A/N: This was also a part of the Resolutions 20th Anniversary Drabble Challenge at VAMB
Sore
Chakotay sat in his bedroom, staring at starship pictures and the one from Starfleet Academy, day-dreaming about the future he had in mind when his father came in.
"Your mother wishes to see you," he said and left. Reluctantly Chakotay rose and walked into the kitchen.
"Would you please?" his mother begged while she tried to massage her neck herself, obviously without success. He rolled his eyes and groaned. "Chakotay," she said softly, laying her hand on his. "You never know how valuable this could be," she winked and even if he had no clue what she meant he begun.