Posted by Lieutenant Todd Nyman (Chief Counselor) in Family Fun with the Counselor [FAO Nyman]

Posted by Commander Oliver Loughty (Executive Officer) in Family Fun with the Counselor [FAO Nyman]

Posted by Lieutenant Todd Nyman (Chief Counselor) in Family Fun with the Counselor [FAO Nyman]
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Walking through the ship holodeck, currently a replica of the moon Eden project mk2 Ollie watched his daughter splashing in the puddles of the arboretum floor as they awaited the counsellor. The sessions as Starfleet called them were to support him as a single parent and more importantly, make sure Hazel was getting everything she needed whilst being aboard a ship like the Leviathan. It wasn’t A family ship but the ship was a family, at least that is the impression he got.

Ollie was wearing his command uniform, his hair cleanly shaven though a light stubble coming through something that was growing on him both literally and figuratively. “Hazel dear you’re going to catch a cold if you get too wet” He said knowing that she was probably having to much fun to listen. She was wearing her favourite purple wellies a sun dress which was now damp at the bottom and clutched in one hand her precious teddy.

“Daddy!” She said as the doors opened and for the sake of the replicator having to recycle another set of clothes, he hoped it was the counsellor.

• Commander Oliver Loughty, XO

Nyman came in, full uniform and PaDD in hand. His long blonde hair once again tied back and out of the way. This time it was bound up in a faux leather hair piece, leaving only a short tale coming out the back. He was reviewing the recommended questions for family counseling, memorizing the most applicable ones. He could have, maybe should have, asked Dr. Whitley to take care of this session. She had more personal experience dealing with human families.

Looking up from his PaDD, he straightened up and greeted Ollie with a polite smile,

“Commander,” he said, tucking away the device under his arm, “Welcome aboard. I am Chief Counselor Nyman.”

Lieutenant Nyman took a quick glance around the Holodeck, his green eyes lighting up as he saw Hazel in her damp sundress,

“And you must be Ms. Loughty.” Addressing her with the same tone of respect that he had given the Commander.

~~~ Lieutenant Nyman, Chief Counselor

Before Oliver could take the opportunity to extend his warm greeting to the Lieutenant, Hazel, with swift agility, positioned herself in front of the chief counsellor, her hand extended in a gesture of introduction. “I am Hazel Loughty, and it’s a pleasure to meet youyou. I assure you, I’m perfectly sane,” she exclaimed with an innocent yet enthusiastic grin. Eager to forge a positive impression, Hazel seemed to be drawing upon information she had gleaned from the ship’s database about counsellors, though there was a possibility of some misinterpretation in her enthusiastic attempt to convey her mental stability.

The counselor, surprised by the sudden burst of attention, felt he had no choice but to cautiously accept her handshake.

“Hazel!” Oliver exclaimed, “Sorry Lieutenant she had discovered the ship’s computer system and has taken to some extracurricular activities unfortunately I haven’t yet set up any parental controls” ~’not that it would do any good’~ Were his internal thoughts, Hazel was astute at using computers, perhaps more so than he was at the age and more than any girl at her age. “I am Commander Loughty, though in these sessions I think it’s sensible to keep them informal so Oliver will be sufficient”. As a single parent and aboard such a diverse and interesting ship, Stafleet’s way of saying dangerous it was recommended that the pair took part in monthly sessions to make sure that both he and Hazel were coping with the change to their environment.

• Commander Oliver Loughty, XO

“Okay then… Oliver,” Nyman responded with a smile and a nod. He wasn’t used to children, or families, or calling a complete stranger by their first name, but like most things he just had to fake enough confidence until he could get used to it.

“I’ll be the one seeing to your onboarding appointment. For both you and your… ehem, you and Hazel. Perhaps we should find a place to sit, there are quite a few questions we have to go through.”

~~~ Lieutenant Nyman, Chief Counselor

Sensing that the Counsellor was a little uneasy Oliver nodded, “Hazel dear why don’t you go play in the big puddle we saw just by the big tree, but don’t wonder out of ear shot please.” The young girl smiled greatly and waved her quick goodbye before disappearing around the corner though her giggles and splashes could still be heard. Oliver guided them briefly to a park bench and table which was conveniently near a hidden replicator. “A Drink Counsellor?” He asked putting in the command for a coffee.

“I’m sorry about Hazel she can come across as a bit strong, she means well but I understand that this ship isn’t used to children, well at least ones that aren’t anomalies at least.” He paused and chuckled “Though the jury is still out on that I suppose.” Oliver waited to see if the Lieutenant wanted anything before returning to his seat, “Thank you for taking the time to see us, as already touched on families are rare on the ship and I imagine that as such this may be a bit different to the normal session.” He stated empathetically.

• Loughty, XO