- 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

voice

[larker]

If there was a chance doing this thing would kill me, I probably still would. It'd be worth it.

[Chilton should write a book one day.]

voice

[slightlyoffchilt]

I see.

[MARTYR COMPLEX? SUICIDE MISSION? he continues to denote, for this possible future book.]

How is it worth your existence? What parties would benefit from this specific event being accomplished?

voice

[larker]

I'd benefit. I didn't even know this thing was a thing until I saw it yesterday. It was like having an epiphany, but the guy in charge of it won't actually let me do the thing.

Don't worry though, I have ways around that.

[godly]

[He notes that did not exactly answer his question, but for now, he'll answer Chilton's instead.]

I've come here to ask you these things on my own accord, by the request of no one. But I'd be lying if I didn't say that I was initially compelled to talk to you by the concern of a friend.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Am I to understand that this is a discussion brought forth by your concern for your friend's mental health? Or is there another reason?

[He's hoping for the former, needless to say.]

[godly]

[Light will likely disappoint him, then.]

No. It's brought forth by their concern that you're rather adamant about trying to diagnose them with something -- especially since they're unwilling to play the part of patient.

[Of course, Violet did not say it in so many words; hers were far less polite.]

[slightlyoffchilt]

Oh.

[The disappointment proves palpable -- his tone wears it swiftly.]

And this individual confided in you with the purpose of what, exactly? Is this a warning?

[Quick to the defense.]

[godly]

[And just as quick to quip back:] Why? Are you interpreting it as such?

[slightlyoffchilt]

It seems fairly aggressive, the subtext. Coming here to make such inquiries -- but, perhaps you're simply protective? [He pulls back a bit, needling less, suggesting other options instead.]

Perhaps you value the comfort of knowing.

[godly]

Protective of a friend? That's hardly a trait that's isolated to myself alone; neither is knowing the truth in an otherwise uncertain situation.

Wouldn't you feel the same?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I'm certainly not accusing you of any abnormality.

[Yet.]

We're just discussing your goals at hand, with regards to me.

[godly]

[oh boy. yet.]

"Goals" is too lofty of the word at this point in time. I just wanted to speak with you, to get provide myself with a sketch of your initial character. I wanted to see if I had anything to be concerned about in the first place.

voice

[slightlyoffchilt]

I would not define your motivation as suicidal, no. [But that apparent impervious attitude towards his own safety? That winsome risk-taking quality? That could be something.

And it intrigued Chilton.]

Who's this guy in charge?

[slightlyoffchilt]

Am I the only one on trial, then, before your judge and jury?

[godly]

Guilty until proven innocent? Not quite. That'd hardly be just of me.

This is just a friendly chat.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Perhaps I've missed when the friendliness came in.

[He's partially joking, at least!]

I'm certainly not judging you for scouting out the resources. It's good method.

[godly]

I've been nothing but politeness. You can hardly blame me for that. [Also partially joking, maybe? He masks his intentions with words well enough, but that undercurrent of this being a little more than a friendly chat is still there.]

Resources? I wouldn't go so far to label you as a resource, at least not for myself -- I don't have need for a psychiatrist. But acquaintance would be fair enough.

voice

[larker]

Well I suppose I've got that going for me.

And the guy in charge works at the diner near the museum. I can get around that though. Thanks doc, I think I'll definitely go try this out. If I die, send flowers.

[slightlyoffchilt]

No need for a psychiatrist? You are rather quick to protest it. [It's spoken with a smile, perhaps genially enough -- and the subject is not pursued, at least not verbally. Chilton began to reserve his doubts, however, that Light didn't need a psychiatrist.]

However. I am not one to deny an acquaintance -- we can certainly consider ourselves as such.

voice

[slightlyoffchilt]

I cannot take responsibility for your -- hold on. A moment. You're either purposefully obscuring much of the context from me, or your suffering from an acute case of -- [He stops himself. Best not to agitate a potential patient, here.]

voice

[larker]

I'm not purposefully hiding anything, you just haven't actually asked what it is. I don't spill all my secrets on a first date you know.

Acute case of?

[godly]

[Light, on the other hand, frowns. If Violet claimed that Chilton was forcibly "psychoanalyzing" her, he had to be careful that he didn't end up in the same boat. He can't imagine how irritating that might be; as such, he makes a tactical decision to not argue the point further, and simply continue the line of conversation.]

Good. [-but not without that frown now being heard in his tone.] Then as an acquaintance, I would request that you be more careful about whom you apply your... skills to, please.

voice

[slightlyoffchilt]

A need for stimulation. [He says, tactfully.] And I may very well be your current source, along with whatever this dangerous endeavor you're intrigued by.

What is it, then? I am intended to ask, and I'll follow your intent.

voice

[larker]

[That was actually quite tactful.] Well, when you're as old as I am, a lot of things are boring because I've seen them a thousand times before. I'm not sure you're high up enough on the entertainment totem pole.

I'm going to eat five deep fried snickers bars.

voice

[slightlyoffchilt]

[He's learning tact!]

You --




[A series of emotions, here: he feels somewhat mislead (tricked!!) because he clearly overestimated the severity of the situation (and it must have been on purpose!!), he feels very nearly sheepish -- then he feels a sudden enthusiasm because what kind of person calls a psychiatrist to lead him around like that?

An interesting potential patient kind of person.]

Are clearly in need of challenges. Is that what this is? A challenge?