The Mind Reader (Lucien)

Today I'm going to make a show called The Mind Reader. I asked Lucien to be the guest on the first episode. This show is about helping people with different types of psychological problems. It will be quite professional. I double checked each part of the process to avoid any possible mistakes in the recording. Lucien watched me as I worked busily. I looked up and saw Lucien smiling at me.

Renad: Lucien, when did you get here?

Lucien: I just arrived. You were busy, so I didn't want to disturb you. You look a little nervous. Everything all right?

Renad: Everything's fine. It's just the first time I've made such a professional show.

Lucien: Would you like to hear my opinion?

I nodded.

Lucien: Just accept the tension. Then close your eyes and imagine yourself in a relaxing environment…

I followed his advice and closed my eyes. I imagined myself taking a stroll on the beach and leaving footprints… I felt better when I opened my eyes.

Renad: It really worked! Thank you, Lucien.

Lucien: You're welcome. Don't worry. You can do this.

*** The Mind Reader 1 ***

The program delves into psychological disorders, with Lucien as the featured guest for the first season.

I need a reporter to write a feature article on the show. Spine knows how the public thinks cranks out a very nice piece.

I want a negotiator to get you headlines on social media at the lowest cost. Reak does just that, maximum exposure at minimal cost.

Didn't figure the announcement would get such good feedback!

*** The Mind Reader 2 ***

So, what approach should we take for the promo clip?

I need the promo urgently, like, yesterday! Homer stays up two nights straight to get the promo ready.

I feel like inserting an oddity into the promo… Punkilles stirs up controversy as I intended.

Awesome, the promo has people talking online!

*** The Mind Reader 3 ***

We invited a lot of psychologists to the taping just in case.

I need someone to fix the stage entrance door that refuses to budge… Spine spots the loose screw that's jamming the door right off the bat.

Lucien asks me whether I would shun him if he was a sideshow freak… Thinking back to how gentle and helpful he's been, I tell him "Not at all!"

All right, we're halfway there!

*** The Mind Reader 4 ***

Something almost went wrong toward the end, but Lucien was there to make a save.

I need someone to remove troublemakers from the set… Tyson tosses them out quickly.

I watch the thugs and flashback to a similar encounter, when Lucien… Lucien holds you in his arms and gently calms you down.

Yay, the taping is a success! So relieved!

*** The Mind Reader 5 ***

Before the show airs, Lucien invites me to one of his lectures.

I need someone to help me get past the doorman at the lecture… Reak gets a good rapport going with the doorman, who lets me in.

Lucien smiles at me sporadically during the lecture. Lucien's making me blush, the way he keeps looking at me…

The lecture was fantastic and Lucien was amazingly erudite as usual.

***

As usual, Lucien's lecture has no empty seats. His humorous style of teaching makes the audience laugh a lot. The sun shone down on the brown desk from the window. It's all so warm and comfortable. I closed my eyes and listened to Lucien's soothing voice. The classroom is empty when I wake up. A coat is covering my shoulders.

Lucien: Are you awake?

Following the voice, I saw Lucien reading next to me.

Renad: How… How did I fall asleep?

Lucien (Smiling): I want to know too. Was my lecture too boring?

Renad: No, no. It was very interesting. Sorry. I must have been too tired from work…

Lucien: It's okay if I put you to sleep, as long as you slept well.

I tried to take off the coat and give it to Lucien.

Lucien: Keep it. It's cold outside, let me accompany you home.

He put the coat on me carefully.

Walking with Lucien in the cool night breeze, I felt at ease.