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Mr. Hassan -- oh, goodness, it's good to see you again! I was so sorry I missed your last checkin, but I was down in the Caribbean with my daughters for vacation, and -- well, you know how it goes, don't you? It's just such a different world once you leave the country. Have you ever been -- oh! I'm sorry, that was so tactless of me. I don't know where my mind is, these days. Stick out your tongue?

Good, good, you're looking healthy. Roll up your sleeve for me and let me get your blood pressure, please? Any problems with the medication? Good. Some people don't react well to it, you know; there was this man in New York, it was in the journals -- well, you don't need to hear about that. Terrible, it was, just terrible. Any dermal abrasion around the transponder injection site? Is the cream we gave you working to keep the swelling down? Oh, I'm glad to hear that. I know you were having some trouble with that last time we talked; it's good that they've come up with the new treatments. Some people's bodies just want to reject it, you know?

Here, let me listen to your heart. Breathe in for me? How's your wife? And your -- Daughter, is it? Son. I'm sorry, I see so many -- well. He's what now, five? Six! Right, I tagged him back in August, before he started kindergarden. Breathe out. Is he having any problems with the medication? Good, good. I'm glad to hear it. I remember, he's such a bright boy. Breathe in again? You're lucky he's adjusting well. Give my best to your wife? I'll see her for her checkin in a few months, I'm sure.

Hey, did you hear about the new transponder they're testing for use now? It's a lot smaller, and it fits right by the Achilles tendon instead of at the nape of the neck -- I really think they're on to something. You might have more luck with that one when they approve it for use -- I'd be happy to recommend you for the trials, if you'd like. You'd have to be sure to let the street agents know you're using the new version, of course -- you wouldn't want them to think you were unregistered! But I think you might tolerate it better than the current one. If you're interested, tell the receptionist at the front on your way out, and I'll be sure to get you in on it.

Anything else you needed to ask me? Good, good. It's wonderful to see you as always. Here, let me sign your paperwork and scan your card. Don't forget to make your six-month appointment with the receptionist; we book pretty far in advance, and you don't want to miss your deadline. We all appreciate the way you're willing to work with us, Mr. Hassan -- you wouldn't believe some of the resistance we see! It's so wonderful when you people cooperate with the agency. God bless you, and God bless America!