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[Calm and clinical, the man speaking seems to be doing so primarily to himself, at first.]4:24 PM Eastern time, what appears to be New York. Resting pulse at roughly 80 beats per minute. Transition of memory seamless. Pupils normal-sized, reaction times typical. I'm not discernibly drugged or delusional, but it would make more overall sense if I

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[improvesmorale]

I like the unfortunate acronym.

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Every day must be like a little gift for you, then.

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[improvesmorale]

Something like that. Anyway, I work there.

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In what capacity, if I may ask?

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[improvesmorale]

Phones and paperwork. I'm late most of the time and absent the rest, and my bosses keep vanishing into the ether. But they still haven't fired me.

So yeah.

They're hiring.

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[improvesmorale]

Continuing your old life.

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You'll have to excuse me if I'm not quite ready to throw away everything I've worked for in exchange for this.

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[improvesmorale]

Oh, no. That is perfectly understandable.

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All in time.

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[improvesmorale]

Maybe we'll catch each other around the water cooler.

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If not elsewhere.

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[improvesmorale]

If they hire you.

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I'm certain I can bring some valuable skills to the table. Like showing up every day.

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[improvesmorale]

I'm sure. But as a doctor, they probably want to make sure you're not crazy, too.