?: I’m glad you could both make it. As this concerns both of you I feel it is a necessity.
Bon-Bon: Of course!
Lyra: Sure thing, Doc. Nopony else I’d rather be trapped in a room with against my will than you.
?: Thank you. Once again, I am Doctor Reification. We are here today to continue the discussion our friend Lyra and her style of alcohol consumption-
Lyra: Oh yeah. I’m just bursting with style.
Dr. R: -But also how this came to be a standard behavior and how it may influence and be influenced by other aspects of her life and impact her sense of self. We’ve already discussed the history behind the habit and how it came to be-
Bon-Bon: I’ve never heard that story myself. Would it be alright if we reviewed that?
Dr. R: I’m sorry, Ms. Bohun, but Lyra has requested that information remain confidential. I trust you would respect her wishes.
Bon-Bon: I-I just don’t understand why all the secrecy.
Dr. R: That’s not really our place to judge. We’re here to help Lyra, not dissect her life decisions. Suffice to say the habit was formed and appears to be linked with stress, so this is the first direction we’ll be exploring.
Lyra: Thanks, Doc. You’re a peach.
Dr. R: Now, before the end of our previous session I feel we may have stumbled upon something important.
Bon-Bon: R-Really? So soon? I was told this could take months!
Lyra: Sure. Something super important. The world is against me.
Dr. R: Perhaps a rephrasing is in order. Lyra seems to suffer extreme anxiety based on society’s expectations of her.
Bon-Bon: What expectations? Nopony ever asks her to do anything.
Lyra: Oh here we go…
Bon-Bon: Has she been this disrespectful the entire time?
Dr. R: We have made… considerable progress. We have agreed that swearing was hindering our communication, but that bottling up our emotions was detrimental as well. In time, I’m hoping that we can establish a better rhythm for taking turns in exchanging our thoughts. Baby steps.
Lyra: Yeah, Bon-Bon.
Bon-Bon: Why are you behaving this way? You’re acting like a child.
Dr. R: Bon-Bon, please-
Lyra: I’m acting like a child? I didn’t throw an ultimatum in somepony’s face and threaten throwing them out on the street!
Dr. R: A valid subject to address, in time, but for-
Bon-Bon: And I didn’t come home at 4am practically screaming at the top of my lungs- “One night in Bangkok and the world’s your oyster!”
Lyra: The only oyster you know anything about is your own!
Bon-Bon: What does that even mean?!
Dr. R: Well! I can see there is more than a little tension between the two of you! I can’t say I came here prepared for this! I still agree that Ms. Bohun likely has little to no tangible connection with your addiction, but it doesn’t take a psychologist to see you two have some things you need to sort out! I’m going to end this session early and recommend a relationship councilor.
Bon-Bon: N-no. I think there’s been some kind of misunderstand-
Lyra: We’re not a couple, Doc.
Dr. R: You both live together, do you not? Then that’s every bit reason enough to address this immediately. I would consider this of greater importance than your sporadic alcohol episodes. We will recess our meetings for now so that you may focus your energy on this. Lyra, I would ask that you continue to avoid alcohol at all costs until this is sorted out and we can progress further. I trust you understand the necessity.
Lyra: Whatever you say, Doctor Invisible Triangle.
Dr. R: Ms. Bohun, this is my personal recommendation, but feel free to schedule with whatever councilor you’d like.
Bon-Bon: Yes, of course. Thank you, Doctor Reification.
Dr. R: Thank you for coming, Ms. Bohun. I would never have realized your friendship was in such terrible shape. But I’m confident that we can work through this and refocus our energies on aiding Lyra once harmony has been restored. I will see myself out. A good evening to you both.