Posted Feb. 25, 2021, 3:47 p.m. by Lieutenant Casela Synthi-er (Counsellor / RTF) (Jennifer Ward)
Posted by Chief Warrant Officer Kodek Vonn (RTF Commander) in Counselor’s Office - Can You Read the Unreadable?
Posted by Lieutenant Casela Synthi-er (Counsellor / RTF) in Counselor’s Office - Can You Read the Unreadable?
Posted by Chief Warrant Officer Kodek Vonn (RTF Commander) in Counselor’s Office - Can You Read the Unreadable?
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The Breen RTF Commander walked up to the Counseling suite door and the chime dinged. Vonn stood motionless, the helmet fixed forward on the closed door. Two crew walked past and stared as they slowed down to get a good look at the new arrival, but if the Breen was aware of the staring, they gave no indication.Vonn, RTF Commander
It was several minutes before the chime was answered. When it was Casela stood just past the door way as another officer left her office, having to wait for Vonn to step back in order for the man to vacate her office. “Chief Warrant Officer Vonn.” Casela turned and walked back to her desk and took a seat allowing him to enter or stand in the door way, his choice. “Normally I would offer you a drink, but I doubt you would accept it. Have seat or stand as is your preference.” Her office was birghtly lit, unadorned except for her degrees and credentials: a requirement of regulations. Her desk and then a few chairs and a couch to sit on.
Lt Synthi-er, CNSVonn entered and stood motionless for a moment and then took a seat, slowly easing themself down into the chair. Placing their hands on the top of their thighs, Vonn sat straight-backed; the helmet facing directly towards the Counselor. “I am required to report to you for clearance to begin my duties.” came the roboticized voice. No tone, no inflection. It was as if someone was typing responses into an very old voice-synthesizer.
Vonn, RTF Commander
Casela nodded, “Yes you are. To ensure you are mentally fit for duty. Let’s get the most important one out of the way. People are going to hate you, they are going to refuse to follow your orders, and they will attempt to make your life difficult. You can’t kill them, you maybe have the means and skills, but you aren’t allowed. And corporal punishment is against Star Fleet regulations. How are you going to handle that?”
Lt Synthi-er, CNSNo movement, just voice. “I fail to see how this is applicable to my mental state. I will answer as directed, however. If people hate me because of what I am, then they are the issue. I have always been told that the Federation abhors such primitive ideas as racism. I see now that that is not the case. If someone refuses to follow my orders, they will be removed from my team permanently after one such breach of protocol. If their failure to follow directions is during an operation, and such failure jeopardizes the safety of the team , I will eliminate the threat. Small minded people attempting to provoke a reaction by making unnecessary difficulties are of no concern to me unless such actions jeopardizes the mission. Does that suffice as an answer, Lieutenant?”
Vonn, RTF Commander
“Chief I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that the Federation lives up to it’s ideals. Beyond the standard veneer of upright actions coupled with lofty ideals is a deep and wide chasm of the rot that permeates all cultures in one way or another. The problem for you Chief is that the RTF is a team of highly skilled individuals who’s flexibility is by necessity. Someone disobeying your orders could very well save the lives of yourself and the team because we’re not ever dealing with the predictable. You wonder how this is applicable? Well lets start with the idea that you are under the opinion that by nature of your position your word is absolute law shall we? I’m here to assess your mental state yes but I’m also here to check on how you’re going to handle being the boots on the ground with an enemy you have no experience with, and will never learn as they are ever changing. How much do you know about the Anomalies? We have some that are apocalyptically dangerous and others that will simply turn anything you eat into oatmeal. There are no battle plans, there are no set protocols. Your team needs leadership, but they need to be trusted for they each bring something valuable to the table. I am not doubting your zeal and desire affect change Chief, I’m trying to make sure you’re really up to the task.”
Lt Synthi-er, CNS
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