Issues And Answers

Posted on Sat Aug 17th, 2013 @ 12:50pm by Lieutenant Malcolm Hoffman & Warrant Officer Sterling Kamala IV

897 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Tabula Rasa
Location: CNS Office
Timeline: present

Having spoken to the Captain, Sterling knew where his next stop needed to be. The Counselor. This may have been his first assignment, but he knew the routine.


He knew that some Star Fleet personnel dreaded such meetings, while a rare few, jumped int with both feet. He found himself somewhere in the middle. He was honest with himself enough to know that he had... issues. He was determined that none of those issues would ever affect his duties or responsiblites, so maybe talking about them, getting them out in the open would help.

He pressed the chime and waited for a reply.

Malcolm awoke from his nap on his big comfy chair, he wasn't expecting anybody today so the sudden appointment annoyed him."Come in!" he said still slightly groggy

Sterling walked in and looked over at the couselor. He picked up on a slight feeling of annoyance from the other man and gave his best disarming smile. "I'm sorry sir," he said as he rubbed at the spots on the right side of his face, "I'm new here and needed to get my evaluation out of the way. I can come back if this is a bad time."

"No no thats fine, we must do what needs to be done. Please, sit." He said gesturing to the guest chair as he went to the replicator for some coffee.


Sterling sat in the offered chair as he watched the other officer approach the replicator. "Not to be a pest, but I'd like an espresso if you don't mind."

Malcolm slowly turned to look at the Warrant then turned back to the replicator."Racktajino and an Espresso." the drinks replicated and he grabbed them returning to his desk."So what appears to be the problem Warrant."


"Direct and to the point, I think I like that," Sterling replied, "So I guess I can be just as direct. First I am here to have my boarding evaluation, I just recently joined the crew. Second, I have... intimacy issues, perhaps you can help me with that."

Malcolm leaned over his Raktajino and smiled."Oh those are the best ones. Were going to do this in a speed round so just answer yes or no. Do you have any urge to kill someone on the crew, do you have suicidal thoughts, do you like cheery pie, and last but not least do you prefer puppies or kittens."

"No to killing, no to suicide, yes I love cherry pie, puppies. Does tha mean I'm cured now?"

"No, that just means we have common interests. Now tell me about these issues of yours."

"I guess I should start by asking if you know anything about my people? As a Trill you are probably one of the few ro know I'm not one of you, but what do you know about us, my people that is."

"Not much to be entirely honest with you, never was very good at knowledge of other species. Enlighten me if can please." Malcolm said.


I am a Kriosian and an empathic metamorph. What that basically means is that I a become someone's perfect match. If I get close to someone then I take the chance that, that realtionship become permnanent. I become whatever they expect, what ever they desire, both emotionally and sexually.

My paents had put me into an arranged marriage before I was born. My mate to be was from a family as powerful as mine and with different connections. Its a long story, but as it turned out I was to be married to another man. We were good friends growing up but while he was inclined that direction I was not.

Both parents were set on our getting married and had we actualy done so, I would have adpted. Fortunately he had a bofriend.My girlfriend was killed and we think my parents may have had something to do with it.

At any rate once I go through Finiis'ral, similar to a Vulacan's pon farr then an inseperable bond is created.

" Now should said bond be created, will that require you to leave starfleet?"


"No," he replied, then paused, "Well it depends if it were someone on the ship or in Starfleet no. Someone outside Starfleet then probably. Of course a lot would depend on the other person. I'm pretty much going to conform to whatever their desires and wishes are."

Malcolm made a note on his PADD then continued on."Now do you have any issues with anger or anything or that sort?"

"No, not really. I am a pretty even tempered guy. I'm not perfect in that area, if people push me hard enough I'll push back, but my job is to investgate crimes and when possible intervene to stop things before they get started."

"Well." He said before continuing "It sounds like you'll fit in nicely, I am clearing you for duty."

"Thank you sir,"he replied, "Am I free to go then?"

"Yes, dismissed Warrant." he said as he felt a huge yawn coming on.

Sterling's brow rose slightly and he turned to go.

The doors closed behind the warrant and Malcolm went back to lying on his couch."Computer, lights!" he shouted as he closed his eyes to return back to happy Trill land.

END

Lieutenant Malcolm Hoffman
Chief Counselor

Warrant Officer Sterling Kamala IV
Security Investigations Officer

 

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