[ Oh. Why? Is something wrong? Mark listens to the message with a little bit of worry, until the thought crosses his mind - maybe Chilton is being completely honest? Maybe he truly is just checking in...? Is that the professional thing to do?
Mark rubs at the back of his neck. He wishes he knew how to navigate any relationships. Personal and professional both.
He rehearses his response a few times before he actually sends it back. Consequently, there's a slight artificiality to the way he sounds. ]
Hi, Doctor Chilton. I'm doing fairly well. The weather's been nicer lately. And I did what you recommended.
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Mark rubs at the back of his neck. He wishes he knew how to navigate any relationships. Personal and professional both.
He rehearses his response a few times before he actually sends it back. Consequently, there's a slight artificiality to the way he sounds. ]
Hi, Doctor Chilton. I'm doing fairly well. The weather's been nicer lately. And I did what you recommended.
[ Nailed it. ]