Posted by Cadet Ven Miya (Doctor) in Counsellor’s Office: Cadet Ven Miya reporting for check-in

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Vanessa Lofton (Counselor) in Counsellor’s Office: Cadet Ven Miya reporting for check-in

Posted by Cadet Ven Miya (Doctor) in Counsellor’s Office: Cadet Ven Miya reporting for check-in
Miya came to a halt. The door looked innocent, perfectly normal, but it represented so much: her hopes, her aims, even her submission to the will of the Prophets. Although she looked calm, her heart was pounding.

One day ......

She took a deep breath, exhaled fully, then repeated the exercise to gain clarity and control. It was important to make a good first impression. Only when she was calm would she enter.

One day, I’ll be the one inside, doing these check-ins. One day!

The door to the counsellor’s office slid open and Miya stepped inside. “Cadet Ven Miya, reporting for my evaluation, sir.” She saluted smartly, then remained at attention.

[Cadet Ven Miya]

The door parted to reveal a large sitting room with a very blue theme - there was a large L-shaped sectional sofa upholstered in blue on a lighter blue carpeting, against a dark blue wall. Above the couch hung a painting giving one the room a splash of color - a human couple - man in tuxedo and woman barefoot in a red evening gown - dancing on a wet beach, with a butler and maid nearby clutching umbrellas. A matching red vase sat on an end table holding white daisies.

Bending down putting away a set of bottles and paintbrushes beneath the other end table was a human woman in a standard Starfleet uniform with blue shoulder pauldrons. She turned as the doors opened, the bun atop her head wobbling slightly. “Ah, hello Miya!” She finished putting the supplies away and stood, crossing to the cadet with her hand extended. “I’m Lieutenant Commander Lofton, but you can call me Vanessa in here.”

She gestured toward the sofa. “Please have a seat. Would you like anything from the replicator? I’m getting myself a hot chocolate.”

OOC: Hi Claire! Welcome to the counselor’s thread, where we will try to tease out some of your character’s motivations, desires, and maybe some things you can add to your bio - which you’ve already done a fabulous job with. I can’t wait to write with you and learn more about Miya!

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS

(OOC: Hi Nathan! Thanks for the welcome - I’m looking forward to writing with you too!)

After the antiseptic brightness of sickbay, the counsellor’s office was a wash of soothing blue with pops of colour to highlight the overall ambience of the room. Although Miya was still nervous, anticipating this interview with greater than usual concern, the lieutenant commander’s greeting made her feel more at ease. “Hello … Vanessa.” With an almost natural smile, she clasped the woman’s outstretched hand. “Thank you for the offer - could I have a glass of water, please?” Maybe the replicators here will have kava juice programmed into them. I’ll have to ask someone later.

She slipped the strap of the carryall off her shoulder as she subsided onto the shorter end of the sofa, letting her bag settle to the floor. Miya took advantage of the moment to look around the room, storing the memory away for revisiting later. One day, if the Prophets are willing, I’ll be doing this with new crew members! It was both a scary and an exciting thought; she smiled, more broadly this time. One day .....

[Cadet Ven Miya]

The counselor nodded and approached the food slot. “One water, chilled, and one hot chocolate.” A moment later, after he whine of the replication process had ended, she lifted the glass and mug on saucer and carried them to the couch. She handed Miya’s glass over and sipped her own chocolate, relishing the spreading warmth for just a moment.

“I noticed quite a few more psychology and mental health courses than normal in your transcript,” she began. “Are you going for a mental health certification?”

OOC: BTW, how is Miya pronounced? Like ‘Maya’, or is it ‘Meeya’, or some other way I’m not thinking of? lol

Lt. Cmdr. Lofton - CNS