Posted by Lieutenant Andrea Stone (Chief of Security) in Psych Eval-Security Office (Hunting down wayward officers)

Posted by Lieutenant Casela Synthi-er (Counsellor / RTF) in Psych Eval-Security Office (Hunting down wayward officers)

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Casela nodded, “You should talk to M Cpt Manhattan. He really wants to make things work smoothly, he sees the bigger picture. And as for RTF, I can say, as I’ve been bilaterally assigned, is to capture and contain. ARU is who likes to experiment. But I don’t think you’ll find Cobb or Raauhl in opposition to your perspective.” Casela paused for a moment. “What’s the one thing you can not tolerate in others, and then tell me the same thing about yourself.”

Lt. Synthi-er, CNS

Andrea had to think… she wasn’t quite ready for these kind of questions and generally hated them. Shrinks would ask for her favorite color, then wouldn’t be satisfied at the reason. Because it’s pretty, what more reason do you need She thought.

“Well I try my best to be on good terms with everyone. Be it higher or lower ranking. I have the most problems with those with big ego’s I guess. Love to see them with their tail between the legs, after they get beaten… by a woman no less. I think I came to terms of who I am as well. Of course I worry still that my past might get a bit too known and someone simply decided… the job’s too hard for her. I worked quite damn hard to get to WHERE I AM.” She realised she has been raising her voice more and more and she almost started to shout. Quickly she calmed down though. “I know what I’m capable of, and the moment I know I can’d do my job any more with required precision.. I’ll quit myself.”

Casela listened and nodded, “Been there, Lt. I get it. However, so far, I haven’t met anyone on the command staff who would make a judgement of anyone based on their gender. And, if you haven’t heard yet, you will, I have no respect at all for rank. So I’ve been known to make some senior officers run with their tail tucked.” Casela liked the security chief. She was tough, knew it, and had no problem proving it. She grinned.

That last part was perhaps a little fib. She wasn’t a quitter and if she would have to double or even triple her efforts to remain in position she was in.. she would.

Lt. Andrea Stone, COS

“Now, I don’t think you’d need to quit. I’m sure you could figure out a way to make yourself capable. You don’t strike me as someone to give up. The point of these questions is to make sure you are fit for duty, so bare with me. Your department and you as the head are required to think quickly on your feet and in any situation. So another invasive question: if you saw one of your officers wasn’t capable of doing their job, would you simply dismiss them? You don’t strike me as that type of person, so what would you do?”

Lt. Synthi-er, CNS

“There are always ways where there is will. If I knew someone wasn’t capable of something.. I would offer my help to better themselves. If it helps, great. If it doesn’t or if they show no effort in bettering themselves, then I’m afraid there’s also the harsh reality of life. We can’t all be captains and lead others in our little spaceships around the universe.

“What if there is more than one way to correct their problem?” Casela asked.

I was advised not to participate in the Academy on multiple occasions by tutors in school. ‘It’s too hard. Life could be much easier and worry free… and so on.’ Luckily i had a few mentors and my parents that were willing to indulge in my wish to see the stars. I joined security, as it was the only course that I could pass. Muscles had more value there then brains. And it’s easier to train them then brains anyways.”

Casela raised a single brow, “Do you really think that? That security is all about brawn and not brain?” Casela wouldn’t have taken Stone for that mentality. Security might use brawn as a tool, but there was so much more that went into their work. And Stone did not strike her as a muscled hulk to intimidate the crew into behaving type. And her little trick with the rifle was enough to convince Casela that she knew how to keep people on their toes using her mind and skills rather than her muscles.

She felt like she shared a bit too much personal information, but the CNS wanted to know what makes this SEC officer tick, so why not.

Casela wasn’t interested in how much Stone did or did not reveal of her personal self. She just wanted to make sure she was fit for duty. So whatever Stone wanted her to know as far as that went was all she was concerned with. If she had other things to discuss they could get to that another day. Unless of course it interfered with Stone doing her duty. “Alright Lt. what’s going to make you successful, on this ship. What do you bring, different from anyone else, to the security team and the senior staff that will make this ship successful, where others were not?”
Lt. Synthi-er, CNS

Stone was beginning to get a slight headache. Still as a professional, she hid it well and didn’t make any special expression.

“What I always bring. Hard work, loyalty and that special feeling, that this is a safe ship to be on, because someone’s making sure everything is secured. And I will do everything in my might to keep people on this ship alive and well, even though our primary mission is seeking out danger.” she replied to the point.

These questions were always so similar, that councilors asked. She began to suspect, the next one might be ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years’.

Lt. Andrea Stone, COS

OOC: Love the interaction, it’s just Stone who hates doctors and councilors. She’s still ok with Casela…

OOC: Oh I GET it. And Casela is so SICK of the questions. She’s doing it cause it’s her job…this time. LOL
IC:
Casela nodded. “All good answer to the typical questions Lt.” She turned and leaned back against the barrier for the firing range. “So let’s drop the typical counselor stuff now. Most of the crew has more than 1 role on this ship, my self included, even if we don’t like it. And we all have our own opinions of each other and most everyone does not get along for one reason or another, even if one of those people want to get along. I think you’ll have your work cut out for you here. There are several rooms on the counseling deck available to unwind, meditation rooms, painting, mandala equipment, if you are into that type of thing. Apparently my staff swears by it.” Casela’s face shows she isn’t so sure, except for maybe the mention of the meditation room. “There are also some very good martial arts programs on the holodeck that can be stress relieving as well. As the ship’s counselor is there anything I can do to help you? Other than giving you a heads up on potential problems.”
Lt. Synthi-er, CNS

Andrea smirked. “I’m glad I still know how to answer these. I guess I’m not just all brawn after all. But it wasn’t hard, I just told you what I feel.”
She gave a nod. “Holodeck sounds nice. I never could meditate in a traditional sense. For me, my morning laps around the ship is all the meditation I need..”

“Useful meditation comes in many forms. If running works for you, by all means continue.” Casela used the meditation room herself, but her most useful meditation came when she was working, alone, in the holodeck.

“I understand there will be frictions and hot blood. There always is. And there’s plenty of room in the Brig, for hotheads to cool off so I’m not worried at all. If you hear about potential trouble, do let me know. It’s good to be prepared.”

Lt. Andrea Stone, COS

“I would ask you to consider something for me, Lt. I’m in charge of tactical training for one of the RTF squads. I would like, eventually, to offer a combined training for both RTF and Security, and anyone else interested. I’m trying to head off the idea that different departments are better than the other. I understand that the objectives of each or different, but I feel that they could learn a lot from each other. I was thinking once every 2 weeks, or maybe once a week. If that is something you think might work for your department. The offer stands.”
Lt. Synthi-er, CNS/RTF

“There are regular drills scheduled already. I don’t see why there couldn’t be a joint training as well.” She noded. “Perhaps the rotational schedule would be best. One week we train with RTF and the next one they train with us.”

Casela nodded, “I like that idea. 2nd squad trains at 2000 to 2300 every day except every 3rd and 7th day. Alpha and Gamma shifts practice at different times. You can send me the drill schedule and I’ll make sure to get the information to Cpt. Manhattan, or you can send it to him directly. He’s also eager to get the teams to at least cooperate when necessary. Fair warning though, 1st squad needs to be taken down a few pegs.”

“Since you offered, how about we join you in a week’s time?” She wanted to give her enough time to prepare.

Lt. Andrea Stone, COS

“Sounds good Lt. We’ll see you in a week. We practice here on deck 29 in holosuite 4. As far as I’m concerned you’re cleared for duty, Lt.” She looked back at the targets, “So did I pass?”
Lt. Synthi-er, CNS/RTF