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COS Office: Cadet Wiles Osten reporting for Duty

Posted May 4, 2019, 3:16 p.m. by Lieutenant Nijix Tavim (Chief of Security) (Janice B.)

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Posted by Lieutenant Nijix Tavim (Chief of Security) in COS Office: Cadet Wiles Osten reporting for Duty
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Wiles raised an eyebrow and one corner of his mouth pulled upwards at the Lieutenant’s suggestion. “I’ve considered that path for later in my career. But it would seem to me that all security officers are at least partially counselors in their own right. Mediation of conflict is a key responsibility for individuals in our position, no?”

“It is,” Nijix confirmed as she continued to listen.

The cadet was not taken aback by Lieutenant Tavim’s question; he had expected such a request for introspection. Wiles tiled his head up to the ceiling to think for a second before re-centering his gaze on the chief of security. “As a disclaimer, I tend to remain collected under pressure. I can react and adapt to changing circumstances without pause. But, I have difficulty with decisiveness. When presented with major decisions, I prefer to think deeply on the potential consequences and outcomes, and confer with others about their perspectives as well. I worry this could lead me to be uncertain of myself, should a situation arise that presents a clear fork in the road with a limited time frame in which to respond. This concern often prevents me from feeling comfortable calling the shots or taking initiative in a group situation.” Wiles shrugged. “Just a personality quirk, I suppose.”

(Wiles Osten, Security cadet)

“Quick decisions are important. I’ve learned it’s best to pick an option you could live with rather than a regret that will forever will haunt you and never find rest. I wished many cadets crumble under that path,” Nijix answered honestly.

She looked back at the PADD, then added.

“Being out in space for long periods of time, you become attached to those that both serve under and with you. I make it a high priority to know my officers both on and off duty. This way I can ensure when they graduate, they are better individuals.”

A pause happened before she followed up with an unexpected question.

“What was your favorite part of your experience in the Academy and why?”

-Lt. Nijix Tavium, CoS

Cadet Osten listened intently, crossing one leg over the other and clasping his hands around the raised knee. His eyes maintained contact with the Lieutenant’s as he nodded in understanding. He appreciated the wisdom, and the sentiment.

Wiles did blink in surprise at the chief of security’s next question. He opened his mouth for a couple seconds before words came out, glancing upwards in thought. His response started uncertain, then became more confident as he spoke. “I suppose… hmm. Well, I guess I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn from so many different academic disciplines. I pride myself on being a pretty well-rounded individual, and I’m glad that I got at least introductory knowledge for all areas of Starfleet. I feel like I grew a lot from exposure to all those varied perspectives.”

(Wiles Osten, Security Cadet)

A small smirk darted across Nijix’s lips. She continued to relax as she decided to begin wrapping this meeting up. There was plenty of time to learn more about him and her other Cadets. Once more her PADD was pulled closer to her and popped up the schedules.

“What shift do you find you do best on?” She knew every Cadet, even well-rounded ones, had times of days they did best or needed to improve on.

Which she was going to decide was difficult to read on her smiling face.

-Lt. Nijix Tavium, CoS


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