Post #20a Psychological Evaluation

Posted on Tue Aug 18th, 2020 @ 3:25pm by Lieutenant Damien Saunders & Lieutenant T’Mia Rahl
Edited on on Wed Aug 19th, 2020 @ 2:05pm

Mission: Character Development
Location: Counsellor’s Office
Timeline: Prior to “Flora”

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Amethyst was catching up on crew evaluations it helped keep her mind off her ever expanding waistline, which for now was barely showing a bump. Her next appointment was any time now she looked at the next PADD on her desk which contained the personnel file for Damian Saunders the ship’s Chief Engineer.

Saunders had looked at his wrist chronometer. "Frack." He was shocked by the time. He hurried to the Chief Counsellors office for his review. "Being late for a review, Saunders." He admonished his self. He literally could count the paces of each bulk head on the ship, but for the life of him, he could not remember where the counsellors office was located.

Tagging the chime to the Counsellors office, he brushed fingers through his hair and tugged at his uniform.

Amethyst looked up from her PADD and called Damian to enter, he was running a little late but at least he was here. “Come in” She smiled warmly as she looked across to the door.

“Counsellor,” Damien entered. “I do apologize.” He looked around and hastily took a seat. “I’ve been having some issues with the hydro-stage interlockings on deck 04.” He rubbed at his forehead, tiredly been working on them throughout the night.

He forced a smile, “But, I am ready for a review.” He took a seat and placed his padd at his lap.

"Excellant" Amethyst smiled warmly. "So how are you settling in aboard the ship? Are you coping with the workload?"

"It has been a steep learning curve." He shrugged. "But I like a challenge." He nodded.

She nodded. "You look tired, do you often work longer hours than necessary?"

He paused, thinking that he 'looked tired.' He was. "Counsellor." He nodded. "I am. However, it has been a good tired. My staff is remarkable. They have helped me with the workload, although, I have to sign off on their work. That often keeps me up at night." He offered. The perfectionist in Saunders failed to shut off when he left a shift.

“Ah So you’re the ever at work type of Officer?” Amethyst smiled and nodded. “You feel work needs a resolution before you can rest? If a job is done and signed off then you feel better about getting a rest.”

"That is correct." He nodded. "I have come to learn that is the price to pay for being in Starfleet in general. I do get sleep, I tend to bottle it like a camel when I can." He chuckled.

Amethyst smiled. "Do you let yourself enjoy some downtime? We all need a break from our routine every now and then."

“How do you relax, counselor?” He was curious. “I try. I do. I don’t get much use of the holodeck recently, although I do enjoy my mountain biking.”

“Me?” Amethyst smiled warmly. “I enjoy time in the holodeck, reading, and I’ve a whole host more little hobbies plus I also have a son to care for.”

"That sounds like a lot of energy. I am envious." He chuckled. "Anything, of concern we need to review?" He was a bit concerned, if there was an underlying question.

Amethyst noted the concern in Damian’s voice. “Not so much concern as curiosity” she smiled warmly. “I see from your personnel file that you can find slow progress annoying although I see no records of any complaints against you which is a good thing. Are there any questions you have for me?”

He thought it over. There was nothing of concern on his part. He was happy that he was being asked how he was settling in on the Amandora. He had nothing but praise for the crew so far. It was a hard working bunch. Then again, so was starfleet. Seeing that their meeting was drawing to a close. He decided to add a bit of humor.

"One question." He grinned. "What have your cravings been?" He knew from his best friends wife, who were pregnant in the past she could not get enough of pickles and ice cream. An odd combination.

Amethyst smiled, her bump wasn’t really that noticeable yet but Damian had obviously noticed it. “You’re very observant, actually ... I haven’t had any cravings yet but when I was pregnant with my son I was partial to the old earth sweets love hearts! I also love ice cream but that’s a plus anytime.”

"I am sorry, I just am an aspiring Father. I am interested."

Amethyst smiled and nodded. “Well if there’s no more questions I’m happy to let you go and carry on with your duties. I’ll update your personnel file with a new evaluation record.” Amethyst smiled warmly.

"Thank you, I shall see you around Counsellor." He nodded, and then let his self out of the counsellors office.

Amethyst turned her attention back to updating Damien’s file before deciding to go and visit Brol.

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