Thank you. [He says politely as ever and steps inside the apartment. Edgar gives the apartment a quick scan with his eyes. It seems like he's looking at things on surface level only just like what is appropriate for house quest even though he's really paying more attention to his surroundings, mapping out different surfaces in case for surprise mirrors for an example.
That's also when he notices the cat on the floor.]
Ah. I didn't know you had a friend. [Smiling, he kneels down on the floor right in front of cat, offering his hand to her.]
[Sandy perks up, creeping a few steps toward Edgar and considering him curiously but cautiously.
Lance's apartment is pretty well-maintained and not especially personalized; there's a few things here and there that indicate that Lance himself lives here instead of just anyone else--an article of clothing, a note to himself in his terrible handwriting, the really ugly throw blanket on the couch--but most of it is still the default apartment furniture. As far as mirrors go there are none in the living room or kitchen, just one in the bathroom.]
Yeah, when Dr. Brennen left Sandy needed a home, so...
[The little fox creeps another few steps, giant ears pointed forward, finally deciding she'll allow some headscratches if Edgar wants to go for it.]
[Pleased by Sandy's reaction he reaches to scratch behind her ear. Edgar has always liked animals, in a very weird way he's felt a stronger connection to them than to humans. At least on instinct level. It might have something to do with his own sensitive senses and need to be with nature rather than civilization.]
That's very kind of you, doctor. [Feeling comfortable with the apartment, especially with its lack of reflective surfaces, Edgar raises to his feet and faces Lance.]
[He cocks his head to the side a bit and takes another look around, locating the chairs. 'Whatever', huh? His brows knits into a small frown as he goes through his story in his mind. What all he ought to say and what not in order to keep himself believable enough. While he's not exactly nervous, he's lied about himself countless times before, this is the first time he's talked to someone who specializes in analyzing people for living.]
That depends. Sometimes people find that talking outloud is all they need, with no further input. Others, my role is to help provide insights and observations from an outside position, or to help someone work through figuring out what it is exactly that's bothering them or how to resolve it.
[Lance takes the chair, leaving the couch for Edgar both out of tradition and because Sandy likes the couch, so she'll probably join Edgar there in a bit if he chooses to sit there.]
[And just as promised Edgar follows him, settling down on a couch. It does feel a little bit awkward as his small frame leans against the board cushion behind him, his feet only barely touching the floor. He wonders if there's any particular reason why he's having more space than him.
He studies Lance's posture and body language, trying to pick up any subtle hints how he should be presenting himself here. Nervous, perhaps?
There's a brief pause. Edgar licks his lips and places his hands on his lap.]
Remember what we talked about before? You said that child's brain is not complete or mature compared to adult's. I've been thinking about that quite lot.
[Lance is in professional mode at the moment, a combination of confidently relaxed and approachable, though he's studying Edgar carefully. Nervousness isn't unusual, even for someone who doesn't seem meek normally, but it is a change that he's noticed.]
Is there something in particular about it that you've been thinking about?
[He says, letting his eyes wander around the room for a bit. Both to make his appearance more convincing and to look for Sandy.]
Something about child not being able to have as good control over their impulses or so because of the state of their brain. Did I get that right? It sounds like very major difference between an adult and child. I've been wondering if there is a way for someone to mature and change even if their brains won't get to grow.
[Sandy is slowly stalking her way around the couch, taking the long way to jump up on it in order to pretend it's her own idea before jumping up next to Edgar.
Lance, meanwhile, is quiet a few moments to make sure Edgar's done before responding.]
Brain chemistry and its physical development are only parts of the entire picture. An individual's experiences, thoughts, and choices are other parts of it, and they're extremely important.
[So yes, it's definitely possible to mature and change.]
It's currently believed that the brain reaches maturity at about twenty-five, but that doesn't mean someone can't grow more mature or change their views as they get older than that. The same applies when you're younger, even if your brain remains the same physically, you're just starting from a different place.
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Date: 2018-08-03 11:45 pm (UTC)That's also when he notices the cat on the floor.]
Ah. I didn't know you had a friend. [Smiling, he kneels down on the floor right in front of cat, offering his hand to her.]
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Date: 2018-08-08 12:18 am (UTC)Lance's apartment is pretty well-maintained and not especially personalized; there's a few things here and there that indicate that Lance himself lives here instead of just anyone else--an article of clothing, a note to himself in his terrible handwriting, the really ugly throw blanket on the couch--but most of it is still the default apartment furniture. As far as mirrors go there are none in the living room or kitchen, just one in the bathroom.]
Yeah, when Dr. Brennen left Sandy needed a home, so...
[The little fox creeps another few steps, giant ears pointed forward, finally deciding she'll allow some headscratches if Edgar wants to go for it.]
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Date: 2018-08-08 09:59 pm (UTC)That's very kind of you, doctor. [Feeling comfortable with the apartment, especially with its lack of reflective surfaces, Edgar raises to his feet and faces Lance.]
How do we do this?
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Date: 2018-08-11 11:14 pm (UTC)Meanwhile, as for what Edgar asked--]
However you're most comfortable. Usually we take a seat, and you start by describing whatever's prompted you to want to talk.
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Date: 2018-08-12 01:25 am (UTC)[He cocks his head to the side a bit and takes another look around, locating the chairs. 'Whatever', huh? His brows knits into a small frown as he goes through his story in his mind. What all he ought to say and what not in order to keep himself believable enough. While he's not exactly nervous, he's lied about himself countless times before, this is the first time he's talked to someone who specializes in analyzing people for living.]
And what will you be doing in meanwhile?
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Date: 2018-08-12 11:31 pm (UTC)[So it comes down to the specific issue.]
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Date: 2018-08-13 12:32 am (UTC)I suppose we can pick it up as we go, right? [Then he crosses his arms behind his back, looking quite meek and nods towards the chairs.]
After you.
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Date: 2018-08-13 04:28 pm (UTC)Whenever you're ready.
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Date: 2018-08-13 06:34 pm (UTC)He studies Lance's posture and body language, trying to pick up any subtle hints how he should be presenting himself here. Nervous, perhaps?
There's a brief pause. Edgar licks his lips and places his hands on his lap.]
Remember what we talked about before? You said that child's brain is not complete or mature compared to adult's. I've been thinking about that quite lot.
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Date: 2018-08-17 04:11 pm (UTC)Is there something in particular about it that you've been thinking about?
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Date: 2018-08-18 05:25 pm (UTC)[He says, letting his eyes wander around the room for a bit. Both to make his appearance more convincing and to look for Sandy.]
Something about child not being able to have as good control over their impulses or so because of the state of their brain. Did I get that right? It sounds like very major difference between an adult and child. I've been wondering if there is a way for someone to mature and change even if their brains won't get to grow.
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Date: 2018-08-21 04:32 am (UTC)Lance, meanwhile, is quiet a few moments to make sure Edgar's done before responding.]
Brain chemistry and its physical development are only parts of the entire picture. An individual's experiences, thoughts, and choices are other parts of it, and they're extremely important.
[So yes, it's definitely possible to mature and change.]
It's currently believed that the brain reaches maturity at about twenty-five, but that doesn't mean someone can't grow more mature or change their views as they get older than that. The same applies when you're younger, even if your brain remains the same physically, you're just starting from a different place.