Posted by Lieutenant Akane Sakai (Counselor) in CNS’ Office - Psych Evaluation

Posted by Lieutenant Dierdre Navarro (Chief of Security) in CNS’ Office - Psych Evaluation

Posted by Lieutenant Akane Sakai (Counselor) in CNS’ Office - Psych Evaluation
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=^=How’s Danté?=^= On her way from the Infirmary to the Outpost’s counselor, Dierdre had decided to check in with her family. It would be among the last few times she could before duty would, once more, consume her life.

=^=He’s fine. I fed him some of that mush. I can’t say he liked it very much, but he ate it.=^=

=^=He didn’t like it, or you didn’t like it?=^= It amused her, Dev’s opposition to her choice in weaning Danté onto semi-solid foods. He believed formula was perfect, as it was simple and didn’t require him to have his fingers covered in pureed vegetables or fruits. Dierdre, however, preferred the nutrition of whole foods to the synthetic formula most places had to offer.

=^=I think a bit of both.=^= Dev responded. =^=At least, judging by the carrot mustache and orange fingers, I think he had more fun playing with it than he did eating it.=^=

=^=He’s six months old, what did you expect?=^= She subdued her laughter with a smile. A soft sigh escaped her lips the closer she edged to the Counselor’s office. =^=Well, give him a kiss for me. I got to go; I’ll see you two tonight.=^=

=^=Will do. Have fun.=^=

Allowing her hand to hover above her badge for a second, Dree couldn’t help but grin. Danté and Dev were a reminder that there was life outside of Starfleet, but they equally served as encouragement for her career within it. Musing to herself a moment, Dierdre tapped the chime. It was her last stop before she could head down to meet with her new team.

Lt. Navarro, CoS

Sakai looked up from her desk as she heard the chime. “Come in!” she called out as she quickly typed up the last sentence of her previous evaluation. She quickly smoothed her hair and straightened her crumpled uniform as she stood to greet her guest.

Lt Sakai (CNS)

Navarro took the invitation with a smile. “Afternoon, Counselor.” She bid her greeting by a curt wave. “Lieutenant Dierdre Navarro,” Dree offered a hand, “I was hoping you had a few minutes to spare for a quick boarding evaluation. If you’re busy, I can return later.”

Lt. Navarro, CoS

Nay smiled warmly as she welcomed Navarro in. “Of course, please do come in,” she replied as she gestured to the empty seat. “Can I get you something to drink?” she added as she wandered over to the replicator.

Lt Sakai (CNS)

“Call me mundane, but water is sounding strangely nice.” Navarro settled into the chair. “Has your day gone well so far?” Out of habit, Diedre felt inclined to ask about the person she was sitting down with.

Lt. Navarro, CoS

Nay smiled as she ordered a water and set it down in front of Navarro. “One water as ordered,” she said with a smile. She thought about ordering a coffee but she was pretty buzzed from the 10 she’d already had so went for a Jasmine tea instead. As she took her seat, she was a little surprised at the question, it wasn’t often people asked her how she was doing. She smiled warmly and nodded. “Pretty good thank you, a little busy but then it’s always the same settling into a new role,” she mused as she sipped her tea. “I haven’t been here that long myself,” she added as she brought up Navarro’s file.

“It’s comforting to know I won’t be the only one stumbling over my feet around here,” Navarro joked. She glanced at Sakai’s beverage, a small smile tugging at the corners of her mouth. “Not much of a coffee drinker?” She gestured to the tea.

Nay chuckled as she sipped her tea. “A bit too much of a coffee drinker, if I have any more today I’ll be bouncing off the walls!” she replied with a grin.

“There’s nothing wrong with a spiffy counselor,” Dierdre winked. “Although, all that caffeine probably isn’t good for your heart.”

“So, tell me Lt, what brings you here? To the Outpost I mean?” she added.

Lt Sakai (CNS)

Navarro sipped at her water in thought. “My son was born six months ago, almost to the date. The only downside about bringing his beautiful face into the world was my inability to work,” she chuckled softly, “sadly, I was in no position to return to the USS Cerberus with a newborn baby. So, I chose to take a leave of abcense and spend the next few months with my family on Alpha Centauri. I know Dante is far too young to appreciate the planet’s beauty, but I like to think he enjoyed the warmth.” Dierdre simmered in the memory a moment.

“When he was old enough, I decided it was time to return to work. I needed a place to go where I could balance family and continuing my career; I don’t want to miss out on raising Dante because a ship or starbase didn’t allow children aboard. When I heard the Outpost was looking for a new Security Chief, I all but jumped at the opportunity,” a bashful expression brought rosiness to her cheeks, “I think Command got a bit annoyed with my persistence on the matter.”

Lt. Navarro, CoS

Nae smiled warmly as she heard the warmth in Navarro’s voice as she talked about her son. “So this will be your first posting since he was born? How are you adjusting to being a mother and an officer?” she asked with curiosity. Both roles were demanding and time consuming and Nay knew it was always a hard balance to strike with family and work.

Lt Sakai (CNS)

“It’s..difficult. Not in the sense I can’t do the work, but in that of being away from my son. These past six months I haven’t spent more than an hour away from him–a bit over-the-top, I’m aware–so it’ll take a bit to get used to relying on someone else to care for him.” She smiled at Nay. “I know it sounds silly, but part of me worries I’m going to miss something while I’m at work. Dev–my brother–is more than capable of handling his nephew, but there’s still that innate fear of: ‘well, what if this happened?’ or ‘maybe he’ll get hurt!’ or the more irrational things that keep a foolish mother awake at night.” Dierdre laughed softly.

Lt. Navarro, CoS

Nay smiled kindly and nodded. “I think you’ve just described every working parent, it’s not irrational at all,” she chuckled. “How old is your brother?” she asked curiously.

Lt Sakai (CNS)

“Deven’s 33, although sometimes I question his maturity,” Dree fought the urge to roll her eyes. “He’s a nurse by profession, which could come in handy with a Navarro boy under his wing.”

Lt. Navarro, CoS

Making a quick note, she turned her attention back to Navarro. “I take it you and your brother are close then?” she asked. “Do you have any other siblings?” she added.

Lt Sakai (CNS)

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