Intuition and Institution
Her flats made no noise as she walked down the hallway, the stone floor slightly slick from the continuous rain that had seeped in through cracks. Mildew as well seemed to coat the muggy air in the building, though little seemed to bother the woman as she tread past bars where inmates slept, entertained themselves or snarled profanities as she passed them.
Nothing vexed her and after making her way to a more well-kept area of the facility, she glanced at her file once more, before entering the room she had stopped in front of.
The sight inside made her frown. What was the guard’s insistence on using handcuffs on her patients? Nevertheless, it was the first time she was meeting this one, better to test the waters before making any judgments.
Offering a gentle smile, Mara made sure to look the other in the eye while she sat down.
“Hello Peter, I’m Doctor Nocta, however, I’d like you to call me Mara. Before we begin, I’d like to know what you’d like to be called as well.”