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Author	Topic: On the Couch - {post-Dark Empire, Luke & a psychiatrist.} Nearly a Year Later -- 7/7/06
vader_incarnate Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 5/15/05 11:20pm Subject: On the Couch - {post-Dark Empire, Luke & a psychiatrist.} Nearly a Year Later -- 7/7/06 - Date Edited: 7/7/06 6:53pm (9 edits total) Edited By: vader_incarnate
	Title: "On the Couch" Author(s): vader_incarnate Timeframe: post-Dark Empire Characters: Luke, OC Genre: humor, angst Keywords: psychiatrist, sweaty Luke challenge Summary: Luke gets some ... "help" dealing with the aftermath of Byss. The professional kind of help. Notes: Is my muse subconsciously telling me to go to a shrink? Maybe. Three or four posts max. Sweaty Luke Challenge entry. I can't write action scenes to save my life, so I started looking for ways out of it. Let's see ... what makes Luke sweat? Can't write sex, for obvious reasons ( ), so ... hey, is there anything that scares Luke Skywalker? Hmmmm ... And that somehow led here. Not!dark. Be happy, dammit. I started preparing for his arrival twenty minutes before his appointment was scheduled to start. Ridiculous, I know, especially for someone like me -- graduated top honors from Alderaan's best known university and all that -- but there's just something about the prospect of meeting Luke Skywalker that makes every warm-blooded woman want to swoon. I reserve the right to act like a complete idiot every once in a while. Of course, as I told myself as I touched up my make-up, it was all about being professional. A brighter shade of lipstick. Dab a touch of lavender between my breasts. Turn my head upside-down and quickly finger-comb my shoulder-length blonde hair. Take another look into the mirror and decide that, hey, I look pretty good. Not as good as some of the starlets gracing Coruscant's latest holos, perhaps, but pretty damned good for a thirty-something psychiatrist about to see the Hero of Yavin regarding his recent dabbling in the Sith arts. Not that all this was his idea, of course. It started as some political nonsense in the Provisional Council with a Bothan-who-shall-not-be-named. The galaxy depended on Luke Skywalker, but were we really about sure how far we could trust him, given how close he had come to taking his father's path? No subterfuge in the request this time, just an outright public request for a psychological profile. And how would it have looked if Skywalker had refused? Whatever else they were, politicians, especially nameless Bothans in the Provisional Council, were never fools. But, bureaucratic nonsense or not, the fact that the request originated from political maneuvering did little to change the fact that much of the New Republic was concerned about the mental stability of one of the most powerful individuals in the galaxy. Luke was a sweetheart, but dumb as a post when it came to political maneuvering, so it was Leia who stepped in to lay down the rules. Findings to remain classified. No fodder for the tabloid gossip section. One session, no pressure to continue. And it was Leia who requested me. I agreed, of course. How could I have refused? But, civic duty aside, I think I would have agreed without compensation, no questions asked, purely because -- hells, Luke Skywalker. On my couch. I may never need to wash the leather again. The reception room was empty as I walked through to check for my patient. Not a surprise for a weekday afternoon, but also to keep this relatively unnoticed. The last thing anyone wanted to see was the Galactic Gossip with the headline "Son of Vader Seeks Psychiatric Help," and though I trusted my staff, there was no point in shoving temptation into their faces. I owed it to everyone to keep this as quiet as possible. Professional. It was only a few seconds before the appointment was scheduled to begin, and sure enough I could hear the low murmur of voices outside the door. "Han," a voice whispered urgently. My libido nearly exploded right there -- it had taken me a few days to get used to the fact that Luke Skywalker was coming into my office, but Luke Skywalker and Han Solo too? Grrrrowl. "You aren't seriously going to leave -- " A deep, masculine laugh. "You'll be fine, Kid," he chuckled, and I made a note of that. Kid. It felt right. "Don't worry about it." A sigh, and then the door opened. I glanced at the clock and, sure enough, he was right on time. Damn military precision. He was dressed all in black, an outfit I had dubbed "Jedi casual": black pants and boots, a black tunic, and the omnipresent lightsaber hanging at his belt. It was probably a good thing that he'd eschewed his recently acquired fondness for black leather. I offered a hand, placing a carefully professional smile on my face and determinedly ignoring the mating insects in my stomach. "Dr. Veskasa Orion," I introduced myself. "I'll be putting together your psychological profile." And discreetly ogling you as you lay prone on my couch, of course. He smiled hesitantly. Farmboy smile. "Luke Skywalker," he replied. His hand, when he shook mine, was a little clammy, but his grip was strong and sure. Calloused hands, I noted, used to a day's work of tending vaporizers or vanquishing Sith lords. "Um ... my sister recommended you." I smiled. "She was one of my clients after Alderaan," I told him, and that seemed to explain everything. His eyes widened, and I saw a measure of respect deep in his pale blue eyes. "Oh," he said, and it was enough. I waved towards my office. "Shall we?" Sorry it's so short. Things get more interesting as the story progresses; next post up ... sometime this week? -- Elli -----signature----- La sang et le vin ont la meme couleur. I think, therefore I am. I dream, therefore I become. Zelré, Handmaiden of the Crest
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DarthIshtar Title: Former CR Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 5/16/05 1:17am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	LOL, yeah, I like the premise of this, think it's cute how Luke's kinda scared about this, but I especially like the shrink and "I may never wash the leather again." -----signature----- "I feel like a more down-to-earth Pink 5 when I'm writing Leah. Same attitude, less lip gloss." ~Me on how to get in the right mindset for Twilight fanfic.
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Gabri_Jade Title: Fan Fiction Archive Editor Emeritus Registered: Nov '02	Date Posted: 5/16/05 1:40am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	Oh, Elli, Elli, Elli. Only you, my darling. At least the sparkly-winged bunnies are suggesting not!dark premises these days. I'll be back to see how the session goes, to be sure. -----signature----- Evil Twin of LadyPadme This concept of "wuv" confuses and infuriates us! - Futurama All I can do is be me. Whoever that is. - Bob Dylan Serendipity (Leia-Mara vig) - http://boards.theforce.net/b/b1/30178069 !!11!1eleventy
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LadyPadme Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '02	Date Posted: 5/16/05 4:21am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?} - Date Edited: 5/16/05 4:22am (1 edits total) Edited By: LadyPadme
	Good heavens! I anticipate much by way of a healthy dose of drama...and coming from you, good whacky fun! -----signature----- Crest MD Naimé Evil Twin of Gabri_Jade When a baby smiles the world is happy VOTE OBAMA '08
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angel_gidget Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 5/16/05 4:36am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	"I'll be putting together your psychological profile." And discreetly ogling you as you lay prone on my couch, of course. Love it! Please continue this soon! -----signature----- Ben: She says you're a killer. Mara: We talked about that, Ben. Sometimes I have to kill. Many Jedi Masters do. Ben: Mom, what's cold blood? "No, I'm not going to eat his remains."--Jacen Solo, The Joiner King Stories and art in Bio
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Agent_Jaid Registered: Feb '03	Date Posted: 5/16/05 7:45am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	dies laughing and can't think of anything else to say re-reads it Wait... SHE ALMOST HAD HAN TOO!?!?!? AAAAAAAAAAWWW!!! drools Meh! I love! MWAHAHA!!!... .er.... Wonderful start Goddess? slinks away quietly -----signature----- Wasn't Enough: One-Shot http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=21015893
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ThePariah Registered: Jan '03	Date Posted: 5/16/05 8:10am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	is at school, where laughing obnoxiously out loud isn't a good idea Oh, shavit. WAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sends cyber-dark-chocolate-fudge-brownies and flying-tackle-glomps I swear that shrink sounds a heck of a lot like you. -----signature----- Eternal Groveler to rhonderoo, VaderLVR64, Knight_Aragorn, Oba, & the SJRS crew Has a postcard from the Dark Side. "I suspect that most if not all the world's ills could be cured by humour transplants."--Karen Traviss TEMPORARY SET-UP!!!
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Lt_Jaina_Solo Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 5/16/05 12:54pm Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	This is fantastic! I love the psychiatrist, and the characterization of Luke is spot on. Great job! I'll be looking forward to more Ire -----signature----- Handmaiden Irelynné, Handmaiden of the Crest All links to stories in bio!
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StarFighter5 Registered: Jul '03	Date Posted: 5/16/05 3:05pm Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	It's Monday, so I sooooo neeeded this. It's interesting to think about Luke giving away this personal information to anyone, but it seems that Leia trusted her enough to talk to her about the aftermath of Alderaan. I like how the therapist is unsttled by this to, that she's not some old unaffected person we seem to think of when we think of a shrink. I wonder exactly what the topics of discussion might be. -----signature----- "I hope I slept with you to get the job. if not, then who the hell was that guy?" - Carrie Fisher "Now that I'm a pez and a lego, I shall want for nothing else." -Jeremy Bulloch "Thank you for going to the movies. Especially mine." - George Lucas
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RebelMom Title: TFF Secretary Registered: Apr '00	Date Posted: 5/16/05 5:09pm Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	Oh, this is great. I can't wait for more. -----signature----- Short Story: Pressure Point http://boards.theforce.net/beyond_the_saga/b10477/26961243/p1/?7 Jacen Solo and Anakin Skywalker - as it should have been. TFF: Cheryl
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Knight_Aragorn Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 5/16/05 5:45pm Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	Oooh, very interesting start. If there's a time in Luke's life this he needed therapy, this would definitely be it. I wonder what's going to come out in the session? I'll look forward to reading more! -----signature----- Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. Pieces of Air (ESB short story, complete) - http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/27283200/p1
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Laura_Anu Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 5/16/05 6:18pm Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	Oh wow. THis is a great idea for a fic! I can't wait to see what happens next! -----signature----- "It is true that speed kills. In distance running, it kills anyone who does not have it." - Brooks Johnson Currently taking time off from the boards while I get all of my school/track stuff in order
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vader_incarnate Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 5/17/05 6:34am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	Ish - laughs The shrink is my first serious attempt at an actual OC with a large role in a fic. Thus, she's kinda cool, and it's really fun exploring her rather unprofessional thoughts. Thanks, Ish! Gabri - Actually, it's getting kind of dark as I type out the second and third parts. Because, you know, post-DE and all that; but aye, premise = fun. I think I was somewhat inspired by Nicole Kidman's character in Batman Forever; don't quote me on that, though. Thanks, Gabri! LP - Fun! Yay! Thanks, LP! angel_gidget - LOL, who wouldn't be discreetly ogling? Not meee ... Thanks! And yes, most of the next post is typed up; I just have to decide if I want to cut it before it actually gets dark or give y'all a big chunk all at once. Agent_Jaid - Don't die laughing! That'd make me sad, and I'd have dead-people germs all over the thread! Kidding, hon. But aye, Han + Luke would make any warm-blooded woman's day. Thank you! Moriah - Eh, I always check fic replies in school, so you're in good company. And gratuitous self-insertion? Me? Never. Lali - LOL, my shrink is very ... honest. Which, of course, is one of the greatest perks of the first-person narrative and all that. And Luke's just a dear no matter what. Thanks, hon! StarFighter5 - laughs Could you have imagined me putting all those thoughts into the head of a stereotypical German Freud-like shrink? Bu yes; she's a professional, and Luke needs someone to talk to after going the whole leather pants episode with the galaxy as a whole. RM - Yay! More coming soon! Knight_Aragorn - LOL, I'm tempted to put a whole lot of different SW characters into therapy and various points of their lives. How much angst could be solved with a trip to the psychiatrist, I wonder? Eh. The session itself is equal parts humor and angst, shifting from pretty light-hearted to a bit darker as we progress; next part up soon. Laura_Anu - Thank you! This is how the rest of the story seems to be taking shape: Next post = getting to know Luke. We'll get a basic word association game plus the standard ink-blot test. Things start getting a little darker, and most of this is written out. Post after that would be the lay down and talk post in which Luke divulges as much as he's willing to share about his time on Byss. Slowly taking shape in my head, and we get a dip into the post-DE worries of our favorite farmboy. Conclusion may or may not be tied into third post. See how long that gets first. So ... short story. But with a fun mix of sheer humor and pure angst. -----signature----- La sang et le vin ont la meme couleur. I think, therefore I am. I dream, therefore I become. Zelré, Handmaiden of the Crest
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LukesTheMan Registered: Apr '04	Date Posted: 5/17/05 6:41am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	Wonderful! I can't wait for the next post. I'd volunteer to give him therapy any day, too! -----signature----- Of Metal and Flesh http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/19859245 Empty Vessel http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/19744934 Proud Master to Annika_Skywalker
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Jedi-2B Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 5/17/05 9:17am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	Too many funny lines to quote. But I think she'll see the whole other side to Luke after hearing about Byss. -----signature----- It was on her fifteenth day in the darkness of the Nirauan cave when Mara Jade awoke to discover a rescuer had finally arrived. It was not, however, any of the potential rescuers she would have expected. It was Luke. ~~And the rest is history~~
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DarthIshtar Title: Former CR Registered: Mar '01	Date Posted: 5/17/05 9:20am Subject: RE: "On the Couch" -- {humor & drama, post-Dark Empire. Luke and ... a psychiatrist?}
	Oh, good, I can't wait for luke's rorshach test! -----signature----- "I feel like a more down-to-earth Pink 5 when I'm writing Leah. Same attitude, less lip gloss." ~Me on how to get in the right mindset for Twilight fanfic.
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