Posted by Cadet Mai Hart (Doctor) in Counselor’s Office - Dr. Mai Hart Checks-In

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Vanessa Lofton (Counselor) in Counselor’s Office - Dr. Mai Hart Checks-In

Posted by Cadet Mai Hart (Doctor) in Counselor’s Office - Dr. Mai Hart Checks-In

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“Some chai with almond milk would be wonderful,” he says as he enters. “My favorite tea.”

Vanessa grinned and turned to the replicator. “One cup of chai, with a pitcher of almond milk, and a cup of hot chocolate.” The replicator buzzed as the items were created, and she lifted a tray to carry them back to the seating area.

Dr. Hart climbs onto the sofa, and sits leaning back on his arms, lightly kicking his dangling legs.
“I think it’s already in my psychiatric history that I was bullied so much that I felt anxiously self-conscious, and had depression. These days, though, I’m quite happy. A lot of respect came with becoming a doctor.”

~Cadet, Dr. Mai Hart

The counselor nodded as she set his cup-and-saucer and milk on the end table beside him. “It is in your file, but I’m very glad to hear it’s been better recently. Graduating medical school is quite an accomplishment, something to be proud of, and then attending the Academy even more so.”

She seated herself on the other leg of the sofa, crossing her left knee over her right as she leaned her side against the sofa back and sipped the hot chocolate. “What made you decide to join Starfleet instead of being a civilian doctor?”

Lt. Cmdr. Vanessa Lofton - CNS

“I thought an ex-girlfriend would take me back if I joined. She joined first, you see. But, alas, it did not work. Now, she implies that I’d have to become my own boss. I’ve realized that I’ll never be good enough for her.”
Dr. Hart started drinking his chai. He thought after, “This is but a taste of chai,” as he was accustomed to large cups of it.

~Cadet, Dr. Mai Hart

Vanessa frowned and shook her head, blue eyes narrowing. “Now she needs a counselor,” she replied. “Personal relationships are not games. I’m sorry you went through that, Mai. It’s sad that we as a species still have to deal with people who are so self-centered.” She shook her head again. “I’ll never understand it.”

She leaned back against the sofa again, cradling the cup of cocoa on her lap. “Have you chosen a medical area of specialty?”

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS