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

Posted by Lieutenant Kate Trent (Strategic Operations Officer) in Counselor’s Office - Boarding Evaluation

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

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“Ah? What prompted such a sudden transfer?” Chandel asked curiously.

Counselor Chandel

Kate gave a laugh and a playful shrug as she responded, “the whims of Starfleet?” Picking up her coffee and enjoying another sip, she continued, “the Endeavour was a bit out of character for me, so I assume the powers that be thought I could better serve the Magellan in this capacity. I can’t say I disagree.” Her eyes twinkled as she finished her statement, showing that she wasn’t particularly unsettled by the change of pace.

Lt Trent, SOO

“You seem to be someone who handles sudden change very well, Lieutenant. Where are you from?” She asked curiously wondering about the SOO’s upbringing.

Counselor Chandel

Kate smiled softly at the complimentary observation. She thought for a few moments on how to answer that question and then finally replied, “I don’t really have somewhere that I call home. I was born on a Starfleet vessel and spent much of my upbringing on them or various stations or bases.” She paused a moment and then added, as if in explanation, “both of my parents were in Starfleet.”

Lt Trent, SOO

“Ah, so you are quite accustomed to it. Did your parents influence your career choice? By the way, I am new to a Starbase, what does a SOO do?” Chandel couldn’t help asking curiously.

Counselor Chandel

“I am,” Kate responded with a smile that revealed that she wasn’t at all upset by her upbringing. “I’m new to this role as well. My understanding is that it’ll involve some intelligence work, some coordination of fleet activity… I’m still getting to know Captain Gillespie and what he’s looking for from the position. My background is in intelligence.”

Lt Trent, SOO