Cooper was both excited and nervous. He’d heard so many great things about the Connie–and so many horror stories. But he was here now, and his training prepared him extensively for this. He knew a bit of everything, but that was about it, he tugged gently on the hem of his uniform as the lift gently slowed to a stop.

Abesentmindedly adjusting his combadge, he strolled down the corridor, looking for a door labeled as the Counselor’s Office. Reaching it, he rang the chime.

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