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Counsellor's Office- Calloway's Eval

Posted Aug. 2, 2020, 4:55 p.m. by Lieutenant Commander Zef Rollo (Counselor) (D Grisham)

Posted by Lieutenant Faye Calloway (Mission Specialist) in Counsellor’s Office- Calloway’s Eval

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Zef Rollo (Counselor) in Counsellor’s Office- Calloway’s Eval

Posted by Lieutenant Faye Calloway (Mission Specialist) in Counsellor’s Office- Calloway’s Eval
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“It doesn’t matter what I think, Lt. If I think you’ve given up, that’s all it is—a thought inside my head. What matters is what YOU think, and it sounds like you still have a little hope that things will work out right. Like you said, you’re trying—and that’s really all anyone can do. However, having said that, always expecting the worst is a pessimistic way to live. I’ve seen a few people rob themselves of happiness that could have been theirs if they just hadn’t been so negative.” Once again, she picked up her coffee and sipped at it. “Just something to think about. You might be warding off happiness with your fear of being disappointed. I don’t know that, I’m just putting it out there for you to consider.”

—Rollo, CNS

Faye shrugged. “What you might call a fear, others might see as a reflex based on experience. It’s not like I made up what’s happened to me. It is what it is. Besides, on this ship I’ve learned that some people are going to sneak into your life whether you like it or not,” she said with something of an amused smile. Even in her more surly moments there were a few people who hadn’t been put off by that. If anything that had been the greater surprise. “If I have any hope right now, it’s because those people don’t react to me… badly? I guess. I don’t know how to describe it.”

~Faye Calloway, Data Specialist

“Its good to hear there are a few who have worked their way into your life. By the look on your face, I’d say so far its been a positive experience for you too.” Zef’s focus faded for a second as she recalled something in her own life that made her smile. “This is real progress, Lt, and I’m very happy to hear its happening. What about a significant other? Is someone on the ship filling that role for you or is there a possibility?” Relationships were precarious things. An acquaintance or casual friend was totally different than a partner. The level of trust needed to share the difficult parts of your psyche with someone was hard to build and guarded round the clock.

—Rollo, CNS

She should have anticipated the question, but then again her history hadn’t included many romantic relationships and Faye didn’t talk about the ones that had occurred much with anyone. Especially the last one. Faye’s cheeks felt instantly warm and she averted her gaze.

Already having given away her answer Calloway found her right fingers tapping on her thigh. “I, well, I mean…” Faye sighed and looked up Rollo almost sheepishly. “I want a particular person to be. We’ve become good friends and-” Gah! Why was this so hard? Why did even bringing it up make her want to jump our of her skin? Did Novel screw her up that much?

~Faye Calloway, Data Specialist

She’d hit an area of vulnerability with Calloway. Even the subject was difficult for the woman to talk about. “Just breathe, Lt. I’m not here to judge and everything you tell me is confidential—I’m not going to give away the information you reveal here.” Zef gave Faye a moment to gather herself before continuing. “So, you and someone have become good friends and you’re hoping it becomes romantic? Is there a realistic chance for that to happen?”

—Rollo, CNS


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