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AUTONOMY

APATHY: Analysis

**Dr. Iosef Andreos Facility 18-π

** Preliminary report concerning Subject #811313 The patient has responded positively to the Thessalonian method. As relayed by the primary source, both physical and mental pain cause the subject to enter a state of dissociation. As such, #811313 is able to persist through severe traumatic experiences seemingly unaffected. Contrary to the Hypothesis of Dr. Metaxas, this particular form of mental detachment is not to be regarded as a coma, nor does the patient exhibit any signs of losing consciousness at any point during the procedure.

ATROPHY: Thermopylae

January 7th, 1924

I think I know where I am. Both the stars and the accent of this institution's cleaning staff. The food  (if you can call it that) and the mountains. All of them gave me an idea. But i needed something concrete. Doctor Andreos is a heavy smoker, you know. Not during our sessions. But I can smell it on him. And then there's his voice. It's slightly raunchy, just about at the point right before it stops being pleasant. He's such a smooth-talker, most people probably wouldn't notice. Unfortunately for him, Gregor has been smoking since he was 14. Around a year before I started. I know how to spot them. Because I'm one of them. I told him about the craving I had, which isn't that far from the truth. Of course, I overplayed a bit. He bought it, nonetheless. Not that I'm addicted to it, of course. That he wanted to see for himself.

ATROPHY: Trauma

30th December, 1923 (I have a calendar now!)

She briefed him. Doctor Iosef Andreos. He's very good. But he's got a tell, you see. Trying to mirror someone is hard work. There's always a little smudge, somewhere. A piece of the picture that doesn't follow your moves. Anyways. I tried something, yesterday. I told Andreos about what Daph did to Iky. During our first (or technically second) night. He already knew. But he didn't expect me to tell him so quickly. Not that it came easy to me, mind you. I had to get into a proper state.