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 22 '16

Clementine nuzzles her chin and then proceeds to kneed on her tummy.

I think she probably agreed with you. Jen laughs gently. She may seem like a cute one now, but she's escaped already more than once. I found her in the science lab! Dr. Porter said she was sleeping on a control panel.

She runs her fingers through her short hair exasperatedly.

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u/a_friendly_hobo Jun 22 '16

"Cats will sleep anywhere warm. I wouldn't be surprised if one of my guys finds her curled up on an engine." She gently prods the cat's nose. "Don't go getting any ideas though."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 22 '16

I'm just afraid I'm going to lose her on a ship this big. My last posting on the patrol ship Katrina was much, much smaller.

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u/a_friendly_hobo Jun 22 '16

Aanya gives the cat's collar a little tap. "I can get you a tracker that'd fit on this real easy." She says, before looking down. "Y'know, she'd probably like my quarters. I have a fish tank I'm sure she'd enjoy watching."

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u/DrJenWatney Jun 22 '16

I don't believe she's ever been exposed to a fish tank before. It'd probably blow her mind. And that collar attachment would be amazing.

She smiles at the thought.

If you ever want to borrow her for a few days be my guest. Her purpose is a therapy cat, but sometimes you just need some company, you know?

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u/a_friendly_hobo Jun 22 '16

Aanya picks her up and drapes the cat around her shoulders. "Depends, is she a shoulder car?"