Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 7, 2021 16:17:53 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Unsinkable II]Judy resumed eating her bagel, as the conversation cooled down. "That's good to hear."It was, perhaps, the bare minimum one needed to succeed, but it was a lot better than nothing. "One of the advantages I've found to being in this part of space is that people tend to come together and form communities. People who can't find their place elsewhere, fit in here. It's remarkable."Granted, prison was also a good way to make close bonds.
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Syl O'Connell
Flight Control
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Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Position: Flight Control/Caldonia 5
Species: Human
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Post by Syl O'Connell on Jun 7, 2021 22:44:55 GMT
[Ens. Syl O'Connell - Kerelia - Unsinkable II]Finishing off the bagel and the water bottle, she grabbed an orange juice out of the cooler and set it beside her. "It helps being somewhere I could get a fresh start. Live my life without my parents' constant interference, not having my every move watched, criticized and controlled by the person I live with..." It had definitely given her the freedom to meet people, as well as to expand on the relationships she was forming with them. When she spoke again, a small smile was on her face. "I was hoping to be able to blend into the background, surround myself with people who never knew my name. But that got shot to hell the moment I came back from Caldonia." It was different this time around, though. The stares and whispers held more awe than pity. It was still awkward at times, but it was getting easier to ignore.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 8, 2021 15:24:34 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Unsinkable II]"Being known, so to speak, is both a curse and a blessing," Judy opined. "People more or less invent this character that has your name and likeness and background, and you have to learn to dissociate that character from who you really are."Granted, that advice applied more to Judy's position than Syl's. "Admittedly, the public image of you here isn't the worst person to let them think you are. The five of you are heroes, and seen as such."
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Syl O'Connell
Flight Control
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Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Position: Flight Control/Caldonia 5
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Post by Syl O'Connell on Jun 9, 2021 0:16:56 GMT
[Ens. Syl O'Connell - Kerelia - Unsinkable II]Syl nodded in agreement, pressing the buttons to raise the anchor so they could continue what they came out here for. "I can see the difference in their eyes. It's a lot easier to ignore than the stares and whispers I left behind on Earth." As annoying as it was to not have the anonymity she craved, at least it didn't fuel the shame and embarrassment like it used to.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 9, 2021 21:46:39 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Unsinkable II]"If you have to be known, it's certainly better to be known as a hero," Judy summarized. Of course, that opened up a whole different line of questioning, building on the different path Syl's life was sure to take. "Have you thought of what you want to do with your career now, since... an ordinary career doesn't seem to be in the cards?"Professional development was something Judy knew quite well, at least.
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Syl O'Connell
Flight Control
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Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade
Position: Flight Control/Caldonia 5
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Post by Syl O'Connell on Jun 10, 2021 6:52:55 GMT
[Ens. Syl O'Connell - Kerelia - Unsinkable II]Syl just shrugged, typing in the commands to start the boat moving along its previous course. "As long as I can fly, I'll be happy," she replied simply. It was also the truth. Ever since the first time she took the helm of a vessel, being a pilot was all she ever truly wanted. Of course, the Ensign knew her career wasn't her own. She would go wherever Admiral Ellis sent her, and continue to do her job to the best of her ability whereever that may be.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 10, 2021 21:51:52 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Unsinkable II]"Hopefully, we'll have you back at the helm sooner than you think," Judy replied. It was a good goal, she figured, to motivate the young woman's recovery, although it was not one that a Captain could safely help with. Putting her readers on, she turned her attention back to their oceanic scans. Nothing remotely interesting had turned up so far, which was a good sign for this mission.
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