Posted by Ensign Ben Wilkinson (Security Officer) in Meeting with the counselor

Posted by Ensign T’Lora (Doctor) in Meeting with the counselor

Posted by Ensign V’Lath (Counselor) in Meeting with the counselor
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T’Lora knocked hesitantly on the door to the counselor’s office. She had planned to avoid other Vulcans during her Starfleet career, and now she was purposefully meeting with one. She remembered a human expression “Life is what happens when you are making other plans.” She supposed that was true enough.

-T’Lora

V’Lath was seated in front of the fireplace in his office going through crew files on his PADD when there was a soft knock on the door. This was odd as most everyone just pressed the chime. He thought a moment, “Who ever this is, is someone who’s not entirely sure about coming here, and a bit reluctant to do so. I think I know who it is.” He put the PADD on the table by his chair and rose. “Dr. T’Lora, please come in and make yourself comfortable,” He said through the still closed door.

V’Lath CNS

T’Lora paused. Was it that obvious? She took a deep breath and pressed the button to open the door. She stepped in, nodding to V’Lath. Before, he had been in her domain. Now she was in his. “Thank you, counselor. As you stated earlier, we need to talk. We will be working together closely.”
-T’Lora

“Please just call me V’Lath unless we are in the company of others or in a professional setting” He motioned her to the other chair by the fireplace. “Can I get you anything to eat or drink?” He freshened his coffee and sat in the opposite chair. Sitting back he settled in comfortably. “Yes, we will be working together caring for fellow crew members, but I feel you know why we need to talk, and I wish to be your friend. I sense that you do not have many.” V’Lath smiled and steepled his fingers, waiting to see what her response would be. He noted she was not relaxed, but sat on the edge of the chair.

V’Lath CNS

She sat down, absently considering if she would need to leave quickly. She was on edge but hid it behind her emotionless poker face. “Tea, please.” She observed him carefully. “I will concede that I do not have many friends.” She would let him ask his questions, and then she would be on her way. As much as she wanted more friends, they were risky. “What would you like to know?”
-T’Lora

V’Lath sighed, he rose and got the tea, as well as a small tray with milk and sugar, which he placed on the small table between them. She may have thought she was betraying no emotion with her face, but her body language betrayed her. She was like a small pet who had been mistreated and was waiting to see if the new stranger would pet it or would rain more blows on it. He would have to go slowly and carefully. “T’Lora if I may call you that. I understand the hurt of betrayal when those you deemed as friends or even family turn on you. The pain is deep and it is hard to leave ourselves open to trust anyone deeply again for fear they too will hurt us.” He took a sip of his coffee. “If we let it, this will affect all our future relationships. There is an old Earth saying that “time heals all wounds” it may dull the pain somewhat but that fear of commitment is still there, it keeps us from giving ourselves fully to a relationship, and robs us of so much joy in our lives.” V’Lath took a deep breath before continuing. ” I feel that you would have much to give to a relationship, except for this fear. Do you not have anyone you are close to, that you feel you could trust ?” He had put the issue out there, her response would determine where they would go from here.

V’Lath CNS - and hopefully friend

OOC - My apologies and once again should have credited V’Lath not Ben