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T’Saie couldn’t help but infer that the counsellor wasn’t particularly content with her answer however the conversation segued back to work related conversation, “I am confident in my abilities to finish with the Academy, I would have to say that I am looking to improve my understanding of other races..” she proposed, shifting her eyes around the room as if to study it, “it is good practice for my.. ‘bedside manner’” she said, quoting one of her tutors from before she joined Challenger. Then returning her eyes back to Vanessa, she readjusted her posture as if she was relieved to have escaped the prying grasp of inquisition.

● T’Saie - Medical Cadet ●

Vanessa crossed her legs, folding her hands on her knee. “That’s a good reason to engage in some social activities,” she said. “People, of most species, can be very different off the job than they are when working. And it will help provide some stress relief,” she added with a smile.

She tilted her head slightly and eyed T’Saie as she thought. “How do you tend to react when stressed?” she asked. “And there are non-emotional reactions to stressful situations,” she pointed out. “It’s not an all or nothing situation.”

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS

OOC: Quick note, I’ve made a quick switch from medicine to nursing! ^-^

IC:
T’Saie listened to the counsellor as she responded, to her surprise, with a logical answer. She had thought Starfleet counsellors incompetent however she was most impressed by Vanessa. The next question that came her way was a curious yet expected one, “I handle stress well, my time at the Vulcan Science Academy was more than apt at preparing you for stressful environments.” she squinted slightly as if thinking, “Training with Starfleet can sometimes help condition you for stressful situations.. in my experience.” she proclaimed, wondering if that was enough to satisfy the question.

● T’Saie - Nurse Cadet ●

The counselor smiled and shook her head. “I’m glad to hear that. But,” she said, “it does not answer my question. How do you react when stressed? Do you freeze up? Do you become less decisive, find it harder to find the logical route to a conclusion? Do you become more talkative, more energetic, your body burning off stress-inducing chemicals?”

I’m not letting you off the hook for that one, she thought.

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS