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[showbizpanache]

I, um-- Hello. It's Kurt. I went home for a while, so I might have missed a few things. Here's hoping the space horror has been decidedly minimal lately.

So, I... I have a favor to ask. Is anyone here familiar with...psychology? I understand that things are always rather hectic around here and everyone has their own agenda, but... Well, I'd like to have a talk with you. You don't have to be a professional, but--you know, some experience would be preferable.

You'll have to forgive me if I ask for a bit of a background check first, since it's pretty common knowledge that there are always unsavory characters around here. It's for a friend, by the way. Not-- I'm all right. I will be, anyway.

[ Locked to Team Jailbait or what's left of it; 60% unhackable ------ ]

So, um... How many of us are left?

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team jailbait lock; 60%

[cons]

Me, you, and Tate, from that first group. Annabeth and Stiles might be able to see the lock too, but I'm not sure.

A lot of the new kids were brought in by Hayley, but she's not here anymore either, so I'm not really sure how that's worked out.

[ and I'm not sure I'm much of a team player anymore ]

[showbizpanache]

John too, huh?

[He just lets that hang in the air for a second.]

I'm glad you're still here, Wichita. I mean, I wish our circumstances were different, but... [Sigh.] You get it.

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[metastability]

[Sigma's running on the assumption that helping to reverse engineer multiple personality disorder in a fellow AI counts as experience.]

I have some experience dealing with ... troubled souls. I would love nothing more than to help your friend find their own inner piece.

[It could prove to be a fascinating endeavor, at the very least.]

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[sweetbreads]

A background check? How would you achieve that, I wonder?

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[lacksgrace]

what are you doing??

[showbizpanache]

That's nice of you. Could we meet somewhere? I'm a pretty good judge of character, so-- I mean, not that I think you're untrustworthy, I just... You know how things are around here.

[showbizpanache]

By hoping people will be honest, I suppose. There's no way to be completely sure, but I've got good instincts. I like to think so, anyway.

[showbizpanache]

Just asking for help, since you won't.

[metastability]

Absolutely. There's so much more one can discern from a face-to-face meeting. I must admit, however, that I am fairly new and haven't yet had the time to fully familiarize myself with this vessel. Would it be too inconvenient to meet in the galley? We can always adjourn somewhere more ... private ... once we're formally acquainted.

[showbizpanache]

[You're giving him a little bit of heebie jeebies, but...what the hell, beggers can't be choosers. If he feels any more uneasy after their meeting than he'll rule this one out.]

That wouldn't be inconvenient at all. Thank you.

[sweetbreads]

I can't imagine why not. Lies will so often be found out in tight spaces, and I find them abhorrent. [ Lecter smiles. ] You will have to be honest, too, if you would like my help.

[showbizpanache]

Oh, you-- I didn't realize you were offering.

[lacksgrace]

help for what? im fine

[sweetbreads]

I ran a private psychiatric practice, though I'm afraid my skills would be rather rusty. [He rolls the Rs deliberately, enjoying the feel of them. ] It's been some years.

it's times like these that I'm really glad I don't fourth wall

[showbizpanache]

That's all right. If you'd like, we could meet and talk about it? I really just need some advice.

[showbizpanache]

No you're not. Stop lying to me. And quit telling everyone I'm a ghost too.

[metastability]

[Listen to those instincts, Kurt.]

Very good! I look forward to meeting you. I am called Sigma, by way.

Poor Kurt. If Hannibal was in FAME it would be a very different story. Literally.

[sweetbreads]

Not if I'd like. If it suits you, I take tea in the kitchen on the 20th floor at 12, every day, in which case you're welcome to join me.

[showbizpanache]

I'm Kurt. Thank you so much for your help. Just let me know when you're free.

now that is a mental image for the ages...

[showbizpanache]

I'd be happy to, thank you. What's your name?

[lacksgrace]

im not lying to you. and i havent said that since before

i know youre not a ghost

[showbizpanache]

But you believed it. You haven't been the same since Lor left. You're beyond depressed and nobody is helping you.

Look I'm not gonna make you sit down and talk to someone if you don't want to. But I at least want some advice from someone who knows how to handle this stuff. I'm sick of feeling useless

yup - we can action this if you like?

[sweetbreads]

Fell. Doctor Fell. Can I expect you this afternoon?

I'd love to!

[showbizpanache]

Certainly. I'll see you then, Doctor.

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[redhotsummers]

Seriously.

Does Bells know you're doing this?