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[ A little. He blinks several times. Let him review Seungmin's documents again. ]

I see. Well, my name is Cameron. If there's anything I can do, like maybe bring you a pillow or close the blinds a bit, go ahead and tell me. [ Small talk is good small talk is good. He's reading things over...

So they're from the "other side" or whatever. He never set foot there before, but they seem like nice people. He wonders what it's like--wow, okay, no more mind wandering. ]

Were you recommended here? I don't think you've ever came here before.

Yes, actually. I was recommended here by a rather obscure doctor that talks in circles and likes to think he can get drunk every Tuesday.

[ Said casually--because this is the norm for him. And he thinks Cameron can take the information without freaking out on him. ]

Sounds like someone I know. [ A dry laugh as his eyes wander off to the side in a squint. ] The texts I received at 4AM cannot be undone and the couple seconds of sleep I lost can never be redeemed.

[ Slightly serious, but not. ]

I've heard of him if only a bit. [ Because he sees your records that were transferred overrrr and he has personally heard of him. ] Anything you want to tell me? Or get off your chest first.

[ He laughs a little to show that he sympathizes with Cameron regarding his midnight text and smiles at him after. ]

It's been rather peaceful lately. I like it. I can't think of anything that stands out that bothers me.

[ Because screwing Celsus every other week doesn't bother him at all. Nope. Neither does watching Hyunjung die every week!

... Wish the second one was a lie, but it's actually true. ]

That's good to hear especially from what I've read on the other side. [ It's tragic, but he keeps that to himself. It's not like it's any different here... He finally flips through the whole thing, tacking down notes and all the dumb FOR PERSONNEL USES boxes on the documents.

Okay...

This guy is a psychopath by symptoms, but the previous visits and exams indicate "harmless" on it. ]

Are you having trouble feeling emotions as of late?

Hm? No. I believe amusement is an emotion and I feel plenty of it.

[ He doesn't seem like he's lying. Seungmin looks relaxed here, leaning back into his chair and meeting Cameron's eyes as he talks. ]

I've heard that someone died recently over there. [ It technically is a big talk around this part of the world every time it happens. Even if it's only for maybe a couple of minutes, everyone know...

It's hard to hide. ]

To be specific, things aside from the positive. [ He'll take notes.

Aka draw a bunch of cats. ]

Someone dies every day somewhere. [ He's going to take a spare pen that he sees off to the side and it twirls in midair before landing in his hand. He spins the pen between his fingers, but at an inhumane rate of it perpetually spinning despite his fingers doing nothing. ]

Unless that's not what you meant. Did you mean a key person? Someone with a name? Because they too, die frequently.

[ Sure, he doesn't know them personally... But even he can feel a little bit bad about all the things that happen there. Sure, he has shit to deal with here and it makes him feel like utter shit-- ]

Does that make it any less sad?

It's only sad if you think about it. [ For most people. He does give him a small smile that looks a little sad. ]

I see. [ He does his best not to agree or disagree. It's a strange, bittersweet optimism he doesn't want to go into. ]

Can you tell me when you started going to clinics for your stresses, Mister Baek? Just the general things they've talked about with you as a review for me.

Actually, I haven't gone to one at all. This is my first time going to a legitimate clinic. What you see on the paper is actually consisting of agreed opinions of my peers and a doctor and we've done this multiple times. I wonder if the doctor just wants to spite me whenever he can, but it's nice to see a fresh face that I'm talking to for once.

[ Because honestly, "circle" and "direction" don't flow well, despite how they might seem to get along. ]

Do you want them in a list? Or in an eloquent one-sided conversation?

I'm glad to hear that though some of the doctors and therapists affiliated with this clinic can be... eccentric. [ Don't call them annoying titty babies, Cameron. Keep it all in. He does take it as a a compliment either way even if it's a small one. ]

Whatever is most comfortable for you. I'm sure it's a lot more complex than just a simple list or can easily fit in a conversation, but just talking about it a bit should be enough.

[ Seungmin, for one, would like to believe that all doctors are eccentric in one shape or form because the road to becoming one must have driven them insane at one point of their lives. Well, what would he know--he only pretends to be educated here. He chuckles. ]

Well, this doctor that I've been talking to--I'm sure he isn't a certified psychologist or anything--usually says that I'm a harmless thing. I don't hurt people and I don't get hurt--yet I don't avoid people. People are interesting to me, and fun to be with, so I stay with them.

But I suppose that's what could be scary, despite how I feel like I fit in with the normal standards of society.

[ So basically you are a psychopath in the making. ]

Harmless, huh. [ He'll just summarize what Seungmin says before going over with therapist psychologist doctor thing would be best suited for him. Maybe they would need to transfer him to a different one? No, there's someone here that knows how to deal with these kind of people. ] That's a strange way of describing someone.

But as long as you're not hurting others and are enjoying yourself, that's good. [ Checking schedules... ] The therapist best suited for you isn't here today though... Would you like to reschedule?

I think it's more like a disclaimer. [ Probably because other versions of himself are really dangerous... He shrugs. ]

When is your earliest availability?

[ Amen to dangerous. Let him shuffle through some more papers. ]

Tomorrow at 8:00AM, 1:30PM, or 4:00PM.

Eight in the morning sounds good.

[ Because he barely sleeps...... ]

Will you be here too?

[ ... Serious? Eight in the morning. Him being there at eight in the morning. He thinks about it. ]

I only advise the evaluation process, so I generally don't stay for the actual therapy.

That's fine. Understandable, since you're an intern. It's quite early for most people, I'm sure.

[ He just smiles his usual smile. Kind of wonders about the availability because that's so early. He expected this to be in a week or two. ]

[ They are a friendly small clinic, Seungmin. Super open and very flexible. Truly caring of its community-- ]

Did you want to see me tomorrow? [ Because that was what was implied, right? ]

Yes, I did.

[ Because Cameron is cute and seems pretty compliant when it comes to his job... :U Maybe. ]

I'll see what I can do. [ Gives him a small smile... BASICALLY MAKES NO PROMISES. He writes Seungmin a sticky reminder because EVERYONE NEEDS ONE no matter how diligent they are. He gives it to Seungmin. ]

I'll escort you out. [ Opens the door for you. ]

[ He takes the sticky note without complaint and puts it in his pants pocket. Seungmin doesn't really expect Cameron to be there, to be honest. ]

It was a pleasure to see you. [ Gonna show himself out the door now. So polite, Cameron. ]

It's a pleasure for me as well. [ And he follows Seungmin outside of the clinic rather than stay there. Someone is off the clock!! Part 3.

It's okay, Minnie. He will be there in the morning. ] Will you be all right getting home?

[ There's obvious worry in his voice. ]

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