Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in Psychology for the Stubborn

Posted by Lieutenant Nicholas Foster (Chief of Security) in Psychology for the Stubborn

Posted by Lieutenant Sheleah Ruby (Diplomatic Officer / CNS) in Psychology for the Stubborn
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With his medical exam quickly over, Foster pulled out his PaDD and alerted the Counselor’s staff that he was on his way. Nicholas wasn’t particularly fond of having his mind probed by a shrink. Though he wasn’t the type to hold his session to the last minute, he did have concerns that anything that he would say or do could hold him from his duties.

The Security Chief went from the Sickbay, out into the corridor, and then into the turbolift. He hadn’t yet met the Counselor personally but knew enough about them to know they were trustworthy. Once the lift came to a stop, Nick stepped out into the corridor and continued along until we saw the door to the office. Without another thought, he stepped forward and pressed the chime, waiting for a response from inside.

Lieutenant Nicholas Foster
Chief of Security

From inside could be heard a harried, “Yes, come in.”

The doors would slide open to see a woman dressed in civilian clothing wrestling a displeased feline up into a cat tree.

“I’m sorry, somebody did not want to take their medicine this morning. Hello.”

• Sheleah, CNS

“Cat nip might do the trick,” Nick responded nonchalantly, spying the cat in his tower. The COS had a cat or two growing up, and knew they loved their independence unless food or nip was involved. Lt. Foster quickly stepped inside so the cat couldn’t escape then walked to one of the empty chairs. “I thought I’d get my eval out of the way before your staff hounds me.” He stated.

Lieutenant Nicholas Foster
Chief of Security

Sheleah pat Rex on the head and gave his nose a playful little flick before turning to face the new comer.

“I’m sorry, the ocelot in the tree, Rex, is my only staff. Well I get an occasional intern or somebody making their rounds every once in awhile but it’s just usually me. Hi, I’m glad you’ve decided to come visit me today without being hounded as it were. Can you be hounded by an ocelot? I’ll have to look that up.”

• Sheleah, CNS/DO

“I doubt it, unless there’s a treat involved,” Nick said as he sat down in the chair. He found the cat to lighten the mood some, though thankfully he wasn’t allergic to animals. “How long have you had him?” The COS asked.

Lieutenant Nicholas Foster
Chief of Security

Sheleah smiled as she recounted mentally the memory of retrieving Rex and his litter mates.

“Since before he could open his eyes actually. He and his sisters were rescues. I’m happy to see you like, or at least don’t visibly disdain, animals. You’ll do well on the Saracen with that attitude. Please, tell me a little more about yourself.”

• Sheleah CNS/DO

“Hmmmmm, there’s really nothing overtly exciting to tell.” Nicholas stated trying to search his memories of any stories worth telling. ” I grew up on Earth, lived a normal childhood, and joined Starfleet right out of high school.” The COS added. “I had a few cats growing up, so I have a soft spot for them, but we’re really not different than cats, dogs, or lizards.” The COS wasn’t the macho type you’d usually see in the security or tactical departments, but he was headstrong and had a more analytical mind.

Lieutenant Nicholas Foster
Chief of Security

Sheleah listened intently. Usually people had a lot more to tell about themselves and thought it made an excellent first impression to go on and on about themselves. Curious that Nicholas did not.

“Lizards? Not that I disagree, but I am very curious as to why you think that.”

• Sheleah, CNS/DO

“We have commonality, in that we share our most basic brain functions evolving around breathing, balancing and coordinator,” Foster stated, “…And then we also share the most basic survival functions too” Nick added. For a tactician, Nicholas knew a lot about biology. Then again, being able to understand why things to what they do can greatly assist someone in the security department.

Lieutenant Nicholas Foster
Chief of Security

“Many species throughout the Galaxy share the same commonalities as you put it. That is a very astute observation though.” Sheleah said.

• Sheleah, CNS/DO

Foster nodded in return, “We all have the same goal too,” Nick said, “To survive”. The COS turned to look at Rex in his tree, then turned back to the Counselor. “Though, I’d probably be bored laying up there all day,” He laughed.

Lieutenant Nicholas Foster
Chief of Security

Sheleah took a few seconds to think about that. Was Rex bored? No, it couldn’t be. He had a wide-ranging social life, play dates, friends, and even possibly a girlfriend if Dr Sam had his way.

“Well, luckily he sleeps and grooms quite a bit so I doubt he’s bored. He also has the same nondisclosure agreement that I do with all my patients so your secrets are safe even among felines. Not that you have any secrets, do you?”

She was smiling as she spoke, her tone meant to be light and playful, he could open up or deflect as he chose.

• Sheleah, CNS/DO

Nick shook his head. “Secrets aren’t really my thing since they tend to come back and bite you in the butt later on,” The COS explained. Nicholas had learned from a young age that hiding something from his parents could always tell when he was hiding something.

Lieutenant Nicholas Foster
Chief of Security