Posted by Lieutenant Commander Avik (XO) in Side Sim- Mining Colony of Feru III- The New Dawn Festival

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“She can be quite convincing,” Vora said. “And I can understand your hesitancy. We’ve not had the best interactions so it’s easy to conclude that the invitation wouldn’t go over very well. All I can say is I’m glad you did. I’ve spent a long time worrying about how others perceived me. It’s a hard habit to break even though I’m in a much different place in my life. I’ve earned where I am, even when all the variable said I’d fail.” She looked at Avik. “I’ve had people all my life tell me I wasn’t good enough, not worth anything. It’s a hard message to deprogram. I think I perceived your actions after that terrible mission on that planet to be confirmation that I didn’t measure up somehow. But like I’ve said, I’ve been working on it.”

~Vora Zorell, Sciences

“I’ve always seen failure as a way to progress. Without it, you never understand the incorrect way to move forward and why it is so. Unfortunately, trauma and emotions can make that difficult.” Avik stated, her form comfortable in her seat.

“Yes they do.” They could most definitely agree on that point.

“This experience became an enlightening one. With continual work on both of ours parts, I am confident things will improve.”

Her eyes shifted when she noticed something. Jasper and his half-sister lurked in the shadows nearby. While the teenager had tried her best not to look obvious, the younger child didn’t.

“Jasper, I am certain your mother would consider this ill-manners.” Avik waited to observe his guilty look before turning back to Vora.

“With matters resolved for now, we should continue with our planned events. I believe Jasper’s patience have reached their limits.”

-Avik, XO

OOC: Small bump to keep this on the board and not get lost.
-Janice B.

Vora flashed Avik a grin. “I wouldn’t want to deprive him of the fun of the festivities,” she said as she pushed herself to her feet. For a moment she regarded Avik keenly. “Comm- Avik, I can’t help a lot of how i am, but I hope that with this new understanding we have of each other that perhaps you will not be so averse to being around me. Maybe we’ll continue to find further common ground.”

~Vora Zorell, Sciences