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Diana Novikova
Location: Avenger's Academy, Outside of Stark Hall.
Current Outfit: AA School Uniform With Skirt & School Blazer
Skills: N/A
Dr. Maeve Whitehall sipped her tea as she looked out her office window, watching the day go by. She had finished reading the file given on her next client, Diana. Surface level warranted not much apart from basic personality assessment and her power set. Skilled in archery along with quantum teleportation was an interesting mix. She was also the sister of Percy.
That had to be an interesting childhood.
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When Diana entered the room it looked like a simple office. While Maeve often tried to have the office tailored to her client's interests and likes, this one was going to be a touch different.
"Hello Diana. My name is Dr. Maeve Whitehall but you can call me Maeve or Dr. Whitehall, whichever you prefer. We are actually going to take a little trip outside for our session, if you do not mind. It's a beautiful day outside and I could use some fresh air. I know a perfect spot to sit and we can talk."
Diana still wasn't really happy about having to go and have a therapy session, but she didn't really have a choice in the matter because the headmaster made it a requirement for them to attend. "It's nice to meet you Maeve." Diana said as she extended her hand out to shake, she seemed nice in her opinion so far. She was surprised that Maeve wanted to have the session outside, Diana did feel better when she was in the outdoors usually anyway. "Sounds good lead the way." Diana said to Dr. Whitehall.
Maeve shook Diana's hand and directed her to follow. They moved through the halls until they came to an outdoor area with some benches. Maeve sat down and allowed Diana to sit where she wanted. "Much better. I'm often stuck in my office for hours at a time so this is nice. Have you been in therapy before?"
Diana nodded and followed shortly behind Maeve through the halls until they were outside and towards a set of benches, she chose to sit down on the bench as she leaned back slightly turning to face Dr. Whitehall. "Honestly I never have before." Diana answered her, she had an aunt that did it at one point thats about all she knew who had therapy before.
"That's okay. Therapy can sound a little scary if you have never experienced it before, but it boils down to me being here to help you in whatever capacity you need me. Whatever we discuss here will stay here. I know we are outside but I have taken some measures to ensure we have privacy. I won't share what we discuss unless you give me permission to. So with that being said, why do you think Coulson recommeneded you come and what, if anything, do you have questions about?"
"I think it was because we needed them because of what happened with the whole Framework thing with Arcade, and trapping us in some games where we would die we would die in the real world or something." Diana said with a slight shrug.
"Yes, and how do you feel about all of that? I know a bit about what happened, but hearing about it and experiencing it are two very different things."
"It was a bit scary since we trained with Ed, for weeks along with Usagi and we trusted them as well to and they went and betrayed us all like that."
"Can you talk more about that? The betrayal?"
Diana thought for a moment as she looked at Dr. Maeve. "For Ed like I said we trained with him for weeks, even had a few meals with him as well to with the rest of the team we were on together he was a teammate we thought we could trust. And Usagi, a member of the staff here at the school also worked alongside him." Diana said.
"Right. Perhaps you can elaborate more on that. Especially Usagi. I know them quite well and I had never assumed they would be a part of any betrayal."
"I didn't think Usagi would do it either, maybe he controlled them or something I don't know what her motives would have been for doing it."
"It's hard when people we look up to, admire, or trust even do something to break that trust. People we consider supports in our life are held to a standard often and when they do something to upset us it can be damaging. What other supports do you have? Friends? Siblings? Romantic Partners?"
Diana thought for a moment she did have a lot of friends that she could turn to for support, as well as her brother Percy to. "I do have a few friends as well as my younger brother as well to that I can talk to."
"Friends are good but having your brother around must be interesting. Tell me about him."
"His name is Percy, he's a freshman at the school right now. We get along pretty well sometimes, though we do argue as well to, he also does have a boyfriend to." Diana answered.
"Relationship dynamics can be tricky, especially when they go to the same school. When's the last time you all argued? How did you manage that?"
Diana looked down for a moment the last time she had an argument with her brother Percy was pretty recent. "Well it was shortly after the meeting with Coulson, Lady Nimue and Ser Nemo he and his boyfriend Dorian didn't show up for the meeting. So I teleported to the hallway his dorm was on. But I miscalculated and ended up teleporting into Dorian's dorm, to see that they were about to uh have sex and I kinda yelled at his boyfriend.."
Maeve nodded. "That had to be quite a sight. Embarrassing for all involved. I understand the protective nature of a sibling, but if I can be so bold, you did walk into the room, or teleport I guess, without permission. Perhaps the anger is unfounded? Or rather, take some time to cool off and approach them more calmly. I am sure it'll work out."
Maeve checked her watch. "We are out of time, but I would like to continue sessions if that is what you want. We can do weekly or I can keep my schedule open and you can let me know if you need anything further."
Diana nodded slightly as she stood up. "Thanks for seeing me, and i'll keep that in mind and i'll let you know if I need another session." Diana said as she extended her hand before leaving.
Madalyne Crane
Location: Avenger's Academy, Outside of Stark Hall.
Current Outfit: AA School Uniform Skirt and blazer
Skills: N/A
Grimoire: N/A
Dr. Maeve Whitehall sat and looked over the new file on her desk. The next client was Madalyne Crane. A half-human, half-demon young woman with exceptional magical abilities. Maeve had dealt with an assortment of types before, nothing phased her much. You didn't work with people like Dr. Strange without meeting demons and vampires and all of that. Some might be surprised to find out how willing some demons were to have therapy; it was having someone to tell things to with privacy.
Maeve got up to get the room ready.
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The office was decorated with shades of light red, gold, and silver. The sitting area had two armchairs and a couch, all white. The walls held some paintings that matched the decor. There was a record player in the corner currently playing some light classical music. The floor was hardwood and a rug was under the chairs in a red that matched the walls. There was a comfy glow from the lamps. The center table was white and had some water on it as well as a leather tome.
Maeve sat in one of the armchairs as Madalyne entered. "Hello Madalyne. Or would you prefer Maddie or something else? I'm Dr. Maeve Whitehall but you can call me Maeve or Dr. Whitehall. Please, have a seat wherever you are the most comfortable. And let me know if I can make this space more comfortable for you also. I can change anything as needed."
Madalyne entered Dr. Whitehall's office she took a moment to look around the room it reminded her a little bit of her mother's study back home as she quickly turned her attention back to Dr. Whitehall. "Mads or Maddie works everyone else usually calls me by either name." Mads said as she made her way over towards the couch and sat down. "How are you doing today Dr. Whitehall?" She asked her.
"I am doing well, thank you. Let me start by saying that you are not forced to be here. While Coulson may have strongly suggested these sessions they are purely for your benefit. What we talk about here will stay here and I will not share what we discuss with anyone, even Coulson, unless you give me permission to. This is confidentiality. I may need to break confidentiality if one of the stipulations against it occurs such as if you have a strong desire to want to hurt yourself or someone else, if there is child abuse or vulnerable adult abuse, or if the authorities get invovled and ask for my records, but even then I won't hand it over willingly. Does all of that make sense before we proceed? And feel free to ask any questions you have for me."
Madalyne shifted slightly on the couch making sure that her wings were comfortable as she leaned her back against the back of the couch as she turned to face Dr. Whitehall and listened to her. She nodded and felt comfortable with whatever was going to be discussed here wasn't going to be sent out to anyone. "It does make sense and I understand." Madalyne answered her.
Maeve smiled warmly. "Wonderful. Let's get started then. Why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself and what you hope to get out of these sessions, for however long they last? Can be anything really, there's no wrong answers."
Madalyne nodded as she thought for a moment. "Well I am a witch my mom is one as well to, and my father is a demon from Limbo I don't know him though and haven't met him." She thought for a moment what else to say really. "I'm not sure what to get out of this session either to be honest." Madalyne answered the second question.
"Well, again, there's no wrong answer. We can discuss whatever is happening with you. For example, you mentioned your mother and father rather immediately. Why don't you tell me more about them? Or what you know of your father snce you haven't met him."
"My mom is a witch like myself, she is the head of our family right now, she's really nice and caring as well to she's really smart as well to. My dad, I've never met him or seen him before other than what my mom had told me that he was a demon from Limbo thats the only information she told me about him."
"Well I'll be the first to admit I am not super up-to-date on my demon knowledge, though I have worked with a few people to varying degrees of demon-ness, like vampires and so on. How does that make you feel, knowing you are, in part, a demon?"
Madalyne adjusted herself slightly in her seat. "Half demon." She corrected. "But theres a lot of physical changes that I have to adjust to, I didn't look like the way I do now, and sometimes I feel like I get some looks from other students whenever I walk down the halls."
"Of course, that's why I said 'in part'."
Maeve jotted a note down. "It's hard being different for the average person, but you have exceptional differences. Not always a bad thing, but I imagine being a half-demon whose appearance has been altered comes with its own set of baggage. Tell me a bit more about how it feels to be amongst your peers and the looks you get. In detail, if you wouldn't mind."
"Sometimes whenever I smile my sharp teeth show and sometimes I get the feeling that it unsettles them, or they think i'm a kid of a villain or something as well to. They also sometimes ask a lot of questions about my appearance as well to."
"That must be hard, dealing with judgement from something beyond your control. How do you handle all of that pressure and judgement?"
Madalyne thought for a moment as she looked at Dr. Whitehall. "I just try my best to ignore the judgmental looks that others give me, and try and change the subject whenever someone asks about my appearance."
"Right and I am sure in the moment that works, but even untrue words hurt. How do you handle all of the feelings associated with that? Or do you?" Perhaps this is what they could work towards.
"It does work sometimes." Madalyne said with a slight shrug. "I also try to ignore and avoid the ones who say hurtful things about me or I confront them as well to."
"So what do you do outside of the moment then? Like when you are on your own. What sorts of things do you to to manage your feelings outside of ignoring or confronting?"
"If i'm alone I usually do some painting, or reading or sometimes I just take a walk around campus as well to."
Maeve called it there. "Well I would encourage you to continue doing that. It's hard but if there's any place that would be understanding of your situation it's here. That's about all we have time for. I would love to continue seeing you if you want, otherwise we can keep an open-door policy and you can come when you are available. Does that sound good?"
Madalyne gave Maeve a smile and nodded. "I'd like that, and thank you for seeing me." Madalyne said as she stood up and offered her hand to shake. "I'll keep in touch." She told her as Madalyne turned to leave Dr. Whitehall's office.
