"Events like those normally only occur once or twice a year. I'll have been here almost four years in a few months, and I can count on one hand how many times it's happened."
"No, I can't predict it. I meant...I have spent enough time thinking about each incident that I understand why I reacted the way I did in each case. In retrospect."
If he had the gift of foresight, avoiding these situations would be much easier.
"The Barge is unpredictable. There is no way to be completely prepared for things that happen here and how we will be affected by them."
"No, but recognizing when those triggers happen and preparing for them now can be helpful. It's a process, of course. And with it happening infrequently, it means you'll be able to get a lot of practice in before the next time."
He puts a hand on the file. "Next time, let's talk about what those specific triggers are for you. I want to be able to read this and understand what you're talking about, so why don't we break here?"
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A pause.
"I know why it happens, though."
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If he had the gift of foresight, avoiding these situations would be much easier.
"The Barge is unpredictable. There is no way to be completely prepared for things that happen here and how we will be affected by them."
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He puts a hand on the file. "Next time, let's talk about what those specific triggers are for you. I want to be able to read this and understand what you're talking about, so why don't we break here?"
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A pause.
“Do you want to call me or should I call you?”
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Archer rises from his chair.
“I apologize in advance for all the nonsense you’re going to have to read.”
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There's a touch of humor in his voice. He knows the bullshit that's in there, thank you very much.
"I'll see you next week."