Posted by Ensign Oliver Pierce (Engineer) in Oliver Pierce, Duty Evaluation - Tag CNS Sathut -

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Sathut (Counselor) in Oliver Pierce, Duty Evaluation - Tag CNS Sathut -

Posted by Ensign Oliver Pierce (Engineer) in Oliver Pierce, Duty Evaluation - Tag CNS Sathut -
Posted by… suppressed (3) by the Post Ghost! 👻

<snip>

“I hope you don’t mind if I call you Oliver?” Sathut asked. Them being at somewhat of a distance, Sathut did not shake the ensign’s hand. His arms were quite short and not able to cross that distance. He relaxed in his chair, tail flicking back and forth in a relaxed manner. “Now, shall we begin?” he asked with a small smile.

Oliver quickly retracted his hand while forcing another smile. “Sure on both counts.”

“First of all, if you could tell me a little about yourself? I can ask questions if you have trouble thinking of things to say, but you can start with… where you were born, perhaps. What your motivations were to joining Starfleet, and why you chose engineering for your career path?”

Sathut
CNS

Oliver scratched the back of his head, “Oh, well, I’m from Hercules, that’s uh, Earth. Near San Francisco. I guess I’ve always been good with mechanics and machines.” He folded his hands in his lap, shifting uncomfortably, “And, you know when it came time to really think of work I… Well, my mother is an officer, and the Academy was right across the bay.” Oliver shrugged, “So I guess it just felt natural.”

Oliver Pierce, Engineering

Sathut nodded slightly and tilted his head. “Naturally. How was your experience within the academy? Your record states that you’ve seen your fair share of counselors. And yes, I am aware of why. It’s part of your record. But I won’t force you to talk about anything you don’t want to talk about.”

Sathut

Oliver’s jaw clenched, “Ah. Well, thank you. All things considered I’d rather not talk about my… Thank you.” Oliver’s voice got noticeably softer at the intimation of the incident that took his father.

He tried to speak up but only half managed to do so, speaking just above a whisper, “The Academy was the Academy, I guess.” He said with a shrug and a half smile, “I received honors for excelling in mechanics and practical engineering and demerits for my failures in programming and advanced computer use. I mean, it’s not like I’m bad at using the computer. I’m probably a good few steps ahead of most folks outside engineering and sciences. It’s just among my peers,” he gave a soft laugh, “I’m more of an analog guy I guess.”

Oliver Pierce (Eng)

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to trigger anything,” Sathut said quietly. “I can understand not being as good at something as those who you are surrounded by. The majority of my race finds themselves deeply attracted to working with their hands, in fields like engineering and technology design, where I found myself more drawn towards psychology and helping people. A very different strand,” he smiled slightly.

Sathut

Oliver rubbed the back of his neck, “No, you didn’t trigger anything it’s just… Unpleasant is all.” He took a deep breath, “Talking about it is just uncomfortable. Shuttles are what really kick-starts everything.”

Oliver laughed a little at Sathut’s second statement. The idea of a bunch of cat people as surly engineers was more than a little funny to him. “You’re right, that is a bit far off the beaten path.”

Oliver Pierce, Eng

“My father wasn’t particularly happy with my choice of profession, but that’s a story for another day,” he said with a small chuckle. “Now, how long have you been on the Olympic? Have you been settling in well so far?”

Sathut, CNS