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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Aug 30, 2012 18:55:03 GMT -5

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Quite some wrong decisions had been made during the last couple of weeks. One might expect that a lesson would be learnt, but apparently Kiara’s trait of seeing a silver lining in everything had not faltered just yet. Instead of being patient and to discuss that what formed the problem, the fresh college student had opted to take an hiatus and to make a retreat back to Pilot Ridge. The small detail that had been forgotten was that she no longer had a dorm she could return to at Hammel. This only dawned upon her the second she had stepped out of her roommate’s car and watched the vehicle drive off again. Nuts.

What was she to do now? Most of her acquaintances were either still students at Hammel or had gone to college. Exhaling a deep exhale, the blonde picked up her backpack and swung it over her shoulder. The first solution that came to her mind felt like a right one, but that might have been because she couldn’t come up with someone else who might be willing to help a distressed student. Or, well, ex-student. Maybe he didn’t even know her. She had never caused any trouble, nor did she grab any spotlights during The talk. What did she have to lose though? Indeed, nothing.

That conclusion was the reason why Kiara found herself strolling past houses within the residence area about ten minutes later. Given she had wasted a lot of time pondering about whether or not to take an hiatus, she had only made it to Hammel just when the sun began to set. The darkness falling upon the town motivated the girl to walk faster and to hurry up to the front door the moment she reached her location. There was reluctance though, especially as a finger reached forward to hit the doorbell, but eventually she cut the mental knot and heard the bell sing on the inside to announce someone was at the door. And that was when Kiara made up her mind. She couldn’t just show up at someone’s door; she couldn’t just expect to get any help; she couldn’t… Oh, the door had opened.

”Um, hi… Dr. Neville.” Optics flashed up. ”I’m not sure if you remember me? Kiara, Kiara Lilien. I just… I was wondering if I could stay here for a couple of days?” Just blurt it out. No hesitation. Only regrets for being indecent enough to bother people in the evening. While blue eyes had been lingering on his face, they soon fell and Ki shifted the backpack onto her other shoulder.

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Sept 1, 2012 21:54:03 GMT -5

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Sean didn’t go out of his way to advertise his residence to any of his students, since he wanted to maintain a separation between his personal life and his professional life. Students with whom he had forged a particularly strong connection had access to him outside of Hammel, particularly when they had graduated. Marianne, for instance, had written to him repeatedly since graduation, and now she had returned. He visited with former students who remained in the area or who came to visit. And, in two situations, a student and a former student had come to stay at his house for a period of time. The first had been necessity and the second had been convenience.

Still, he had a reputation of being a generous and understanding person, both of which were true. And even without advertising his home address to students, they had a way of finding him. Vincent and Sam had managed to find his house, drunk and high, in the middle of the night; although that had been through trial and error.

Thus, it was surprising, but not wholly outside the realm of possibilities, that the telepath had an unexpected houseguest. He’d only returned home from Hammel less than a half hour ago, and after changing into more comfortable clothing, he had set about supper preparation in anticipation of Josh’s return home. And then the doorbell had rung.

Answering it, he saw the blonde hair and familiar face of Kiara Lilien. He remembered her, because she was a recent graduate; even though she hadn’t been on his roster, he still knew her. But because she hadn’t been on his roster, it was surprising to find her on his doorstep...with a backpack.

“I remember you, Kiara,” he said, so she would know that she didn’t need to be too nervous. He was spared the question of how college was going when she explained what had brought her to his doorstep. He had to admit that she was abrupt, which, in such cases, was better than being coy.

“Why don’t you come inside and we’ll talk about it?” He stepped back from the door, clearing a path to give her entry.

He wasn’t adverse to the idea, particularly since she had specified “a couple of days.” But since this was Josh’s home as well, he had to wait until his partner returned home before giving her a final verdict.

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Sept 17, 2012 16:21:04 GMT -5

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Her level of being nervous hit a new height as Dr. Neville opened up the door, which in turn had let to her blurting out the reason for standing on the doorstep. While this was a very unlike thing for Kiara to do, it began to feel appropriate as soon as the man offered her a way into his home. She was reluctant though, carefully taken a step inside while hands clung tightly to the straps of the backpack. Maybe this was a spur of the moment as well? But who else could she turn to at this hour in the evening?

”Thank you.” Her voice kept low, Ki slipped the bag off her shoulder and momentarily placed it down in front of her after she had spun around once Dr. Neville closed the door behind them. Uncertain if it would be okay to emerge further, not wanting to break his privacy, feet remained plastered on that exact spot.

”I… apologize for showing up unannounced. You were actually the only person I could come up with while trying to figure out who would, well, you know, open up to someone who might as well be a stranger.” A somewhat sheepish smile appeared, no matter how weak, as her gaze began to take in the surroundings. Silence made her feel awkward, but she would pick it over explaining why she was there any day. She did anticipate the question though, knowing Dr. Neville would try and gain extra details soon enough.

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Sept 19, 2012 21:45:25 GMT -5

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Once the door was shut behind them, Sean gestured for her to follow him. With that, he led her from the foyer through the hall and into the kitchen. Once they were there, he nodded at the table, before crossing to the refrigerator. “Would you like something to drink? We have iced tea, orange and grapefruit juice, water, and ginger ale.” He could also brew coffee or put the water on to boil for hot cocoa or tea, although it was a bit too early in the night for those.

The telepath listened patiently as she explained what brought her to his doorstep and what had motivated her to ask him whether she could stay for a few days. Apparently it hadn’t been word of mouth, through friends of either L.C. or Emma, that he had allowed students and former students to stay at his home occasionally. That it had been spontaneous was worthy of reflection at a later time.

“It’s all right,” he assured her. He didn’t mind that students, or former students, came to him when they were in crisis. Sean considered his job to be congruous with his role in the community, insofar as being a pillar and resource to others. “If it makes you feel better, I do remember you from Hammel, although not the way I might with some of the students who were...shall we say fixtures in my office.”

That was followed by offering her a small smile. “I do, however, have to wait until my partner comes home. I shouldn’t make living arrangement decisions for the house unilaterally, you understand.”

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Sept 22, 2012 15:51:39 GMT -5

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No words were spoken as the young blonde followed the telepath through the hall and into the kitchen. Catching on to the nod of his head, Kiara moved and sat down on one of the chairs. The backpack securely next to her, hands rested upon her lap and eyes darted towards Dr. Neville as he began to sum up the possibilities when it came to something to drink. ”Um, just some water would be nice.” Part of her felt as if she were burdening him, but she knew the man would be straightforward if something were to bother him. Nevertheless, the feeling stuck.

At the remark involving his memory, a soft laugh broke free and she seemed grateful for that statement. ”I’m glad I’m not being remembered that way.” Because, really, Kiara preferred to be an unfamiliar face over a troublemaker or someone with tons of sexual tinted questions any day. A nod followed as he said he couldn’t give her a final answer yet and she spoke a soft ”thank you” as the glass of water got placed down on the table for her to drink.

”It’s okay. I understand. I don’t want you to feel obligated either. It would make sense to me if you would decline my request.” Surely a room could be booked somewhere around here. Kiara didn’t want to make her despair known either; she could easily come up with a plan B… if she really had to.

Looking around for a brief moment, her gaze finally settled on Dr. Neville again. ”So… how did this year’s Talk go?” For the sake of maintaining the conversation. Perhaps she should have made herself attend it and to actually pay attention for once. It could have saved her the embarrassment. She always felt uncomfortable when it came to discussing anything sex related, even to such extent that listening to a rant could cause red cheeks.

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Sept 23, 2012 18:33:59 GMT -5

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“Of course,” Sean told her. He pulled two glasses down from the cupboard and then crossed to the refrigerator. Water and a couple of ice cubes filled each glass, before he crossed the room back to the kitchen table. Once he handed her one glass, he sat down across from her and sipped from his cup.

“Not at all.” That was his reassurance on the matter. He remembered the students differently from how some of the other faculty remembered students, particularly the teachers. He didn’t have proper classes and he didn’t review homework; he was a doctor and a counselor. As such, he had a somewhat unique perspective, even before factoring in the effects of his telepathy.

“I’m sure that it would make sense, since I do remember a few things about social convention,” Sean said, but he coupled that remark with a smile, to show that it was intended as a joke. “However, I don’t typically mind giving people a roof for a couple of nights while they make other arrangements. And while I don’t think my partner will mind either, I try not to speak for him.”

The telepath had been paying particular attention to that aspect of their dynamic since their reconciliation.

At the question, he lifted the hand not holding his cup in a substitute for a shrug. “It was fine. Relatively uneventful this year, which is the way I prefer it. There were some interesting questions, although nothing too far out there for me to answer.”

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Sept 27, 2012 9:54:34 GMT -5

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If it had not been for the smile that was linked to the remark, Kiara might have taken him serious, especially since she did not really know him that well and she did feel somewhat intimidated by his obvious intellect. It sort of felt out of place to have a conversation with him, mainly because the girl feared to say something incredibly stupid or to sound… well, simple. She probably just had to let it go and to feel at ease for he clearly did not mind the current situation.

”That’s okay. I have time.” The blonde responded with a friendly expression before glancing down at the glass of water, sort of hoping his partner would not take the entire evening to get home for she wasn’t overly certain what other topics to bring up after The Talk.

Nodding a bit, not wanting to seem uninterested since she had been the one to ask a question anyway, Kiara looked over again. Before exhaling the smallest of sighs. ”Can I ask you something?” Still involving the same subject, but closer to her personal life.

For a split second she peeked at him through eyelashes, but then optics darted down again and focused on the fingers which absentmindedly tapped against the glass. ”What… does it mean if your boyfriend isn’t, well, happy to see you in your underwear?” Or, rather, lingerie, but she felt too ashamed to say that. Along with ‘happy’ actually being a subtle reference to aroused and excited.

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Oct 2, 2012 20:29:09 GMT -5

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Sean didn’t make a habit of hiding the fact that he was a telepath, not at Hammel, and thus through direct interaction or through the grapevine, students were aware. Moreover, he didn’t shield at home, and while he didn’t openly boast of that, he expected those who knew of his telepathy to expect that he was somewhat laxer around his own home.

As such, he overheard her thought, and he felt comfortable explaining, “He should be home soon. And either way, you’re welcome to stay for supper.” He was always happy to provide others with food, and there was always more than enough to go around, either from food that he had prepared or when ordering takeout.

The psychiatrist nodded in assent. “Of course you may.” He assumed that her question was either related to what had brought her to his doorstep, at which point it was of immediate concern, or otherwise it was important to her, and that made it important for him to entertain.

Her question proved to fall into the latter category. He listened patiently as she asked, immediately understanding what it was of concern to her. Sean waited until she had finished giving context, what little she provided, before he offered her a small smile of encouragement. “It could mean anything or nothing,” he explained. He understood what she meant by underwear, but that still didn’t necessarily indicate anything. “Human sexuality is complicated, and not everything responds to the cues that society expects. Is your boyfriend stressed? Does he have a history of difficulty with performance?"

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Oct 7, 2012 15:21:39 GMT -5

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Supper sounded nice actually, even though it made her feel even more as a burden since it was doubtful Dr. Neville had anticipated on having a guest that evening. She didn't want him to go through any trouble to provide dinner for a third person. And even if he would be persistent about this, the blonde might end up offering to pay for the effort.

At that point, however, it became to least of her concern and Kiara shifted in the seat, almost as if it would diminsh the awkwardness that she could feel dawning upon her. At least she did manage to look at him though, letting ears receive the questions which seemed okay for her to answer. Or, well, at least the first one. In her opinion she knew Aiden better than anyone else out there. She shook her head. "No, not stressed. And... I... I don't know. It's not something we ever really... you know, discussed." If so, however, it would make her feel less bad about herself.

"He did have girlfriends before, so I guess there isn't a... disfunction." Heck, even thinking about discussing this with Aiden, her best friend and boyfriend, made her feel weird. Yet here she was, talking about it with an older man. It made her wonder if perhaps it had been too early... but they had been best friends for ages already.

"It's... I shouldn't bother you with this while you're not at work. Sorry."

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Oct 11, 2012 8:48:33 GMT -5

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Sean didn’t consider it burdensome to prepare supper for a third person. He and Josh had houseguests frequently enough. Moreover, he was used to having leftovers when he cooked, so it would be no trouble at all. Particularly if she was to stay with them for a few days, he couldn’t neglect to feed her. Even if her initial appearance on his doorstep had been unexpected. In fact, regardless of Josh’s input on the matter of her lodging, he intended to provide her with food tonight.

However, that discussion could wait until they had finished discussing the issue with her boyfriend. At her assurance, he shook his head, because one didn’t necessarily imply the other. “First of all, you aren’t bothering me with this. I think that it’s better to have someone to talk to about these matters, and I’m as good a person as any.”

That was out of the way. Now on to the heart of the matter. “This isn’t something that men usually talk about, even when they have a history of sexual dysfunction. There’s a toxic belief about male virility, that men should always be able to get it up, and so people don’t always ask the questions they should of their healthcare professionals. Additionally, some dysfunctions come and go, due to blood pressure, other stress, anxiety and nervousness, even diet.”

The telepath spread his hands in front of him, before adding, “Just because a man is having problems there doesn’t mean that he isn’t attracted to you. Often it’s quite the opposite.”

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Oct 18, 2012 6:50:49 GMT -5

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Perhaps it had not been such wonderful idea to request some advice from Dr. Neville. Of course Kiara highly appreciated the time put into this, but the more she listened to him, the more she became convinced that, yes, Aiden might have a sexual dysfunction. If only to stop blaming herself for a second. Despite the fact that he was her best friend (and boyfriend) however, it was not a topic that would be brought up, so this would simply remain assumptions.

"Maybe... I should talk to him about it." The blonde mumbled, quite uncomfortable since that mere thought already terrified her. It was doubtful she would ever mention this conversation to Aiden though. It wouldn't be pleasant for either party. The current conclusion was more so to convince Dr. Neville (and herself) that things would get solved at one point.

With a little shrug, and small exhale, blue eyes finally drifted up to Sean again. After that, she briefly scanned the kitchen once more. "Could you use any help with dinner?" Might as well accept it and make herself useful. It wasn't as if she had anything else to do but wait at that point.

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Oct 18, 2012 9:36:34 GMT -5

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Sean nodded, since he thought that this was something that she should discuss with her boyfriend. If they were sexually active, and it was apparent from the details of the question that they were, then this was an issue that affected both of them. If he didn’t want to seek treatment for it, then that was his choice and it was fine, but they needed to have a discussion. Particularly if she would otherwise blame herself for what was most likely a mere matter of stress, health, or physiology.

He did wish that society didn’t attach stigmas to medical matters. Life would be better for everyone. “If you do discuss it with him, be sure to be sensitive. It’s something to discuss, but it needs to be treated like any other medical matter: with care and without blame on either side. It isn’t a matter of fault.”

The telepath then smiled at the offer for help. When L.C. had first come to live with him, he hadn’t let her help cook, since he had doubted she would want to. Additionally, she was his student and there were issues of propriety. When Emma had stayed with them, she had cooked often, but she and Sean had been close emotionally. Still, Kiara was closer to Emma’s situation than to L.C.’s, and as such, he said, “If you’d like to set the table, that would be a great help.”

Just then, his cell phone vibrated, and he glanced down at it; that was Josh. “Can you excuse me for one minute? I need to take this.”

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Oct 19, 2012 2:27:01 GMT -5

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Of course. Kiara would most definitely be subtle when it came to bringing up the topic. If she would even mention it to her boyfriend in the first place. She would be reluctant to blurt it out or to even mention the possible dysfunction. No, Ki would let Aiden connect the dots and to figure out what she was getting add. All she would have to do then was nod and confirm that, yes, she was refering to him being unable to get it up.

As Dr. Neville accepted the offered help, Kiara's face lit up a little. Keeping herself busy would make her feel more at ease, and less like she was aking everything for granted. The vibration of his cell phone caught her attention, but Ki simply nodded and offered him a gentle smile. Once the man was out of the kitchen, the blonde opted to open random cupboards and drawers in search for cutlery, plates and whatnot.

By the time Sean returned, the table was set as good as possible. Kiara wasn't overly certain what would be for dinner, so she had simply gone for the normal setup. "Did I forget something?" Just in case, seeing it would give her a chance to correct it.

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Oct 20, 2012 11:22:33 GMT -5

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Having excused himself, Sean picked up his cell phone and stepped out of the kitchen. His conversation with Josh was relatively brief, as they discussed the other man’s work schedule and reason for calling, their plans for supper, and whether the attorney objected to Kiara staying with them for a few days. When he finished the conversation, now with an ETA for Josh’s arrival home, he hung up his cell phone and returned to the kitchen.

The telepath surveyed the room for a moment and then smiled at Kiara. “You didn’t forget anything; the table looks just fine,” he reassured her, before stepping around to the refrigerator to take out the chicken cutlets and the bag of potatoes for their supper.

“I spoke with my partner,” he explained over his shoulder, before shutting the refrigerator and taking the food over the counter. “He says that it’s fine with him if you stay with us for a few days. So if you give me a couple of minutes to do preparation, I can take you upstairs to show you the guestroom. Then you can make yourself comfortable.”

Nobody had used that guestroom since Emma, although it had clean sheets and towels. It was becoming the blonde young woman bedroom.

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A simple request [Dr. Neville] Oct 21, 2012 5:23:30 GMT -5

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Okay, good. Kiara would have felt clumsy if something had been left out. While a smile had begun to appear, it got replaced with more seriousness again as Sean informed her that the phone call had been one of his partner. She listened carefully, focused on what the verdict might be and unintentionally holding her breathe until Dr. Neville confirmed that it would be okay for her to stay the next couple of days. He probably could tell just how grateful she was at that moment and, being as excited as she could get sometimes, Ki had to refrain from clinging to him in embrace.

"Thank you so much," she mused with relief as she finally exhaled. Sure, she could wait a couple of minutes. As he took care of the preparations, Kiara sat down on the chair again and drank the water that was left in the glass. While the blonde did feel slightly awkward to be there, mainly because Dr. Neville had always been, and still was a superior figure, she knew she probably couldn't have ended up anywhere better.

"If there is anything I can do in exchange..." The offer being left open, even though she doubted he would indeed ask for a favor. It was the thought of offering that mattered, right?

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