Posted by Cadet Matthew Riley (Scientist) in CNS Office: Cadet Riley Psychological Evaluation

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Hilo (Counselor) in CNS Office: Cadet Riley Psychological Evaluation

Posted by Cadet Matthew Riley (Scientist) in CNS Office: Cadet Riley Psychological Evaluation
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Hilo’s mouth slowly spread into a playful grin. “That’s a good word to describe Lieutenant McMorran,” he agreed. “Decisiveness and self-advocacy are both skills that serve her well, and will hopefully rub off on you too.”

The counselor clapped his hands together. “Well! If you have no other questions for me, I think it’s about time we send you on your way! Wouldn’t want to keep you from fulfilling your duties.” Hilo looked at Riley questioningly, to make sure there was nothing further he wanted to discuss.

(Lt. Cmdr. Hilo, Counselor)

Riley chewed his lip, rocking his head from side to side. “Mmm. No, I don’t think I do,” he said after a moment. He stood and ran a hand through his blond hair. “It was a pleasure meeting you,” he said, extending his hand. “I hope you like the lilies as much as I did!”

• Cadet Riley, Science

Hilo stood and shook the cadet’s hand with a blinding smile, his cheerful demeanor returning to full effect now that the formalities were done with. “It was a pleasure to meet you too Mr. Riley, and I will be sure to keep you updated about how they’re doing!” He paused and looked up in thought. “In fact, depending on their bloom cycle I might be able to get you a blossom before your graduation…” He shook his head to dismiss the thought. “We’ll see. Alright, now off you go!” He made a mock shooing motion. “Go be the starfleet officer you are meant to be!”

(Lt. Cmdr. Hilo, Counselor)

Riley grinned and exited through the office door, shaking his head once he was out of sight. That man’s enthusiasm was truly something else. I wonder how much is real and how much is a show, he thought. That kind of façade would exhaust Riley.

Ten meters down the hallway he stopped suddenly and looked around, before approaching a nearby computer panel. “Um, computer,” he began. “Where is the nearest turbolift?”

=^= The nearest turbolift is in section 32, twenty meters to the right. =^=

The opposite way he was going.

Matthew sighed, and headed back the way he’d come. He really hoped the counselor wouldn’t choose this time to come out of his office.

• Cadet Riley, Science

Hilo didn’t emerge, but another young cadet was exiting the turbolift and heading toward the counselor’s office. The trill man looked away bashfully when Riley started walking back that direction, having obviously witnessed the turn-about. But as they passed each other, the fellow cadet offered a nod in acknowledgement, and there was perhaps a hint of relief on his face… knowing that he wasn’t the only one who was taking a moment to get adjusted to the new environment.

(NEnsign Jorenzo, Security)