[Crane sits opposite. Looking from a distance, observing from a safe point. Everything would be nice and simple, were his patient to understand what this means. Everything about his future would be simple. But life is never simple and people will always hurt you.]

Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but no.

[He lifts a hand to quell an argument. His words are calm not curt; chosen to make an important point. On one hand, he loves pulling the rug out from beneath a person's feet. On the other, he does enjoy watching them learn. He enjoys it when patients make progress.]

You would be the first client to understand in a long time. Because were it so simple, I would be out of work. So. You will begin noticing your patterns but training your body and mind to act against instinct is hard work. You will fail. But it's a learning process.

[Now his smile brightens.]

I would hardly be a good doctor to cast you out without warning, would I?