He needs to speak to a professional, Doctor Lecter, and you're the only one available. Whatever ethics you have relating to having patients whom you've a relationship with are just going to have to be dropped.
[ someone's been sulking for days. when he messages he sounds tired, like despite locking himself away other than work, he's not been sleeping. alas. ]
I never thanked you properly for your help the other day. So--thank you, Hannibal. I would probably still be stuck, honestly, if you hadn't found me and taken action.
Re: voice. a couple of days after everything happens--after anderson's apology.
I wanted to thank you for our session. It...helped a lot more than I thought it would. You helped. I used to think all psychiatrists were fucking quacks, but you're...different.
[ Pause. Yuri used to be a bit clumsy with seduction, but his voice is quite confident now. ]
I'll show you how much I appreciate it, if you want. Just let me know. Uvidimsya pozzhe.
Thank you for the compliment. I feel honored that I was able to help you.
[A pause.]
It is unethical for me to take advantage of the doctor and patient relationship. However, I am taking a series of tests that will allow me to become a licensed sexual therapist and sexual aide for those who need, or want it.
[A delicate answer, well phrased for what was offered.]
[ Well that's lame. Still, Yuri admires his professionalism. ]
I'm always surprised when anyone gives a shit about ethics in this place.
[ And because it's easier, he slides into Russian. His tone is light and playful, delicately teasing, but there's a hint of earnest curiosity. ] So what would sex therapy be like? You can tell me in detail if you want.
[On the other side of the line, he smiled sharply.]
I am a doctor. I have to have some kind of ethics. Otherwise how could I practice?
[He hummed for a moment, before answering in Russian.] Sex therapy would be you coming to me with a particular sexual problem. Perhaps you are having problems with arousal. Perhaps you are having problems with being overly aroused. We would work together, through speaking to one another and sexual aide, to alleviate your pain. TO help you find pleasure again.
So you’ll fuck me, but only if I say I have a problem getting it up or something?
[ It’s a cheeky, sardonic little joke, punctuated with a little laugh. More seriously, though... ] Do you think that could help me? I don’t have that problem or anything, I’m not an old man, but I still feel kind of...weird sometimes.
No, not only if you have problems getting it up. If you need emotional support and you can only get it through sexual encounters - or as perhaps a submissive to a dominant.
[He tipped his chin thoughtfully.] It could if you are having intimacy issues. You seem to use sex as a defense mechanism.
I like submitting. I love it. It kind of freaks me out, actually, how much I love it.
But sex might be like that for me. I love it because it's like I'm in control of my body. But I really like it when men dominate me...go hard on me, rough me up. So I'm in control of how others control me? I'm not sure, but...
I almost trust you. Maybe you can help me figure it out.
We shall see. In the end, it will be up to you whether or not you trust me enough for this kind of therapy. Either way, I shall continue to see you on my couch, to help you open up ... emotionally.
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