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The cadet finished his coffee and put it on the near table. “Well, right now, I’m still discovering the Challenger and his crew, so I haven’t met other musicians yet”, he said. “And so, I’m playing solo, in my room. But even if I found other musicians, I won’t be able to play with them. I still have some progress to make before playing in a quartet.”

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Vanessa shrugged. “It couldn’t hurt to practice together. Team building, socializing, it’s good stuff.” She sipped her cocoa before continuing.

“When you are in a group setting - outside of music - what role do you tend to fall into?”

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Aaron tried to remember his days of medical license: “Well… First, I don’t think I am a leader. If need, I could lead a group without problems. But I think I would be the one that tries to help the group as much as he could. Guess I would be the mediator of the group.”

“And I think that’s why I’ve chosen the medical path. I like to help people, even if I don’t have to.”

Cadet Aaron Williams

Vanessa smiled softly. “It’s a wonderful calling, and I think you’ll do well at it.”

She considered the rest of his answer. “Would you like to work on your leadership skills?”

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