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Liam's Quarters (Post-Sim)

Posted Feb. 9, 2019, 4:23 p.m. by Lieutenant Liam Madison (Chief Science Officer) (Janice B.)

Posted by Lieutenant Liam Madison (Chief Science Officer) in Liam’s Quarters (Post-Sim)

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Joseph just looked at his uncle. His figure slouched onto the table, his arms crossed underneath and continued to peer at him. Liam felt a discomfort slither down his back. He knew instinctively his answer wasn’t the one that Joseph was looking for.

“I was hoping it would’ve sounded easier,” Joseph said at last.

His figure shifted back off the table as he sighed.

“No choice is easy because you give up one part of yourself in exchange for another. It boils down to the part you can live with and live without. I couldn’t live without the knowledge.”

“I sometimes,” Joseph began, his eyes drifted to a local wall.

“Wonder if the choice I made was the wrong one or there was one I could’ve made, but didn’t see it. You know what I mean right?”

“Yes, but let me reassure you. If there was a third option, we all missed it. It’s also likely for the best,” Liam attempted to smooth over his nephew’s regret.

“Joseph, choices are among the hardest things in the world to do. A challenge we have to accept and push through to better ourselves.”

Liam’s figure pushed up from his seat and his arm reached out to lay a hand upon Joseph’s shoulder.

“No matter what you chose, I will always love you and I will not judge you.”

Those words seemed to bring new relief into Joseph’s mind. His shoulders slacked a bit from the tension as he looked at his Uncle, a warmth spread from one edge to the other. A small crept into his lips.

Thank you.”

–CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci

“What type of uncle would I be, if I didn’t care about my nephew. I might not show it in public, but it is there,” he confirmed as he sat back into his seat.

He felt it was best to clean up as his eyes glanced to the side, the console clock blinked the military time for him. It was getting closer to resuming his duty again. Feeling that their conversation was drawing to a conclusion, Liam rose back to his feet. He picked up the remaining dishes then walked back to the replicator.

“Is there anything else we need to discuss?”

“Nay, I think I’m good. I’ll see you later today, around your break? I could use some practice with my fencing techniques,” Joseph said as he also rose to his feet.

“Yes, but I will still put you in your place should you think you’re able to beat me,” Liam chuckled, his reply drew a smile on his nephew’s lips.

“See you then.”

–CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci


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