Private matters

Posted on Wed Mar 8th, 2023 @ 10:36pm by Lieutenant Commander Isabelle Savette

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Mission: Investigate the Chintoka Shipyard Buildup
Location: Counsellor’s office

Having sorted out moving to her new office Isabelle tapped her comm badge. =/\= Savette to Dex, May I see you in my office please Commander? =/\=

Working on her report for Captain Kerr it took a minute for her head that was wrapped up in the Dominion to respond to the comm, =/\= Dex to Savette I’m on my way Dex out=/\= as she found her way all she could remember was that Savette was the CDO with a side into infiltration and, she was a Betazoid. Arriving at her office she pressed the chime and waited.

Isabelle smiled as she greeted Dex at the door. “Commander please come in.” She motioned for Dex to take a seat. “I apologise if this seems somewhat upfront, but after what the Captain said at the briefing, are you alright?”

Dex sat and crossed her legs. “I wasn’t, as a Vulcan we are not used to sharing such information with those we have not met yet, but, yes I am okay about it. Captain Kerr is obviously very, shall I say upfront and If I wish to stay, and I do I will have to get used to it.” She smiled. “I do not mind people knowing about it however. It is very kind of you to think about it.”

Isabelle nodded. “As a Betazoid I’m the caring type” she grinned. “I was raised to believe that some things should not be openly shared with others. Medical matters are private matters, I guess it’s just something I’ll have to get used to as well.”

“I must admit seeing a friendly face has already helped me, have you been onboard long?” She asked.

“Not really no” Isabelle shook her head. “I’m as new here as you are. I guess we’re both having to find our feet so-to-speak where Captain Finchley is concerned.”

As his XO it is sometimes necessary to, shall we say…..put my head above the parapet. After all I do have responsibility to him and the crew. I shall just have to try to meditate more often. I do have trouble with it being only half Vulcan, hence my Sehlat Puss. You must come for dinner and meet him sometime.”

“I’d like that, thank you” Isabelle smiled warmly. “To be honest I’m not sure the Captain really wants me here, he doesn’t seem to like me very much. It seems my outspoken nature has made me public enemy number one” She shrugged her shoulders.

“Well as a Counsellor you will have to make mental health evaluations yearly. I think it is just Captan Kerr’s way with people. I have heard great reports about him that he would give his life for any crew member. Now call me Shon or Dex if you prefer. May I call you Isabelle?”

“By all means Shon” Isabelle smiled warmly. “To be honest I’ve never encountered someone so... direct and to the point in that way. I’ll admit my personnel file isn’t a glowing one, plus being from the First house of Betazed doesn’t help either.”

Shon smiled, “very much royalty then. You know we all have to find our way and, to be honest at least with our Captain we know where we are from the start. Yes I did not want the crew to know my personal details like that but I am Vulcan and we always play things close to our chest.” she shrugged “I did react in a bad way, to challenge him in the briefing….well I shouldn’t have done it but, what’s done is done.”

Isabelle nodded. “To be honest my Counselling instincts kicked in so I asked to speak with the Captain. He took it as me prying into things that didn’t concern me, I got my backside well and truly chewed off! Funnily enough no sooner had I left the ready room I was called back to find out I’m now ship’s Chief Counsellor. I requested a Counselling position a long time ago, I’d completely given up on getting it.”

“It is not something I could do, I have enough trouble reconciling things that have happened in my life than to look after other people’s fragile psyches. Besides Betazoid are known to be brilliant Counsellors although I believe you have to be careful not to get swept away in other’s minds.”

“That’s very true, more so for me.” Isabelle paused. “My abilities developed prematurely, normally it’s not until puberty. I’ve spent my life learning to be controlled, it’s not an exact science.” She shrugged her shoulders.

Shon smiled finding herself liking this self effacing woman. “Then why be a Counsellor?” She asked.

“I saw a few when I was learning to control my abilities” Isabelle grinned a wry grin. “It’s a highly stressful time, and having a Counsellor there to talk to was a big help. I wanted to do the same for others.”

“Well I guess you will get a few takers given our mission. Have you met our CMO yet? I should imagine having a good relationship with them would help?”

Isabelle shook her head. “I haven’t had chance yet, but I plan to drop in soon. It wouldn’t be good for the ship’s Counsellor to avoid her medical.”

“Glad you reminded me” Shon laughed. I’ve not had mine yet either.” She stood smoothing her uniform. Well I suppose I had better get on. I hope to see you again soon, in a purely social situation I hope. Drop by and meet Puss sometime and I will arrange that meal. Thank you for your support.”

Isabelle stood ready to see Dex out. “My pleasure Shon, just let me know when is good for you and I’ll be there.”

 

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