Posted by Lieutenant Greve Shaidi (Chief Medical Officer) in [Pre-Sim] Reporting to the CNS

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“Understandable. The transition does impact the psyche, so I do doubt this will be the last you see of me.” She smiled over at the CNS, knowing better than to start things of raggedly. After all, she very much doubted that they would be too estranged from each other, at least until the year was up. And after that, the generalized ‘see you around,’ may come into play. At her question, Greve seemed a bit stuck for an answer. “You likely ask that question to everyone that comes through this door, in one way or another. In listening to their responses, it is easily possible for you to forget yourself and your own progress, or perhaps, lack thereof. No prompt, truly, beyond consideration and curiosity.”

Lt. Shaidi

Ayla smiled genuinely. “Yes, it is possible, even for an experienced therapist like myself. We’ll talk more about this after the formal part of your eval is done, but I went through my own difficult transition before coming to this ship. And yes I will ask that question of others. Some come here focused on the present and future and forget that everything that has come before has shaped them into the person they are. It doesn’t mean one should dwell on the past, but it’s worth reflection so you can appreciate where you are in the moment.”

She leaned forward slightly, her gaze becoming slightly more intense. “I see a courageous and strong person before me, Shaidi. The courage to be who you are and take whatever comes with it is one of the most brave actions a person can take. Some are under the misguided notion that bravery is found in danger and placing themselves before it, but I will take your kind of courage every time. Because it’s lasting. So on a ship designed for battle and that will see its share, I want you to remember that and that I see you. And I look forward to getting to know the person you are.” They weren’t jus words but heartfelt declarations. Sharise had spent years working with people who hid who they were, often behind their uniform, and it was refreshing to find anyone who did the opposite.

Lt. Sharise, CNS