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Sipping the tea then a moment, Drudoc then seemed to consider something else, “..Do you regret that I promoted you, Lieutenant?” She inquired obviously wanting Fayth to be open and free in her reply.

Drudoc Andone CO

Sharah made note of the suggested programs, and after the captain would leave Sharah would pull up the programs and begin working her way through them.

Fayth took a very long slow sip of her water contemplating her answer. Trying to put voice to how she felt and what she thought. “The short answer is no. Maybe, the first few days, I did. I’m a doctor, not a scientist. That’s how I felt at least. But what I told you at lunch is true. I want to advance my career, I just wasn’t expecting it to happen so fast. Not after the push back I received on my first posting. I expected those reviews to negatively impact my options. Dr. Zarath and Lt Marsh, I know had given me glowing reviews, but, well,” she shrugged, “apparently the others didn’t matter. Once I came on board I realized how much I enjoy the science department. Not that I was expecting not to, but I was…afraid I guess, that my science expertise was too narrow because of my medical training. And it’s not. I mean honestly right now I end every day feeling like I competed in an Iron Man competition, and there is some new responsibility added that I was never aware of. I don’t regret it though, and I’m enjoying the challenge.” And then the truth of it for her. “And then there are days where I can be so overwhelmed by the input I can barely function. Like the night at the bowling alley. Dr Marshall ended up sedating me for the pain. Where does that leave my department?” And then she’s not quite rambling about her job being more about making sure the department can run without her in those instances and the logistics of it. It’s obvious she has a quick mind that can process it all at speed and that she’s already put much thought into the problem to ensure her own medical needs are not a hindrance to her department. Drudoc had asked for an honest answer and she probably got more than she bargained for.

She stops suddenly. “Sorry Cpt. But no I don’t regret it, I’m enjoying the challenge and the experience.”

Lt jg Fayth, CSO

Drudoc sipped her drink again. Considering the words Fayth gave. “..Lieutenant feel free to ignore my question if it is too personal, but what other methods have you considered for controlling your stronger telepathic abilities?” Drudoc inquired. They were obviously getting off track from the original topic of plants but concern for her crew’s well being obviously was equally important to the Captain.

Drudoc Andone CO