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[notimpervious]

Hello, fellow abductees,

It has come to my attention that a number of you do not like Dr. Sweets. I did not like him either when I first met him, so this is understandable.

In an effort to help strengthen his standing within the community, I am requesting that you please state if you do or do not like Dr. Sweets, and why. Please also respond if you are indifferent on him, as more data will allow me to form a more complete and accurate conclusion.

Thank you for your assistance.

Comments

[hasadoctorsnote]

That would definitely get annoying...

You know, if people in my world wouldn't be freaked out by me being able to talk to the dead, I think it would be interested working under someone who does what you do. There aren't a lot of job options for me because of that.

[notimpervious]

[In high school -- once she'd been rescued from terrible homes in the foster care system and had settled into a school -- Brennan's fascination with death had earned her the moniker of Morticia. So if she didn't like Nico before (which she did, from their very first conversation), she certainly would now.]

I would very much like to have you as an intern. In my world, there is a stigma attached to working with the dead. We are called freaks for loving what we do. Those people do not understand the compassion that goes into the work of giving people their identity back, their dignity. I compartmentalize my emotions when I work, but I feel very strongly about what my team and I do. Without us, too many people would be forgotten.

You would be an asset to any forensic team. I hope that someone in your world is able to see that and give you an opportunity to show them what you can do.

[hasadoctorsnote]

I wouldn't be surprised if there's a stigma with death everywhere.

In my world, I can do things to help spirits rest in peace so I understand about compassion going hand in hand with helping the dead. A lot of people don't see that though. I've known plenty of people who think I'm a freak too.

Thank you, Dr. Brennan. That... means a lot.

[notimpervious]

That is likely true. People fear what they do not understand.

[She is not touching the part about spirits. She will allow Nico his fantasy in the same way she allows Arastoo his. Besides, in Nico's world there very well might be some sort of spirits.]

You are welcome.

[She never needed someone to say that to her when she was younger, but her friends and coworkers say it to her and each other enough now.]