Posted Oct. 2, 2018, 2:32 p.m. by Cadet Thomas Buckingham (Doctor) (Steve Alliss)
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Liadra (Counselor) in Counselor’s Office - Cadet Buckingham reporting for Evaluation
Posted by Cadet Thomas Buckingham (Doctor) in Counselor’s Office - Cadet Buckingham reporting for Evaluation
Posted by Lieutenant Commander Liadra (Counselor) in Counselor’s Office - Cadet Buckingham reporting for Evaluation
Posted by… suppressed (6) by the Post Ghost! 👻(Snip)
“That’s a good question” Tom said, knowing that the topic was bound to come up. He hesitated a moment before bringing himself to answer. “It’s still… Difficult. I’m still getting used to her not being here.” As he spoke a slight tone of Dejection entered his voice. Tom looked away from the Counselor for a moment, seemingly looking into the distance. “It’s hard to stop those thoughts of ‘What if’ and ‘What could have been’, it’s even more difficult knowing those question will remain unanswered. And then every now and then when I talk to people - particularly older people - about losing her, they look at me with that look of condolence and sympathy in their eyes and although I know they mean well I just can’t help but think ‘We were too young to have gone through this’.” And as the feeling of anguish began to rise from with in him, he stopped and took a moment to regain himself. “Though I’m coping” He said with a tone of forced cheeriness, as his eyes returned to the Counselor. “Life goes on within You, and without you and all that. So I try to keep moving forward. I keep busy with various things, and ultimately try to stay positive.”
- Cadet Thomas Buckingham, Medical
“Sometimes that’s all you can do,” Liadra said with a slow nod. “I can’t say I know what it’s like to lose a spouse, but given my people live quite long lives and tend to have multiple spouses at the same time, it will be an inevitability. So I can’t know. But I will say this”-Liadra leaned forward and looked at him directly to catch his gaze-“it’s okay to not be okay. You’re going to have bad days and when you do, the best thing you can do is just to say aloud ‘I’m having a bad day’ and do your best to get through it. And if you feel like you need some company or someone to talk to, call me, day or night. It’s my job, but also my privilege.” It was a truly genuine offer and one she had made many time before, but the frequency never dulled her sincerity.
Lt. Cmdr. Liadra, CNS
As Tom sat and listened to the Counselor he became ever more appreciative of her kind and genuine tone. Although it was Liadra’s job to listen, it was apparent that she really cared, and this meant a lot to Tom. He drew a deep calming breath and smiled slightly. “Thank You Counselor. When you have left everything behind to start a new chapter in your life, it is very reassuring to know that I’ll have a friendly, warm soul to talk too.”
- Cadet Thomas Buckingham, Medical
“Well, we have to look out for each other out here. It can be a hard and isolating life if you keep to yourself. Now, any final questions before I set you loose on the ship?” she asked, her tone becoming a lighter and almost hinting at mischief again.
OOC: go ahead and snip again. It’s good practice. :)
Lt. Cmdr. Liadra, CNS
“None that I can think of” Tom replied. He felt glad that the air of levity had returned to the conversation.
Cadet Thomas Buckingham, Medical
Liadra grinned. “Well, if you do, you know how to find me. I hope the rest of your day goes well. Now, go on and get to know this ship and its crew better.” She felt confident about his ability to adjust to his time here on the Endeavour, but she knew that if he did need help at any point, she had laid some good groundwork for him to feel comfortable asking for it.
Lt. Cmdr. Liadra, CNS
Buckingham stood up from his seat and walked towards the door. Before exiting he turned to the Counselor and smiled. “Thank you, Counselor” he said warmly before turning and leaving the room and making his way down the corridor.
Cadet Thomas Buckingham, Medical
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