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[redhairring]

[ The video clicks on to Freddie, frowning at the camera, still dressed for winter, black beanie hat perched on her head. Frown on her face, she gives the camera a small nod, trying not to show just how freaked out she is.

Because spoilers: Freddie's pretty freaked out. ]

I've just got two questions. [ for now, at least. ] One, what's this nonsense about super powers? And two... [ now her expression changes to something that's purely 'I can't believe this shit.' ] who knows anything about dogs?

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[heartlessglitch]

I met him once.
We worked together very briefly, while I was the warden of a psychiatric institution.
He was an imPort, though that incarnation of him is no longer present here.

[redhairring]

I assume you worked together as colleagues?

[heartlessglitch]

That is correct, yes.
Though if I had possessed my present knowledge, our working relationship would not have progressed as smoothly as it did.

[redhairring]

I have a feeling that can be said for a lot of us--Heaven knows that if I had my present knowledge of Hannibal Lecter, our working relationship would be drastically different.

[heartlessglitch]

Perhaps you would care to elaborate on what, in fact, your relationship with Hannibal Lecter is.

[redhairring]

I've come in contact with the man multiple times with regards to one of his patients.

[heartlessglitch]

Is that patient present in this universe?

[redhairring]

As a matter of fact, he is.

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[heartlessglitch]

[ after a moment: ]

Given that Abel Gideon is Dr. Chilton's patient, and I doubt that Dr. Chilton himself would willingly seek psychiatric help, I would guess that you are referring to Will Graham.

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[redhairring]

Correct. Will Graham used to be Hannibal Lecter's patient. Now...I'm not even sure what their relationship is myself.

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[heartlessglitch]

Acknowledged.
And what is the status of Doctors Chilton and Gideon at present in your home universe?

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[redhairring]

That may or may not be confidential.

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[heartlessglitch]

I am sure we can come to some kind of agreement.
I haven an investment in this information.

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[redhairring]

Tell me a bit more about this investment and I might give you what you need.

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[heartlessglitch]

[ there's a calculating pause before she answers: ]

Dr. Chilton is my psychiatrist.
Dr. Gideon is my friend.

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[redhairring]

[ There's a pause because Gideon is her what. ]

You do know what Gideon did to Dr. Chilton, don't you?

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[heartlessglitch]

Yes, I am aware.
Nevertheless, I find my relationship with Dr. Gideon to be a fulfilling one.

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[redhairring]

He made me watch and keep Doctor Chilton alive after what he did to him. How the hell can any relationship with him be fulfilling?

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[heartlessglitch]

Then perhaps Dr. Chilton owes you a great deal.
As the man so very much values his own life.

Regardless, my relationship with Dr. Gideon is personal.

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[redhairring]

He does owe me. [ Which is why she's less hesitant to throw him under the bus. ]

Tell me, what's the physical state of Gideon in this universe?

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[heartlessglitch]

That would be a question better posed to the man himself.

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[redhairring]

Mmm, but I don't want to cause the man mental anguish by mentioning something that might not happen to him yet.

[ spoilers, she's talking out her ass. ]

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[heartlessglitch]

Might I suggest that you elaborate on what the future holds for Dr. Gideon?
Then I can decide whether or not I feel it is pertinent to answer your inquiry.

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[redhairring]

When I'm from? He's not doing much of anything. Lying on his back, mostly. And he's as silent as the...well, you know.

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[heartlessglitch]

Are you implying serious injury or death?