Sure. How can we help you today?

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)17:19 No. 782178 ID: cc08c7
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>>782171
I don't know where I am, there's colours everywhere and my heart is racing faster and faster. I feel like it's about to explode. I'm trying to breathe but I keep gasping and choking on the air around me. I think I'm having a panic attack.

>>782178
well quit it

Shut your eyes, long deep breaths, breathe in through your nose.

Try closing your eyes, taking slow, deep breaths, and counting backwards from 100.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)17:31 No. 782186 ID: cc08c7
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>>782180
This isn't helping...!

>>782181
>Charlotte attempts to close her eyes and relax, her heart rate gradually slows down and she can feel air flowing into her lungs again

>Anxiety Level lowered

I think it's working. I can see a bit more clearly now. I still feel shaky and out of it though...

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)17:35 No. 782188 ID: cc08c7
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>>782181
>Charlotte starts counting, she feels her feet touching the ground around the time she reaches 50.

>Anxiety level lowered

Okay, the shaking stopped...but something still isn't right. Should I finish counting or try something else?

>>782186
Think of a song you enjoy or something familiar and comfortable.

OH GOD WHAT IS THAT BEHIND YOU?! ARE THOSE EYES!? THAT THING IS HUGE!

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)17:43 No. 782193 ID: cc08c7
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>>782190
That's a good idea...!

>Anxiety level lowered, status normal

I can see everything properly now, but I have a new problem.

>>782192
Don't even joke about that! They're...some kind of lights? I think?

What is your problem, tiny birb?

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)17:58 No. 782199 ID: cc08c7
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>>782194
Even though I feel better, I have no idea where I am. This doesn't look like my yard, or street, or anywhere in my city I've ever been in.

Any notable landmarks? What can you see, if you look around?

>>782199
I guess just head towards one of the lights. The lower one.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)18:16 No. 782209 ID: cc08c7
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>>782202
>Charlotte tries to look around

I see lots of this nasty purple colour and weird glowing orbs. Any time I turn my head there's just more of the damn things.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)18:21 No. 782210 ID: cc08c7
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>>782208
Anytime I move towards them they move away, it's like I'm stuck in a weird bubble and they're part of the background.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)18:34 No. 782212 ID: cc08c7
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I guess I could try walking in one direction until I hit something, but it feels like this entire place is just moving with me. It's kinda making me dizzy.

>>782212
Hey, something's behind you!

Spin counterclockwise to counteract the dizziness.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)18:37 No. 782215 ID: cc08c7
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>>782213
What? Come on I'm not falling for that again. That really isn't helping.

Well in that case, just run forward, gotta keep up your exercises. Look at the floor while running so you don't get further dizzy.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)18:46 No. 782221 ID: cc08c7
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>>782214
Pretty sure that's just an urban myth and will only make this worse.

>>782217
Staring at the ground? What if something pops out at me? Besides I can't run, I feel like it's getting worse...

>Charlotte suddenly gets a very bad feeling

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)18:46 No. 782222 ID: cc08c7
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UH..

Staring contest?

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)18:56 No. 782225 ID: cc08c7
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>>782223
>Charlotte attempts to have a stare-down with the thing in front of her. Her entire body starts hurting and itching as she stares into the swirling scribbles on its face.

>Anxiety level is rising

probably should leave... like, now.

It probably isn't dangerous, and is just curious. It would have attacked you by now if it was dangerous. But still, avert your eyes, step back slowly, and ask what it wants, see if it can talk.

Pick on it.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)19:06 No. 782229 ID: cc08c7
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>>782227
Uh, hi, my name is-

>The creature takes a swing at Charlotte, and she wastes no time jumping away from it. She averts her eyes and tries to stare at the ground while she thinks up her next move.

>>782226
I'll have to agree with that sentiment.

>COMBAT: Charlotte cannot look at the creatures in this world for prolonged periods of time. If her Anxiety Level goes above a certain point her heart will stop.

>>782229
Peck it! Or use a weapon if you've got one.

Do you have any items?

Got something you can throw at it? if so, throw something at it, and Run. If not, just run away.

Examine the creature's attack patterns carefully. Knowledge is power!

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)19:20 No. 782235 ID: cc08c7
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>>782230
I don't think touching that thing is a good idea if just looking at it hurts. My pockets are empty!

>>782234
Until I have some way to look at it without feeling sick this isn't a good plan, I'll keep it in mind for the future though.

>>782231
>Charlotte wastes no more time, running away from the creature as it makes awful metallic noises behind her.

can you fly, or are you a flightless bird?

if not, keep running.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)19:40 No. 782239 ID: cc08c7
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>>782238
No, if I could fly I'd be doing it already!

>Charlotte keeps running as fast as her little legs will take her even with the sickening movements of the world around her, the sounds of the creature gaining on her getting louder as she struggles to keep going

Oh shit, oh shit it's getting closer what do I- wait what the hell.

Looks like a chest, but we don't have time to open chests @ the moment. Vault over it.

>>782239
Um. Well I guess open it.

KICK chest to open

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:02 No. 782248 ID: cc08c7
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>>782240
>>782241
>>782242

>Charlotte decides to attempt all three suggestions in one go, aiming and swinging her leg up at the chest as she tries to jump over it. Without warning the chest opens the second she gets close enough and the items within appear in her pockets, the chest vanishing as she continues her flight over the dirt mound.

Oh shit.

*CUTSCENE*

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:04 No. 782251 ID: cc08c7
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*CUTSCENE*

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:07 No. 782252 ID: cc08c7
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>Charlotte feels like this plan could have gone a lot better.

well you're still alive so get up keep running and see what you grabbed.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:15 No. 782256 ID: cc08c7
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>Charlotte's pursuer has also arrived

Run and check inventory.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:25 No. 782259 ID: cc08c7
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>>782255

>Charlotte scrambles out of the dirt and checks her inventory. This chest in the middle of a strange void somehow held her anxiety medication. There's also a note with the pills:

"Congratulations Charlotte! You've been chosen to test out our new Anti-Anxiety medicine out of a long list of other eager patients! Please take as instructed and contact your doctor if something goes wrong."

>The note is signed with a smiley face as opposed to a proper signature.

The thing is getting closer, should I take a pill?

Throw pills in the monster's mouth, or hole.

>>782170
Can't think of a good reason not to.

>>782259
...sure, why not

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:47 No. 782273 ID: cc08c7
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>>782269
>>782272

>Charlotte takes one of the pills from the bottle

*CUTSCENE*

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:47 No. 782274 ID: cc08c7
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*CUTSCENE*

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:48 No. 782275 ID: cc08c7
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*CUSTSCENE*

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:49 No. 782276 ID: cc08c7
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*CUTSCENE*

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:49 No. 782277 ID: cc08c7
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*CUTSCENE*

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:51 No. 782278 ID: cc08c7
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. . . .

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:51 No. 782279 ID: cc08c7
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. . . . .

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)20:53 No. 782280 ID: cc08c7
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What...

>>782280
Become egg

Are you dead?

Describe surroundings.

Charlotte 2017/02/22(Wed)21:08 No. 782284 ID: cc08c7
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What the hell just happened.

>Pausing for tonight, apologizing in advance if this was a giant mess.

>>782284
bad dream I guess, whelp make yourself some food and see what you need to do for the day.

Inspect self for injury.
Examine room.

>>782284
Apparently, you toss and turn in your sleep. And you fell out of bed.

Check yourself to make sure you're not hurt from the fall.

>>782284
Hang in there!

Just a flashback to the war. Time to hunker down in a bottle of whiskey again until the pain goes away.

The medication worked I guess. Where is your medication? we need to read the instructions.

Also, Make sure you look for side effects as you go about your day.

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)18:28 No. 782694 ID: cc08c7
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>>782285
Crap. hang on...still a bit dizzy.

>>782287
Okay, I think there's a bump on my head but nothing super serious. I'm currently in MY ROOM complete with my MOTIVATIONAL SUPPORT POSTER.

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)18:32 No. 782697 ID: cc08c7
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>>782301
Not funny dude. We don't joke about the war, and booze is nasty.

>>782697
What's in your room? In your cabinet?

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)18:47 No. 782699 ID: cc08c7
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>>782698
It's still in my pocket. Lemme check the label:

"Anti-X Anxiety Medication, to help deal with the stress of daily life when it comes crashing down on your fragile mind. Take once daily. Do not mix with other medications. Side effects include-"

And the rest faded off, probably because I faceplanted when I got it. Great. I guess I'll just wait and see if anything else happens.

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)18:52 No. 782701 ID: cc08c7
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>>782698
That'd be where I keep my CLOTHING and VARIOUS OTHER THINGS. Mostly clothes though.

Should I check anything else?

check out the rest of your house?

Try to think, did you take a pill before your little trip. I'd hate to think you might have taken mare than the recommended amount on an experimental drug.

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)19:19 No. 782715 ID: cc08c7
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>>782706
I remember getting home with the meds being super upset about something and then...I just kinda blacked out.

>>782705
Sure. Where to?

>Living Room
>Kitchen
>Bathroom

I'm feeling kitchen about now.

Kitchen. Call your boyfriend.

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)19:50 No. 782726 ID: cc08c7
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>>782716
Yeah makes sense.

>>782721
I don't have a boyfriend.

>Charlotte has entered the Kitchen

What are the two papers taped to your fridge about?

>I don't have a boyfriend.
What about a girlfriend?

read notes on fridge, look for food, make something to eat, enjoy meal.

Call doctor. tell him you started hearing voices in your head after taking pills

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)20:06 No. 782734 ID: cc08c7
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>>782727
One of them looks like a list of emergency numbers, standard stuff. The other is my therapy art.

>>782731
I don't have a girlfriend either. It's not that I don't like either I'm just a mess right now.

>>782729
Which one first?

before reading letter, get a cool drink of water to calm yourself, then start with the letter on the left.

meal time first. Something simple and hot, like a quesadilla or other suitably easy/warm comfort food you enjoy

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)20:25 No. 782745 ID: cc08c7
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>>782739
>>782740
Alright, I grabbed a glass of water and microwaved a mini-pizza pocket thing. I don't feel any more nervous than I did when I woke up though.

>>782745
What's the note on the fridge say?

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)20:28 No. 782747 ID: cc08c7
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>>782746
Like I said before, just the emergency numbers. Nothing weird.

I'm assuming a therapist or doctor prescribed your meds- can you call them to get more info on the side effects and tell them about the fucked up dream thing that just happened? Bc a medical professional probs needs to know about that

>>782749
Or you could call the local pharmacy, talk to the pharmacist! That could work, too!

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)20:34 No. 782751 ID: cc08c7
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>>782749
I think I have the doctor's number somewhere...oh duh, on the back.

Might want to report your... episode to the doctor.

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)20:45 No. 782756 ID: cc08c7
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>>782750
I don't think we ever contacted a pharmacy about the pills, they came in the mail straight from the doctor. I feel like there was something really specific about the medication that did seem weird to me, but I can't entirely recall it.

>>782753
>Charlotte adds the phone list to her inventory

>Current Inventory: Letter, Anti-X, Phone Note.

I'll call them after I eat, I took the medicine so I should be good now. Should I look at my art before I eat this pizza pop?

Look at art a little before eating to let it cool a bit.

I have a feeling the picture on the fridge is that scribble monster you saw during your episode. best to throw it out and not look at it in case you freak out again...

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)20:50 No. 782766 ID: cc08c7
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>>782759
>>782761
I'm sure anything I drew can't be that-

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)20:50 No. 782767 ID: cc08c7
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...

Oh, well that is... peculiar, maybe we should just take that down or something.

Told you to throw it out. Get rid of it, get those bad thoughts away, and drink your water to calm nerves.

flip it over, ponder why you drew it.

probably should just turn that around so you don't have to look at it anymore, then get to your meal before it gets to cold

Charlotte 2017/02/24(Fri)20:59 No. 782780 ID: cc08c7
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>>782769
>>782772
>Charlotte shoves the awful picture deep into her inventory where she hopes she'll never see it for a long time.

I can't destroy it. I'm supposed to keep these for therapy.

>>782776
I can't even remember drawing this one! I think I would've remembered making...whatever the living hell THAT was. I'm, just gonna eat my pizza pop and try not to choke on water while I contemplate what the hell I was thinking.

>Pausing for tonight. Will set up discussion thread with the schedule I have in mind shortly.

Peck at food

>I can't destroy it. I'm supposed to keep these for therapy.
I suppose that's smart.

Eat your Pizza Pocket before it gets cold, and just try to relax for a bit.

>>782780
Okay, uh....

Okay this is probably going to sound bad, so do not panic. If you are experiencing altered states of consciousness and episodes in which you draw things like.... that, and don't remember them, and have night terrors about horrible monsters, I suspect you are projecting your consciousness into other realms of existence.

On the bright side, the OVERWHELMING MAJORITY of creatures on the 'other side' should simply be too alien to interact with or understand you, and are probably just as frightened of you as you are of them.

On the down side, you are experiencing altered states of consciousness and blackouts. Leave a message with your doctor right away.

In the mean time, the most essential thing is to do normal activities. As a long term sufferer of panic attacks and depression myself, the simplest way to alleviate them is to occupy your mind with something such as a videogame, or in the best case, the company of a friend or loved one.

Oh, and don't look in the mirror. Seriously, do not look in mirrors. The mind plays tricks on its own senses, and mirrors play tricks on the mind, so looking into any given mirror will make your anxiety spike. Trust me on this one, don't look at them at night, even as a joke.

>>782780
After you eat your pizza pop, how about you eat some ice cream out of the freezer? Ice cream always makes everything better!

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)17:19 No. 783663 ID: cc08c7
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>>782782
Oh please. I'm not a savage.

>>782789

FUCK YEAH PIZZA POP

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)17:32 No. 783667 ID: cc08c7
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>>782836
I don't have any ice cream right now. I'll have to buy some when I go out again. I have the glass of water though. I think I'll finish that and then decide on what to do next.

*Edit, forgot to remove notes from fridge*

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)17:37 No. 783669 ID: cc08c7
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TIME TO GET HYDRATED.

Call doctor on what you witnessed, then shower.

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)17:53 No. 783673 ID: cc08c7
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>>782831
I don't know about the things being scared of me when one was actively chasing me down and tried to strangle me, but you're right about doing normal stuff to calm down.

>>783671
Sounds like a plan.

>Charlotte has entered the Living Room

>>783673
Thats not the bathroom

Thats a picture of you on the right, correct? lets admire that for a bit, and remember the good times, give ourselves happy thoughts.

>>783674
Why would the phone be in the bathroom?

Alright just pick up that phone you can do it.

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)18:05 No. 783679 ID: cc08c7
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>>783674
>>783676
I have to agree with the second voice. I'm calling the doctor before I go shower and stuff.

>Charlotte dials the number on the back of the note

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)18:10 No. 783680 ID: cc08c7
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>After a few minutes she hears a tired voice at the other end of the line.

"Hello. Welcome to the Happy Heathline. Would you like to speak to your medical professional?"

Uh yeah, I need to talk to Dr. Albert? Um, there's been a problem...

"Please hold."

Some really lame music is playing now. While I wait is there anyone else I should call after or should I just stick to the doctor call and worry about other stuff after my shower?

Depends. Lets wait and see what the doctor says before we call our parents about our issues. If he says it is serious, then we should let them be aware. If not, lets not worry them for something small just yet.

Make today a "you" day.
No worries, no stress, no problems.

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)18:25 No. 783689 ID: cc08c7
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>>783681
>>783684
Alright. Wait hang on:

"Hello? May I ask who's calling today?"

Uh, Dr. Albert? It's Charlotte. Um, I picked up my medication last night?

>Charlotte hears some papers shuffling on the other side of the phone and some grunting

"Hmmm lemme see. Ah yes, Charlotte. You were prescribed Anti-X correct?"

Yes. Um, I took one last night before bed and one this morning.

"This morning? Did something happen last night after your first dose?"

Do I come clean or try to word this in a way that won't come off as completely hysterical?

Kind of both. to the best of your abilities, recount as much as you can what had happened in a way that feels comfortable to you so you don't feel stressed talking about it.

Yea, lets worry about this a little later, one problem at a time.

Just tell him you had a vivid, terrifying hallucination that disoriented you to the point you had no recollection of having taken the first dose.

>>783699
This.
Put emphasis on how you know it wasn't real but was still extremely upsetting.

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)18:41 No. 783706 ID: cc08c7
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>>783694
>>783699
Um...I had a really bad dream I think, like I was in another place and I was really scared and uncomfortable.

"Oh dear. That's certainly not good. This was after you took the first pill?"

I think so. I can't...recall taking the first one at night, I remember getting upset and then having the dream. I woke up on the floor this morning and took my first proper dose.

(This is pretty close to the truth, not gonna say I took the pill in my dream, he'll think I'm sleep-popping the things.)

>Dr. Albert is quiet for a few minutes, Charlotte can hear him messing with his papers again and talking to himself before getting back on the phone.

"Well Charlotte I checked the bottle we keep on hand for reference purposes and vivid dreams are a possible side effect of missing doses. You may have taken one earlier than you thought and missed the one after. Do you need to visit me today and talk more about your dream?"

(Should I?)

If you think it'll help, schedule a visit.

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)18:56 No. 783709 ID: cc08c7
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>>783708

Yeah. I think I'll take that appointment.

"When can you come down? We're open all day."

I just have to shower and get dressed.

"Alright. Bring your prescription with you too please."

Alright.

(Anything else I should bring up?)

We should ask what other side effects are there, as that section is missing on your bottle.

Do you have a car? ask if you should be driving.

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)19:09 No. 783714 ID: cc08c7
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>>783711
(Good idea!)

Uh, before I forget. What are the other side effects?

"Hm. Just the normal kind for this sort of drug Charlotte. Some drowziness, minor dizziness. Nothing serious. We've had other patients who talked about the minor symptoms before and they've made great progress since then. I assure you the medication is completely safe, otherwise I wouldn't have given it to you, or anyone for that matter."

(He sounds super sincere. I think he's telling the truth.)

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)19:16 No. 783722 ID: cc08c7
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>>783712
(My parents don't trust me with a car since I started having my panic attacks. It was also around the time Ms. Wilson had a panic attack herself and drove through the autumn parade in her pickup truck.)

What's the best way for you to acquire a ride?

Charlotte 2017/02/28(Tue)19:26 No. 783726 ID: cc08c7
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>>783724
(I can just walk. I need the exercise anyways. The doctor's office isn't too far from my neighborhood.)

I think I'm good now doctor, I'm gonna go get ready for the appointment.

"Splendid. Don't forget your therapy artwork please. You should have put it on your fridge as we agreed at the last session."

(Oh fuck me I knew I forgot something. Guess I have no choice.)

Yeah I got it, don't worry. Uh, it's a bit...darker than normal.

"It takes more than 'dark' to phase me dear. Just remember to bring it and we can discuss it properly. See you soon!"

And he hung up. Great.

>Pausing for tonight, will update again tomorrow to make up for missed time yesterday

Is that a picture of you on the right?

Welp time to shower, then get ready for doing stuff.

Well time for shower.

Shlick furiously to relieve last of tension.

Ready up then.

>>783726
>I need the exercise anyways.
But you're not fat! How can you need the exercise?!

>>783769
Maybe she wants to build up muscles.

>>783780
.....seems legit.

well I guess take a shower, get dressed into something that you haven't been wearing all night, and go for a light jog to see your doctor. should be fine.

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)17:56 No. 783964 ID: cc08c7
File 148841979913.png - (57.76KB , 600x600 , UncleMike.png )

>>783675
>>783740

>Charlotte examines the portrait

Oh god no that's Uncle Mike. I think it's a neat portrait so I keep it around. He always had these cool eyes.

>>783964
Handsome birb.

Has he been known to have anxiety like you?

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)18:01 No. 783968 ID: cc08c7
File 148842010566.png - (63.10KB , 600x600 , BirbPositivity.png )

>>783769
>>783780
>>783783

Hey! Just because I'm NOT fat doesn't mean I ever want to be! I'm...average! I'm average and totally fine with that!

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)18:05 No. 783970 ID: cc08c7
File 148842035316.png - (62.95KB , 600x600 , RememberMike.png )

>>783965
Uncle Mike was pretty nice looking yeah. At least here, they had to make him shave to paint this.

>>783967
Uncle Mike had his own issues. He told me he could see things once, but I promised to never tell my parents.

>>783970
These things he could see wouldn't happen to be related to the things in your dream would they?

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)18:21 No. 783972 ID: cc08c7
File 148842129627.png - (52.82KB , 600x600 , Bathroom.png )

>>783971
Uncle Mike said he could see spirits and stuff. If I was seeing ghosts I wouldn't be as freaked out because at least then I'd know what I'm dealing with.

>>783745
>>783758

Alright. I won't be doing anything dirty though, not if you guys are watching! That's just weird.

>Charlotte has entered the Bathroom

>>783972
But we're a part of you! There's nothing wrong with you watching yourself do something dirty! It's just a natural thing that everyone does!

Besides, what you're saying is that you close your eyes and stumble around blind every time you get in the shower. Doing that is considered weird!

>>783972
It's okay, if anything happens it'll probably happen in between panels and we'll miss it.

Plus there's a shower curtain.

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)18:36 No. 783978 ID: cc08c7
File 148842216047.png - (51.68KB , 600x600 , FanserviceCensored.png )

>>783974
>>783975

What were you guys talking about again?

>>783978
Ok, don't panic, but someone stole your boobs!

so where are your folks? work?

>>783978
Nice tits toots.

So you go to school. What is your major?

>>783978
Nekkid birb.

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)18:47 No. 783985 ID: cc08c7
File 148842283136.png - (51.78KB , 600x600 , Wow.png )

>>783980
>>783982

They have feathers covering them. They're not gone they're just not...ugh you guys are unbelievable.

>>783985
Well are you gonna take a shower or what?

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)18:53 No. 783988 ID: cc08c7
File 148842319687.png - (45.06KB , 600x600 , Showering.png )

>>783987
I'LL SHOWER LIKE YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE.

>Charlotte enters the shower and turns it on

>>783981
My parents live on the other side of town. I live in a little rental place right now. They don't trust me to drive but they trust me to live by myself.

>>783983
Uh, on break right now but I'm taking some art stuff and psychology. Ironically enough.

>>783985
Hey, that wasn't sarcasm. And if you can't count on your headvoices for harmless razzing, who can you?

Don't look now, but there are scratches on the mirror.

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:05 No. 783999 ID: cc08c7
File 148842391874.png - (54.38KB , 600x600 , Showering2.png )

>>783992
My Dad for one. Art professors are snarky assholes too. I have like, one friend who likes to mess with me too. You guys are just the latest in a batch of comedians.

>>783996

>Charlotte peeks out long enough to see the mirror and pop back in

That's just the steam covering the mirror, don't sweat it.

Either something is scratching the mirror or something is clawing the 4th wall and the mirror is reflecting it.

(Shit, I replied late, damn you for doing your quest so quickly.) Well then continue on with your shower, make sure to get behind the ears.

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:09 No. 784003 ID: cc08c7
File 148842414451.png - (58.41KB , 600x600 , Showering3.png )

>>784001
I already checked the mirror. It's fine, kind of a shitty design but other than that it's safe.

>>784003
Oh, well, if you say soooooooOOOOOOH SHIT!!! ONE OF THOSE THINGS FROM YOUR DREAM IS IN THE MIRROR!!! DX

Hey, you in the mirror! Don't you know it's impolite to peek at a lady while she's taking a shower?! Get lost you pervert! D-:<

>>784004
Either that, or she drew on the steamed mirror a previous day, and it left a wing print drawing from the steam

>>784004
You're lucky I'm just a voice in her head, otherwise I'd come over there and beat the shit out of you, you perverted mirror monster! D-:<

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:19 No. 784009 ID: cc08c7
File 148842478504.png - (70.67KB , 600x600 , Showering4.png )

>>784004
>>784006

WHAT!?

>Charlotte finishes her shower and rushes out to check the mirror

Got a cell phone? take a pic of that so we can show that doctor.

Oh wait, our mistake. That's just your junk reflecting in the mirror. And only your junk. Are you a vampire?

>>784013
Yes, you should definitely take a photograph of the bathroom mirror while standing there naked.

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:24 No. 784016 ID: cc08c7
File 148842508660.png - (47.01KB , 600x600 , HaHaHelloThere.png )

>>784013
>Charlotte stumbles over to the other side of the bathroom and grabs her barely charged cell phone.

Okay okay, I've got this. I've got it.

*CUTSCENE*

>>784009
Please tell me you see that smiley face.

Well shit. Eldritch horror in the mirror. Might wanna put a towel over it, ya?

>>784020
Oh it went away and is now a smilie. Damn thing's fucking with you. Uhhhh... dunno how to catch it? Come up with something clever?

Well uh... it seems that whatever it is can paint in red, yea red paint, that's what that is.

>StopHelpingHer.png

What? why? She needs all the help she can get right now.

>StopHelpingHer
No.

Stop harassing her.

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:38 No. 784028 ID: cc08c7
File 148842592473.png - (88.54KB , 600x600 , HAHAHAHAHAHA.png )

>Charlotte backs away from the mirror
>Charlotte's Anxiety has increased drastically

>TRAPS: Creatures from the other world will sometimes create situations to force Charlotte into having an Anxiety Attack. If a creature is spotted manipulating the real world it is wise to ignore it and deal with the creature another time.

>>784023
Oh hell now it's fucking with you worse. Well it's not JUST a smilie. Well, still wanna drape a towel over the thing, we'll come up with some longer term countermeasures later!

Now you tell us.

Close your eyes, count to ten, deep breaths.

Okay. Good news. Lots of cultures have countermeasures for weird spirit stuff. Other good news: most of that stuff, you can find in the spice section of the local supermarket. It also smells nice! Garlic, onion, etc., but seriously, LOTS of other herbs are wards.

>>784028
...well, at least now we know something's going on. Did you finish your shower? Do finish, I don't think you're in any physical danger.

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:46 No. 784035 ID: cc08c7
File 148842640398.png - (88.05KB , 600x600 , LOOKATME.png )

>>784031
>Charlotte closes her eyes and tries to breathe deep

One, two, three, four...

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:48 No. 784036 ID: cc08c7
File 148842652346.png - (85.03KB , 600x600 , STOPIGNORINGME.png )

Five...Six....Seven.....Eight....

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:50 No. 784038 ID: cc08c7
File 148842664451.png - (78.57KB , 600x600 , IllFuckingKillYou.png )

Nine...

>Charlotte's Anxiety Level has stopped raising, it's slowly beginning to level back out

>>784038
Ten!

Did you finish your shower?

Charlotte 2017/03/01(Wed)19:54 No. 784040 ID: cc08c7
File 148842685256.png - (66.54KB , 600x600 , Showering11.png )

Ten.

>Charlotte relaxes herself, the steam from the finished shower and the counting having controlled a potential disaster.

You guys are right. I'm covering that stupid mirror up.

>Paused for tonight.

>LOOKATME
>STOPIGNORINGME
>IllFuckingKillYou
Go fuck yourself, you impotent bully.

>>784040
There you go. Let's get out of here and get dressed.

Glad we got you out of that anxiety attack before you got dressed. That would have been awkward wandering around naked and unconscious on where you were going.

yeah, get dressed, bring your phone, your phone charger, and a water bottle, and get to the doc

>>784040
I would offer to give you a hug, but since I'm just a voice in your head, I don't think that's going to happen.

Hi, uh, one of the voices which called out the...event. Uhm. I'm sorry for mentioning it, bringing your attention to it. That was a mistake. I'd sing a soothing musical apology, but I can't hold a tune in a bucket!

well... uh... guess that's over then. Get dress and head down to the doc and see what he has to say.

Hop back into the shower and finish if you haven't. Otherwise dry off and get ready to head on out.

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)17:51 No. 784942 ID: cc08c7
File 148867870209.png - (53.93KB , 600x600 , Showering12.png )

>>784045
Oh Jesus you're right. That's literally the last thing I need today.

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)17:56 No. 784952 ID: cc08c7
File 148867899262.png - (53.63KB , 600x600 , DoneShowering.png )

>>784042
>>784129
>>784213

>Charlotte plugs her charger into the wall and lets her phone get some juice as she gets dressed

Alright. All ready I guess. Covered up the mirror with a sheet too.

>Phone and charger added to inventory

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)18:06 No. 784959 ID: cc08c7
File 148867960238.png - (72.14KB , 600x600 , RingRingRing.png )

>Charlotte is on her way out the door when suddenly

*RING RING RING*

That landscape painting looks like a closeup of a monster's face.

There was never a tarp draped over your grandma in that photograph before...

Let's face it, everything even vaguely rectangular in this house is out to get you.

All interior design advice to the side, answer the phone.

Wait, check the caller id first. If it is no one you recognize, let the answering machine get it.

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)18:15 No. 784972 ID: cc08c7
File 148868011928.png - (38.46KB , 600x600 , ItsThePhoneAgain.png )

>>784964
The landscape is a classic. "They're Just Hills Man". That's the picture of Uncle Mike and it always looks kinda dark from far away. I'm more worried about-

*RING RING RING*

...who's calling me.

>>784969
It's styled after a stupid old rotary kinda phone, so caller ID wasn't in the plan.

>>784967
...hello?

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)18:18 No. 784973 ID: cc08c7
File 148868033779.png - (37.97KB , 600x600 , ItsThePhoneAgain2.png )

"HONEY!? ARE YOU OKAY?"

(Oh crap. It's Mom.)

Hey Mom, uh, I'm fine?

"You left looking really upset, we were worried you were having one of your episodes!"

(I'm slowly starting to remember why I was upset last night.)

Mom I'm...okay, it was just a little one.

(You think she'll buy that? Should I just be honest?)

>Should I just be honest?
She's your mom, dude. She wants to take care of you.

Tell her you had an episode, but you are seeing the doctor about it soon, so there is nothing to worry about.

>>784973
Mom, I'm okay. My dreams were kind of fucked up last night, but I'm okay now, and I've got a doctor's appointment.

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)18:27 No. 784979 ID: cc08c7
File 148868082956.png - (38.34KB , 600x600 , ItsThePhoneAgain3.png )

>>784975
(I don't want my Mom to think I'm going completely insane. It's bad enough she thinks I'm nuts already.)

>>784977
>>784978
I just had a small attack and some bad dreams, I'm going to talk to a doctor about it today?

"Charlotte, did you forget to take the medicine last night?"

No! The doctor told me it was just a little side effect from it! Honest!

>Charlotte's Anxiety raises slightly

She's your mom. Be honest. She cares about you. That doesn't mean share the details of the attack, necessarily. Being honest does include things like, 'I'm not comfortable telling you the details of what I saw in the attack, I'll tell my doctor, I've got an appointment.' It's not even a lie of omission. Ultimately, it's up to you.

>>784979
Tell your mom you really don't want to talk about it.

>>784979
thank her for checking up on you, but you've had the medicine and are going to talk with the doctor too, you've got a good hold of the situation for now

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)18:44 No. 784992 ID: cc08c7
File 148868185882.png - (51.68KB , 600x600 , NeverNeverNever.png )

>>784982
>>784983

I..I'm just not comfortable talking about it right now.

"Oh god Charlotte, did you black out on the way home again?"

>>784986
NO. I took the medicine and I'm talking to a doctor about it TODAY. I told you that would never happen AGAIN.

>Charlotte's Anxiety has increased
>She struggles to control her breathing a bit as she finishes the call.

Th-thanks for checking up on me b-but I'm fine...

Get off the phone ASAP. Your Mom means well, but her worrying is only setting you off.

Then start counting. Do your calming exercise.

Do your breathing and backwards counting exercise. Did they train you on any other meditative exercises? Like grounding and centering, and other visualization or semi-spiritual exercises? Try one of those.

Close your eyes, deep breath, head on out.

You're cooking something and it's burning, so you've to get off the phone.

SLAM that receiver down. Who does she think she is, your mother?

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)18:59 No. 785005 ID: cc08c7
File 148868278981.png - (38.53KB , 600x600 , SheHatesMe.png )

"...okay honey. Tell the doctor I said hi."

>Charlotte's Mom hangs up, Charlotte takes some deep breaths and tries to calm herself again.

Miasma 2017/03/04(Sat)19:12 No. 785008 ID: cc08c7
File 148868357122.png - (27.58KB , 600x600 , calm.png )

Okay...I'm done here. I'm going out.

>Pausing for tonight, I also know I forgot to switch my name back for the update so sorry for that too. Hopefully I'll be less of a mess on Monday.

The counting exercise is pretty good. So, time to head out? We don't know the area so, what's this town/city/place like?

Things are fine. She doesn't hate you, otherwise she would not have called. anyway, don't forget your house keys, and lock the door on your way out.

I've been meaning to ask, where are your arms? How were you holding that phone? Are you arms invisible or something?

>>785008
I have to ask. Do you count prime numbers?

>>785013
You hold a phone like that in the crook of your neck.

With a hoodie it's even easier.

She was just checking if you were alright, a nice action even if it did have unforeseen consequences.

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)17:08 No. 785845 ID: cc08c7
File 148893532706.png - (66.89KB , 600x600 , MainStreet.png )

>>785011
>>785012

>Charlotte exits her home and walks down the street, stopping when she's calmed herself enough to reply

The city is basically like any city other than how it's laid out. I always lock the door before I go out, I might be crazy, but I'm not stupid.

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)17:13 No. 785850 ID: cc08c7
File 148893560868.png - (66.40KB , 600x600 , MainStreet2.png )

>>785013
My arms are in the same place everyone else's arms are. Where else would they be?

>>785019
She probably wanted me to blow up even more so she could commit me. I don't like talking to my Mom.

so what's your neighborhood like?

enjoy your walk

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)17:21 No. 785856 ID: cc08c7
File 148893611412.png - (70.53KB , 600x600 , MainStreet3.png )

>>785854
It's really quiet. The housing area circles around the entire city like a ring-

"Lemme just...oh crap LOOK OUT!!"

>>785850
Hm. Well. Might come back to that later. Maybe. Wonder if there's any chill spots roind this burg.

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)17:32 No. 785861 ID: cc08c7
File 148893672378.png - (69.34KB , 600x600 , MainStreet4.png )

>>785859
>I don't think reaction images are allowed on Quest boards friend.

Wait wha- WHOA.

>Charlotte barely avoids what easily could have been a concussion or worse.

"Oh my god I'm so sorry holy crap are you okay!?"

see who dropped it

"I'm ok"

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)17:39 No. 785866 ID: cc08c7
File 148893718642.png - (69.13KB , 600x600 , MainStreet5.png )

YES. I'M FINE. JUST TRYING NOT TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK THANKS.

>Charlotte's Anxiety increases slightly as she looks up to see who almost killed her.

(Oh god of course.)

Judging by your reaction, I assume it is someone you are not too fond of. Tell them you have no time to chit chat as you have somewhere to be so we can avoid talking to them.

so who is it then? sounds like you know them.

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)18:00 No. 785876 ID: cc08c7
File 148893844611.png - (41.66KB , 600x600 , Clancy.png )

>>785870
>>785873

(Clancy Charles. Local handyman and all around klutz. The man is a walking disaster with the grace of an elephant stampede but his work is just good enough to keep him employed.)

"Oh jesus Charlotte I'm sorry! It was an accident I swear!"

>>785876
Le sigh. Welp. No harm, no foul, I guess... No need to waste much time on this guy, just keep going.

...How in gods name did he get up there?!?

don't worry about it, just say it's ok and go about your way. Don't want to distract him while he's working.

>>785876
Come on man, tether your tools. Or at least shout a warning if you drop something!

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)18:10 No. 785882 ID: cc08c7
File 148893902527.png - (41.46KB , 600x600 , Clancy2.png )

>>785877
It's okay Clancy, but I have to go now I have a doctor's appointment.

"Oh. You gonna vist Dr. Albert today?"

Yeah. Had a bad night.

"Aw shucks if that ain't the worst. Been havin' a rough time myself."

>>785878
Wait Clancy, how'd you get up there?

"I climbed."

>>785882
...how were you planning on getting down?

>>785884
Presumably very carefully.

>>785882
Tell him he needs a safety harness.

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)18:16 No. 785890 ID: cc08c7
File 148893939483.png - (41.40KB , 600x600 , Clancy3.png )

>>785881
Clancy why aren't you using your tool belt or something if you're working up there?

"I uh...lost it."

You lost your tool belt? As in, the big belt with all the stuff on it that's super heavy and hard to lose?

"Uh-huh, that's the one!"

>>785884
How are you gonna get down?

"Gonna climb back down of course!"

>>785880
(Unless anyone else has something to ask Mr. Perfect here I'd agree with this course of action.)

>>785890
Well be more carefully, silly moose!

>>785890
Well, gotta get going. Good luck, Clancy Charles. Lord knows you're gonna need it.

I'd say throw his hammer back to him, but seeing as he doesn't have a safety harness, might be a bad idea if you accidentally hit him in the head.

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)18:30 No. 785898 ID: cc08c7
File 148894021725.png - (68.30KB , 600x600 , MainStreet6.png )

>>785891
Well be careful okay? Don't wanna break the other antler...or your back.

"I'll be careful!"

(Famous last words.)

>>785892
Gotta go before Dr. Albert thinks I forgot to visit. Good luck with whatever you were doing up there.

"Charlotte you know I don't need luck! I'm the luckiest guy around!"

(I'd argue this point but considering he still has a job he might be right there.)

>>785896
You uh, want me to throw the hammer back up?

"Naw I was about to go on break anyways. You have fun at the doctor's Charlotte!"

(He's a keeper alright.)

If you're still feeling anxious, tweet a song to calm yourself, like that one song you heard on the radio the other day.

he seems nice enough at least. Better then living next to some asshole

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)18:43 No. 785906 ID: cc08c7
File 148894101253.png - (60.64KB , 600x600 , MainStreet7.png )

>>785904
Yeah. He's a mess though, just not the same kind of mess as me.

>>785902
>Charlotte tries to whistle to herself as she continues down the street

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)18:46 No. 785908 ID: cc08c7
File 148894117726.png - (61.35KB , 600x600 , TrashyGirl.png )

Something feels kinda off.

so possibly racist and completely question but are you a better sing then your average joe because you're a bird or am I just talking out my ass? Also if that question was racist then I apologize and admit that I am a massive dumb ass.

>>785906
This has absolutely nothing to do with anything, but can you blow a bubble gum bubble?

Whats off is that you are not pacing yourself as you walk. try speed walking. Count your steps. 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4.

Increase your speed to a fast jog.

>>785914
Thats good exercise, but really, I think speed walking is fine. Can't be all sweaty when we're at the docs, right?

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)18:53 No. 785918 ID: cc08c7
File 148894158470.png - (45.54KB , 600x600 , MainStreet8.png )

>>785909
I dunno, never really noticed a difference between bird and anything else singing.

>>785911
I usually don't bother with gum. Just not my candy.

>>785912
Uh okay.

>Charlotte counts as she walks away from the scene

"...interesting."

So Charlotte, what is the doctor like? what animal is he?

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)19:00 No. 785923 ID: cc08c7
File 148894202720.png - (62.34KB , 600x600 , MainStreet9.png )

Alright, we're finally at the doctor's office and I'm sure my legs are gonna kill me if I run back home like that again.

>>785921
Uh, a gazelle? I think? Some kinda deer or something. I don't usually ask people what they are, that's stuff you kinda just put on medical records.

Well, go in, sign in, and sit in. Just make sure you sit away from anyone contagious.

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)19:09 No. 785927 ID: cc08c7
File 148894256321.png - (62.02KB , 600x600 , MainStreet10.png )

>>785926
He's not that kinda doctor, but if anyone is physically sick in there I'll be sure to avoid them.

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)19:10 No. 785928 ID: cc08c7
File 148894264078.png - (46.29KB , 600x600 , MainStreet11.png )

>Charlotte enters the Doctor's Office and closes the door behind her

Charlotte 2017/03/07(Tue)19:14 No. 785930 ID: cc08c7
File 148894286358.png - (48.50KB , 600x600 , TimeToPlay.png )

>Pausing for tonight. Will try to update again tomorrow.

Well, here you are at the reception desk. sign in so you can sit and rest those legs.

>>785930
I have a good feeling about this appointment!

>>785958
:P

I wonder. I know it'd be unexpected (and contrary to the point of the quest), but it'd be cool if she could...I dunno, channel this somehow. Wouldn't be good for her heart, though.

Charlotte 2017/03/11(Sat)17:55 No. 786688 ID: cc08c7
File 148928373675.png - (55.76KB , 600x600 , DrAlbert.png )

>Charlotte enters the office of Dr. Albert and lays down on the little couch in the corner. Dr. Albert wastes no time pushing his chair close and looking down at her

"Hello Charlotte. How are you today?"

I'm...

...secretly a ninja. Now you know too much.

...kinda wishing I was playing Breath of the Wild right now.

...A little stressed and confused.

Charlotte 2017/03/11(Sat)18:12 No. 786696 ID: cc08c7
File 148928477124.png - (56.21KB , 600x600 , DrAlbert2.png )

>>786690
>>786692
>Charlotte gulps before responding

Wishing I was a ninja playing video games right now.

"Interesting. The ninja part at least. I understand these meetings can be quite stressful so the part about playing games is understandable for someone your age."

>Dr. Albert pulls out a notepad and starts scribbling things down.

Actually yeah...I'm a bit stressed out and confused this morning.

"You had a little incident last night?"