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Chance would be a fine thing.

*looks extremely startled*

*eyebrows and is immediately guarded, just in case* I didn't mean to frighten you...

*smiles* It's all right. I didn't mean to be rude, but... you look very like someone I know.

*is very guarded now, but he keeps his voice calm* I do? In what way?

You resemble one of my patients. It's... probably just a coincidence.

Oh... it probably is, yes. *offers her a smile, she was a doctor then*

*nods thoughtfully* Probably just that, yes. *smiles back* It is a remarkable resemblance, though. You and he even speak alike.

*doesn't want to give his name, just in case, nodding* Coincidences happen all the time, I find.

That's very true. Still - they are unexpected. But then, the unexpected makes life very interesting.

*smiles and nods* The unexpected always makes life interesting. But there is very little left to chance I find.

Yes, I know... very little.

It really is a most remarkable resemblance... *can't help smiling*

Forgive me if I don't tell you my name just now. I've found that it tends to be the focus of many unpleasant things from strangers. *half smiles*

I understand. *smiles and wonders if perhaps he's famous - she doesn't know who this man - or indeed her own patient who looks so like him - truly is as she avoids the media*

I am in the same boat when it comes to the medical profession. There are many who don't approve of my methods, and my name can elicit strong reactions from these doctors. But I don't mind telling you my name. Anoush Kasabian.

Then it's a pleasure to meet you, Doctor Kasabian. *softly, a slight incline of his head in both greeting and acknowledgment* There are many that do not approve of what I do either. A great many.

Thank you. *smiles*

Good to know.

*gently* I will do all I can for him, Gideon. I have faith - he is a strong man, your father.

He is strong and he has his family. *nods*

He is very strong. Few have strength like his. He's quite an admirable character.

Yes he is. *nods*

I will do everything I can to help your father. But a lot will depend on him.

He's a fighter, he won't give up.

I'm glad. He will need that fighting spirit.