Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 10, 2021 21:47:43 GMT
Sometime between S2E5/S2M5 & S2E6/S2M6 - 0300 hours[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Left Ear's Quarters]Judy had crafted a rigorous curriculum to give Left Ear the skills needed to be a model officer, to the best of her ability. She focused on the kinds of holistic elements that distinguished a civilian from an officer, weaving everything else around these. To start, she came into Left Ear's quarters in the middle of the night, dressed in workout gear (sky-blue leggings and sweatshirt), and armed with a vuvuzela, which she used to surprise the Sivaoan with a rude, loud, awakening. "Red alerts come without any warning, Cadet," she stated.
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Post by Ozu Saya on Jun 12, 2021 0:02:18 GMT
[ Cadet Left Ear to-Ennien - Shared Quarters] Left Ear was sleeping peacefully, curled into a ball in the standard bed in the quarters she now shared with a low-ranking Starfleet officer, one who had been willing to take on the new trainee as a roommate. The flat droning of the horn assaulted and offended the Sivaoan's sensitive ears and perfect pitch as the shock also raised her vertically out of the bed and set her fur standing on end. When she landed, Left Ear was on all fours, teeth bared and claws extended. Her icy blue irises were nearly eclipsed by dilated pupils as she looked around for where the assault was coming from. After an interminable two seconds, the words, and who was in her quarters, finally registered. Left Ear immediately closed her mouth and retracted her claws, grateful she hadn't also growled at the captain. ' What are we doing?' Left Ear asked alertly. Tag Judith Eastman |
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 12, 2021 1:15:53 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Left Ear's Shared Quarters -> Turbolift]Judy was quite amused by Left Ear's reaction, but she didn't show it. She just folded up the vuvuzela and placed it in her bag. "We're starting your training, Cadet," she said, unhelpfully. "You have one minute."She stepped out of the quarters and waited, checking the time on her watch. "As a Starfleet officer, you will be asked to act as a leader and an effective team player, apply your technical and intellectual skills, and endure physical and mental pressure, often at the same time. I have a syllabus for you, but expect the unexpected."They stepped into a turbolift. "Deck 31."Judy clasped her hands behind her back. "To begin, you will be training in a challenging natural environment - challenging for you, that is."Judy's own outfit hinted that it wasn't a cold environment.
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Post by Ozu Saya on Jun 19, 2021 2:38:42 GMT
[ Cadet Left Ear to-Ennien - Left Ear's Quarters --> Deck 31] Left Ear scrambled off of her bed and into her grey harness with its teal strips and combadge. After a brief moment's hesitation, the Sivaoan also grabbed her scanner and medkit pouch, figuring it was best to be prepared for any eventuality. She hurried out of the room, glancing at her roommate's suspiciously empty bed and wondering if she'd been given a heads-up to clear out. Left Ear fell into step beside the captain, her tail waving gently as they walked to the turbolift and entered. The cadet listened quietly as Judy spoke, flexing her fingers unconsciously, waiting to hear why she'd been dragged out of bed in the middle of the night. Okay, maybe not the middle of the night, but very, very early. ' Yes, Captain,' Left Ear said as the turbolift slowed and the doors opened. She wondered if it was allowable to ask what they were doing and what kind of natural environment the captain thought would be challenging for her. The Sivaoan might have had just a tiny bit of over-confidence in her skills. Tag Judith Eastman |
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 19, 2021 17:20:45 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Turbolift -> Holodeck 2]Judy led them to holodeck 2, tapped a panel, and then, as the doors opened, stepped into the arid desert environment that unfolded. "Welcome to the northern Sinai area of old Egypt, on Earth. Dry enough to be miserable, close enough to the ocean to be humid and sticky," the Captain announced. "Right now, to practice multi-tasking, you'll warm up while I explain your curriculum. Then, I'll have you run to that flag over there, and back, twice, an 800-meter[fn]half-mile[/fn] run."The simulated conditions were of about mid-morning in the summer - about 25 degrees Celsius[fn]77 Fahrenheit[/fn], sunny, and humid. Not fun to exercise in, but not intolerable. "Is that something you can handle?"The assignments in question were deliberately a bit harsh, not at all fun, but that was necessary to forge Left Ear into a tough officer.
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Post by Ozu Saya on Jun 21, 2021 23:37:23 GMT
[ Cadet Left Ear to-Ennien - Holodeck 2] Left Ear felt like Judy was speaking another language. Okay, she was, actually, but the Sivaoan generally understood what she meant. Now, she stood there dumbly as the captain explained her task, looking toward the indicated flag, then swinging her gaze back to the Human female. The environment was certainly new to her. Left Ear had been on beaches, but this stretch of sand seemed to go on for infinity. The warmth and humidity weren't much different than she'd experienced in the rain forests, but this setting lacked the cover of massive trees that would help keep the sun from beating down on her. ' I think so,' she said, slightly uncertain, her ears flicking back and forth rapidly. ' Do I have to run on two legs, or can I run on all fours?' She would be able to cover the distance more quickly and easily on all fours, but it had the negative of kicking sand into her face. It might not be worth the extra speed. Tag Judith Eastman |
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 22, 2021 0:30:32 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Holodeck 2]"That's up to you; whatever's more comfortable," Judy answered. She chose not to explore the wonderful world of the "kitbag question" just yet. Giving Left Ear the time to warm up, she retrieved her PADD, where she had her syllabus. "I'll be leading you in a five-week program. During this first week, I will introduce you to the basics of serving in Starfleet, including standard fleet protocol, bureaucratic procedures, and the like; the second week will be devoted to the history of the Federation and Starfleet; the third week will be focused on the unique mission of Starfleet, and on the ways our duties of exploration and defense interact - and sometimes conflict - with each other; the fourth week will focus on the skills and attitudes that make you a leader. You will be tested on all of this through a variety of scenarios in the fifth and final week."The simulation included a metal chair, on which Judy set her sweatshirt. Layering down to a sports bra meant less sweat, and after her time on Kerelia, she had the slightest tan to show off. "I'll give you a copy of the syllabus - after the run."
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Post by Ozu Saya on Jun 24, 2021 16:04:23 GMT
[ Cadet Left Ear to-Ennien - Holodeck 2] As Judy continued, Left Ear rolled her neck and stretched her arms and shoulders a little. She was built to be able to run on all fours, but it had been awhile. The cadet crouched to run a hand through the sand. Her feet had the same pads, but those on her palms were a little more sensitive. She let some sand trickle through her fingers. It wasn't as rough as she expected, but it wasn't a surface she was accustomed to running on, and she knew the footing might be treacherous. ' Yes, ma'am,' Left Ear responded when the captain had finished her explanation. Then, with a slightly mischievous look that she knew might get her called back, Left ear used her crouched position and strong legs to launch herself toward the flag 200 meters away. She seemed to levitate for several yards before coming down on her padded hands and leaping forward again in a colorful blur, long tail streaming straight out behind her. Tag Judith Eastman |
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 25, 2021 23:45:16 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Holodeck 2]Left Ear's move was a fit of impressive out-of-the-box thinking, but it was also an act of smartassery towards a superior officer, and that was not to be tolerated. "Computer, activate subroutine Q-7," she ordered. Right ahead of Left Ear, a holographic Vulcan materialized, in civilian athletic attire. However fast or slow Left Ear would run, the Vulcan would stay a short distance ahead. Judy sat on the chair, legs crossed at the knee, and watched.
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Post by Ozu Saya on Jun 27, 2021 1:44:21 GMT
[ Cadet Left Ear to-Ennien - Holodeck 2] Left Ear's nose wrinkled as the Vulcan(?) - yes, Vulcan, she ascertained - appeared in front of her. She sped up, and snorted as the Vulcan seemed to stay the same distance ahead. She approached the flag and tried to round it while maintaining her speed, but the loose sand slipped out from under her feet, sending the Sivaoan tumbling. Left Ear shook herself, spat out a mouthful of sand and started running again, now glaring at the mocking back in front of her. Tag Judith Eastman |
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 28, 2021 1:26:43 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Holodeck 2]Seeing Left Ear slip, Judy identified a strong teachable moment. "Computer, bullhorn," she ordered, and one materialized in her outstretched left hand. "Better to do things right than fast, Cadet," she admonished. "You wouldn't rush a physical, so don't rush the turns."Judy contemplated her next move. She supposed she could teach Left Ear all about the norms on forms of address - a difficult topic for most people of different cultures.
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Post by Ozu Saya on Jun 28, 2021 22:44:44 GMT
[ Cadet Left Ear to-Ennien - Holodeck 2] Left Ear merely lifted her head slightly in acknowledgment of the captain's words. She picked up speed, trying to pass the Vulcan, who was infuriatingly staying just ahead of her. The Sivaoan was already beginning to tire and was becoming concerned that she wouldn't be able to finish the second half of the run. She'd already decided she was going to slow down around the flag, but she let her speed drop slightly right then to conserve some energy to finish the run. Judy hadn't said it was a race, despite the presence of the holographic Vulcan, so Left Ear deduced that finishing at a slower speed would be preferable to not finishing. As she approached Judy, Left Ear realized that there wasn't another flag to mark this end of the course, so she altered her trajectory slightly and slowed again, making a slightly wider loop and circling Judy and her chair to head back in the other direction. One foot slipped slightly again, but not enough to cause her difficulty. As she straightened out, Left Ear increased her speed again to a pace that she thought she could maintain for the rest of the run except for the last turn. Tag Judith Eastman |
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 29, 2021 0:58:59 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Holodeck 2]Seeing Left Ear circle around her, thus starting the second half of her run, Judy decided to get in a bit of a workout herself. Getting to this age, with this body, despite her cardiac issues, took work, after all. "Computer, one exercise mat," she ordered, and one appeared, unrolled, before her. She began to do a series of push-ups, before transitioning to sit-ups and then a plank, the kinds of simple exercises that served the human body quite well. In the process, she worked up a few beads of sweat, and turned slightly red, but still opted not to push herself in this punishing simulated environment. Taking her place back on her chair, she watched Left Ear.
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Left Ear to-Ennien
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Post by Left Ear to-Ennien on Jun 30, 2021 1:10:39 GMT
[ Left Ear - Holodeck 2] The Sivaoan was panting by the time she neared the flag again. Unfortunately, that meant that she got a tongue full of sand. As Left Ear slowed to round the flag again she closed her mouth and breathed hard through her nose. She'd given up on trying to outpace the stupid Vulcan hologram, so Left Ear just concentrated on putting one foot in front of the other and making it back to the captain. She looked so...so...far away. Left Ear's eyes narrowed as she caught movement ahead and saw the elder woman go through a short series of exercises. Left Ear found a tiny reservoir of energy and put on one last burst of speed to throw herself past Judy, assuming that that would constitute the finish. She lay on the sand trying hard not to let her tongue loll out onto the sand and hoping that the captain wouldn't make her move any time soon. Tag Judith Eastman |
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 30, 2021 1:27:51 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Holodeck 2]Seeing Left Ear return, seemingly defeated, Judy took pity on the Cadet - foiled by the Captain's dastardly plan. "Computer, deactivate subroutine Q-7, engage subroutine P-2," she ordered. The Vulcan disappeared, and their immediate surroundings turned into an air-conditioned classroom, and Judy's folding chair became an office chair, though she still wasn't sitting on it. "Well, let's debrief on that exercise, shall we?" Judy asked, placing her hands on her hips. "Why did you try to outrun the Vulcan?"The pedagogical quality of the moment would've been cheapened, had the Captain just given the answer.
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