[Hermann considers backing out of their meeting several times. He gets dressed into comfortable clothing and feels rather like he's going to a public gym full of professional athletes for a short regime of physical therapy. Despite the caffeine he downs in the kitchen, he's well aware that he'll run out of energy and quickly. He hadn't exactly been specific when he'd told her he wasn't in top form- which was something of an understatement to the point of being discourteous.
But not going is pure cowardice and failure in itself, so he forces himself out the door. Worst-case scenario, she spots his cane and immediately apologizes- and alright yes, that would be rather humiliating.. He should possibly have asked Newton to come along, but he is a grown man and does not need a sitter to ensure he makes all his appointments.
The trip there is something of a test of willpower in itself, exhausting in a mental capacity until he's reached the point where he's resolved to walk in, then teleport himself right back home if it looks like he might have to field any platitudes. Yes, this was potentially a very terrible idea.
But he squares his shoulders before the doors, then shoves them open and walks in with purposeful strides. Fortunately, he spots her rather quickly, and to his immense relief, she doesn't appear to be instructing anyone else. Hermann mercilessly stamps down the self-conscious insecurity that threatens to crop up, and approaches her with his free hand outstretched.]
Ms. Carter, I am Doctor Hermann Gottlieb. A pleasure to meet you.
1 - Oct 23rd
But not going is pure cowardice and failure in itself, so he forces himself out the door. Worst-case scenario, she spots his cane and immediately apologizes- and alright yes, that would be rather humiliating.. He should possibly have asked Newton to come along, but he is a grown man and does not need a sitter to ensure he makes all his appointments.
The trip there is something of a test of willpower in itself, exhausting in a mental capacity until he's reached the point where he's resolved to walk in, then teleport himself right back home if it looks like he might have to field any platitudes. Yes, this was potentially a very terrible idea.
But he squares his shoulders before the doors, then shoves them open and walks in with purposeful strides. Fortunately, he spots her rather quickly, and to his immense relief, she doesn't appear to be instructing anyone else. Hermann mercilessly stamps down the self-conscious insecurity that threatens to crop up, and approaches her with his free hand outstretched.]
Ms. Carter, I am Doctor Hermann Gottlieb. A pleasure to meet you.