Posted by Cadet Ven Miya (Doctor) in Sickbay: reporting for duty/medical check-in for Cadet Ven Miya
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T’Saie’s face discreetly lit up at Miya’s final question, “I do believe so.” she responded, “Although I’ve never seen it myself.”

She shuffled herself in her seat, “Excellent preparation, your knowledge surprises me. Particularly as it is your first posting.” She picked up her Vulcan mocha again, taking a sip, “Information, especially regarding the crew compliment is quite important to know. This way you can make an educated prediction on how busy your day will be and the level of casualties you should expect in a worse-case-scenario.” she reminded the cadet.

Placing her Mocha down again she moved onto the final question, “I’m aware you’re aiming to become a counsellor after you’ve completed your degree. However, is there any specific experience you wish to gain from Challenger during your stay?”

● T’Saie - Lt. Jr. Grade, Chief Medical Officer, Nurse Practitioner. ●

She couldn’t help it; she chuckled briefly at the lieutenant’s words, not just the admission that the hot tub existed but at T’Saie’s disclaimer that she hadn’t seen it in person. Miya suppressed the rest of her laughter, though her lips remained curved in a smile. A hot tub! Aboard a starship! Whatever next?

The next piece of information was also unexpected, though not for the same reason. The lieutenant was surprised she knew so much about the Challenger? Who wouldn’t want to know as much as possible about the ship which would be their home, their place of work and - hopefully - their final step along the road to graduating from Starfleet Academy?

“I, er, always like to be prepared, sir,” she said, which was a bit of an understatement; at the Academy, her friends knew Miya liked to absorb as much knowledge as possible about a given situation. “You study too much!” they’d teased, encouraging her to leave her PaDD for a game of handball or a walk around the campus, but she’d always returned to her work later until she was satisfied she knew enough. “I’ll remember that point about the crew. Thank you,” she added aloud.

Her preparations for boarding Challenger had also included thinking of an answer to the lieutenant’s next question. “Yes, sir! I’d like to gain more experience in xenomedicine - I have a good grounding in human medicine, now, but I’d like to work with other species if possible. I hope we don’t have too many emergencies while I’m here, but I would welcome the chance to take part in responding to emergencies or accidents as I feel that’s an area where I could do with more experience. Also,” she added, “I’m interested in the operational functions of a starship’s sickbay - how doctors, nurses, medical technicians and researchers all work together; who to call on when; where the expertise lies.” Miya shrugged. “While I absolutely would like to be a counsellor, eventually, there’s no guarantee I will make the grade and I want to be able to make an informed choice about my future, wherever that takes me.”

Behind her words was the principle which underpinned her life: The Prophets sent me here. I serve their will; I have to do my best for them.

[Cadet Ven Miya]

T’Saie nodded along, appeased with the Cadets attitude and demeanour around their presence on Challenger. “This is the best place to gain that experience.” she responded, confident that she would fit in nicely.

She stood up from her seat, “Well, Cadet Miya. This concludes our meeting.” she spoke, handing a slight nod as opposed to a handshake, T’Saie really didn’t appreciate touching, particularly as a touch-telepath.

● T’Saie - Lt. Jr. Grade, Chief Medical Officer, Nurse Practitioner. ●

Miya rose too, pleased that the first meeting with her department head seemed to have passed off smoothly - though, she thought, the lieutenant’s demeanour gave few clues either way. Hopefully it had, anyway.

She nodded respectfully in return. “Thank you, sir. Should I report to one of the team for my medical now? And where do I go to be allocated my quarters?” She bent to retrieve her bag from the floor, slinging it over her shoulder as she waited for the lieutenant’s reply.

[Cadet Ven Miya]

T’Saie picked up a PaDD and studied it for a moment, “You’ll next need to see the ships counsellor, Commander Vanessa Lofton.” she paused, tapping the PaDD, “Your accommodation is on Deck 5, Door 6B” she responded, “Your shifts will be sent to your computer.”

● T’Saie - Lt. Jr. Grade, Chief Medical Officer, Nurse Practitioner. ●