Posted by Lieutenant Anastasia Darren (Psychiatrist) in Obligatory mental examination. Or M’Nalie vists the head shrinker.

Posted by Ensign M’Nalie Eshenti (Engineer) in Obligatory mental examination. Or M’Nalie vists the head shrinker.

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As the door slid open, Ana blinked. And then blinked again. And again. And again. And again. She was certainly aware of the variety of races that chose to serve in Starfleet, but… this was a new one. Her head tilted to the side as her black eyes jumped all over the Caitan and, after a few minutes, it was obviously she finally realized that there was an awkward silence. “Um, sure, I’m Dr Darren, one of the psychiatrists here. Make yourself, uh, comfortable?” The last part ended up coming out more as a question than a command, but she applauded herself for the fairly sensical reply.

Lt Darren, Psychiatrist

She flicked a ear amused at the pause M’Nalie was pleased when people saw her and were left speechless. Caitan’s were vain and she was just as vain as any of the others even if her vanity wasn’t in how pretty, fluffy and huggable she was, but rather in how big, fierce and intimidating she was. It was a fault. It made her a bit of a bully at times.
M’Nalie stood up slowly so as not to startle the human seated at the desk, it didn’t dawn on her that the slow movement could be just as sinister seeming. Once at her full height she found a seat and started to speak. “Thank you sir.” She rumbled, the standard issue Starfleet chair was far to small to contain M’Nalie. But she could mimic sitting on it if needed by crouching over it. It would be impolite to remain standing, undignified to sit on the floor. So she made do.

Ensign M’Nalie. Engineer.

Ana watched in interest as M’Nalie made herself comfortable in the furniture that was clearly not designed for her kind. After a few moments, she realized that she was staring somewhat awkwardly at the ensign and so she quickly looked away, down at the PaDD on her desk and then to the container of lollipops. Her gaze shot back to the Caitian and then returned to the lollipops with an inquisitive look her face.

“Would you like a lollipop?” she asked curiously.

Lt Darren, Psychiatrist

M’Nalie flicked an ear at the question then answered “They are likely plant based and my tastebuds are not as refined as a herbivores or omnivores so it would posibly cause a gag reflex and my species is a bit hypersensative to situations that cause undignified involuntary responces. As my specific nature leaves me prone to anger issues, that I have been working hard on controlling. Embarrassment is in fact a trigger for me so I try to avoid being embarrassed. So with all due consideration and gratitude for your offer I must decline.” She rumbled as she watched the councilor intently like a cat seeing a target it might want to pounce upon.

Ensign M’Nalie Eshenti. Engineer.