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“Excellent, knowing where you’re strong is a good thing,” David noted, gently smiling as always. “And what would you consider weaknesses to be? I’m not judging your skillset, you’re obviously qualified, but where do you feel you could improve?”He slightly shifted posture and watched the Vulcan as she responded, maintaining his expression warmly neutral.

Lt. JG David Morris
CNS/Medic

T’Mor blinked, almost a tiny flinch.

“Weaknesses? Well I - ” She did expect to be asked so directly. During a small pause she considered what to say next.

“I suppose you could say I am… inexperienced when it comes to how to conduct myself as an officer. How to interact with crew mates or deal unexpected situations. It is significantly different than an academic setting.”

-€> Ensign T’Mor, Science

“Interesting,” David mused. “What would you find to be the biggest differences from what you’re used to?”

Lt. JG Morris
CNS/Medic

“For example, in an academic setting, one can afford to be more cautious. A decision in a laboratory is rarely ever life or death. Even when conducting field research, there is a better understanding of the challenges one might face and how to prepare for them. Being abroad a Starship, however, we are faced with new challenges. Unexpected risks,”

T’Mor’s speech sped up, her eyes began to unfocus and wander downward.

“There is a greater responsibility for everyone to make the best decision at any given time. The health and lives of everyone onboard are almost constantly at risk. Every second counts. Every decision counts. You cannot afford to make mistakes. The stress this creates is noticeable,” T’Mor paused. She sat back up, pulled down on her uniform to straighten it. Looking back up at David, she clarified,

“Noticeable in others, other crew members.”

-€> Ensign T’Mor, Science

David definitely caught it this time, but also caught the mask she was holding up and decided to go about this carefully. “I agree, it can be a lot of stress. One thing I’ve personally found useful is to realize not all the responsibility rests on me at any given point, as well as knowing which situations are critical and which can afford a mistake or more time. Perhaps -” he paused, making direct eye contact, “you could pass that on to the other crew members you’ve noticed this in?”

Lieutenant JG Morris
CNS

“I will, Counselor.” T’Mor said with a nod. She suspected David had caught on. It was an obvious display of her emotions, another Vulcan would have deemed it an outburst. Whether or not she trusted David, he might have already figured it out.

~€> Ensign T’Mor, Science

{OOC: Let me know if this is a good stopping point. We could continue or coordinate another session later if that seems in character. ~Ava}

“Thank you,” David said. “You’re cleared for duty, ensign. Perhaps you could come back in, oh, a month say, and tell me about how you’re fitting in?”

Lieutenant JG David Morris
CNS

(OOC: Sounds good! Has been fun writing with you! - Amdirgol)