“History Of Violence: Part Two: Discussion”

Posted on Fri Oct 22nd, 2021 @ 10:06am by

Mission: MISSION 0 - History Speaks
Location: USS Endeavour
Timeline: 2382
411 words - 0.8 OF Standard Post Measure

by
Lt. JG Sorcha Kavanagh
Assistant Chief Counselor
USS Endeavor

With

Ensign Anastasia Borgia
Science Officer
USS Endeavor

And

Ensign Jordan Kline
Moral Officer/Counselor
USS Endeavor


=/\\= Ten Forward =/\\=

Sorcha, dressed casually in low rise jeans, a short sleeved shirt and sneakers entered Ten forward and looked around. She spotted Jordan with a woman who she assumed was Ensign Borgia.
She walked over and smiled. “Hi there Jordan.” She said brightly.

Jordan looked up and smiled. “Sorcha. Please sit down.”

Sorcha slid into the empty chair. “Hi, I am Sorcha,” She said holding out her hand to the other woman.

“Anastasia Borgia.” The woman replied with a slight smile.

Sorcha made sure her gaze merely skimmed the bruised face before turning to a waiter. “Jasmine tea please.” She said.

The waiter nodded and vanished into the kitchen. Sorcha turned back to Jordan Who checked her watch. “Ouch I have to go get things settled for the Parent-Teacher Conferences.” And with that Jordan had fled the table.

Anastasia looked shaken.

Sorcha gave her a shy smile. “well that was.. interesting.”

Anastasia nodded. “I…”

“Its ok.” Sorcha said before she could bolt. “Jordan asked me to speak with you Anastasia,”

“Oh… if its about the bruise…”

“It is.”

“I walked into a door.”

“Anastasia, we both know that is not possible on this ship or any starship.”

Anastasia looked at her hands.

“How long have you been married to your husband.”

“A couple of months” Anastasia replied.

“And how long has he been hitting you Anastasia?” Sorcha was glad they were in the corner, well away from others in the room.

“He doesn’t hit me … I forgot he doesn’t like lima beans. And he had, had a bad day at work… it was an accident.”

Sorcha did not move her body and her face remained serene. “ok.” She said casually. “Anastasia, I want you to come by my office in two days, during your shift. I want to see how you are then. If you are ok then I will drop the subject okay?”

Anastasia nodded. “Okay.”

Sorcha took her jasmine tea from the waiter and waited for the man to go. “Do not worry Anastasia, Everything will be ok.”

Anastasia stood. “Thank you. I shall see you another Day.” She walked away.

Sorcha watched her leave and sighed. She sat there for a while longer and finished her tea. Pondering the situation. Maybe she should go see David about it…