Thomas POV
I tapped on Mary's door, anxious. She's not in a meeting. I enter, closing the door behind me.
— Thomas ! What can I do for you ?
— My anxiety rising. I've come for Rosa, I've come to make an appointment for her, she asked me, she's totally fine with it, I clarifie, breathing to keep my composure.
— Okay. Well, sit down. Explain more. Does this have anything to do with the Grindelwald devotee attack?
— Yes. Emotions rose again as I thought about it, along with anger. Rosa relives the attack, the... I couldn't say it, the unforgivable spell. She has insomnia, nightmares, she's been... paranoid. Everything to me points to symptoms of post-traumatic stress, even if it's too early, I know that. I restrained myself from speaking further.
— Her gaze had become more serious. She took some notes. I see. I have to make sure, does she want to see me ? You know you can't force her.
— She asked me, I promise. Theseus, Leta and I witnessed one of those traumatic revivals. She is ready to see you.
I continue to answer questions, hiding all the details of the crisis and my actions, which must remain between us. We made an appointment for Rosa, which de-stressed me a little. Mary will help, she's very good and a trauma specialist. It's going to be a long road, but she's not alone, she never will be. She's back with Leta and Theseus, and that's already very good.
— Thomas. Mary's tone of warning is one I know well. You can't act like a medico-mage. You're a friend to Rosa, a support. You can't mix these two roles. You're not objective enough to be a doctor or give advice. Nothing good ever happens if you mix these two roles. You're her friend. Leave the medical aside to us.
— I swallow, knowing she's right and that I've already slipped. I realize I'm not being objective, I can feel it. I have to be just supportive. I just want to help Rosa, I have to help her.
— You help her by being there. Remember to take care of yourself too.
— Thank you, Mary. I answered moved. I must get back to work.
— Have a good day.
— You too, have a good day.
I went outside, breathing to calm my emotions. I have to recompose myself to go help downstairs. I'm needed, objective and focused.
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when the pain is too much to bear (Fantastic Beast OC tome 1)
Fanfic1926, Angleterre Divisions rise between the wizards. Grindelwald is back and rising. Rosa lives her life, between her work at St. Mungo's and her friends Thomas, Theseus and Leta. A little bubble in the midst of war.... But one evening will change...
