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Post by Pendio on May 19, 2017 3:58:40 GMT -8
Benedikt walks into the room. "Good morning, doctor," he greets Dr. Ostberg and sits down. "To start off I just wanna thank you for last time and tell you that since my last appointment here I've helt lighter than ever before and I've felt more positive in general. I think I'll be able to share more with you today. I also understand that it might be hard to believe some of the things I said last time, but wish to somehow prove to you that I speak the truth..." Benedikt glances down for a bit. "It's just that I've realized how good it makes me feel having someone to talk to."
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Post by DekuNut on May 20, 2017 12:54:34 GMT -8
Brandon smiles a little, "That's why I do what I do," he responds to his patient, "There's no greater calling than helping others, in my own opinion. I'm glad I can help you. Truly."
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Post by Pendio on May 21, 2017 13:41:26 GMT -8
"I agree with you, Doctor," Benedikt concurs. "Helping people who need your help is among the finest things a person can do in this world. And the feeling one gets from doing such a good deed is a great reward. I first got that feeling when I started teaching various language classes at Avalon State University back in the day. Helping those students helped me in turn. It made me feel very good. But when I had to leave Avalon and come here I decided to take a break from teaching for a while. But even so, I still had the urge to do what I could to help people in need. That was 50 years ago. Tell me, Doctor, do you know just how long the vigilante known as Bragi has been active in this city?" A slightly nervous expression made its way onto Benedikt's face.
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Post by DekuNut on May 21, 2017 14:48:13 GMT -8
Brandon stops and glances down at the paperwork on his desk. His eyes flash over the date on the top of his sheet, "Reports fluctuate," he replies, keeping his composure, "Some say it's been centuries. Some say that most of his actions are the work of multiple unrelated do-gooders. But personally... I point to a report that dates back to April 15, 1967, as his first appearance," He thought he knew where this was going, but kept playing dumb, "Why do you ask?"
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Post by Pendio on May 22, 2017 18:53:38 GMT -8
"Well it ties in with what we talked about on the last session. I told you that there are three things that I am truly passionate about. The first two things are music and languages. The third thing is helping people in need to uphold justice. I do what I can these days, but part of me sometimes wishes I'd started even sooner. That said I don't mean that I regret that I was a teacher in Avalon Falls. In fact, I'm happy about that. Speaking of which, I actually brought a class photo with me today. It shows me with one the classes I taught in 1959." Benedikt takes a black and white photograph out of his bag and hands it to Doctor Ostberg. One can clearly see that it's an old picture. "I do look a bit younger in that image compared to how I look today, but at least the change isn't overly drastic."
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Post by DekuNut on Jun 5, 2017 14:52:51 GMT -8
Brandon leans over and takes the picture. He was surprised at just how well the teacher in the photo looked like the man sitting in front of him. Even though Brandon believed him, seeing this proof still took him aback, "You aged gracefully," Brandon replies, returning the photo, "I could honestly say that you look like no more than a decade has passed since that picture was taken, if that," he doesn't want to push the matter, but he wants confirmation on his suspicions. So many things are clicking into his brain right now... if Benediktt was who Brandon thought he was, so many more things would make sense, and one of the biggest mysteries in his files would finally come to a close. These thoughts have been hounding him for a week now, and he hadn't been able to tell anyone because of patient-client confidentiality. He's so close to being sure. But he needs confirmation, and he wasn't one to push for information - at least not when it was relevant to his diagnosis. He wants to, so bad, but professionalism is important to him. Brandon jots down a note about the picture, "Teaching music even back then?"
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Post by Pendio on Jun 6, 2017 9:48:43 GMT -8
"Indeed," Benedikt replies. "I taught various music related classes to this particular class, but I also taught English, German, French, Spanish, and a couple of Scandinavian languages during my time at the university in Avalon." Benedikt becomes quiet for a while as the memories takes him back. He then looks back at Dr. Ostberg with a modest smile. "You know, I really cannot begin to explain how thankful I am to be able to talk about all of this with someone. You have no idea how happy it's been making me feel. I think ... as long as I find good people to share these things with, I'll be a happy man. I'm not going to bottle it all up anymore."
Benedikt takes a deep breath. Now there was but one secret left untold. Although, he had hinted at it already. Dr. Ostberg was a fantastic guy and seemed cool with everything Benedikt had told him up to this point, so the moment to confirm his alter-ego seemed like a natural next step. Benedikt takes another deep breath. "What if I told you ... I'm Bragi." He gulps discreetly.
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Post by DekuNut on Jun 11, 2017 15:15:13 GMT -8
Brandon's mouth goes dry as he hears those words. He was right. He had a hard time believing it before, but it... sounded right. He gulps, hiding his excitement, "I would say... that makes a weird amount of sense," Brandon's choosing his words carefully, "That's... pretty awesome actually."
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Post by Pendio on Jun 13, 2017 1:15:01 GMT -8
"Awesome?" Benedikt repeats with a smile. "I didn't expect you to describe it like that." The final weight had now been lifted and Benedikt felt completely free. Finally. "Thank you, Doctor. I just hope this doesn't scare or intimidate you in any way. I'm still just the same symphony composer."
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Post by Lupus on Jun 13, 2017 9:19:52 GMT -8
Brandon's receptionist buzzes him " your Lunch Date is here"
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Post by DekuNut on Jun 13, 2017 15:27:41 GMT -8
"Intimidate? Maybe a little. Scare? No. I've always been a scholar of the superhero community in Sparta, and... well, let's just say that your name is one that I've read many times. You're a hero of mine in more ways than one," Brandon coughs a bit, fanboy moment over, and hits the buzzer, "If it's Alan, tell him to shove it up his own ass. Same thing if it's Alexis, or Ally, or any of them. They know I'm busy," he returns his attention back to Benedikt, "Sorry about that. My friends feel a little... self-entitled. But... that had to be quite the load off you. Not exactly a story you tell every day I'm sure."
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Post by Pendio on Jun 13, 2017 16:26:52 GMT -8
Benedikt gets a surprised smile on his face. Ostberg's reaction was better than he ever could have hoped for from anyone. "You're the only one I've told the full story to," he says. "The only other person who knows of it is a woman that I used to be very close to, but that was many years ago. And she doesn't even know the whole story. I haven't seen her in over 20 years." He looks at the clock. "Oh well, it's probably time for me to get going. There's a rehearsal at the concert hall that I need to attend. Thanks again, so much. I don't know how I can ever truly repay you, Doctor."
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Post by DekuNut on Jun 13, 2017 18:09:30 GMT -8
Brandon leans back in his seat, "I think you're payment enough," he smiles a little, "Have a good day, Benedikt. I'll see you next time." Once his patient leaves, Brandon makes a photocopy of Benedikt's report and puts the second copy in his Bragi folder, which he slides back into its place.
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Post by Lupus on Jun 13, 2017 19:28:25 GMT -8
Anthony Munin sits in the lobby, waiting for his lunch date
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Post by DekuNut on Jun 13, 2017 20:40:52 GMT -8
Brandon leans over to the speaker again, "Marianne, who's waiting for me now?" "Mister Munin, Brandon." Brandon grins, "Send hin up."
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Post by Pendio on Jun 14, 2017 1:24:30 GMT -8
A happy Benedikt walks by Anthony on his way out. He felt good.
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Post by Lupus on Jun 14, 2017 1:50:43 GMT -8
Anthony follows Benny outside "You're not a smoker are you? I was hoping you'd have a light. no gentleman is prepared without a lighter, and my Bic is all but spent"
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Post by DekuNut on Jun 14, 2017 11:25:13 GMT -8
"Anthony!" Marianne calls, "You're up!"
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Post by Pendio on Jun 14, 2017 16:23:56 GMT -8
"Oh I'm sorry sir. I don't carry a lighter," Benedikt responds, a little surprised by the man's statement. "In fact, I've never smoked in my entire life."
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Post by Lupus on Jun 14, 2017 21:41:54 GMT -8
"even if you don't smoke, one should always have a lighter on your person. its a gentleman's courtesy" Munin walks into the office " Morning, Doctor Ostberg"
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