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Counsellor's office - Cadet Tom Little check in

Posted Aug. 12, 2021, 10:09 a.m. by Commander Vanessa Lofton (Executive Officer) (Nathan Miller)

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“Emotional fitness, I think.” Tom sipped the last drop. “I tend to compare myself to others and then self-beating up. It’s a personality I don’t want to develop.” He smiled. “Any advice for me?”

At least that was feedback from the past training. Cadets were evaluated by the instructors, but sometimes by their fellow plebes at the end in small groups. Things covered from leadership traits, comments, and suggested course of actions in their opinions. The pro was, this process gives points from other perspectives. And the con was, there’re not many things to hide.

Cadet Little

Vanessa mulled his question briefly, shifting on the sofa. “We’re all our own biggest critics,” she settled on. “How we do compared to others is not the be-all, end-all - personal improvement and progress should be our goal,” she told him. “Do better than we did yesterday.” She paused for a moment before she continued.

“And realize you wouldn’t be here if many, many people didn’t already think you deserved to be here. From the entrance exam proctors, to the Academy psychiatrists, to your class instructors, there are checkpoints all along the way, and you’ve proved yourself worthy of joining the ranks of Starfleet. This,” she gestured about, indicating the Challenger, “is just on-the-job training,” she finished with a smile.

“Our time is just about up here,” she said, eyes flicking to the chrono on the wall. “What questions do you have for me?”

CNS Lofton

Oh, that could be a message from the recruiting office. Or a book title. I must make a note after this, do better than yesterday, do better… “Very inspiring.” Tom smiled. He looked at the wall at the same time and said, “No questions at this time. That’s a nice painting by the way.”

Cadet Little

She grinned and looked up at the painting. “Thank you. I’ve always loved it. It’s called The Singing Butler - though how he’s singing in what appears to be high winds I have no idea,” she laughed as she stood.

“It has been a pleasure meeting you, Tom. Please don’t hesitate to come see me again.”

OOC: It’s been fun writing with you!

CNS Lofton


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