Beneath The Mask

chapter 34 RD

J:
::gone on a walk::
::dressed casual, listening to music::
::until almost two when he changes course and goes to meet Maria::
M:
::once in office and situated::
How've u been, Jim?
J:
Since yesterday? Fine
::just like whatever::
M:
Besides Cameron, about how many people have u talked to since yesterday?
J:
Besides Cameron, no one
M:
Would u say that is a typical day for u?
J:
Yeah. Unless I have a job to do.
M:
::again seeing where Cameron's concern is::
Has there been anyone besides Cameron that has captured ur intrest?
-not necessarily romanticly
J:
::hesitates; :
J:
Yes
M:
who would that be?
J:
::disposition changes::
Sherlock
M:
What do u find interesting about Sherlock?
J:
He's the only one who could ever complete with me
M:
How do u mean 'compete'?
J:
Well...he was the only one to ever solve my riddles
M:
::nods::
So in other words, able to keep up with ur intellect?
J:
Yeah
M:
How did u meet Cameron?
J:
Art exhibit couple months ago
M:
How did u start talking with her?
J:
I was at the bar and she came over and I asked if she wasn't interested in the exhibit
We started talking about how boring people are and...
::like an
d yeah::
M:
::its wierd getting info to her colleague's personal life::
was it u or cameron that initiated the continuation of contact?
J:
I did

M:
Why did u decide to remain in contact with Cameron originally?
J:
She was different.
I thought maybe it'd be fun to play around a little
M:
What do u mean by play around?
J:
::shrugs::
Just... I dont know. Pick her brain I guess.
M:
Were u surprised find she was a psychotherapist?
J:
No.
::meaning no he wasn't surprised::
M:
Would u say she is able to keep up with ur intellect?
J:
She does better than I thought she would
M:
Why do u say that?
J:
I mean most people are excruciatingly uninteresting
::just looks at her in that way that kinda says 'like you for example'::
M:
With all due respect, Jim, I would diagnose u now with what I have but unfortunately for both of us I am required to take time and be doubly sure. I am also trying to be sure that, should the need be, everything is in order and acceptable for the legal system's use.
#add#
i am required to ask stupid and basic questions because of it.
J:
::slight defensive gesture::
I never said your questions were stupid
::innocent::
M:
Has Cameron taught u nothing?
It's very difficult to fool a dr in psychiatry.
J:
::smirks::
::he never meant to fool her, it was a little something called sarcasm::
::He's gotta entertain himself *somehow*::
M:
::@@::
::cnt believe a client drew her out of her proffessional façade::
Anyways.
In what ways did Cameron manage to keep up with ur intellect?
J:
She's not easily manipulated by mind games
M:
::of course she isnt::
So then.
let's see if I have a good picture of u now.
You are interested in people for their intellect if the match or come relatively close to matching urs, otherwise u feel there is no point. Everyone is a number, just a repeated blade of grass to you. Life holds no value because in the end, we all die, with exception if Cameron. As a result, you have only Cameron with whom you could say u have any relationship with. Is that about right?
J:
Sounds good to me
M:
Alright.
I think I have enuf information to get started then.
J:
::thank goodness::
::quiet::
M:
Do u want to start with the easier or more difficult part?
::she's pretty sure he'll opt for the hard 1st::
J:
Easy. I'm slipping.
::unenthused::
M:
::shrugs::
Alright.
u find someone u never knew b4.
someone that seems entirely boring to u.
When u come in tomorrow, I want u to tell me their name. you claim to be able to see their lives in a glance. Tell me what u think their life is based on that glance.
J:
Couldn't I just do urs? It'd be much faster.
M:
::smirks::
Nope.
has to be first impression, at a glance.
J:
::shrugs::
::gets up to leave::
M:
::this will b interesting to see what he comes up with::
#C will b available this time if u want#
J:
::doesn't ask to see her this time::
::leaves the building::
::about 15-20 mins later he comes back and asks if he can speak to maria briefly::
Nancy:
::gets Maria::

M:
::comes out::
...yes, Jim?
J:
::hands her a piece of paper::
::the paper has a persons name and describes their life at a glance::
Can we skip tomorrow?
M:
...
Unfortunately not, but u can be sure I will look this over
::pleasant smile::
J:
...
Ok
::leaves::
## lol had a hard time thinking of stuff to put
"George Ellington
Mid 30's, half german, smoker -trying to quit, has small dog, not married but in a seri
ous relationship, plays guitar in his free time"
M:
::raised brow::
::wondering how he got all of that so quickly::
::starts preparing for phase two::
J:
::just goes home::