Can make shapes out of negative space. Maruki tucks the phrase away in his memory.
His fingers brush the edge of his glasses, adjusting them absently as he considers her words. In a different setting, in a different role, he might’ve jotted something like that down for reflection later. But this wasn’t a session. Ichinose didn’t want to be “handled,” and Maruki respected that. Still... he can’t help the way certain patterns leap out at him.
She tried to communicate with clarity, and people misread her. They projected meaning where there was none. So she withdrew to protect herself—and that made it worse.
A tendency exhibited in neurodivergency.
Well- it was just an observation but it would make sense, wouldn't it? The doctor is rather painfully familiar with how Japanese society and norms riddled with double meaning might affect individuals who don't process things in a typical way.
"I see," he nods as he considers his next few words. A conscious decision or... "Did they actually tell you that? That you were being suspicious for not engaging?"
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Maruki tucks the phrase away in his memory.
His fingers brush the edge of his glasses, adjusting them absently as he considers her words. In a different setting, in a different role, he might’ve jotted something like that down for reflection later. But this wasn’t a session. Ichinose didn’t want to be “handled,” and Maruki respected that. Still... he can’t help the way certain patterns leap out at him.
She tried to communicate with clarity, and people misread her. They projected meaning where there was none. So she withdrew to protect herself—and that made it worse.
A tendency exhibited in neurodivergency.
Well- it was just an observation but it would make sense, wouldn't it? The doctor is rather painfully familiar with how Japanese society and norms riddled with double meaning might affect individuals who don't process things in a typical way.
"I see," he nods as he considers his next few words. A conscious decision or... "Did they actually tell you that? That you were being suspicious for not engaging?"