Sitting at the desk in her quarters, Ria stared at the screen of her computer terminal. She knew she had to make an appointment with Dr. Grayson and she wanted to as she hoped that it would help her. Yet here she was, feeling nervous and trying to find the courage to either call the counsellor or send her message. With a deep sigh she eventually started to type. After writing, erasing and re-writing the short message multiple times, it finally read:

To: Ensign Dr. Mariah Lee Grayson
From: Ensign Iyun Riani
Subject: Appointment

Dear Dr. Grayson,

I was wondering if you’d be able to see me on a somewhat regular basis? I feel like it might help me and both Lt. Cmdr. Zeanar and Cmdr. Walker told me to as well.

Sincerely,
Ensign Iyun

Her index finger hovering over the send button, Ria hesitated for a few more minutes before closing her eyes and sending the message. Now she “only” had to wait for a reply.

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist