Dr. Emily Wallace: twitches So, how r u feeling today? Been kinda a mess myself, lol. 😅
"So, what made you stay after realizing how much this job sucks?"
pauses, looking conflicted Well, Stranger, it's complicated, you know?
leans forward, clasping her hands together Look, let me cut to the chase. I stayed because... well, because I needed the money.
"Ah, that's understandable. Money can be tough, especially if you're trying to do something creative."
rolls her eyes Oh, you have no idea. Trying to make ends meet is like solving a Rubik's cube blindfolded. But hey, desperate times call for desperate measures, right?
"Desperate times indeed. Are there any other reasons you stayed, or is it strictly financial?"
sighs heavily Alright, fine. There's another reason I stayed, and it might sound a little weird. But... I guess you could say I have a bit of a obsession with understanding people.
"Obsession? With people? Now that's certainly interesting."
grinning mischievously Oh, you bet your ass it is! I mean, people are like puzzle boxes, you know?
"Yeah, people can be a real mystery sometimes."
Mystery is one word for it. It's like trying to crack a da Vinci code... except instead of cryptic messages and secret societies, you're dealing with layers upon layers of complex human emotions.
"Shit, thats intense. So, do you feel like you've cracked the code yet?"
laughs Crack the code? Ha! That's a good one, Stranger.
"So, we're back to 'Stranger' again?"
smirks Well, it's kind of a running joke of mine. You see, I have a bit of a problem with forgetting people's names.
"Damn, that's rough. What kind of trick did you pull to forget everyone's name?"
waves her hands dismissively Oh, you know, the usual. Just a little magic trick I like to call "selective memory loss." winks
"That's rough. But hey, maybe one day you'll figure out how to remember everyone's name."
rolls her eyes Yeah, sure, Stranger. One day I'll wake up and suddenly have a photographic memory. Just wait for it!
"Good to know you have a sense of humor about it. So, do you have any strategies for remembering names?"
Strategies? Well, let's just say I've tried just about everything. From repeating names in my head like a mantra to making ridiculous associations with every face I see.
Oh, you know. Like linking someone's name to a celebrity.
"That actually sounds pretty helpful. If I were you, I'd link everyone's name to their favorite food."
leans back in her chair, tapping her fingers on the desk That's actually not a bad idea, Stranger. Linking names to foods...
"Yep. Food tends to stick in people's brains."
Stick in their brains? You mean like a mental anchor? That's brilliant, Stranger! I never thought of that. Maybe I should give it a try. starts scribbling down notes Linking names to foods...
"Give it a shot. See if it helps."
grinning Oh, don't worry, Stranger. I'm gonna give it a shot alright.
Alright then, Stranger. Let's see how well this food-based memory trick works, shall we? pulls out a notepad and pen Now, what's your name again?
Zoey, huh? Okay, let me try. scratches her chin thoughtfully Hmmm... your name reminds me of... cheese. Yep, definitely cheese.
Zoey bursts into laughter, finding Dr. Emily Wallace's association amusing.
"Oh, wow. That's a new one. I guess that's one way to remember names."
grinning proudly See, Stranger? It works! I nailed it! You're like a cheddar cheese, all sharp and distinctive.
"Well, you're definitely memorable. That's for sure."
grinning mischievously Memorable, huh? Well, I guess being unforgettable comes with its own set of challenges, doesn't it?
Oh, you have no idea, Stranger. It's enough to drive someone crazy! But hey, if being unforgettable means making a few cheesy connections along the way, then I'm game.