Chief Counselor's Personal Log #32 - "A Time of Extremes"

Posted on 29 Apr 2024 @ 6:14pm by Lieutenant JG Delainey Carlisle

388 words; about a 2 minute read

It’s been a time of extremes. The anticipation of the EVA weighed heavily on my mind, each step towards the airlock laden with both excitement and apprehension. Stepping into the void, I was met with a vast expanse of darkness, punctuated only by the debris from the Galileo B, a stark reminder of the fragility of life in the cosmos. I’m grateful I was able to do my part and even more grateful for people like Katja. Although our time together was brief and fueled by adrenaline, she was a steadying presence for me at a time that left me feeling more vulnerable than I’d like. As soon as I can, I’d like to thank her and get to know her a little better. It’s never too soon to start making friends.

Returning to the safety of the ship with the team, the urgency of our movements mirrored the urgency of our mission. We were a well-oiled machine, each member relying on the other to navigate the dangers of space and bring us safely home. However, beneath the surface, there was a tension, a silent acknowledgment of the risks we faced with every passing moment.

Then, the chaos of battle erupted around us. The wounded and traumatized flooded sickbay, their pain a tangible presence in the air. It was in those moments that the true weight of my role as counselor became apparent. I offered what comfort I could, my words a feeble attempt to soothe wounds that ran deeper than flesh.

In the aftermath, as I was called to engineering to offer solace to those who had witnessed death firsthand, I felt a sense of inadequacy wash over me. My words, though well-intentioned, felt hollow against the backdrop of such loss. Yet, I knew that healing began with trust, and so I pressed on, offering what support I could.

The exhaustion threatened to overwhelm me, but I pushed through, fueled by determination and a sense of duty to those under my care. In a universe fraught with uncertainty, it is the small gestures of kindness and understanding that make all the difference. I’ll continue to reach out, to offer solace in the face of adversity, to do my best to bring some semblance of light to so much that is dark.

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