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 Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 2:48 pm
Julia's smile remained as Pana gave her approval. She was used to this sort of reaction. People always seemed to associate her profession with the mentally insane. Which was not the case at all. Hopefully, in time, this illusion would be alleviated.
But for now? Now it could simply be treated on a case by case basis. Speaking to her 'clients' just like she would anyone else. After all, they were, weren't they?
"I'm glad to hear that." she sat back in her chair a bit. "If you are ever uncomfortable in an appointment, in the future I will simply ask that you let me know and we can break from it at that point." she thought a moment, taking in a relaxing breath.
"Now, I couldn't tell from your application form... are you two married?"
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 2:52 pm
Ignores her growl, for the time being, but she would get it from him afterwards. He just continues to hold her hand, rubbing it gently with his thumb while keeping his eyes on Julia's face.
At her inquiry, he laughs quietly, sitting up straighter. His free hand moves to rub at the back of his head, looking vaguely embarassed now from behind his glasses. He gives a shake of his head.
"No... No we're not."
When he says this he looks towards Panaceia, curious for her reaction on this. It was a subject that had never really come up between them.
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:01 pm
Before, Pana was all frowns and growls and attitude, but that last question.. it got a smile out of her! She peeks over at Toushin, watching his reaction. Her own reaction at the moment was 'amusement.' She turns her hand over, resting the back of it against the armrest, so she could grip his hand and lace fingers, a firm but affectionate squeeze. The topic was a cheerful, hopeful one for her, looking towards Julia again. Her smile was fading slowly, realizing her habitat again, "Not yet."
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:05 pm
"I see. So it's something you're looking towards? That's lovely to hear." Julia nods empathetically as she listens to the pair speak.
Their body language spoke enough regardless. She'd almost pegged them for newlyweds from the way they'd come in.
"I suppose the next question would be if you live together or not?" it was a base question to find out if the children were going to be shuttled between two different homes, or remaining in one household.
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:21 pm
He himself had never been big on marriage, but maybe he would let his opinion be swayed. He turns back to Julia after smiling back at Panaceia, shifting slightly in his seat.
"Yeah, we do. Just a live-together couple."
He supposes that would need to be rectified though given the reaction Panaceia had made when they were asked if they were married. Something he would have to put away for later use.
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:28 pm
The smile was gone by now, looking around the office rather, well, boredly. She doesn't seem to be that fond of doctors or anything having to do with them, but she tolerates it, clearly. "Yup," she echoes after Tou, leaning to the side, free hand's elbow resting on the arm, chin in her palm.
Still she held Tou's hand, though her grip was lightening. When your boyfriend's the one answering all the questions - which was juuuuust fine - you tend to get bored faster.
Tail began shifting again, lightly tapping against her lap. The equivalent (to her) of tapping one's fingers on a hard surface. Only it's the wolfish version of the human gesture.
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:41 pm
"Alright." Julia thought for a moment, then simply jotted something down on the paper again.
"Well. I don't really have many more questions for you both today." she was noticing the woman's boredom and turned to address her directly.
"I'd think it would be a good idea to make an appointment with Cray soon. He'll likely run some general tests for the pregnancy. Ultrasounds, test for high blood pressure, gestational diabetes. If you're on any medications... penicillin or the like, make sure you let Cray know. He'll ask about your medical history as well and suggest some vitamins that will be good for you during the pregnancy."
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:52 pm
He nods, sitting up once more and then finally standing, releasing Panaceia's hand while doing so. He extends his other to Julia so that he can shake hands with her.
"Will do. Thank you very much. It was a pleasure meeting you doctor. You were very, very helpful." He smiles at her then turns to look at Pana.
"Ready to go?"
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:01 pm
Pana remained seated while Toushin shook hands, unmoving, hand opened and palm up still. She seemed to snap out of a daydream, jerking her head to look at Toushin, nodding, "Uh huh." After a tiny smile she rises up, and out of politeness, tries to get her own handshake in after Tou's.
"Where do we make the appointment, hmm?"
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:07 pm
"Just fill out the form and drop it off at the receptionist's desk... or you can just call.. here." she pulled something out of her desk.
A card.
"That's my card, it has my contact information on it. If you don't have time to swing by here, just let me know the dates of availabilty after you finish the form, and I'll make sure something is set up and get back to you on it. Alright?"
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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:16 pm
He takes the card when it's handed to them, and when Panaceia has finished shaking hands, slips his with one of hers again, fingers lacing together.
"All right. Again, thank you doctor. Have a nice day."
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