Guest Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 ((Counselor's office))Ehlanii: No, sir. I'm well aware of the rules and principles of counseling. Anything you say here remains here. Walker: Good. In that case...what are your intentions toward Lieutenant Brice?::The blood, which had mostly left her face attempted to rush back in. Using all the control in her power she forced herself to be calm and confident.::Ehlanii: ::cautiously: : Sir? I don't really think that has any relevance right now.:: Ben felt conflicted. On the one hand, his statements were keeping the counselor off her guard, exactly as he'd been trained. Of course, that meant he was using that training...:: Walker: It is entirely relevant. You are dating someone who I know has been hurt previously by jumping in too quickly. He appears to be doing the same now...so...what are your intentions?Ehlanii: ::She raised an eyebrow.:: You aren't ordering me to disclose personal details of my private life, are you, Commander?Walker: This isn't about rank...or position. The question is, are you going to date him and rip his heart out...or do you actually care?:: She spoke in a careful, calm, firm voice.::Ehlanii: With all due respect, Commander Walker, that really isn't your business - and it certainly doesn't seem right for you to ambush me in what is scheduled to be a counseling session for you. ::she held up a hand to preempt any comment by the first officer:: However, I do understand the concerns of a good friend. I can assure you, Sir, that I would never intentionally hurt Ethan. Ever.:: Feeling his control of the situation slip, Ben pounced on her words. :: Walker: Never intentionally? So you see yourself hurting him? Perhaps we should talk about the ways that you see yourself unintentionally hurting him. Ehlanii: No, Commander, I'm afraid that will have to do. I am not the type of woman that goes around ripping men's hearts out. I'm shocked and surprised that you would even think that I am.Walker: As I said Counselor, you are new..I don't know you...so I need to find out as much as possible. So, about that...Ehlanii: ::standing:: Sir, I have politely assured you that I do not intend to inflict pain on Lieutenant Brice. I have endured the insinuations about my character and patiently tried to correct them. I am sorry that it isn't good enough for you. If you must know, yes, I do care about him. I also care about Matthew. I would do just about anything in my power to keep those two from getting hurt. You will have to be satisfied with that. Now ::she walked toward the door and turned to face the human male:: if you have nothing to discuss other than my personal life, I think we're done here.Walker: One last thing...not discussing either of our lives directly. Ethan was on the bridge when the incident happened. He might need to talk. ::Karynn was near fuming on the inside. On the outside she tried to maintain a calm, polite confidence, but she definitely wasn't prepared for the sharp change of subject. She almost snapped at the human in her office.::Ehlanii: I'll look into it.Walker: Maybe he doesn't...but he hasn't signed up for any more bridge shifts either...and is too proud to talk about it...::Karynn knew he was right. And she hadn't really asked last night. Her eyes drifted closed for a moment as she pulled a few deep breaths in through her nose and out through her mouth, letting her anger cool.::Ehlanii: I'm sorry Commander Walker. I really will look into it. I don't typically try to counsel Ethan, but I'll talk to him very soon - and send him to Counselor Grax if he needs anything official.:: Shrugging:: Walker: There's a very old holostory I watched. In it one person is asked why he's risking his life. He answers.."because he's my friend". The first person laughs and says "So...I've got tons of friends, I wouldn't risk my life for them". The first solemnly says..."I only have the one". I don't have many friends Counselor...Ethan was my first that I didn't marry. ((OOC: Tombstone is the movie, Val Kilmer)):: Without waiting for a response, Ben left the room. Judging by how she'd reacted, he'd done it poorly...but by the same token...if she was willing to tolerate him...odds were good for Ethan. :: Lt. Cmdr Ben WalkerFOUSS Ronin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Commander Walker seems to have forgotten to add a title to his sim, hence the odd title...but it's still a good read, and kudos also goes to Karynn Ehlanii for standing up to him (and not slapping him in the face!).A great piece from a couple of talented writers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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