Posted by Ensign Aurelian Vale (Engineer) in Councelling Check-In || USS Chimera
Footsteps across the Chimera were steady - making way from point to point in a clearly defined path through the routing. With completion of the Command and Medical check-ins, he would make way to Deck 33 and to the Counseling Office. Coming to the corridor beyond the office he would pause pressing the chime in waiting for permission to enter before he would enter and then would pause again waiting to be indicated that he could speak.

“Ensign Aurelian Vale reporting in post transfer from Starfleet Academy to USS Chimera Engineering Department.” he spoke calmly and clearly.

The counseling office aboard the USS Chimera was quiet compared to the constant hum of activity elsewhere on the ship. The muted lighting and soft ambient systems noise gave the room a calmer tone than the sharp efficiency of the CIC or Engineering decks.
At the chime, a voice from inside answered.
“Enter.”
The door parted with a soft hydraulic whisper.
Inside, Lieutenant Junior Grade Samuel McIntyre, Counselor for the ship, sat at his desk reviewing a padd. He looked up as the ensign stepped in, observing the young officer for a moment with the quiet attentiveness common to counselors.
McIntyre set the padd aside and gestured lightly toward the chair opposite his desk.
“At ease, Ensign.”
His tone was professional but relaxed.
“Welcome aboard the Chimera.”
He folded his hands together on the desk.
“Your transfer from Starfleet Academy has already been logged through Command and Medical, so this will be your psychological orientation and baseline assessment.”
A small nod followed.
“Nothing complicated. Standard procedure for new officers joining the crew.”
His gaze remained steady but not intrusive.
“Before we begin the formal portion, tell me a little about yourself, Ensign Vale. How are you finding your first hours aboard ship?”

Lieutenant Jr. Grade Samuel A. McIntyre
CNS USS Chimera