The medical check went off without a hitch. It was what she’d expected, but there was always a chance, when you were safeguarding a secret that might mean an end to your career, that something might bleed through. Most of the time, Talia could manage the stress that went along with the situation—with no problem, but when she experienced one of the ‘visions’, it was more difficult. Because of her past, she was not a fan of counselors, always worried they would trick her into saying something damning about herself.

Having dropped her duffle at the quarters she’d been assigned after leaving medical, she’d made her way to Janna Kingston’s office. Taking a deep breath to relax her nerves, Talia palmed the chime for entrance.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Talia Ren
Doctor USS Athena