Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Achilleas Petrakos (Chief Science Officer) in Side Sim: Unexpected Consultation
Achilleas arrived in front of the CO’s office with Ria in tow. He had to almost drag her here, but not in an overly physical way. With a soft smile and a soft hug he had said to her, “Are you ready to visit the Captain with me? I know this could go badly but I will be with you every step and every word spoken throughout.” He had then taken her hand in his, partly to insure she didn’t run away and mostly to be reassuring.

Ever since Achilleas had asked her on the holodeck if they should go and talk to the Captain, Ria had been even more nervous and anxious than normal. So much so that her roommate had picked up on it and asked what was wrong. She had been able to brush it off as just nervousness because of everything being new. Part of her wanted to talk to the Captain, but the greater part was simply terrified. And now here they were, heading towards the Captain’s temporary office.

He now gave a last reassuring squeeze of her hand before letting go and reached for the door chime.

CSO Petrakos

Her hands were clammy, and her face rather paler than normally and Ria felt almost numb with anxiety. What if they got in trouble? While she was glad that Achilleas was holding her hand (and if not there was a chance that she might bolt), but at the same time she was worried what the Captain would say and think if they walked into her office holding hands. If only it was already over…

~Ensign Iyun, Scientist