Posted by Lieutenant Commander Liam Madison (Chief Science Officer) in Arboretum 3- An Offer You Can’t Refuse

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Janna Kingston (CNS) in Arboretum 3- An Offer You Can’t Refuse

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“Keeping busy means you don’t have to stop and think about things more deeply, but it also means that you never actually deal with the issues at hand. Sometimes we need a measure of discomfort in order to move forward,” Janna said quietly, their peaceful surroundings continuing to make her relaxed. “Would you say you’re stuck, Liam?”

~Janna Kingston, CNS

“Depends on your definition of stuck. Many people have different views on it and its meaning. Some not as accurate or confused with the actual definition.” Liam replied, inhaling a moment.

His eyes turned to her and held his position. “For me, I have to say yes. I’m prevented from doing the long list of work as the department head and unable to control if I get reinstated or not. I find this conversation wasting time and unproductive.”

It was a blunt statement, which he felt he was forced into by the unconfrontable silence. At least at the end, he managed not to ask the obvious question on his lips.

-CSO, Liam J. Madison, Sci.

“And yet you actively find ways to prolong your discomfort. I’m quite happy to be more direct, if I feel it’ll be productive and you’d be honest with me, but you have to work with me. If I ask you purposeful questions, will you answer them?” Janna asked.

~Janna Kingston, CNS