Meeting You

Skeptical

*Skeptical*

Jump City, California.

In the present:

*Refer to character index*

Raven had been in the AAU for the past four days, with the titans regularly visiting her. Beast boy hadn't moved from the chair beside her bed until forced by a nurse or doctor. Raven was awake and quietly observing the crowded room while a nurse was present to remove the IV needle. The green man had his head in his hands while Robin was talking to her doctor. Cyborg had left the room saying something about a car while the tall Starfire comforted Beast boy.

The TV in room was flashing with a kid's sitcom of some sort; a younger patient occupied the bed on the other side. Raven couldn't see who it was as the green curtains were pulled; blocking her view. She wrinkled her nose, the hospital room smelled gross as if it were too clean. She just wanted to go home...wherever that really was.

She couldn't remember much, just little pieces here and there that were somehow supposed to fit together like puzzle. Raven knew something was missing, she could feel it. She could feel that the people in the room at one point meant something to her. But the question was what?

"...she has dissociative amnesia based on the various test results." The middle age doctor said to the adults in the room.

Beast boy uncovered his face, "What's that supposed to mean?" His voice sounded slightly strangled but he waited for an answer. Raven fiddled with the plastic hospital bracelet on her wrist.

Robin crossed his arms over his chest but allowed the doctor explain, "It's linked to overwhelming stress that is caused in the result of a traumatic event." He paused then, "Such as war, disasters, or accidents in this case."

Robin nodded his head and urged the balding man to continue. "In Ms. Roth's case it appears she has been suffering from anxiety which is a primary symptom of dissociative amnesia."

"Will Raven have her memories restored?" Starfire asked, her usual bright green eyes were dull and a smile was absent from her lips. "She surely cannot live forever without recalling us as her closest friends."

"It honestly depends." Doctor Sumit thoughtfully drew the sentence out. "For most people, memory returns with time and in some cases individuals are never able to retrieve their memories."

Robin nodded understanding the complication. "Is there anything else we need know?" Raven closed her eyes; her head couldn't take in all of the information.

"There is no medication to treat the dissociative order itself," Dr. Sumit scribbled something on a clipboard. "I have an already filled prescription for Ms. Roth for anti-anxiety pills. She'll need to take one pill once a day, it should help.

"I am also going to suggest clinical hypnosis." Dr. Sumit looked up at Robin before he continued. "The hypnosis used for dissociative disorders is controversial due to the risk of creating false memories. I will leave that up for you and your team to decide."

Beast boy stood up from the metal chair, "Thanks but that won't be necessary." It was obvious how much he depended on Mento to fix whatever went wrong with Raven's mind.

"Beast boy," Robin's voice had warning in it. Raven's doctor left them to their thoughts and exited the room.

Starfire removed her hand from Beast boy's shoulder, "Shall I assist you in the changing of clothes?" She gestured towards the small table with a folded outfit.