Posted by Fleet Captain Alexander Cochrane (Commanding Officer) in Officer’s Mess- Dinner with the Captain

Posted by Civilian Sair Songz (Counselor) in Officer’s Mess- Dinner with the Captain

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Sair nodded and picked up her fork again, sampling more of the unique dish. “I know it’s not just her issues at play. I have my own I’m trying to work through. The hard part about being a counsellor now is I’m all too aware of my own issues. So I know that I am struggling with intense guilt. I know that our collective guilt over the war with the Amrayans has shaped every facet of our society and not for the better, but it’s not easy to shrug it off. Even if I know deep down I’m making the right choice for Koro and I by being out here, it’s hard to not feeling like I’m also letting them down. It’s… a process.”

She broke into a smile and reached out to tap the padd resting on the table. “But you know what? You’ve offered us a solution that solves many issues. My parents had apparently planned that after my mother died that he would come out and spend time with Koro and I, and the thought of him being here so much sooner?” She couldn’t help the little thrill that swept through her. “Oh, I think you’ll really like him. He’s a sweet man. Thoughtful, gifted. I’ve never met a more soothing person in my life.”

~Sair Song, CNS

Alex smiled and said “Well, make sure you tell him that I expect to play with him while he is here. And if he brings schematics for Kobliad instruments, we can replicate them here and program them into the holodeck. Easier than moving a bunch of instrument cases. Trust me, I know that all too well!” and he laughed and picked up his fork. “I think I may have irritated every Quarter Master and Operations Officer between here and Earth when I came. Guitars, cello, violin, and my piano.” and he shrugged slightly and said “Perks of the rank.” He smiled and took a bite.

Cochrane

Sair laughed. “Somehow, that doesn’t surprise me about you. When you commit yourself you’re all in,” she said knowingly.

“I know Father will bring at least one prizar with him. He had many collectible ones he’ll leave behind. And I look forward to seeing you two play together, though I do hope I get to see you play before him. Seems only fair now that you’ve seen me play,” she said with a smirk.

~Sair Songz, CNS