Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Séan Iven (CNS) in Holodeck Two- What They Don’t Know…

Posted by Ensign Viyara Nazeen (Scientist) in Holodeck Two- What They Don’t Know…

Posted by Fleet Captain Ghubari Koraia (Captain) in Holodeck Two- What They Don’t Know…

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What am I, two? Koraia though with irritation. “Computer, end program and reengage safety protocols.” The scene vanished, leaving the three of them in the gridded space. The captain pushed herself to her feet, all amusement having vanished from her demeanour. “For the record, the ensign was doing so under my supervision. Given my background and my impeccable record I do have the ability to weigh that risk, so no it’s not a blanket free-for-all.” Ghubari turned to Viyara. “Time for you to go, Ensign,” she said seriously. “Thank you for the climb.”

Fl. Captain Koraia, CO

Risking to get snapped at by the Captain and to receive a talking to by the Counsellor, Viyara took a step closer towards Séan. There was defiance and also a hint of pride in her expression and the way she held herself, chin lifted high. “I’ve been doing rock climbing since I was a child and always in the real world. No safeties there either. Both of us are experienced climbers so we both knew what we were doing when I suggested to turn the safeties off.” Spreading her arms wide she continued, “Even with the safeties off this is a safe place. Much safer than the real world out there, believe me. And if you have never had to make that experience: lucky you.” Realising how much she had shared, or at least hinted at, without meaning to, Viyara took a deep breath and turned towards Ghubari. Her expression a little softer, she said, “You’re welcome. I enjoyed it.” Well, till things went downhill, anyway, she thought to herself as she made her way towards the door without waiting for either one of them to say something. She wasn’t worried about getting into trouble. Right now she was only worried that she might share even more than she already had. And that could not happen. What was it with this crew messing so much with her head?

~Ensign Nazeen, Scientist

Pale amber eyes all but bore into Nazeen’s retreating form, and for sure Ghubari was making a mental note of the exchange. Whether the ensign wanted to be on her radar or not, she most definitely was now, even if before had been a bit of social fun.

Séan got to his feet and lightly clasped his hands in front of him. He waited calmly as the women said what they felt compelled to say while he took none of it personally. He could tell that he’d struck a nerve with Nazeen as her reaction more defensive and intense than she wanted to display. He made a mental note to follow-up with her about this later, probably in a casual approach to not set her on the defensive at the onset. He turned to face Ghubari after Nazeen had left the holodeck and the doors closed. He wasn’t sure if he was about to receive a dressing down, a demand to spar to physically put him in his place, or what exactly but this was likely a pivotal moment that would decide how the rest of this erstwhile session went. Knowing that she was an empath he did nothing to shield his thoughts and emotions, but instead left himself open for her to sense his sincerity, concern, and calm.

CNS Iven

Koraia folded her arms across her chest and eyed the man intently. It was not hard to tell that she was greatly unhappy. “I think we have a bit of a problem, Counsellor. Care to hazard a guess?” she said simply, her gaze open and unflinching.

Fl. Captain Koraia, CO