Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in Clearing Mental Cobwebs (Tag CNS)

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Brenna Neenna Atoded (Chief of Security) in Clearing Mental Cobwebs (Tag CNS)

Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in Clearing Mental Cobwebs (Tag CNS)
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Breena made the appointment with the new CNS as soon as a schedule was opened up after her arrival. Breena was sure the officer had a lot to do, so she took an appointment a few days out. Never one to avoid such things Breena arrived a few minutes early and took a seat, waiting for the counselor to call her.

Atoded, CoS

By this time Shaleah only had one or two errant boxes to deal with but they could wait until the first appointment of her day was over. Stepping out of her office, she smiled at Breena.

“Hi. Looks like you’re up first. Would you like to come in for coffee and a chat?” she asked.

-Sheleah, CNS/DO

Brenna stood up with a smile. “I would love to.” She held out her hand, “Lt Cmdr Brenna Atoded.” Brenna was average in height, slender, fit, and long hair pulled back in a braid, and the all black eyes indicative of her Betazoid heritage. “I know you’ve only just arrived, but I hate putting off appointments.”

Atoded, CoS

Sheleah ushered their way into the office and set about making coffee.

“You know, I’m the same way, when life doesn’t get in the way that is. Are you a new arrival also?” she asked.

The office was small but fairly well appointed. Most of the chairs were comfortable and Sheleah’s small plant had actually survived the trip. On one corner of her desk was a holo-cube that showed pictures of various backgrounds interspersed with a live feed from her quarters so that she could keep an eye on Rex. She had thought to bring him to the office but that might be too much too soon.

• Sheleah, CNS/DO

Brenna looked around the space, it was cozy, she liked it. “I am. I’ve only been here a week.” Brenna took a seat in one of the chairs, brushing her braid back over her shoulder. Her gaze traveled to the holocube where she watched a moment before asking, “Is that an Ocelot?”

Atoded, CoS

Sheleah glanced at what was displayed. Apparently Rex decided to take a nap and was stretched out in all his glory.

“Yes, that’s my boy. He was a rescue. They guy I was trying to see at the time accused me of loving that kitten more than I could probably love him. He was right.”

Sheleah just realized that she had told someone something interesting and very personal about herself but, mostly, it had to do with Rex didn’t it?

Brenna grinned, “I do understand the feeling. I feel the same way about my dogs. I have three of them. They are working dogs, but they are my babies.”

“So before I go delving into your file, why don’t you tell me about yourself? Believe it or not we do a much better job of describing ourselves than we realize.”

• Sheleah, CNS/DO

Brenna’s gaze turned to a middle distance while she thought, thumb tapping on the cuff of her boot where one leg was crossed across her knee, she was thinking. As she began to speak her gaze returned to Sheleah, “I was born on Betazed in a big city on the main continent. I was always getting into things and listening in on conversations that I was not old enough for. I was always into mischief as a child and was very active. During the Academy I had a reputation for training hard and I took my share of hits and injuries. I appear to make quick decisions about trust or distrust. I actually rely on my ability to observe others’ body language and personal interactions rather than my telepathy. I tend to be intellectual and logical,” here she grinned, “as much as a person with empathy can be. Unlike most Betazoids I enjoy working with animals rather than shying away from it. I love music, dancing, and meditation. I crave the quiet of these activities. My professional interests include interpersonal behaviors and sociology. I also enjoy the more meditative martial arts, though I know several.”

Atoded, CoS

Sheleah listened carefully and noted how well rehearsed Brenna’s recitation was. That didn’t really surprise her considering she was the COS and most she had known were like that to varying degrees.

“I think I’ve been to that city. It has such beautiful green spaces. So did your natural tendency to listen in on conversations and things of that nature lead to your ultimate choice of security as a MOS.” she asked.

• Sheleah, CNS/DO

“Midara is very beautiful. But like the rest of the planet it is very lush. Though it will always be home.” Brenna laughed at Sheleah’s observation, “Oh yes, but my primary MOS is Intelligence. My tendency to be nosey has served me quite well in that respect.”

Atoded, CoS