Posted Dec. 3, 2020, 8:54 a.m. by Lieutenant Commander Vanessa Lofton (Counselor) (Nathan Miller)
Posted by Cadet Henry Rodier (Security Officer) in CNS’ Office - Boarding Check-in
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Vanessa Lofton (Counselor) in CNS’ Office - Boarding Check-in
Posted by Cadet Henry Rodier (Security Officer) in CNS’ Office - Boarding Check-in
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The Cadet grabbed some seat, choosing the part of the couch just in front of the top of the L. He reached down to feel the texture of the carpet. Softness was something he was becoming used to feeling mainly at bedtime, and he found the sensation somewhat relaxing.
Cadet Rodier was someone who was not often inclined to be overtly friendly or casual with his superiors. Yet, he got the feeling the woman before him was constantly observant. Whether straying from his usual inclinations would seem good or bad to a woman such as this, he did not know. Still, he thought, make a personal connection, answer the question, smile. “Thank you, sir. Call me a daisy, but I’d love just some water.” Rodier followed this response with a small, almost surprised smile.
Cadet Henry Rodier - Security
Vanessa grinned at the cadet’s humor and turned to the replicator. “One glass of water and one cup of hot chocolate,” she requested, then carried the two cups to the seating area after the whine of the machine died down, handing Henry the glass of water and sitting a couple cushions away on the sofa.
She sipped the chocolate and hummed, then leaned back, crossing one leg over the other. “First of all, this is a very informal meeting,” she began. “Cadets are the most well-monitored group in all of Starfleet, and you wouldn’t be here if they didn’t think you were ready. This is really for me to get to know you better, so I have an idea of where we’re starting together.”
She took another sip and then cradled the cup in her lap. “Hot chocolate is my weakness,” she laughed, that bright smile coming out again. “I saw on your schedule that you’ve already seen Lieutenant Anders, so I’m sure you’ve already discussed why you joined Starfleet, and those kinds of questions, so we’ll dispense with that line of questions. What do you like to do in your off time? Any hobbies?”
Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS
While this was not the Cadet’s first run-in with a Counselor, it was his first in this capacity. It had not really occurred to him until she had just said it outright, but this was no longer a test. He had passed all the tests. This was a service, provided to make sure he was prepared for and aware of what lay ahead.
“Since I joined Starfleet, I haven’t had all that much time for hobbies, as I’m sure you can imagine” he said with a smile. “But I do still read pretty regularly, as well as do some target practice every now and then.” He laughed mildly at that. “I suppose that counts as part of Starfleet activities, but I like to test myself. And…” He glanced around the room before continuing. “…I quite like chess. Helps me relax.”
Cadet Henry Rodier - Security
Vanessa grinned. “What’s the old adage? ‘If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.’ If you enjoy it and it helps you relax, all the better. And if you like chess, oh boy, you should talk to the captain about a game or two.” Vanessa’s eyes twinkled with an unspoken message as she took another sip of hot chocolate.
“Those are solo pursuits,” she noted. “What about socialization? How do you fit into groups or teams?”
Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS
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