Posted by Lieutenant Bethany Kovra Gadi (Counselor) in Lay of the Land - Corridors (Tag Forgrave)

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Issac Forgrave (Chief of Security) in Lay of the Land - Corridors (Tag Forgrave)

Posted by Lieutenant Bethany Kovra Gadi (Counselor) in Lay of the Land - Corridors (Tag Forgrave)
She’d been on ships before, of course, but not for long. She was mostly stationed at star bases or command. She’d been stationed to a hospital ship temporarily for a special team once. That was the longest stint she’d been on a ship. So, with no pressing matters, Bethany set off across the ship. Get a lay of where you are, Girl. Doesn’t matter why you are there, no need to get lost. And it helps you find short cuts later. F’actar, the half Vulcan, half Klingon was always about finding short cuts. Of course she was pretty sure this piece of advice was because she had a habit of hiding ‘surprises’ for people where ever she went. But it wasn’t a bad idea. She was going to be here for awhile, if the Captain and Cmdr didn’t find a reason to kick her off.

She didn’t have a destination in mind, she got off randomly on deck 10. She noted the deck number and began to walk, looking to see what was there. ‘Oh wonderful,’ she thought as she passed the Brig. ‘Not the the first place I wanted to see.’ She laughed and kept walking finding nothing more than the computer cores and the security chief’s office.
Lt. Gadi, CNS

As if on cue; a man stepped out of the security chief’s office. A shaved head and thick mustache made for a distinctive appearance; if Lt. Gadi had had the opportunity to skim the personnel files, he’d be readily identifiable as Issac Forgrave, Security Chief. “Can I help you, Ma’am?” His tone was welcoming; but there was a note of caution in his voice and posture. As he took in the woman before him and her uniform, he relaxed slightly - until he registered the distinctive eyes of a Betazoid.

Issac Forgrave, CoS

Bethany paused in her little stroll. She held out her hand, “Lt. Bethany Gadi. New ship’s counselor. Just taking a stroll Lt. Trying to learn my way around.” She scanned her memory quickly trying to place the face. She’d only committed senior staff so far and so luckily she recognized the security chief. The caution in his stance didn’t surprise her, it was his job. He seemed to relax, but it did not fail her notice that when his gaze landed on her eyes that the caution returned. She grinned mischievously, “Something wrong Lt.?” She was never too serious to laugh at herself or the situation she found herself to be in.
Lt. Gadi, CNS

“Lt. Issac Forgrave; Security Chief. Pleased to meet ya, Ma’am.” Issac’s voice came out in a thick southern drawl as he shook the counselor’s hand. Despite his words, his tone and posture continued to be standoffish. At her question; he froze, standing stock still. With her empathy, she would be able to pick up a turmoil of emotions; surprise, confusion, discomfort, resignation, and shame, to name a few.

He had no way of knowing for sure, but her question seemed to be phrased as such to give him an avenue of escape; a way to explain away his behavior and avoid offense. But that would be false - and I can be better than that. “I suppose depending on how ya’d care ta define it, something is the matter. You make me uncomfortable - your being a Betazoid… well, ta speak plain, the idea of a telepath makes my skin crawl. I reckon that ain’t a knock against you personally - I don’t know ya as of yet. And I suppose I’ve gone and colored yer impression ‘a me awful quick; but that’s a failing on my part, not yours; Ma’am.” His voice was steady; words coming out clear and empty of malice, if somewhat quietly. Issac’s gaze was firm as he plainly admitted his feelings; watching her face and posture closely to gauge her reaction.

Issac Forgrave, CoS