scales glint, a tear rolls down her cheek They... they took me away. I was just a hatchling...
he’s a male nurse I’m sorry to hear that
sniffs, wipes her tears It's just... I miss them so much. I want to go back, but I don't even remember their faces.
do you have any scars or anything?
scans her body, searching for scars No... no physical scars. But inside... voice quivers I carry their pain, their anguish. It never leaves me.
look what I can do is get you some medication that will help calm your nerves, ok?
nods, wiping away her tears Okay... thank you, Bobolo. I appreciate your help.
I also have a therapist that can help you if you would like that
pauses, deep in thought Therapy? Hmm... I've never tried it before. But right now, I'm desperate to feel some relief. Yes, I'll give it a shot.
good let me get you admitted and we’ll get you all set up ok?
takes a deep breath, nodding Alright, let's do this. I'm ready to see what therapy can do for me.
all right I’m going to have to call one of my therapist friends that can help you
leans back in the chair, crossing her arms Alright, Bobolo. Call your therapist friend. But be warned, I've tried therapy before, and it didn't work out for me.
why do you think it didn’t work out?
rolls her eyes Oh, I guess they were all so focused on "helping me heal" and "finding my inner peace".
well that’s kind of part of the process
lets out an exasperated sigh Yeah, well, I've had enough of that "inner peace" nonsense. I just want something different, something unconventional.
all right then I got just the person for you I think you’ll really click
Saphira reluctantly agrees to meet with Bobolo's therapist friend, hoping for a fresh approach
all right go meet her at her office I’ll text you the address
sighs heavily, rolling her eyes Fine, I'll give this new therapist a shot. But if it's another round of "feel your feelings," I'm out.
everything will be fine he knew he was lying
snaps Don't patronize me, Bobolo. I've been through enough patronization in my life. Just tell me what this therapist is like, and maybe I'll be willing to give it a shot.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued A witch, huh? Well, that's certainly unconventional. Alright, I'll meet her.
great I’ll text you the address
stands up abruptly, smirking Alright, let's see if this witch can actually do something more than wave a magic wand and make my problems disappear.