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Counselor's Office - Cadet Parker-Cawlyns Check In

Posted Feb. 17, 2021, 1:29 p.m. by Cadet Carmen Luisa Parker-Cawlyns (Doctor) (Anna Ricks)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Vanessa Lofton (Counselor) in Counselor’s Office - Cadet Parker-Cawlyns Check In
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Carmen nodded. “If everybody does their job, things get done. If somebody doesn’t do their job, nothing gets done.”
She smiled brightly when asked about what she liked to do. “I like going to parties, and making friends. I just like being around people. Playing board games, having fancy dinners, watching movies–any excuse to have people over or to just hang out.” She really was a social butterfly, being invited to endless parties back at the academy. She always tried to make people feel welcome and included, and to help them have fun! She couldn’t quite understand introverts. Why would you watch a movie by yourself when you could watch it with all your friends?!
“Of course, I can’t hang out with people all the time. When I’m by myself, I tend to catch up on the news, and any celebrity scandals going around.” Her cousin was a moderately famous pop star, and she liked to see whatever he was up to.

Vanessa grinned at the young woman’s infectious personality. “As long as you’re getting your work done, I’m sure you’ll be able to host as many parties as you’d like,” she said with a grin. “It may not be up your alley, but the captain loves playing chess.” She paused, lips pursed, considering the differences in the personalities. “She’s… a very focused woman, so I wouldn’t expect her at one of your parties, though,” she added.

“So tell me some more about yourself. Where’d you grow up, your family, that sort of thing.” Vanessa lifted her cocoa again and sipped as she listened.

OOC: Don’t forget to sign your post - it’s easy to forget (I did it several times when I first came back), but once we get more than four posts in a thread the system stops indenting and they’re all the same color, so the signatures really help distinguish one post from the next. That’s also why I tend to snip at the 3rd or 4th post - there’s one indent/color for each post that way. If you forget, you can use the Edit button on your post to go in and add it - as long as no one else has replied, then the option to edit won’t be available.

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS / Nathan

ooc: oh, thanks for the reminder, i totally forgot!

“Chess was never my strong point, there is a reason that I’m not in tactical.” Carmen said with a playful smile.

As for her past. “I’m afraid there isn’t much to tell. I’m an only child, born on Alpha 5, (ooc: the colony referenced in TOS: Charlie X, not to be confused with Ceti Alpha V, where Captain Kirk sent Khan and the SS Botany Bay) and I lived there until I was about eight. Then, after Mom and Dad split up, I spent time between Earth, Alpha 5, and Betazed. Mom was a food safety worker, working with regulations and the like. She met Dad when she was checking his clinic to make sure it followed all the rules.” She smiled to herself, she had practically grown up in that clinic. “They loved each other, but couldn’t live with each other. It took me years to realize it, but they were both much better off after the split.”

-Cadet Parker-Cawlyns

Vanessa gave a soft smile as the woman spoke. “It’s a difficult realization,” she agreed, “both for parents and for children to reach.”

She finished her cocoa and rose, setting it on the saucer on the end table. “I know that on boarding is a busy time for you, so I don’t want to keep you too long.” She extended her hand to the cadet. “It’s been a pleasure meeting you, Carmen,” she said, that bright smile back again. “I’m always available if you need to talk.”

OOC: It’s been fun writing with you Anna! Take a look over what we discussed and if there’s anything you like, add it to your character bio. I can’t wait to see what else you write!

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS / Nathan

Carmen stood up, too, and shook the Councilor’s hand. “Thank you, Vanessa. I hope to see you around.” She smiled, and then added, “but hopefully not with any injuries!”

ooc: Thank you, too, Nathan!

-Cadet Parker-Cawlyns


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