Mindtouch (The Dreamhealers 1) by M.C.A. Hogarth

Author:M.C.A. Hogarth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction, New Adult
Publisher: M.C.A. Hogarth
Published: 2017-06-18T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 18

“A question,” Jill repeated when Vasiht’h approached her about it. Jahir was still inside, whispering the last of his dream-offerings to the girls, so it seemed a good time.

“Yes,” he said. “I wanted to ask your advice on something. I’m starting research for my thesis, and it’s on the effect of dream interventions on mental health.”

The woman’s eyes lost focus a moment, then she looked at him with lifted brows. “I’ve heard some pretty wild topics around here, but I think that might be the least expected of any I’ve run into. This is… what, an exploration of your esper abilities on people as psychiatric patients?”

“More or less,” Vasiht’h said. “I was wondering if I could do it here. Before I talked to the hospital board, I wanted an insider perspective on whether it’s a good idea. What do you think?”

Jill frowned, her arms folded and her fingers drumming a beat on her forearm. “Mm. If you want my advice… I’d ask if you could do it on the staff, not the patients. There are a lot more hoops to jump through if you want to run studies on patients. We staffers, on the other hand, are used to being abused.” She grinned, and then added, rueful, “And we could use any help we can get. A medical study that involves us sleeping sounds divine. I’d sign up in a heartbeat.”

“That’s a good idea!” Vasiht’h said. “Thank you, Jill-alet.”

“My pleasure,” she said. As Jahir stepped out of the room and closed the door gently behind him, she said, “It really has improved their health… being able to sleep well once a week.”

“Do you think?” Vasiht’h asked.

“Oh, absolutely. No question.” She smiled. “It won’t cure them, but every little bit.”

“Yes,” Vasiht’h said. “Thanks again for the advice.”

“No problem.” As they left, she called, “And I was serious! Sign me up!”

Glancing over his shoulder, Jahir said, “What is Healer-assist Berquist wanting to sign up for?”

“I thought I’d base my research project in the hospital, since we already volunteer there,” Vasiht’h said, waiting for his roommate to don his coat and gloves before they headed outside. According to the calendar the first week of the Seersan year was also the first week of spring, but in practice it was usually soggy and cold and not much different from the last week of winter.

“And you have a topic, then?” Jahir asked, once they’d gotten outside and on their way to the apartment.

“Oh, yes. You’d be interested, actually. On whether active manipulation of dreams can have a positive psychiatric effect.”

Jahir glanced down at him. “This being on your mind since Lucrezia’s stay, I am guessing?”

“And what we do with the kids,” Vasiht’h agreed. “My major professor was over the moon. He thought it was a promising topic.”

“I should certainly like to know the results,” Jahir said.

“Me too. Jill suggested running the tests on the staff, since it’s easier to do that than get permission to work on patients,” Vasiht’h said, working it out in his head as they walked.

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