Therapy In Neptune
“hello Mak. it seems you’ve finally come to your senses. you’ve returned.” — “you have three eyes. you’re not real.” — “and yet— here you are again. same seat. same silence. seeking me once again.” — “so before the snarky comments— tell me. what brings you back?” — “Neptune. it’s june. might be too late soon.” — “too late for what?” — “for people to keep thinking i don’t see.” — “interesting.” — “i feel emotionless.” — “emotionless?” — “no. i feel emotion less. there’s a difference.” — “explain it.” — “i still feel. i still remember. everything. i just don’t drown in it anymore.” — “so you’re numb.” — “no. i’m above it.” — “above it?” — “above the noise. above the stories. above the phony behavior i must confess i used to let too close.” — “you sound certain.” — “i am.” — “then why come here?” — “to see if you still understood me.” — “and?” — “you almost did.” — “almost?” — “you keep trying to turn clarity into a wound.” — “isn’t it?” — “not anymore.” — “Mak—” — “no. listen.” — “…” — “...