Short Story Sunday: Analyze This
October 14th, 2007 Posted by Chanya“We’re constantly ridiculed. Ridiculed and feared. Imagine that: they hate us and fear us.”
“They hate you because they fear you. Why do you think that is?“
“We’re misunderstood. People see us and immediately prejudge us. They don’t take the time to get to know us.”
“Have you tried reaching out to them? Have you tried getting to know them?“
“Well, not really. They usually turn away upon seeing me.”
“I see. And what can you do to remedy that problem?“
“Uh, I guess I could try taking the first step. I could smile, and uh, maybe greet them?“
“Yes, that’s a start. That might make you more approachable. I want you to try that. Now, how are you doing with the diary? Are you writing down your thoughts, your feelings?“
“Actually, that’s worked out well. I’m writing in it each day.”
“Good. It’s important to have an outlet for expressing your innermost feelings. Do you have anything important to share with me”“
“Well, last week I” aarrrggh aarrgh!
“No, no! Stop that immediately! Control yourself!”
“Ahm sahray, ah-”
“SPIT-IT-OUT!"
“Pfft. Sorry.”
“Hand it to me. And get me a digit keeper; the kits are on top of my desk.”
“Sorry, sorry, there you go.”
“Have you eaten today”“
“Uh, no, I was running late and didn’t have time.”
“Didn’t have time“ Honestly, I don’t want to criticize, and you know I’m here to help you, but how can you and your kind ever hope to be taken seriously if you go around biting unsuspecting people”“
“Yes, I know.”
“And you also know there are centers throughout the city for that purpose. Several of them even provide takeout. As a matter of fact we just got one on the first floor of this building.”
“Yeah, there’s also one near my place.”
“You’ll never change your image if you continue to play to the stereotypes. You don’t have to resort to this type of behavior - you can become a functioning member of society. Have you been looking for employment”“
“Not really . . . “
“Well just the other day my pod hired a Z Level-4 Gardener. Shaun Of The Dead Handbook 3 specifically lists occupations suited to your kind. Attitudes are changing. But it won’t mean a thing if you keep to the old ways.”
“I know, I know, it’s that whole “I’m the master of my domain” right?“
“Exactly. You know I’ll have to charge you for today’s damage. Finger reprods have gone up in price. Since I have several other patients to see this afternoon I won’t get to a mall until later in the evening. If they have to do a regrowth it will be even more expensive.”
“I’ll pay for the damage.”
“Of course. It will be added to your bill. I see our time is up. It goes without saying that I’m really concerned about this little incident. I”d like to see you next week. I also want you to start attending group. Have Cindy set up the appointments on your way out.”
“Thanks doctor.”
“And go downstairs for a snack before leaving. I don’t want you attacking anyone on the way home. I think they’re having a special on ribs today. Good day.”
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Heh heh, very clever. You really had me until I read the Shawn of the Dead reference.