I've never been so broken

I… [He glances down at his hands and picks at a developing callous.] I’ve been having these nightmares. On top of…well, other things.

[She notes the nervous habit] Tell me about the nightmares.

…it’s usually the same nightmare. I’m…in a hospital. I’ve been there for a while, I’m being held there. And there are doctors, but they don’t help me or try to make me better. They take me away… [He pauses.] Take me to a room and cut me open and poke around inside me. Trying to see what makes me tick. [He resumes picking at the callous.] Sometimes there’s…one doctor there in particular. Someone who’s hurt me before.

[She listens, watching him carefully, especially as he picks at his hands. She stares at his hands before her gaze turns upward] Tell me about this doctor that tries to hurt you.

[Text] If you believe that is professionally wise, I implore you. [Text] Remember, Mr. Granham, I'm always here to talk.

I… [He glances down at his hands and picks at a developing callous.] I’ve been having these nightmares. On top of…well, other things.

[She notes the nervous habit] Tell me about the nightmares.

[He steps inside, looking a bit wary still.] Hi, I’m…Will…you already knew that.

I did, I’m Doctor Connors. Lady told me very little about you, so I expect I will learn as we go. [She gestures to a chair on the other side of the desk.] Sit if you like.

[He sits down carefully.] Thank you for seeing me on such short notice, Doctor.

[She leans back in her chair and watches him with a slight tilt of her head] Lady's a good friend. I wouldn't fly out of London for anyone. [She keeps a very neutral facial expression, though there's a bit of a lip upturn to define a very small smile] Now tell me, why do you think you need to see a therapist?

[He steps inside, looking a bit wary still.] Hi, I’m…Will…you already knew that.

I did, I'm Doctor Connors. Lady told me very little about you, so I expect I will learn as we go. [She gestures to a chair on the other side of the desk.] Sit if you like.

[She doesn’t explain to 12 why she needs to be left, but she makes her way into the vacant office. She wrinkles her noes at the smell of leather, though it doesn’t quite smell as old as she is. Star dust and adventure. She scans the room sitting in the chair. She attempted to make her body language less imposing and more inviting. Relaxed her shoulders and scribbled on some paper on her desk.]

[He stands outside the office door for at least two minutes before slipping on his glasses and knocking.]

[Crystal eyes fixate on the door for a moment, she can sense the figure outside but doesn't vocalize her impatience. She just goes back to writing in Gallifreyan on her pad] Come in. [she stands from her seat and soothes out the pants and blazer folding her hands together]

Uh… [Oh right.] Yeah, I have the time.

Good, I will text you an address, you may arrive as you see fit and ready. [She hangs up, and moments later he receives a message with an address]

[Well. She was a lot more brisque than he was expecting, and he didn’t even know her name. Still, Will gets the dogs set up out back and heads out to the address texted to him.]

[She doesn't explain to 12 why she needs to be left, but she makes her way into the vacant office. She wrinkles her noes at the smell of leather, though it doesn't quite smell as old as she is. Star dust and adventure. She scans the room sitting in the chair. She attempted to make her body language less imposing and more inviting. Relaxed her shoulders and scribbled on some paper on her desk.]

[Your phone is ringing]

[Manages to pull the remote control free from Bruce’s mouth before answering.] Hello?

I’m contacting you on behalf of Lady. [She doesn’t even ask if this is the right number, she knows it is] I’ve acquired a suitable space, do you have time now?

Uh… [Oh right.] Yeah, I have the time.

Good, I will text you an address, you may arrive as you see fit and ready. [She hangs up, and moments later he receives a message with an address]

[Your phone is ringing]

[Manages to pull the remote control free from Bruce’s mouth before answering.] Hello?

I'm contacting you on behalf of Lady. [She doesn't even ask if this is the right number, she knows it is] I've acquired a suitable space, do you have time now?

[Text] How emotionally detached from a situation are you? [Text] In a sense of Timelines

[Text] Bizzare question. [Text] Who is this?

[Text] Lady. Alternate version of yourself. [Text] You said you were broken

[Text] The married one, I recall. [Text] Your rudeness is very blunt, Miss Lady. [Text] I am however not at optimal functions. I cannot express the out emotions without causing damage to myself. [Text] I also cannot see the future, which I believe is what you are asking, the time streams are left to the Type 40 to decide.

[Text] Do you know who Will Granham is?

[Text] I’m not familiar, should I be?

[Text] Perfect, do you think you could be a therapist?

[Text] I have the capability to listen and respond with a logical response. [Text] I lack empathy, and sympathy… But I could offer what expertise I have as well as read up on which I should. [Text] However, why would I ever consider being a therapist?

[Text] I have a friend who need a special sort of help and I think you’re just the person. [Text] Up for the challenge? You couldn’t be doing much else these days.

[Text] I'm plenty busy. [Text] That was a bold face lie. Lying to yourself is the worst sort of lying. [Text] I suppose I can dabble in therapy.

[Text] How emotionally detached from a situation are you? [Text] In a sense of Timelines

[Text] Bizzare question. [Text] Who is this?

[Text] Lady. Alternate version of yourself. [Text] You said you were broken

[Text] The married one, I recall. [Text] Your rudeness is very blunt, Miss Lady. [Text] I am however not at optimal functions. I cannot express the out emotions without causing damage to myself. [Text] I also cannot see the future, which I believe is what you are asking, the time streams are left to the Type 40 to decide.

[Text] Do you know who Will Granham is?

[Text] I’m not familiar, should I be?

[Text] Perfect, do you think you could be a therapist?

[Text] I have the capability to listen and respond with a logical response. [Text] I lack empathy, and sympathy... But I could offer what expertise I have as well as read up on which I should. [Text] However, why would I ever consider being a therapist?

[Text] How emotionally detached from a situation are you? [Text] In a sense of Timelines

[Text] Bizzare question. [Text] Who is this?

[Text] Lady. Alternate version of yourself. [Text] You said you were broken

[Text] The married one, I recall. [Text] Your rudeness is very blunt, Miss Lady. [Text] I am however not at optimal functions. I cannot express the out emotions without causing damage to myself. [Text] I also cannot see the future, which I believe is what you are asking, the time streams are left to the Type 40 to decide.

[Text] Do you know who Will Granham is?

[Text] I'm not familiar, should I be?