Benjamin Castenne

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## Profile

Doctor Benjamin Castenne--or, Doctor Benji as he prefers to be called--is EPD Eligos' resident psychologist and counselor. Though he officially reports to Doctor Lukas Greyson, Castenne operates largely independently and his work is considered separate from that of Greyson and Tenma. While his colleagues serve both as medical staff and case consults, Castenne is dedicated purely to the well-being of the EPD Eligos staff. Questions regarding criminal psychology and profiling should be directed to Rasmussen.

Castenne is a graduate of the Akademiya with a degree in Psychology. He is a certified and well-reputed grief counselor and was hired into his role following the retirement of his predecessor. He is personally sympathetic to victims of Devil attacks, being a survivor of one himself. It is recommended that all field agents of the EPD regularly see Castenne in order to cope with the high stress and intensity of the job. As a doctor and psychologist, Castenne is obligated to uphold doctor-patient confidentiality, and will only break this and report to the chain of command if he has reasonable belief that a patient is a risk to themself or others.

Castenne's superiors regard him highly, and his performance reviews have been overall positive. Doctor Castenne has no problematic relationships in the precinct, though some of his mandatory patients--which includes but is not limited to all Fiends under the employ of EPD Eligos--express annoyance at the need for weekly appointments. That said, even his compulsory patients struggle to speak negatively of him. Castenne treats everyone at EPD Eligos as his friend regardless of whether they see him as patients. He has been described as "frustratingly nice," "a huge nerd who you can't help but like," and "someone who sees the good in everyone and will always be on your side."

In his free time, Castenne enjoys reading, watching movies, playing tennis, and worldbuilding for his D&D campaign. He is a self-proclaimed massive fan of Tolkien and other high fantasy authors and seeks to follow in their footsteps. In his own words, he finds "the imagination an intriguing and wonderful place, capable of taking us to places beyond belief, of making us feel the deepest sorrow and brightest joy, of breaking us out of the constraints of the mundane and banal--yet still, somehow, always being rooted in truth and reality." Others in the precinct poke fun at Castenne's childlike wonderment with fantasy, but few find themselves actually able to resist his storytelling.

## Responsibilities

Doctor Castenne is EPD Eligos' counselor and psychologist available to all employees. While some staff may be required to see him on a regular basis (such as Fiends and those who have recently experienced a traumatic mission), it is not mandatory for most employees to seek his assistance. He is available for both regularly scheduled appointments as well as one-off sessions.

Though he is a broadly talented psychologist, Castenne is not technically trained in criminal psychology and thus is not certified to act as a consult for cases. In fact, it is by design that he is not involved in active casework, as this makes him a sanctuary entirely separate from the precinct's typical work. Questions regarding cases should instead be directed to Rasmussen.

## History & Tenure

Castenne was hired into EPD Eligos six years ago upon the retirement of his predecessor, Doctor Imaldi. Prior to this, Castenne worked at a private practice. In 3852 at the age of 32, Castenne was the victim of a targeted attack by the Maggot Devil (Case #0054786, TODO). He and the other doctors at the practice were ambushed by several vessels of the Maggot Devil, all patients who had been infested and consumed by the Devil's influence. Only Castenne, the receptionist, and one other doctor survived the onslaught, albeit with major injuries. Castenne was treated in the hospital for months and monitored for several more to ensure the Maggot Devil did not infest him. Today, he proudly wears the scars of the attack which he regards as "a statement of the resiliency of the heart."

Following the attack, Castenne took a couple of years off of work to focus on his family and help raise his toddler sons. In 3855 he decided to return to work and applied at numerous practices including EPD Eligos. He was selected among the pool of applicants both for his impeccable resume and his past experience with Devils and Devil Hunters. He has retained his position since and has been held in good repute at the precinct.