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Hastelloy said with a nod of approval.  “Perhaps that particular development can be explained, but when you look through human history it can be shown that there was some knowledge obtained in each era that didn’t fit the time period.  This untimely information propelled mankind to new heights.  The process of refining raw metals into sturdy tools, the wheel to increase mobility, the compass that allowed sea navigation are good examples.  The theory of democracy gave rise to the greatest civilizations, the combustion engine, the assembly line, flight, computers, rocketry, harnessing the power of the atom, the Internet, need I go on?  All of these and many more social and technological advancements were way ahead of their time.”
    “This is certainly an interesting debate Hastelloy, but what does this have to do with your being here seeking help?” Jeffrey asked with a concerned expression beginning to cross his face.  Years spent as a psychiatrist interviewing patients was beginning to send him warnings that something big, unpleasant, and completely insane was about to be revealed. 
    With a sudden move, Hastelloy leaned forward in his chair and stared straight through Dr. Holmes.  It was not a look of anger or hatred, but it did carry the weight of complete sincerity.  “It’s of profound relevance because we were there for all of it.  From the construction of the great pyramid of Egypt to this very moment we’ve existed among you.  I watched man go from wooden twigs and grunting sounds to the stars.  To me it’s been a lifetime.  To you it’s been the entire existence of human civilization.”
    And there it was, the insanity laid out plain as day.  Usually this degree of communication took months to develop.  Yet here they were five minutes into the conversation, and they were already getting to the heart of the matter.  Jeffrey was hardly expecting to reach this critical therapeutic moment so soon.
    As crazy as Hastelloy’s claim was, it was real to him.  Dr. Holmes knew better than to directly challenge his belief.  Doing that would cause the patient to feel threatened, insulted and ultimately retreat within himself.  The appropriate way forward was to talk with the patient as if he believed the outlandish story but with skepticism.  He would eventually build upon that skepticism until Hastelloy himself saw the error in his logic.
    “Just to make sure I understand what you just shared with me,” Jeffrey said as diplomatically a s possible.  “You believe your life began during the time of ancient Egypt and you’ve lived through the ages to participate in significant events in human development.  Do I understand you correctly?”
    “I’m afraid you don’t understand me at all my dear Holmes,” Hastelloy challenged.  “I used the word ‘we’ for a reason.  There were five of us in all, plus a few extra visitors along the way.” 
    Hastelloy paused before continuing, “Did you notice the clue I just gave in my prior statement?”
    “I did.  You said ‘visitors’ which leads me to believe you are an extra terrestrial,” Jeffrey responded with care.
    “Extra terrestrial, alien, off worlder, whatever you prefer.  Yes, that is who we are, and I noticed you made an extra effort to emphasize you ‘believe’ me,” Hastelloy said letting the good doctor know he was onto his mind games.  “I appreciate the gesture, but I’m under no delusion you believe me in the slightest.  Who in their right mind would? 
    “As we talk I would just ask you to refer back to the pledge I made earlier.  From here on out everything I say will be the god’s honest truth; no games of any kind.  You will find as we converse that above all else I am a man of my word.”
    Dr. Holmes became a bit unnerved, thinking he really had his work cut out for him with this patient.  He was smart, aware, and otherwise perfectly well except for this delusion of being an alien from another planet who