Posted by Cadet Teresina Jason Christine Tanner (Engineer) in Main Sim - Sickbay

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“Cadet, wha-” Tija started to yell as she moved towards TJCT. Her jade green eyes were blazing and for a petite woman it was amazing how much she looked like an angry sabortooth tiger or a dragon about to spew fire. =/\= Computer, fully close that force field again, =/\= she ordered and stared right at the cadet, arms crossed tightly in front of her chest. “What in the name of the prophets were you thinking, Cadet? Not only could you get hurt, but under no circumstances are you to do anything to my patients without consulting me first and getting my approval. You are not a doctor,” she hissed, her nostrils flared. “And as Lieutenant Garth pointed out, we conducted every examination we could think of and everything you mentioned. I understand that you are trying to help, but what we need right now is to stop the parasite from killing those two people. It already killed Richards and as a doctor I can tell you: He is dead. I’m not willing to lose anybody else. So you have two options now: either you help us give Lieutenant Garth’ plan a try or you leave this sickbay.” Turning around she scanned the CMO with her medical tricorder once more; for one to see what that power did (if anything) and to get a close reading on the bite wound. Without looking at her, she continued, “What was that powered you put on her? Also, there is no one with a bite wound, as the CMO got bitten by Richards. “

~Lt. Tija, Asst. CMO

“And he was… Fine.” TJCT made some calculations on the PaDD and handed it across to the animal looking one. “I do not agree with what you are trying, but then I am simply a cadet. It is the pair of you as ranking officers who are leading the way.” She ignored the question about what it was. She doubted it was a parasite, and she more than considered what they were doing would do anything but kill more of the crew who were on the other vessel, if not those that were on this vessel. “You are both more experienced then I, and I have only AYK to go by. The frequency you need is on the PaDD. You have a ten percent window to increase by, but no more or you will kill the host. I will refrain from offering any further verbal comments or suggestions Lts.” Taking a step back she held her tongue refusing to point out that the Bite came from someone who was obviously infected and there had to be someway for the so called parasite to be passed from person to person. “I shall take your instruction as an order and leave medical at this point.” It was obvious that her people skills needed to be improved. She had no problem with what the CMO had said, other than she didn’t believe that it was a parasite, and had to wonder if either of them had gotten an update from the bridge. She was sure if she was right she would no doubt be called somewhere, until then she’d find something else to keep herself occupied.

Cadet TJCT Engineering.

Garth raised a hand in a “stop” motion and closed his eyes for a couple seconds. “Cadet Tanner. Neither of us have specialized with technology the way you have. What we are attempting to do here requires a delicate balance, as you pointed out. Your expertise is still needed to safely complete the procedure. I don’t feel comfortable making these adjustments you have calculated myself. I would implore you to stay, and help us save this woman’s life.”

Walking to the supply cabinet, Garth pulled out medical gloves, an apron, and a face mask similar to the ones he and Lieutenant Tija were wearing. “You will need these to protect against exposure, as the exact method of transmission is yet unknown, but we believe that it is passed directly to the bloodstream usually by breach of the skin.” He handed the protective garments to TJCT.

“I’m sure Lieutenant Tija can lead you through the medical aspects of the plan. And afterwards, I would be interested to test your hypothesis about reconnecting Ensign Richards’ hand. But the time for experimentation has passed for now. This either works…” Garth glanced at the scans above the patient’s head, “or she dies.”

(Lt. J.g. Garth, CSO)

TJCT stood near the door and closed her eyes, before turning back. =/\= Cadet TJCT to Bridge. Medical and Science believe shocking one of the infected will stop what they are calling the parasite. I do not believe it is a parasite. Could you please update them on whether contact has been made with whatever has control of the other vessel. =/\= She walked towards the pair. Ignoring the items that the creature was holding out, she took a Tricorder off the nearby tray and made the alterations, holding it in her right hand. “I take no responsibility for what you want done.” She told the CMO. “I need access to the woman.” She didn’t bother pointing out that her right hand arm and shoulder was artificial and segregated from the organic. If the CMO didn’t remember that from her physical that was her problem. Her voice was bland emotionless, direct and soft.

Cadet TJCT Engineering.

=/\= Davis to Tanner. One moment. =/\=

Davis, CO (crosspost)