Posted by Ensign Iyun Riani (Scientist) in CSO’s Office - Iyun Reporting for Duty

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Achilleas Petrakos (Chief Science Officer) in CSO’s Office - Iyun Reporting for Duty

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OOC: Thanks Silke. :)

“What’s wrong?” Achilleas inquired. He thought he had seen a forlorn look in the other’s eyes. He hoped it wasn’t something he said.

CSO Petrakos

Riani knew that most people found her ridiculously easy to read. That wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes she really wished that wasn’t the case. Like right now for instant. Part of her wanted to say it was nothing, but she had a strong feeling her new boss would not believe her. Not to mention that telling the truth was generally the best way forward. But where was the line between enough and too much sharing? Her mind started spinning and she noticed her anxiety peaking a bit. Placing one hand on her stomach, she inhaled deeply and then exhaled slowly. Glancing up, she replied softly, “I’m a little homesick, to be honest. That will pass, though. It always does.” She smiled some as she glanced up at Achilleas, trying to look as confident as she could muster. “I promise it won’t impact my performance,” she added quickly.

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist

Achilleas smiled back softly, “This is my first time away from Earth or even the Sol system, so I understand what you mean. First chance I got I went to the holodeck and and looked at the stars towards Earth from the Alpha Centauri colony. I’ve always wanted to get out to explore, but feel a little trepidation now that I’m away. I’m not worried about your performance at all. You seem like the sort of person who would try to work even while sick.” Achilleas chuckled at that thought. “Let me know if I can do anything to help. Maybe a holodeck trip with a colleague could kick the homesick blues.”

CSO Petrakos