- IC CONTACT POST FOR MASKORMENACE -

[slightlyoffchilt]

"Hello.

You've reached the direct line of Doctor Frederick Chilton. As I am not available at the moment, you might assume I'm quite busy with something pressing. State your name and business, and I will return your call."

Comments

[slightlyoffchilt]

It helps, when you happen to excel at the higher road. But I can see how your past experience might raise a few eyebrows -- certainly, we can put the matter to rest, with a few psychiatric sessions. I imagine the government simply wants a personality analysis? [He clears his throat, phrasing the next few sentences delicately.] We've had a few imPorts who have done quite some damage. I imagine subtle precautions will be encouraged from here on out, with all newcomers.

[He dances around the implication; Tommy already has a few check marks qualifying a by-the-book anti-social personality disorder. But this apparent information (impulsivity, juvenile delinquency) could be completely misleading -- everything would depend on the upcoming sessions.]

[resoul]

Yeah, I'd like the eyebrows to stop being raised. And you can do that, the personality analysis? How long's it going to take?

[ he suddenly notices how impatient he sounds. well, he did mention his dislike of doctors. ]

I heard about the damage, too, the mass murder and explosions. I'm not that crazy.

[slightlyoffchilt]

A few sessions, for a credible analysis. [He, too, noticed the impatience -- but Chilton figured there would be ample time to explore the impulse behind that.]

Oh, I doubt individuals, even those who form our government, would assume that you were that degree of crazy right off the bat. But you know how cautionary types can be. "Better safe than sorry".

[He doubted Tommy would relate to that on a philosophical level, but still.]

If, indeed, we uncover a concern that could be medicated, would you be interested in that direction?

[resoul]

Medicated?

[ there's a hard edge to his voice-- no, the idea of medication doesn't sit well with him. ]

If we're talking about credibility, man, why not save that talk for if that kind of concern gets uncovered?

[slightlyoffchilt]

[Arching one eyebrow -- thankfully not evident over a phone call -- Chilton paused.]

We're still on the topic of goals, aren't we? It's good to know your boundaries, before we work towards results.

voice.

[ex_question191]

Great! I uh. I guess I'll see you then.

voice.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I await our first meeting.

[resoul]

It's a boundary. I mean, how am I going to go out at night if I'm taking some pill that you can't mix with alcohol?

[ a cheap excuse that hadn't even occurred to him when he'd first objected to the medication idea. ]

The whole point of this to still live my normal life. I'm not giving up my free time to sit around in a haze.

[slightlyoffchilt]

It's fair to declare that at the initial period, of course. [The emphasis on living a normal life, while note necessarily unusual for super empowered beings, was still worthy of note. And Chilton was indeed taking notes.]

Then we'll keep the therapy verbal.

[resoul]

Cool. I can live with that! I don't care what kind of crackpot - no offense - verbal therapy tricks you want to test out, so long as it all stays that way. I'll be a model patient, make you look good to the powers that be, whatever, and in the end everyone's happy.

[slightlyoffchilt]

[Crackpot.]

Negotiating already? Well, I can't say you're in bad company with that one.

[Tony Stark had tried something similar, but with a less appealing bargain offer.]

I really anticipate meeting you, Tommy, I must say.

[resoul]

That's... good, I'm guessing. When do you want to get this party started, Dr. C?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I have afternoons opened on Tuesday and Wednesday -- do either suit you?

[resoul]

... Tuesday. I'm not doing anything Tuesday, so let's get this over and done with.

Phone Message, 7/9

[beenwaitinglong]

Dr. Chilton. This is Mr. Godot from the public defender's office.

I have- [Ooh, what a telling pause.] -a client, that I think might benefit from a preliminary consultation with you. There's no trial date set just yet, so there isn't a real hurry. So we'll say it's at your leisure to let me know if or when you're available.

I'll owe you a bag of coffee for the help.

Thanks.

[slightlyoffchilt]

[The return call comes within the hour -- Chilton is, predictably, highly curious.]

Mr. Godot, always a pleasure. I got your message, and I am highly intrigued. I could certainly set a time aside for your, ah, client.

[beenwaitinglong]

[Ohhh if only Godot sounded nearly as intrigued as Chilton does.

At least when he sees it's Chilton calling he can even out his tone better than that first message.]

Glad to hear it. Mr. Lopez will be relieved. He's one of those tough-as-nails types, doesn't think he needs it. But I'm sure you're used to those.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Plenty, in fact, though I've had the good fortune to encounter a few minds who have actually wanted the help they sought. [A sharp beat follows; the pleasantries are appreciated, but mere appetizers to the meat of this conversation. He can't help himself:] And what has Mr. Lopez been accused of, to deserve your attention?

[beenwaitinglong]

Quite a confusing case, to be sure. He's implicated in a murder, though I find it hard to believe he's as responsible as he believes he is. Evidence doesn't point that way, in any case.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Ah -- he's convinced he's committed a crime that the evidence suggests otherwise. [A beat. The irony isn't lost upon him, the angle is like something inverse of Abel Gideon.] Do you know if he has a history? A therapeutic one, I mean.

[beenwaitinglong]

Correct.

[A pause for a sip of coffee.]

He mentioned they attempted it, some time ago, but he was in little shape to take it seriously or try very hard to let it work.

[slightlyoffchilt]

If his attempt at therapy was documented, I'll need to obtain those -- you can get a court warrant, I'm sure? Then, with review of that, I can interview him at your leisure.

[beenwaitinglong]

Already attempted. Unfortunately, it seems there's no documentation to speak of, at least not that the state of Florida can dig up for me.

Will that be a problem?

[slightlyoffchilt]

No problem. Honestly -- it would probably make my job much more interesting. [And he grins at that.] Name the date you need me to analyze him.

[beenwaitinglong]

[A pause.]

Well, any time that's convenient for you is fine. Otherwise... Monday, perhaps.