Meeting the Counselor

Posted on Sat Jan 30th, 2021 @ 2:50pm by Lieutenant Sky Jansen-Carey & Lieutenant Vanessa Jackson

Mission: Welcome Aboard
Location: Counseling
Timeline: Current

{ON}

As soon as Vanessa learned the counselor was on board, she set an appointment and headed to her office. She needed to get her evaluation out of the way in case she needed to go down to the planet. Right now it was only a possibility, but she didn't want to risk being pulled because she hadn't done her due diligence. Besides, there really was no reason to put it off. Most counselor's she'd met were quite nice.

She paused outside the door and rang the chime.

Sky was just finishing setting up her office how she wanted it when the door chime rang. “That was quick” she smiled as she walked over to the door to greet however was waiting. Opening the door she smiled warmly. “Hello Lieutenant, please come in.” She stepped aside. “I’m Sky Jansen, please feel free to call me Sky.”

The science officer returned the smile. "Hi. I'm Vanessa Jackson. Pleased to meet you." She walked in, her smile growing as she looked around. "Nice."

“Thank you” Sky smiled. “I’m one for creature comforts” She’d been busy putting out soft cushions and throws as well as a faux fur rug on the floor. There were pictures on the walls of comforting panoramic views and there was even a kiddies corner set up with books and toys to play with and soft furnishings including a bean bag. “Feel free to sit where you’d like. Can I get you anything to drink?”

"No, thank you," she said, finding a comfortable chair to sit in.

Sky nodded and walked over to her seat to sit down. “So what can I do for you?”

"I need my standard evaluation. It's been a few months, and I figured I should come visit before things get crazy around here," Vanessa said.

“Ah one of my first psych evaluations since arriving” Sky grinned and picked up a PADD for her notes. “So ... how would you say you’ve settled in aboard the Resolution?”

"Well, I haven't been here very long, but so far it's going well," Vanessa replied, smiling at the counselor. "I like the senior staff I've met so far."

“That’s good.” Sky smiled warmly. “How are you coping with your Betazoid half? We Betazoids tend to find it more stressful than others when it comes to settling into new environments.”

"Music helps. And I have a print of the Andes in my office." She couldn't help grinning. "And Betazoid chocolate. Andes chocolate is decent, but nothing compares to chocolate from Betazed."

“Now there I totally agree with you!” Sky grinned. “I’m a total chocoholic, especially after a hard day!”

"Definitely. I keep some in my office for long days. It helps."

“Indeed it does!” Sky grinned. “So what made you want to be a Science Officer? Is this your first assignment as Chief or were you already in the position when you transferred here?”

"My sister and I have always been interested in history and ancient cultures," Vanessa said. "That naturally led to us studying science." Then, answering the other question, she said, "I've been a Chief before. Each new ship is a new experience, though."

“That’s true” Sky smiled and nodded. “Every assignment is like starting new all over again, but it sounds like you’ve settled in well. Do you have any worries or concerns that you’d like to talk about?”

Vanessa smiled. "None I feel need to be addressed, and none that are work-related." She wasn't as big a people person as most, but it doesn't bother her.

“Okay that’s fair enough” Sky nodded. “In that case, based on our talk I’m happy to sign off on your evaluation.”

"Really?" Vanessa smiled. "Sorry, but that was easy."

Sky grinned. “I like to make evaluations quick and painless. They do tend to be one of the most hated things to attend.”

The science officer shrugged. "I've never found them to be so.." She smiled. "Is there anything else you need from me?"

“Not right now” Sky shook her head. “You’re free to go and get on with your duties.” She smiled warmly.

"Thank you," Vanessa said. "And thank you for your time." She smiled cheerfully at the counselor. "See you around." As she walked out the door, she began to mentally run through her to do list for the day.
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Lieutenant Vanessa Jackson
Chief Science Officer

Lieutenant Sky Jansen
Chief Counsellor