It was 10:30, and Shock was dutifully outside the Counsellor’s office according to his schedule, right on the minute, and chimed the door.

He had already gathered that the counsellor, a human woman, a doctor Janna Kingston, clinical psychologist and active researcher, would be the one meeting him. Perhaps he would – at some other time – be able to discuss her views of emotional trauma among Vulcans as opposed to other more “feely” species. But this time, he was at the centre of attention. He needed to pass his psychological evaluation before he could take duty.

He was not nervous. His state of mind was serene.

– Lieutenant Shock (Chief of Security)