- 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

[boobwindow]

So... what, you think Alenko got clingy afterwards?

[slightlyoffchilt]

He's a romantic. Freddie was not.

[boobwindow]

That's a big accusation to make, Doc.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I'm only reciting my observations.

My highly accurate observations.

[boobwindow]

Who else knows about this?

[slightlyoffchilt]

He confided in me during a session. [Which was held in a bar, very professional.] Presumably no one else knows.

[boobwindow]

[ She knows how important patient-confidentiality is, but this is a murder investigation now. ]

Hm.

What do you mean by "spotty" by the way? His record.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Alenko didn't have a regular therapy schedule. Unless there's an enforced mandate, willing participation is solely up to the patient.

It isn't uncommon, among imPorts. But I've noticed that my more... Impulsive patients tend to engage therapy only sporadically. Statistically speaking.

[boobwindow]

No follow-up, is that it? I guess I can't say I'm that surprised.

[ Discussing feelings is hard. ]

In Alenko's case, how problematic is this to his therapy?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I didn't find it necessary for him to conclusively engage consecutive sessions -- he's very good, you know, he's very good at creating a nonthreatening persona. When the initial diagnosis involves mild anxiety and a fear of loneliness, well, doesn't that seem normal?

It might have been exactly what he wanted to seem.

[boobwindow]

I'll talk to him, though I don't want to rule out Abel Gideon just yet either. The timing of his disappearance could be coincidence, but...

[ Ugh. ]

Talk about unlucky.

[slightlyoffchilt]

[He takes a brief pause, contemplating. The only way to isolate Gideon as a variable was to control one half of the equation.]

I know that Will Graham is doing an independent investigation. Maybe you both could team up? I know he could use the -- well. [A beat.] Abigail Hobbs was recently ported out, too. Will is hardly in a stable state of mind, he will require some coaxing.

But you must know that his work is [excellent] greatly recommended.

[boobwindow]

Alright, I'll talk with him, too. I'll check back her old entries to the network and see if there's anyone who might have made good on their threats.

[ She runs a hand through her hair. ]

I am sorry for your loss.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I... Do appreciate it, Power Girl.

[Chilton is, nevertheless, unused to processing loss. His appreciation is sincere.]

[boobwindow]

If there's something I can do, let me know.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I will be sure to do just that.