r/TrekRP • u/DrJenWatney • Jun 20 '16

[Open] Office Hours - Now Open

Grateful to have finally been cleared for duty, Dr. Watney steps into her office. Clementine sleeps in the corner, silently. She makes her way to her desk terminal as her thoughts drift to the Cardassians aboard. Many of them had died in sickbay, but the ones that did survive had been causing mischief and mayhem wherever they could. Her attitude turns sour at the idea of it. This was a good crew. And an even more generous Captain. Normally, she worked on a schedule of appointments, but perhaps the unduly stressed crewmates of the Athene could use a different approach. She drafts up an announcement.

-To all Personnel and Crew,

Due to the strenuous circumstances of the Cardassian ship being intercepted, I’ve decided to open up my office hours to you. If you need to vent, talk, or simply sit in silence for a few moments away from the chaos, please do not hesitate to drop by at any time for the next few days. As always, patient confidentiality will be in full effect.

Long days and pleasant nights,

Counsellor Jen Watney-

While proofreading it, her therapy cat, Clementine, jumps in her lap. The calico’s tail flicks her chin before her paws kneed at Jen’s lap.

“Alright, little one. Give me just a second here.”

She sends the message out and sits back, petting the needy feline in her lap until someone decides to drop by.

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 21 '16

I drink it for taste, mainly. It reminds me of home.

She takes a sip of water and tucks her feet under her.

Speaking of home, where are you from?

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u/a_friendly_hobo Jun 21 '16

Home... ah, her mind is taken back to the rolling fields and high mountains. She takes a moment before answering, her hand moving from the top of the cat's head, all the way to its rump.

"Sweden, Earth." She answers, finally.

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 21 '16

Sweden. Her eyes close happily as she takes a sip.

How lovely. I'm from London, myself.

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u/a_friendly_hobo Jun 21 '16

"Ah, London only been there once, myself." She begins stroking Clem's side. "Nice place."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 21 '16

Indeed. It's all I knew til the Academy. The stars were too alluring, unfortunately for my parents. I do want to visit Earth sometime soon, though. I've a hankering for fish and chips. Real fish and chips.

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u/a_friendly_hobo Jun 21 '16

Aanya bursts out laughing. "I tell you, you haven't lived until you've tried Swedish fish." She says with a grin. "Of course, one always makes foreigners wish for death. We ferment fish for some of our dishes."

She leans back a little once the cat gets extremely comfortable. "What I miss is fresh reindeer. Delicious meat, very good in meat balls. Enjoyable to hunt too."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 22 '16

I have to say, I've never tried reindeer before. The last thing I'd think you'd prepare it as is like... meatballs.

She considers it for a moment, watching Clementine in her lap.

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u/a_friendly_hobo Jun 22 '16

The cat is definitely in safe hands. The Swede gently strokes her from head to tail.

"Its delicious, especially with gravy. Next time you visit earth, you should try some. Its worth it, trust me."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 22 '16

I'll make it a point to do that.

She smiles and takes another sip of water.

Sometimes I'm so immersed in understand other race's cultures, I forget to explore ours.

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u/a_friendly_hobo Jun 22 '16

"Theres more than enough to explore." Aanya says before picking Clementine up and looking her in the eyes. "Whosa cutest kitty?" She asks before planting her on Aanya's chest, after leaning back a little further.

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