After what he’d call a successful settling in, Dael picked up a PADD in his quarters to see what was next on his agenda. The briefing before being sent to the Challenger had brought up the fact that alongside reporting for duty to his immediate superior, a psych and medical evaluation were required whenever coming aboard a new vessel. Dael had already made his introductions with his Chief by this point, and hoped he had made a good impression. Vulcans can be so hard to read, even for Betazoids. Gazing at his PADD, he noted that he should probably see if the ship’s counselor was available. To his surprise, upon opening the planner file on the PADD, he already had an appointment scheduled in a few hours. Things move fast on a starship he thought as he checked the time. *Not enough time to swing by Sickbay first, so I’ll make sure to do that after. Maybe a little time to go over the Challenger’s specs though.” With that final thought, he turned to the replicator.

“Computer, Jestral tea, hot.” The hum filled the room, followed by the familiar and warm scent of the tea. Dael sat down in a nearby chair, cup and PADD in hand. “Computer, play music mix, classical, ‘Largo al factotum’ then… well just shuffle after that. Maybe something Andorian.” He leaned back, breathing in the tea as the sounds of the baritone came through the room, singing how much his work is needed.

An hour later, Dael made his way out of the turbolift and proceeded down the hall. He wondered if others felt anxious going to discuss their interior lives with someone. It was much of a non-issue among his species. When most can read your mind, or at least your thoughts on the surface of your mind, discussing your personal feelings and struggles came easy. Though he did admit himself to be not completely at ease, after all, this wasn’t a family member or friend, but a superior officer he was going to potentially open up to. Great, just find reasons to make yourself nervous Dael, that always works. He passed a few crewmen on his way to his destination, their calm surface emotions piercing through the cloud that was forming in his own mind. Breathing in deep, he pressed the door chime and awaited the signal to enter.