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After Trax’s buzz there was a pause before the door slid open. There stood the Captain in off duty garb of grey jumper pants and a t-shirt. The fresh smell of cooking food bubbling away within the quarters greeted his nose as well. Something spicy and hearty no doubt. “..Ah Ensign Suder please come in.” She said with a gesture. “..Make yourself comfortable..” She said indicating the plush chairs or couch. “..I was just preparing a stew for later for Tel’eck to reheat for dinner.” She added, the indicated young 13 year old girl was quietly working on some class work from the open door to her portion of the quarters which served as a nice bedroom suite.

Once Trax had settled himself, Drudoc returned to her preparations of the stew, “..Now then what can I do for you?” She inquired.

Drudoc Andone CO

Trax walked in quietly. Has he made his way to their kitchen area. “I’m sorry to bother you captain but the stress of more trouble brewing on betta’s had and apparently now there’s travel bans also in effect now. I’m wondering if I really caused more problems than I was worth?” Trax commented softly to keep the conversation between him and her. “I am getting recommendations on what to do with myself about my career or lack thereof? Maybe considering changing positions on board ship? Maybe just resigning my commission? I understand at this time it may not be the best questions or time to get information but my life has become part of a standstill or I’m getting too distracted by all the problems that are going on in my personal life. And ever since I lost the chief medical officer post. I feel like I’m just in a rut or I’m just losing out to everything else?” Trax said has he ranted on and off of all sorts of different topics. As he fell silent as he placed his to go order on the counter next to him has he stood there quietly hoping to try to make more sense about all this. “I was hopes to have to talk to the others before I talk to you but you were the first to answer me back so I don’t want you to think I jumped the gun through the chain of command to Curry favor or anything. That is not my intention.” Trax said softly does he look down at the counter trying not to remotely look at the captain.

Ensign Trax Suder - Jo Doctor - off duty

”..You’re not bothering me Ensign.” Drudoc replied to his opening words.

”..As for your lack of career I think that is a choice you need to make on your own terms. I don’t think resigning your commission is necessarily needed. Though given where we are right now especially that isn’t much of an option..” She said in reference to their current predicament being tossed so far from home.

Sprinkling some spices into the pot in front of her Drudoc continued then, “..As for your loss of position. I am doing all I can within the command structure to see it reversed, but as it stands there is little I can do for now other then to suggest you inquire about more responsibilities with your department head. I’m sure they would be glad to work with you on that. You need to understand that this loss isn’t your fault nor are you being passed over by others because of something you lack or the like. You are being used as a political pawn by your Mother and her followers, something which is a problem right now but in time will I am confident resolve itself..” She went on.

”..As for getting advice through the chain of command, this seems more personal rather then shipboard so there is no necessary order to who you need to go too first. If you would rather wait till you saw the others we can reschedule a meeting another time?” She offered.

Drudoc Andone CO