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”..I’m aware of your gift to a degree, such as it is available to the public and how it might effect your performance. I must say, that so far I feel you are doing an admirable job in coping with its difficulties.” She said to the first part.

“I’m doing better than I expected. It’s quite a change actually. Challenger and Europa would fit inside of Ark Angel. There are a lot more people here.” But, what Sharah wouldn’t say because it wasn’t kind, although, to her, truthful, was the mental personality of the crew on Ark Angel was much easier to deal with. Even though there were so many more people.

”..The Discovery class ships are still useful in their roles, fast, decently armed for their scientific role, and well shielded they’re certainly a step up from older scientific purposed designs. Though I personally think they could do with a rebalancing of their profiles for maintenance, repair, and refitting needs.” Drudoc said taking a sip of her drink, which was a strong minty smelling iced tea.

To the last whispered bit she clearly caught it and added. “..How would you have hurt your friend?” She asked.

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Sharah looked away thinking. There were some things about Ashlyn she was restricted from saying. Looking back at the captain. “The previous counselor on the ship we served on felt that we were…she didn’t like that we had served our cadet tour together and then we were assigned to a new ship together and even bunked together. It certainly wasn’t our choice, or a request that we made. She also felt…I’m not sure. She had a very shielded mind, so I don’t know one way or the other, but our conversations always left me feeling like she thought I was dangerous.” She doesn’t exactly shrug. “It’s not a new concept to me. But my friends letter…she said the counselor doesn’t want her to talk to me anymore.”

”..Unless there is a medical reason a counselor or other serving officer wouldn’t be able to order such an event. Even if they did your friend could easily press and I would say win to have the order overturned.” Drudoc stated with a slight frown. “..To me that seems an abuse of their position and power as a medical and counseling officer.”

“See, Ashlyn was an orphan and we got very close. We both have unique....medical concerns and we helped each other.” She pauses. “I don’t mean to be vague. I know some things about her because I was her doctor and because of that I can’t divulge without her permission. But it was…good for us. We could be ourselves without worrying about the consequences if we were bunked with a stranger. She’s had a hard time adjusting since I left. And now…” Sharah trails off. She loves being on Ark Angel. But she is carrying a lot of guilt and worry about it.

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”..Have you or she considered requesting a personal medical transfer? If the two of you are close as you say and can medically help each other perform well for the assignments you undertake I would be again surprised if such a request was denied and if it was not be able to have it overturned..” Drudoc said.

”..Still I feel you’re feeling like this is your fault somehow? I’m no counselor by any stretch, Ensign, but to me it seems unduly placed guilt and worry in this event.” Drudoc added. Her voice took on a softer tone, one given to comforting others and being approachable. Not the harder more disciplined tone she likely used day to day while on duty. She clearly was trying to put Fayth at ease on some level.

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