Slowly Returning to Normal

Posted on Sat Sep 12th, 2020 @ 3:02am by Lieutenant Commander Whistela Au’rel

Mission: Nothing To Fear...
Location: Counselors Office
Timeline: Before the meeting

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=Counselors Office=

Talla has just finished her last appointment for the day. She took a moment to relax and look out the porthole window where she could see the station going about its business as if nothing had happened.

She reflected on the moments she spent with the departed crew and the ones who didn't make back. She was going to miss Captain Mezzo and hoped there was a ceremony planned for whatever was to become of him. The sensor logs were unable to locate the whereabouts of Commander Sito and she was unable to sense his presence anywhere. It was likely going to become a side project. One that would probably haunt her forever.

Talla was unfortunately, able to understand how Chaos was able to manipulate his victims using forbidden Betazoid techniques. He developed them to a lethal art. It was no wonder the techniques were forbidden to teach, let alone put into practice by the best practitioners Betazed had to offer. She resisted the urge to probe as Chaos had. Unfortunately, it was a Pandoras Box and she had no idea how to close it. She could sense Master Chief Carranca outside at the desk. She could also sense his emotions on a deeper level now. He was in good spirits and she was glad he followed to the Wayfarer.

She slowly sipped the drink she had poured for herself. It was a straight ounce of Peach Crown Royal on ice. It helped her take the edge off. She wondered if enough of it would allow her to forget the forbidden Betazoid techniques she survived. Perhaps, a Vulcan could assist her, she wondered. She closed her eyes as she heard the call from the new XO for a meeting. She spun the chair around to face the desk.

{Off, meet the new crew,} she thought to herself.


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LCDR. Whistela Au'rel
Ships Counselor
Uss Wayfarer