This morning's prompt is 'snowy creek'.

Chief Petty Officer found Wendy down by the creek. Wendy had found a clear spot on a log, if that's what it was on this alien world, and was watching the eddies. She looked up.

"How's he doing?"

"He'll live. I'm far more worried about you."

She shrugged.

"Look, he's going to get his shit together, or he isn't. I am responsible for making you all into good little spacers-"

Wendy looked up shocked.

"You have what it takes and if this ruins it for you, I will take it out on that-" He stopped again and took in her face, again. "Wow, you are not supposed to be the one who's keeping it together, kid."