Posted by Ensign Domingo Chavez (Security Officer) in Counselor’s Office (Post-Sim Side Sim)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Katie Nunn (Counselor) in Counselor’s Office (Post-Sim Side Sim)

Posted by Ensign Domingo Chavez (Security Officer) in Counselor’s Office (Post-Sim Side Sim)

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“I imagine it’s the usual stressors; wanting to do the best job I can, getting used to life aboard a ship again, having peoples’ lives tangentially under my responsibility, and remembering that I’m no longer in a position to lead but must follow.” Domingo stated rather matter-of-factly.

Domingo’s Starfleet records would show a long period of service before being posted aboard the Dresden. He had first started with Starfleet aboard the USS Andorian before its decommissioning and crew transfer to the USS Merlin. He had been COS aboard the Merlin before being promoted to the XO position and the rank of Commander. Curiously there is a four year period in his records that are completely blank, either sealed or completely expunged. The next record before being assigned to the Dresden was a three year period of administrative discipline and isolated confinement on Earth. After release his rank had been busted down to Ensign and Domingo was given the option of assisting at the Academy or going back to a ship.

Katie simply nodded for a moment, her mind cycling back through the quick review of Chavez’s record that she had done after meeting him in Sickbay. She continued to contemplate for a few minutes before asking softly, “how does that feel, Ensign? Following, now, instead of leading?”

Lt Cmdr Nunn, CNS

“A little stifling I must admit. I imagine myself as a man of action after concise deliberation and it’s hard when I remember that I don’t decide now, I have to suggest.” Domingo responds while taking another sip of tea before putting the cup back on the table.

Folding his hands together on top of his leg, he looks at the Counselor, his dark brown eyes mirroring a troubled soul.

“If you don’t mind my asking, what made you decide to go aboard a ship? Not the safest approach to being a counselor. There’s plenty of people to help on Earth or any other planet.”

Ensign Chavez, Sec

Katie’s head fell to the side slightly as she listened to Chavez’s answer and then pondered his question. It unsettled her slightly and she reflexively reached up to tuck an escaped piece of hair back behind her ear, using the motion to strengthen herself. “Yes, there are plenty of people to help on Earth,” she affirmed with a slight nod, before adding, slightly evasively, “there are people to help on starships too.”

Lt Cmdr Nunn, CNS