[ D’Artagnan is quiet for a moment. He’s certainly uneasy, but mostly, he’s having trouble believing that anyone would hear this story and immediately jump to the conclusion it’s unnatural. Nothing he’s heard so far would make him believe that. He doesn’t know if that means he’s missing something obvious, or if everyone involved is just profoundly paranoid.
He’ll speak to the Doctor and Clara. That might help. ]
All right, Max. I understand that these dreams are frightening. I can’t blame you for that at all.
But you have been through something terrible. It’s not unusual for people to relive horrible experiences in their dreams, and you were talking to Crane. I know that he upset you – I heard it. You don’t think it’s possible that these dreams are…are a response to what you’ve been through? I would honestly be more surprised if you weren’t having nightmares about all of this.
And frustrating. D'Artagnan calls back, leaving a message. ]
It's not that I don't believe you.
It's that I need proof, something more than a suspicion, before I could act on anything like this. You told me what happened to you, Max. You didn't describe the content of the dreams, or explain why you're convinced they're coming from Crane. That's what I need, if I'm going to take this anywhere.
[There's no answer. Max feels stupid, and guilty, and terrified, so as of now, she's just trying not to sleep and not giving half a damn about the voicemail message she just got.]
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[She's so tired.]
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He’ll speak to the Doctor and Clara. That might help. ]
All right, Max. I understand that these dreams are frightening. I can’t blame you for that at all.
But you have been through something terrible. It’s not unusual for people to relive horrible experiences in their dreams, and you were talking to Crane. I know that he upset you – I heard it. You don’t think it’s possible that these dreams are…are a response to what you’ve been through? I would honestly be more surprised if you weren’t having nightmares about all of this.
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I knew you wouldn't believe me.
[And then she hangs up.]
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And frustrating. D'Artagnan calls back, leaving a message. ]
It's not that I don't believe you.
It's that I need proof, something more than a suspicion, before I could act on anything like this. You told me what happened to you, Max. You didn't describe the content of the dreams, or explain why you're convinced they're coming from Crane. That's what I need, if I'm going to take this anywhere.
Just think about it, please.
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