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First Therapy Session[]
Dr. Hill: Before we begin, there are a few things I need to make sure you understand. You see, no one can change what happened last year. The past is beyond our control. You have to accept this in order to move forward. But there is freedom in this revelation. Everything you do, every decision you make from now on, will open doors to the future. I want you to remember this. I want you to remember this as you play your game. Every single choice will affect your fate, and the fate of those around you.
Dr. Hill: I told you, you can't change what happened last year. You can only affect the future. Accept it and move on!
Dr. Hill: So, you have committed to commence with this 'game'. This is significant. And I want to help you see it through. Sometimes... Sometimes these things can be a little scary... even terrifying... but I am here to make sure that no matter how upsetting things may get, you'll always find a way to work through it.
Alright. We will start with a simple exercise. Could you please pick up the card? And I want you to look at the picture on the other side, and tell me what you feel about it. It is essential that you answer honestly in order to get the most out of this experience.
The player will grab and look at the image of the given card. Then the player will put down the card.
Dr. Hill: So... how did that picture make you feel? Remember: be honest.
The player will be presented with two choices, It makes me happy or I feel uneasy.
Dr. Hill: Okay... Honesty is good. But what do you think it is that makes you feel... uneasy?
Dr. Hill: I see... I see... Let's say the scarecrow were not there... Would you feel comfortable staying there on your own for a period of time? Say a week, for example?
Dr. Hill: And what if I told you that this cottage... was haunted?
Dr. Hill: So the scarecrow frightens you... and yet you don't appear to be bothered by the possibility of the supernatural... I suspect that someone is not being entirely honest with me. Our time's up, let's investigate that in our next session, shall we?
Dr. Hill: Ah. Alright, alright, I sense that you suffer from a significant fear of... of the supernatural. What lies beyond the veil of death is, after all, the ultimate unknown. Don't you agree? And what could inspire fear more than the terror of uncertainty?
Dr. Hill pauses for a moment.
Dr. Hill: Please remember... this is only a game.
Dr. Hill: Oh no? And why not?
Dr. Hill: Ah. There is a fine line between the peacefulness of solitude and the loneliness of isolation. Perhaps this is something we can explore in the future. Hm? 'Cause I'm afraid we're out of time. For now. Until our next session. And until then try to surround yourself with friends... in a place that makes you feel... safe.
Dr. Hill: Is there something else in that picture that scares
Dr. Hill: Ah. That's intriguing. Perhaps we can explore the depths of your fears the next time we meet. I'm afraid we're out of time for now.
Dr. Hill: Ah, that's interesting! Well I'm afraid we're out of time for now. But please - I would like you to contemplate: what is it that's missing from that picture? That thing that's driving your fear? We need to unwrap it. Don't you agree? But next time.
Dr. Hill: If it is something you cannot see, then why does it make you feel uneasy? I mean, is there something in the house?
Dr. Hill: And this thing in the house... is it alive?
Dr. Hill: I see... and is this threat human or is there some... other fear that you would like to talk to me about?
Dr. Hill: An unseen human threat inside of the house. That's a unique perspective... Ah dear. We will have to explore your fears further in our next session, I'm afraid our time is up for now.
Dr. Hill: Is that so... We're out of time for now. But I would like you to think about this unseen, inhuman threat inside of the house... and next time we will unwrap it... together.
Dr. Hill: So. The source of your fear is... elusive. Sorry we are out of time for now... but I want you to think hard about what's inside that house and what it is that makes you uneasy... And we can unwrap it together.
Dr. Hill: Huh. So if it's not in the house then where do you think it is? Can it be in the field?
Dr. Hill: I see... and is this threat human, or is there some... other fear that you would like to talk to me about?
Dr. Hill: So you think there's a person in this field that is a threat to you? That's quite intriguing. Ah well! Perhaps we can explore your fears a bit further in our next session. I'm afraid we've run out of time.
Dr. Hill: An inhuman threat. That's fascinating. Ah well! Perhaps we can explore your fears a bit further in our next session. I'm afraid we've run out of time.
Dr. Hill: Is this threat... real? Or is it something... in your imagination?
- Dr. Hill: Oh! Ah well, perhaps we can explore your fears a bit further in our next session. I'm afraid... we've run out of time.
- Dr. Hill: Ah. You seem to possess a very active imagination. Perhaps we explore your fears a bit further in the next session. I'm afraid... We've run out of time.
Dr. Hill: That's good. In what way did it make you happy?
Dr. Hill: Sunshine! I see. So which word would describe how you feel about darkness?
Dr. Hill: Afraid? Really? That's interesting. Where I come from, way up North in Sweden, the nights are 18 hours long. And why do you think you are afraid of the dark?
Dr. Hill: No. No no no. Not everyone but it's a perfectly natural fear. Darkness after all, is the unseen and therefore the unknown... And what could inspire fear more than the terror of uncertainty?
Dr. Hill looks at his watch.
Dr. Hill: Oh dear. We seem to be out of time for this session. We'll talk again, soon. Until then I suggest you stay away from... dark places.Dr. Hill: Well... it's a perfectly natural fear. Darkness after all, is the unseen and therefore the unknown... And what could inspire fear more than the terror of uncertainty? We seem to be out of time for this session, but we'll talk again very soon.
Dr. Hill: Well, winter nights are cold and dark. Depression... feelings of loneliness are not uncommon.
Dr. Hill: This night, in which your game takes place, is particularly cold and dark... I would think that you might feel... isolated at times. Does that bother you?
Dr. Hill: Oh! Well... in that case, this game might be a little challenging for you. Still, there's an opportunity for you here to engage with the others... connect with them. Before you start to split them up. Before you... isolate them.
Dr. Hill: Oh! Well it seems we have uncovered some significant topics to explore in our next session. But, for now, we're out of time. Have fun... on your own... until then...
Dr. Hill: Well! Not much of a people-person, are we?
Dr. Hill: Well it seems we have uncovered a significant topic to explore in our next session. But, for now, we're out of time. Have fun on your own until then.
Dr. Hill: Ahh. Interesting. It's interesting. So would it make you happy to spend a whole week here... all by yourself?
Dr. Hill; And what if I told that this cottage... was haunted?
Dr. Hill: Ah, what lies beyond the veil of death is after all, the ultimate unknown. And what could inspire fear more than the terror of uncertainty? Ah I'm sorry, we're out of time for this session... we'll talk again very soon.
Dr. Hill: Ahh... a level headed response. But... everyone is frightened of something... I wonder what it is that does frighten you? I really do. Sorry! We're out of time. Let's investigate that in our next session, shall we?
Dr. Hill: And why is that?
Dr. Hill: Oh, well. There is a fine line between the peacefulness of solitude and the loneliness of isolation. This is something we need to explore further, don't you agree? But I'm afraid we're out of time for now. Until our next session, try to surround yourself with friends... in a place that makes you feel... safe.
Dr. Hill: Oh, there's something in that picture that scares you?
Dr. Hill: Well of course, a man hanging in a field is a naturally unsettling image. ...But perhaps we can explore your fears a bit further in our next session. I'm afraid we're out of time.
Dr. Hill: Well... that is very interesting... I'm afraid we're out of time. But please - I would like you to contemplate what is it that is missing from that picture? This thing that is driving your fear? We need to unwrap it. Next time.
Dr. Hill proceeds to stand up from his chair and walks over to the nearby window, humming a tune as he goes.