Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Chandel (Chief Diplomatic Officer) in CNS Office: Annual Check-In

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Nisihe Odraavi (Chief Medical Officer) in CNS Office: Annual Check-In

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Chandel (Chief Diplomatic Officer) in CNS Office: Annual Check-In
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“Thank you, Counselor.” Nisihe made her way into the office, surprised at the inviting array of autum tones. It had been some time since she’d visited a counselor, but she had to admit it was a nice change from what she could recall of her last. “Ah..sorry about that.” Odraavi smiled coyly, “unfortunately, I bear the curse of several medical practioners: a lacking sense of time.” Nodding, she joined Chandel on the lower floor. “How are you today, Chandel?” She asked.

Doctor Odraavi

Chandel smiled as she waited as the Doctor joined her. “I am doing very well, thank you Doctor. Can I get you something to drink?” Chandel offered as she moved over to pick up her own coffee cup to refill it from the replicator.

Counselor Chandel

“The darkest black coffee you can find, please.” Odraavi returned, a razzing smile creased her lips but a solemn look played her eyes. “It must be a busy time for you, Counsellor; all of these officers suddenly showing up at your doorstep for their annual evaluations. Although, I can’t tell if it’s a relief to be doing something simple for a few days. Have you been enjoying the change?”

Dr. Odraavi, CMO

Chandel smiled as she ordered the beverage from the replicator and a refill for herself. Carrying it over she handed the Doctor hers before taking a seat across from the other woman. She chuckled in response to the CMO’s question.”Well, I was thrown in to the thick of things when I first arrived so I am actually enjoying the time to settle in and get to know the crew. How about you? Have things settled down in sickbay?” She asked as she took a moment to sip her refilled coffee.

Counselor Chandel

“Don’t get used to the quiet,” Odraavi warned. “Magellan is notorious for the danger; just look at our neighbours.” She gestured to opposite walls, as if indicating two different empires. “How do you find them so far? The crew, I mean, not our neighbours.” She clarified, taking a sip of her coffee. “It’s getting there. We still have some residual cases to follow up on, but more of the normal situations are coming through–more like our broken arms from fencing on the holodeck, or food poisoning from a hole-in-the-wall restaurant on the promenade. Glorious times.”

Dr. Odraavi, CMO

Chandel smiled and chuckled a bit at Odraavi’s qualification.” I have very much enjoyed being thrown in and working with the crew. It gives one an immediate sense of belonging from the outset.”Well, I am sure you are enjoying the more relaxed cases in sickbay. What drew you out here, Doctor?”

Counselor Chandel

“With that attitude, you’ll do well out here.” Nisihe grinned, crossing her legs at the ankles. “To your office or the Magellan? Your office? that nifty message you sent. To Magellan? I’m not sure, really.”

Chandel chuckled,”I was speaking of Starfleet and the base in particular.” She said with a smile.

Odraavi sipped at her coffee in thought. “I was born on a starship by accident. When my mother died in childbirth, my father was left to care for me. So I hopped from freighter to freighter, based on his assignments–he worked for a mining industry. Anyways, I suppose I got so used to the nomadic life that stability seemed preferable to jumping across the galaxy at light speed.” She shrugged. “Starfleet was never a question to me. Most of our stops were colonies split between civilian and Starfleet life, so I saw my fair share of officers. Originally, I wanted to be an engineer, after pestering one who helped fix one of our nacelles after it had been damaged by an asteroid. That obviously didn’t happen.” Nisihe paused, realising her rambling. “Uhm. Long story short, I like the idea of being a member of Starfleet, while also continuing life alongside my fellow Federation citizens, instead of isolated by duranium walls from the rest of our people.”

Dr. Odraavi, CMO

“Our early life’s path correlates. ” Chandel said before she asked.”What made you change your thoughts from engineering to medicine? That seems like rather a leap.” She asked curiously.

Counselor Chandel

“Is that right?” Odraavi’s gaze widened, that smile hovering a bit longer. “At least you understand the hardships, and the fun of growing up on a freighter.”

“Oh, for sure. Although, they both require critical thinking and problem solving under copious amounts of pressure,” she pointed out, “but my reasoning came from the environments my father and I were subject to throughout his career. There were heinous places where people were covered in grime; open wounds and strained bodies weren’t an uncommon sight. We didn’t see it as much on the freighters–as each was equipped with a physician whose knowledge was about the same of a second year medical cadet..if not less–but it was the jerk that made me realise that, despite our advancements, there are still places plagued by poor health care. So, I made it a point to myself that I was going to try and learn a few things from the on-board physicians, maybe do some basic first aid while my father and the rest of the crew were busy at our stops. This quickly manifested into a love for medicine, and even more so, a love for people. Oh you wouldn’t imagine the personalities you encounter in the mines of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants–they’re incredible!”

Chandel’s elegantly arched brow rose,”I can imagine.” She murmured.

“Anyways, I chose to join Starfleet medicine in hopes of servicing establishments that were in compromised positions, or lacked proper medical assistance. I suppose Magellan fits with the former.”

Dr. Odraavi, CMO

“With a touch of the freighter life thrown in as I note the base seems to collect characters of all sorts as well.” Chandel said with a smile. “Have you seen much of the Romulans or Klingons?” Chandel asked curiously.

Counselor Chandel

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