great! We can schedule something later the month, and if you're keen for any additional specifics just shoot me a PM. I hope your move goes smoothly!]

[Awesome, I look forward to them interacting more! And thanks!]

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