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[doesdoctorstuff]

He was getting a call back. Because monster.

"BESTIE, STOP BEING SUCH A SHUT-IN. TAKE YOUR DEPRESSION ROBES OFF, FIND SOMETHING CUTE - THERE ARE LOTS OF FLATTERING CUTS WE CAN FIND FOR YOU - AND COME ONNNNNNN!"

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"But I like being a shut-in," Anakin protested.

[doesdoctorstuff]

"I mean, that's obvious," Navaan said, rolling her eyes. "Have you considered the reason you're a shut-in is because you're feeling isolated from your community and you feel like it's better to do that on your terms than theirs?"

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"...no?" Anakin said after a long pause. "I just don't like most of you."

[doesdoctorstuff]

"Lashing out is common, bestie," Navaan said. "Don't worry, I'm not taking it to heart."

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Oh, how he wished she would. "That's very...forgiving...of you."

[doesdoctorstuff]

He and Ignis should form a support group.

"I know," Navaan assured him. "That's probably why the school assigned me to be your bestie. They know you need some work."

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"I do not need work," Anakin protested.

[doesdoctorstuff]

"Denial is a common phase," Navaan said. "You'll get through this. Possibly with an intervention."

The whole island would show up, Anakin. In....solidarity, sure.

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"I definitely don't need an intervention," Anakin retorted.

[doesdoctorstuff]

"Sure you don't, bestie." If Anakin thought Navaan sounded condescending, it was because she was.

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Anakin had been taught by Obi-Wan Kenobi, he was fluent in condescension. "I don't."

Not this year, anyway?

[doesdoctorstuff]

"You know what, I believe you," Navaan decided. "You have the strength to get yourself turned around without needing an intervention."

[sith_happened]

This felt like a trap. "...thank you?"

[doesdoctorstuff]

Look, sometimes people just needed to hit rock bottom on their own.

"The important thing, bestie, is that I'll be with you every step of the way."

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"...you don't really have to do that."

Please, please don't do that.

[doesdoctorstuff]

"I know I don't have to," Navaan said. "That's what makes me a good friend."

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"Does it?" Anakin replied.

[doesdoctorstuff]

"That and a bunch of other great qualities, but I'm here to help you with your insecurities, not add to them," Navaan insisted.

[sith_happened]

"Uh huh," Anakin said dryly. "Shouldn't you be in class?"

[doesdoctorstuff]

"I am in class!" Navaan reported happily. "This is our assignment!"

Well. Sorta. Anyway, Anakin, blame Dean.