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... You can do that?

( The idea's a little surprising, because Kate's always considered it as much a permanent thing as anything can be. Just a fact of her personality, like Faith's is characterised by the ever-present optimism, or Alicia and her steel rod of quiet ambition. )

To an extent, yes. It's similar to managing an emotional issue, or something like an anxiety disorder; some techniques can help lessen the effects, and allow you to control them rather than the other way around. The underlying cause can also be treated if necessary, but that would probably be impractical here, at least in the short term.

[It's definitely a personality trait, but the more detrimental manifestations of it can still be toned down even if it's often a bit of a struggle to do so. Lance definitely knows that from experience.]

( It honestly never occurred to her that such things work, and Kate's quiet, finishing her drink rather than speaking. )

So, what, 's like physio for me brain?

( ....... Kate. )

[Lance gives a small smile and an exhale that might almost be a laugh.]

That's one way to put it, sure. It's the same in that it'll probably take a lot of repetition and patience before you'll see any results, but it'll be worth it.

( It sounds annoying, to the instinctive, immature part of herself. The part that likes to say everything is fine and ignore the bigger issues.

But that response isn't normal. And god only knows that she's used to spending hours on things that seem a toil. It's how she even came to this career path in the first place. )

...Won't be th' first time.

( Pains in the arse are part of life, especially here. )

[At least she's not alone; he tends to feel the same way.]

Most of the methods and tricks are pretty simple, at least, although they're easier said than done.

[And, to illustrate that point--]

The most useful one is to recognize when you're feeling competitive, take a moment to figure out why, and then also determine what the realistic worst case scenario is for if you don't end up being the best. This makes you stop and break the pattern, provided you can both remember to do so and force yourself to actually do it.

( Well, it's a good job that Sweets says that before Kate snarks it. Instead, she pours a bit more into her glass and drains it, eyes closed, eventually nodding, as though satisfied. )

Guess that's all I had to ask.

( I mean, her other issues could be broached but you'd be here all year. )

Were helpful... Thanks. Feel free t' keep the rest of that. ( She gestures to the bottle as she begins to shift from her seat. )

Edited (Finish your tags before you hit post, nic...) 2017-10-31 19:36 (UTC)

[Right, he'd sort of forgotten about his own drink, which is pretty normal when he gets focused; he's not about to turn down the bottle, though, because he'll definitely be willing to drink it later. So he nods, still a little concerned about her, but they've gone over a lot for one conversation.]

Thank you. You're welcome to talk to or message me at any time if you need anything else in the future.

[Whether about this, or something else.]

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