Field Training Log #3

[cadet_amara]

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The past few weeks have been very routine. I’ve found that making a schedule and sticking to it helps keep me organized. Most of my time was spent on administrative duties. Filling out forms, checking inventory, all very basic, routine things. Following schedules and routines are important on a starship, and I seem to be adapting to that fairly well.

 

I haven’t had much time to spend in the botany lab, but I try to go there when I can. I have also been working on a method to help me improve my reading and math skills. It’s important that I improve in these areas.

Comments

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

To: Cadet Amara Smith
From Admiral Christopher R. Pike
Subj: Field Log 3
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Cadet,

This log is significantly shorter than the usual. Is everything OK?

C.R. Pike

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

To: Admiral Christopher R. Pike
From: Cadet Amara Smith
Subj: RE: Field Log 3
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Yes sir. Thank you for your concern.

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

To: Cadet Amara Smith
From Admiral Christopher R. Pike
Subj: Re: Field Log 3
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I'd like to speak to you about this log. I'm available this afternoon.

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*shows up in the afternoon as ordered*

You wanted to speak with me, sir?

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

*sitting behind his desk, in a good mood* Have a seat, Cadet.

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*inwardly sighs, has a feeling she's about to be in trouble again* *sits* Yes sir?

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

Your log seemed a lot less introspective this time around. Why the change of writing style?

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*thinks and chooses her words very carefully* I.... imagine you have more important things to do with your time, than read about my thoughts and problems, sir.

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

Your thoughts and problems are the point of this assignment.

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

I just... thought I shouldn't bother you, sir.

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

*wonders where this came from* You haven't yet.

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

I was under the impression that I had, sir.

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

Why is that?

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*conflicted because she doesn't want to tell him about her conversation with Kirk because there's a chance it'll get back to him and she'll be in trouble again or it'll reflect badly on her* Just... something I was told, sir.

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

From?

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*feels totally trapped and eyes dart to the door then reminds herself that she can't run because not only is he an Admiral, he's Christopher Pike, badass admiral*

The Caotain had a.... conversation with me, sir.

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

*nods a little, as that is Kirk's prerogative to do that* Ok...

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*quiet because she seriously doesn't want to get in trouble with anyone* ..... will that be all, sir?

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

*nods* That's all. And you aren't bothering me.

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*yeah... so going to be even more careful around him and anyone because she doesn't want Kirk to kick her off the ship* Yes sir.

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

Mind handing your log in, in person next time?

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

No sir... but why?

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

I'd just like to see how you're doing.

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*can't really argue with him, he's an admiral* Yes sir. Do I need to redo this past log?

[no-dryer-box.livejournal.com]

No.

[cadet-amara.livejournal.com]

*being very formal* Yes sir. Thank you sir.