Swallowing One's Pride [Closed]

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It was always hard for anyone to admit that, deep down, they were wrong in anything. This was just one of those moments.

Just a few "days" ago, Sasami had sought one of the coveted positions of the Council. When she found out she lost, she took it hard - to the point where she was subbing everyone who was an adult. However, after a few words with some of her friends (as well as spotting Sensor's message), she realized that she was going about this all wrong. Despite her position in the past and what she wanted to do, she just proved that she was just that: a child.

After taking some time to think, she decided to swallow her pride and go to the one person who was offering alternatives before and after: now-First Officer Nathan Petrelli. Letting out a deep breath as she approached his office, she knocked on his door, hoping that he was in there... and probably hoping he wasn't.

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[waylostandfound.livejournal.com]

The guy was something of a workholic, except when it came to family matters. Sometimes matters of people with abilities, but this one was before that mess.

As it was, Nathan glanced up, and remarked, "Come in, door's open."

[saint-sami.livejournal.com]

Nuts. He was here. Another deep breath and Sasami stepped in.

"Um, Mr..." Sasami started before correcting herself. "...Officer Petrelli? Can... can I speak to you?"

[waylostandfound.livejournal.com]

Nathan nodded and got up to wave her in.

"Of course, Sasami, please have a seat."

[saint-sami.livejournal.com]

Sasami stepped in and approached Nathan nervously. If she were her sister, Ayeka, she wouldn't be doing this: she'd be demanding recount after recount and doing everything she could to make it work in her favor. She wasn't her sister, thank goodness.

Sitting down, she forced herself to look at Nathan - she refused to bow down in defeat, not now - as she continued.

"I... I want to apologize. For how I acted." she said.

[waylostandfound.livejournal.com]

"All right, accepted. You're young, it's normal to want to jump into things."

Nathan added with a pointed look, "Though you're gonna have to straighten up and fly right if you want to be a liaison for the younger crew members."

[saint-sami.livejournal.com]

"Thank you. I..." Sasami started to say before she heard the last part.

"Wait, what? L-Liaison?" she replied, more than a little shocked. Was he suggesting...?

[waylostandfound.livejournal.com]

He gave a shrug as he wandered back and forth by his desk.

"You had a good point about the younger members needing a voice and representation. You could help by being that voice. And a listening ear to their concerns. It's nothing official but be a good place to start out. Also as a First Officer, I'm going to have additional duties, and could use some help keeping things organized around here."

[saint-sami.livejournal.com]

He was giving her a chance to be some sort of help. She was going to be what she was wanting to do as a council member... but, much higher up. Granted, it wasn't official official, but still, he was giving her a chance and she wasn't going to blow it.

"I-I'll do it, sir!" Sasami said, her pink eyes growing wider in excitement, hopping out of her chair. "I-I promise, I won't let you down, I..." she couldn't find the rest of the words and just opted for a bow instead.

[waylostandfound.livejournal.com]

Nathan gave a light laugh at that, "Easy, it's all right. I wouldn't have offered if I didn't think you could do it."

[saint-sami.livejournal.com]

Sasami calmed a bit, but still had a big smile on her face as she nodded. "I promise not to let you down...!" she said.

"So... when do I start and what should I do?"

Yeah, she was a bit anxious to get started.

[waylostandfound.livejournal.com]

"Next week, and I'll get you set up. Some of it's going to involved go-fer duties basically. Go for this and that. Typical assistant work. But the other thing, just keep an eye to the kids, especially if they have any questions."