[The slow rise of the scent of the incense does a fair job of making Peter loosen up a bit more.
He listens intently Caduceus walks him through a few exercises. At least one breathing exercise he's sort of aware of. Everything else is new, or distantly familiar in a way. It is still better than Peter's usual option of ignoring the problem.]
I think that'd be good. I'll try these as needed and see what works best. Since, its a lot of options, but not a crazy amount.
[Caduceus nods approvingly. Good job, Peter, you're getting somewhere.]
Sometimes it's good to work through these exercises with a partner, someone to ground you and keep you on track. If you have trouble on your own, try it with someone else. Rue, your boyfriend, a friend you trust. You can come back to see me and we can work through it again together, if you like. My door is always open to you.
[Peter finds himself unintentionally echoing that nod back at Caduecus as he listens.]
I'll work on using these, have someone with me to help. I know if I don't, I well... won't do some of them. [Look, he's being honest, even with his guilty fidgeting.]
Thank you. I'm probably going to [he nearly says 'bother' before reframing it.] text you again to see when you're free.
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He listens intently Caduceus walks him through a few exercises. At least one breathing exercise he's sort of aware of. Everything else is new, or distantly familiar in a way. It is still better than Peter's usual option of ignoring the problem.]
I think that'd be good. I'll try these as needed and see what works best. Since, its a lot of options, but not a crazy amount.
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Sometimes it's good to work through these exercises with a partner, someone to ground you and keep you on track. If you have trouble on your own, try it with someone else. Rue, your boyfriend, a friend you trust. You can come back to see me and we can work through it again together, if you like. My door is always open to you.
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I'll work on using these, have someone with me to help. I know if I don't, I well... won't do some of them. [Look, he's being honest, even with his guilty fidgeting.]
Thank you. I'm probably going to [he nearly says 'bother' before reframing it.] text you again to see when you're free.
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I look forward to hearing from you again. I hope it all helps.