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Secrets And Shades [II]
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2024-10-29 19:42:56CAMILLA RENÉE
TUESDAY.Over twelve hours have run by since Athena William's title was spoken into my ears. I haven't been able to form a mental picture ergo Dylan hadn't given away physical features.I may or may not have struggled not to search the web and then vacated the bed at three am to scribble a note to request more details on what she looked like. Okay fine. I did.I also prepared notes on further questions. I need to know; What did she do? How does he feel used? How did they break up? Does he still have her contact? Why is he still in love with her? Among other many questions?Then I scaled them in order of preference. All thirteen questions. Only then was I able to slumber. I placed my notebook between my fingers. If this is the surge I get from one patient, I can't wait to have sessions with more of them."We have a meeting for the project today. Maybe you and I can have our session there afterwards."—Dylan"Sure—"
Crystal OduwaI had so much to do the previous day and today. There might be a shift in the times I post. I'll be using UTC+1 and I'll be uploading before midnight (UTC+1) Apologies for any inconvenience.
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