The Benefits of Therapy and Mental Wellness

The Benefits of Therapy and Mental Wellness
Date of Scene:	10 January 2024
Location:	Federal District - Coruscant
Synopsis:	Soren and Silas converse over lunch.
Cast of Characters:	141, 308, Baelin Kalregar

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Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
The second day of the conference has begun in earnest. And even though the simulated Coruscant dawn has just broken, the convention center is already bustling.

The same modified nurse droid from the first day is in front of the convention center again, once more handing out flimsi pamphlets. However, these pamphlets are no longer about the seminar (since of course, the time for that had come and gone), but are instead a promotional brochure stating the benefits of therapy and seeking mental wellness...

Silas (308) has posed:
Silas, after having a bust of a time on day 1, decided to give it a better go on day 2 of the conference. Hoping this time it would be better, he wondered up towards the front of the convention center and looked around and saw the same pamphlet handing out droid. Against his better judgement, he walked up. "So... What are we handing out today might I ask?"

Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
Tubi seems very pleased to see Silas again. "Ah! Dr. Silas. Fancy running into you again," he says cheerfully. He hands him one of the brochures. "Perhaps you'd be interested in visiting the Cassias Counseling Center booth in Exhibition Hall A? Booth number ah... 301. But it should be on the back."

He gestures to the back of the pamphlet, which shows a small map of where the booth is in the exhibition hall.

Then his optics light up as if he's just recalled something. "Oh, I just remembered. Dr. Cassias had told me to tell his secretary to look out for a message from you arranging to meet with the doctor himself later...? Did you get in touch with Luli?"

Silas (308) has posed:
Silas grins, "Thanks Tubi, its nice to see you again as well" a nod and a smile Silas grabs the pamphlet and studies the map.

"I'm afraid I have not heard from anyone named Luli, are you saying I should have?" Silas said puzzled, "But is the Doctor at the booth or should I find Luli?"

Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
"Well," Tubi says, "I do believe he gave you a contact card, I wasn't sure if you had reached out yet or not," the droid says.

"But! Though it is unlikely he is at the booth, Luli will certainly be there. And she can arrange an appointment for you," the droid says, nodding.

"I can walk you over there, if you like," the droid says. "I... ah, I doubt very many others will take the pamphlets anyway," he says, looking deflated.

Silas (308) has posed:
Silas gave a small chuckle, "Well you can either hang out here trying, or accompany me to the booth and find Luli. How does that sound?" Silas looked over at the droid awaiting his response.

"Maybe you can hand some out on the way to the booth, just force them into peoples hands" Silas gave a wink..

Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
"Much better than trying my luck here," Tubi says, heading into the convention center, glancing backwards once to make sure Silas is following.

"Well you are certainly a very -forward- man," the droid says as they walk. "But therapy is something that an individual must want... otherwise, the effort will fall flat entirely..."

Silas (308) has posed:
Silas nodded, "Have you ever had therapy Tubi? I think we all need a good session here or there, but I am also interested in it as a potential practice to, and why not learn from the rumored best am I right?" Silas had heard good things about Dr. Cassias and wanted to see what they had to offer both as a service and a professional stance.

Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
"Ah..." The droid seems surprised. "Well..." His expression suddenly becomes distant. "I suppose not. I suppose I just always assumed that it's something offered to people... not... droids..."

A few minutes later, they've arrived in the exhibition hall, and are approaching booth 301.

Silas will notice a young Mikkian girl standing behind the booth, animatedly talking to a couple of professional obstetricians. She looks up when Silas and Tubi approach.

"Excuse us Luli, but would you mind? This man here, Dr. Silas, was hoping to arrange to meet with Dr. Cassias."

Silas (308) has posed:
Silas listens to Tubi as they walk and made a good point... Maybe droids do not need therapy so to speak.

As they approach and Tubi introduces... "Yes hi Luli, I would like to arrange a meet up wth Dr. Cassias, is this something you could set up for me please?" A grin for good measure as he looked around the booth while awaiting her anwser..

Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
Luli grins broadly when Silas asks for her to arrange for him to meet with Dr. Cassias. "Oh, Dr. Silas! I've heard about you. I think Soren liked you. He said to make sure that I look out for a text transmission from you arranging to meet up."

"I'm Lu--" Then she stops herself, blushing. "I mean, ehehe... you know my name already." The flowy tentacles extending from her head crinkle bent noodle shapes.

"Anyway," she says moving on quickly. "Oh.. uh..er... he doesn't look very available in the coming week... But!" Her eyes light up. "He is pretty free during the entirety of the conference. In fact... I think he's not meeting with anyone for lunch, would you like to speak with him then?"

Silas (308) has posed:
Silas nodded towards Luli, "Yes that would be wonderful if you could make that happen. I do not mind meeting up with him at the conference here and lunch is even better." a quick pause,

"Do you think you can make that happen today for lunch, since its early enough in the day, so I thought I would ask if thats possible?"

Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
"Oh absolutely!" Luli says enthusiastically. "I was just thinking the exact same thing." She giggles.

She picks up a datapad, and a few taps later, she gives him a thumbs up. "You're good to go for noon, in the cafeteria. I'll let the doctor know. It was so nice meeting you, Dr. Silas," she says, inclining her head slightly.

The timing couldn't have been any better, since noon is in a few hours. And should Silas arrive early, he'll find Dr. Cassias already sitting at a table in the cafeteria, hunched over several case files...

Baelin Kalregar has posed:
    Just beyond the table where Dr. Cassias is sitting, in fact, right behind him--is a red-headed man dressed smartly in business professional attire, just as everyone else is, talking to one of the regulatory officials in attendance.

    However, if one is observant enough, it's just the right angle to catch the man clandestinely swiping something out of a side pocket...

Silas (308) has posed:
Silas thanked Luli and headed off towards the cafeteria in search of the table with one Dr. Cassias sitting at it. Once he arrived his gaze looked around and noticed the doctor as he approached...

"Dr Cassias, Dr Silas here to meet with you over lunch, may I sit down?"

Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
"Of course," Dr. Cassias says, looking up from his case files and nodding. "Please..." he gestures for Silas to sit.

"I'm glad Luli was able to find time in my schedule for you," he says, "I was hoping we could talk sooner rather than later."

But then his attention is diverted over to the red haired man who seems to have swiped something off of one of the regulatory officials. "..." But then he turns back to Silas. "...sorry about that. You were saying?"

Baelin Kalregar has posed:
    The conversation with the official ends in polite smiles and goodbyes, with no one else appearing the wiser. The man then proceeds to pick up a drink and some food from the counter, before searching for a table.

    However, it seems they are all occupied, and he'll have to sit down with some random other attendees. Which, he doesn't mind, frankly. He approaches their table. "Mind if I join you?" he asks, with a polite smile.

Silas (308) has posed:
Silas sat at Cassias gesture and he sat down and took a seat. He wasnt sure where to start as the doctor looked busy and distracted by the other person behind him. Before Silas could say anything the other person was at the table asking to join the two doctors.

"Well it's up to Dr. Cassias as this was his table to begin with but I don't mind a bit if you would like to join."

Soren Cassias (141) has posed:
"..." Soren's brows furrow. "I suppose."

He then turns to Silas. "I didn't mean for our conversation to be interrupted," he says. "What did you think about the seminar yesterday?"

Baelin Kalregar has posed:
    The man arches a brow when Dr. Cassias seems somewhat reluctant, but shrugs and sits down anyway, setting his tray down.

    "So, you must be Dr. Cassias." he says, glancing at Soren."Fen Mikovic." he says, by way of introduction. Then his gaze goes over to Silas. "And you?" he asks.