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[ When the feed comes to life, Hemali is seated on a couch, her legs drawn up and shoulders and neck hunched over. On the coffee table is a small bottle of nail polish, which she goes about applying with precision over her toe nails.

She doesn't glance at the camera right away, letting the silence linger until she's finished painting the nail the way she wants. Then she finally looks up and smiles, but it isn't one offered up in apology for making anyone wait, not that she believes she has anything to apologize for. ]

Isn't this all interesting? I've never seen a device like this or heard of one that could shuffle people from across the universe.

[ Her eyes light up at the thought, masking any concerns she has about the fact there's something with far greater power than she might ever have. ]

Nor have I heard about machines that could grant people power. What I find most strange having looked over this network, is that so many people would give up these powers if it meant leaving this place? I had always thought people preferred being special and having that kind of security. Does your power not provide that?

[ A contemplative pause. ]

Maybe I am a little excited to travel for once, personally.

[ Not completely, but who needs to know behind a calm affect is a woman who feels threatened by the Porter? She goes back to painting her nails, interested in hearing what these other imPorts have to say in response. ]

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They've made me a doctor of sorts here, too.

[ That amuses her; the Indian doctor. Of course. ]

Have you heard of hypnotherapy?

I have... Heard of it. [Not wholly averse, but Chilton did prefer the use of chemicals over hypnosis. Lecter might disagree with him, and he knew it.] Are you considering starting a practice?

They've already started one for me.

[ Strange, she thinks, given no medical expertise on her end. ]

And is it to your liking?

I haven't had a session yet! I will find out soon enough.

[ A wide smile. ]

Do you like your job?

Undeniably so. I am, in fact, opening a new mental health facility in the coming season.

That is quite an accomplishment. Congratulations, Doctor.

Are there many people who need treatment here?

Almost all of them, honestly.

What makes you say that?

The sheer PTSD they suffer coming over here, the amount of personality disorders, the anxiety... It is a comprehensive list.

And you help them all?

Enough of them. I quite like my work.

What an honorable thing to do, Dr. Chilton.

You think so? People tend to view the mental health sciences with suspicion. There is a surprising amount of animosity here, in fact.

But that makes your observations all the more appreciated.

Why is that?

[ Is it the part where people spill their secrets to a complete stranger? ]

They'll readily accept being heroes for others, but not getting help?

It does seem backwards, doesn't it? But it isn't uncommon for people to have an easier time saving other people -- instead of themselves.

[SO DEEP.]

So you help them save themselves, is what you're saying.

In so many words, yes.

[ What a vain thing to admit! ]

So I should keep you in mind if I ever feel anxiety? There aren't any other doctors to help imPorts?

Just me. [A beat.] And my soon-to-be employee, Doctor Quinzel.

I'll be sure to do that if I ever need it.

[ Which she presumes will be never. ]

Though if I wanted to simply chat, we don't need an office for that, do we?

Where would you suggest? A coffeehouse, perhaps?

I'm meeting a few already for coffee... how about something more filling? Dinner, perhaps?

Dinner could do. Any preference in cuisine?

Something hot and spicy. I haven't gotten a chance to visit a good restaurant yet.

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