Posted by Civilian Brooklyn Halsey (Quartermaster) in Check in with the counselor

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Janna Kingston (Counsellor) in Check in with the counselor

Posted by Civilian Brooklyn Halsey (Quartermaster) in Check in with the counselor

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“Is he Vulcan?” With a name like Sam odds were against it but sending mystery puzzles to show affection definitely sounded like something a Vulcan would do.

Janna laughed. “No, Sam is very Human, just with an odd sense of humour. That and he knows me too well. I love myself a good mystery.”

“So if this is not some gigantic paperweight or a way to fumble up a nighttime intruder what do you think it is?” Brooklyn was intrigued by the idea this clear globe did something besides take up space.

“Well, I fully expect it to be decorative while and after I work on the puzzle, but beyond that, who knows,” Kingston said, moving closer and eyeing the weighty object.

“Oh oh is it a message that he suddenly took up Orion bocci ball? Were you two into sports?”

Brooklyn Halsey Quartermaster

She chuckled again. “Not really, not unless you consider people-watching one, which I kind of do.” Janna stood back upright and planted her hands on her hips. “I have a feeling that staring at it won’t get me anywhere.” Her grass green eyes suddenly lit up. “Oh you tricksy man,” she murmured and shook her head before looking at Halsey again. “Most people don’t know this but I started out in the Academy as a scientist. If I know him he’s forcing me to pair my psychology research skills with the other fields I was interested in. I think I’m going to have to go to the science department!”

~Janna Kingston, CNS

“Could I tag along? I am pretty sure I got a box of beakers I can drop off on our way there. You kinda have me intrigued and I would love to live vicariously through you right now,” Halsey let out a laugh. Janna was turning out to be far more fun than she thought. Not that she had any real preconceived notions about anyone. She had only been on the Athena a hot minute. In fact, she was organizing the supply areas with more enthusiasm than her own quarters. Luckily with her position as Quartermaster, Halsey got to me virtually everyone on a ship and for the most part, people were generally happy to meet her because she always had something they wanted. It felt good to bring people happiness when they were so far from home or a happy thought from a friend that was far away.

Brooklyn Halsey Quartermaster

Janna picked up the glass ball with a glimmer of excitement in her grass green eyes. “You know what? I have a feeling this is going to be fun. The more the merrier, come on,” she said gesturing with her head.

Stepping out into the reception area, Cherry quirked a brow at the object in Kingston’s arm. “New sport?”

She laughed as she stepped backwards. “Scientific investigation! Mark me out for an hour or so, but f course call me if it’s any of the usual.”

“You got it,” the receptionist said with a grin as she shook her head. “You keep her out of trouble, Halsey.”

As Kingston stepped into the corridor, she eyed the woman who was as short as she was. “Cherry says that like it’s something to actually worry about. It’s usually quite the opposite, I assure you.”

~Janna Kingston, CNS