Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Chandel (Chief Diplomatic Officer) in Counsellor’s Office - Boarding Evaluation

Posted by Captain Benjamin Gillespie (Incoming Commanding Officer) in Counsellor’s Office - Boarding Evaluation

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Chandel (Chief Diplomatic Officer) in Counsellor’s Office - Boarding Evaluation
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After his physical evaluation, Ben headed for the Counsellor’s office for his boarding evaluation. Only then would he be in a position to take take over command from the Officer in Charge.

He expected that the Counsellor would have checked Ben’s Service Record and already be aware of the incident on the promenade that had led to his transfer away from the Outpost as an ensign. That said, the subject came up at each of his evaluations. It was still a topic that was uncomfortable for Ben to talk about. It was his past. Everyone was in agreement that he had done the right thing, but it is not what most would have done. If Ben had done what most would have, his life and career would have been so very different, maybe even better, but who knew?

‘I am not my father,’ Ben said to himself as he gathered his thoughts, focused on the moment and rang the chime…

-Ben

“Come.” Came the deep contralto voice from within as the doors whooshed open at her command. The new CO would immediately see the office which was furnished in the deep rich tones of a planet’s autumn. The carpet was deep rich burnt orange and the colors were reflected in the various prints on the walls which were of planetary nature themes. The Counselors desk and official chairs immediately faced the entry doors but off to the side and inset by a drop of several steps was a sitting area that were all in autumn tones of brown and orange as well.
The carpretry continued down the stairs into this area as well. There was a long plush couch and several plush arm chairs with a Vulcan sand garden table in the middle. The table had a wide flat ledge around the outside where items could be set. There were a few padds there and a cup of coffee as the Captain would see the Counselor rising from the couch and coming around the low table to greet him.
“Captain Gillespie. A pleasure to meet you, sir.” She said as she walked forward, offering her hand to shake if he wished it. Chandel was an ebony skinned El Aurian with her rich dark hair down up in corn braids and under a richly brown scarf that matched her robe. A flash of her bright white teeth showed when she smiled in greeting. “Please, come in and join me. I saw you at your arrival but thought our meeting could wait until now.”

Counselor Chandel

“The pleasure would be mine if this were a social call,” Ben replied, “I am here now for my boarding evaluation before I formally take up command. What kind of example would I be setting for the crew if I didn’t follow the rules?”

-Ben

“Indeed.” Chandel said with a twinkle in her eye. “Can I get you a drink before we get started?” She asked as she indicated the sitting area and let him choose a place first.

Counselor Chandel

“Coffee would be grand,” Ben replied, “The Romulan replicators do their best to produce decent coffee, but it just isn’t the same. You k now what I mean?”

-Ben