shield_legacy (shield_legacy) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2012-09-09 22:30:00

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Annual Psych Eval
Tim hated the yearly psych eval, but if he didn't get them they wouldn't let him play with all the cool toys. He didn't particularly like talking about himself or what was bothering him. He had a personal policy of never talking about personal things with people unless of course it was Sammy. Even she didn't know everything.

He made it to Valini's office and knocked on the door.

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	shield_legacy 2012-09-12 07:49 pm UTC (link)
	"A little, but that's why we had such extensive training, right? Even those of us who don't go out into the field." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-12 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	Being sensible about danger and not choking on the what-ifs. Tim was rarely phased, which probably came from working R&D. "It's good to hear you're taking it seriously, but not.. direly." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-12 09:42 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm being realistic. I know what could happen, good or bad." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-12 09:58 pm UTC (link)
	"Looks like you hav a clear handle on work, how about relationships?" She tipped her head. "How are your interactions with others, both on and off the clock?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-12 10:03 pm UTC (link)
	Talk about work and Tim was comfortable and that's what he was going to talk about. "I get along fine with all of my coworkers. We're kind of a weird family in the lab." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-12 10:19 pm UTC (link)
	"Good to hear, all of you bonding so. How about your biological family? Any relatives you have good relations with?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-12 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	"I get along with my family. I have a ton of cousins. No problems with the parents and my grandfather's one of my best friends." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-12 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	"Cousins? Goodness. I hope they aren't as loud as my father's side." She folded her hand neatly in her lap. "And romantic interests?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-12 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	"My parents have a lot of siblings," he said. "We always had kids to play with growing up. It was interesting to say the least." Tim shrugged and shifted a little. "There's interest, but nothing worth mentioning." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-12 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	She smiled wider. "Mm, now throw in Hindi culture with such a family and you can guess why I came to the States." "Interest for you? Or to another?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-12 11:52 pm UTC (link)
	"I have an interest in someone," he said. That's as far as he would elaborate. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-12 11:53 pm UTC (link)
	"A coworker or perhaps someone from your hobbies?" She paused. "A barista?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-12 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	Tim shuffled a bit. "A girl I know. She doesn't see me in a way that would matter." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-13 12:00 am UTC (link)
	"Because you've discussed it with her or because neither you or possibly her make distinctly obvious signals," she asked dryly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-13 12:02 am UTC (link)
	"Because she just doesn't see me in any way outside of being a friend." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-13 12:08 am UTC (link)
	"So you told her and the two of you rationalized an outcome. You were clear about it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-13 12:09 am UTC (link)
	"She doesn't know I like her. I just suck it up and be her friend. I don't want to ruin our friendship." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-13 12:28 am UTC (link)
	"On one hand, your logic on this situation can comfort by avoiding disruption," she agreed. "On the other hand, this tactic rarely benefits anyone concerned. I am guessing she wouldn't want you be miserable, either." She smiled and tipped her head slightly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-13 12:43 am UTC (link)
	Tim sighed. "Something like that. I just don't want to ruin things between us." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-13 11:45 am UTC (link)
	"Of course not, which is good. The worst outcome is it could be awkward between you two for a time, but your friendship would outweigh that in long run." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-13 11:49 am UTC (link)
	"I suppose," Tim said. Sammy was his best friend in the world and had known her since they were in diapers and the last thing he wanted was to lose her friendship. Talking about Sammy and this is exactly why he hated the yearly psych evals. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-13 11:57 am UTC (link)
	It was amazing how dense geniuses could be. Both of them. "I would recommend introducing the idea incrementally over just dropping it in her lap. Less fight-or-flight instigating." She smiled at him. "Is there something we haven't covered that you wish to talk about? An aspect of work or life that interferes with the gestalt?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-13 12:15 pm UTC (link)
	Tim shrugged. "We'll see what happens." Tim of course had no intention of telling Sammy anything. "I don't think so." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	valini_morse 2012-09-13 12:25 pm UTC (link)
	Shy of an act of God? Very little, probably. Valini nodded. "And you know that could can come and talk to me at any time about anything," she offered, even if Tim wasn't the sharing type. "Confidentiality and discretion comes with no added fee." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	shield_legacy 2012-09-13 12:30 pm UTC (link)
	"I know," Tim said as he stood up. This was a sign that this was finally over. "Thank you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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