Posted by Cadet Sharah Fayth (Doctor) in Side-sim Sickbay

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Joseph Rainns (Incoming Chief of Security) in Side-sim Sickbay

Posted by Cadet Sharah Fayth (Doctor) in Side-sim Sickbay
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Sharah chuckled just a bit, “You and your contingency plans.” It reminded her of dinner and that was one of the very few clear memories she had. “Well this time for dinner, no book, okay? I won’t stand you up.” She was tired and needed to sit down. She wasn’t sick, just hadn’t been up doing much yet. “Come inside.” She led the way in expecting him to follow. “The nice thing about you having been in here, I don’t have to worry if it impresses you. You’ve already seen it. ” She grinned and sat down. “As for searching my room,” She grabbed his hand and squeezed it, “I’m glad you did. If you hadn’t been searching for an answer I might still be sick, or worse. I’m sure going through your crew mates private things is not a pleasant job. You’re welcome to make a habit of searching mine as often as needed. If you think I’m not myself you have my permission. I’ll even show you where I keep my super secret journal where I write about how much I like you and how attractive you are.” She blushed really red. This was more her personality than before. Sharah loved to engage with people who could handle her quirkiness. She always wanted to joke with someone who understood her or at least tried to. “I did not just say that…did I?”

Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Rainns felt it would be rude to refuse the invite, so he stepped in, the familiarity of the room still made him feel guilty. As Sharah talked and held his hand he felt more and more comfortable. When she made the comment about her journal and started blushing he was slightly taken aback, she had never been straight forward with him like that before and he was caught off guard. Joseph like of social capabilities kicked in, as he had no idea how to respond to what Fayth had just said. “Uh I guess you did,” Joseph stammered, his usual calm and collected demeanor lieutenant falling to the wayside in exchange for an awkward and confused young man. “Not really sure what to say to that, ” he added.

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Sharah just kind of looked at him at a loss for words. She was a very blunt person, due to simply reacting to what people really thought or felt, she was not great with social conventions and didn’t know what to do at that point. She had put them both on the spot. She knew what she wanted him to say, but only if he liked her too. She remembered Joseph had told her he was very introverted and not a very social person. She laughed just a little and ducked her head. She thought frantically for something to say, “Dinner. Yes I’m going to make you dinner. You have to tell me what your favorite meal is and I’ll make it.” She smiled and took a very deep breath. “I’ll cook it but if it is horrible you PROMISE to tell me and I’ll replicate something, okay?” She saw the items on her table, “Oh now that’s embarrassing.” She nodded to the table, she had wanted to get something for him, for his office, and couldn’t decide. He’d seen it and had to know they were for him. “Umm..” she stopped before she started rambling again, “you can say anything right now so I won’t start rambling again. Please.”
Cadet Fayth, Doctor

Joseph just smiled, and put his arms around Fayth to hug her, “I have a problem with expressing emotions,” he said, “but just so you know, the feeling is mutual.” Ever since he was a teenager Joseph had never felt comfortable expressing romantic feelings, a personal quirk that still dogged him to the moment. He hoped he wouldn’t have to say anymore, and that Sharah would understand exactly how he felt without him having to verbalize it.

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She smiled and hugged him back, and in an effort to joke slightly Sharah tapped her head, “Remember, you won’t ever have trouble expressing yourself with me or me understanding. Unless you get REALLY good at that Cardassian thing you were doing. So, I do need an answer though. Dinner, yes or no? I’m off duty for a few more days if you say yes you pick when.”

She realized she had used up much of his time. “I’m sorry Joseph. I shouldn’t have kept you this long. I’m settled in and you can tell the doctor I was good and didn’t wander off. I’ll be okay by myself now.”

Cadet Fayth, Doctor

“Put me down for a yes,” Rainns smiled, letting go of Sharah, “And as for those techniques, I don’t think I’ll be pursuing them anymore, just seems like a fruitless endeavor. I’ll be free tomorrow evening if that works for you.” Joseph took several steps and headed for the door, “Have a good evening doc, see you around.”

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“Tomorrow night then. Oh what’s your favorite?” She waited for him to tell her.
The professional came out of her, “No, you don’t get to give up. It’s not fruitless and for someone in security it’s a good idea. And it worked. You have some natural talent in that area. Good night Rainns.”

Cadet Fayth, Doctor

“I’m a fan of Italian food,” Rainns said over his shoulder as he walked through door, “Goodnight Fayth.” What he hadn’t mentioned, and done everything in his power to shield his mind from Fayth, was his hunch that had formed over the past few weeks, what he had done the night Fayth succumbed to her illness wasn’t possible, interacting with another persons mind in the capacity that he had. He began suspecting he might not be fully human. He had already sent in a sample of his genetic structure to Earth to be analyzed by his brother, and he would be getting the results later that evening. Needless to say, he was slightly anxious.

L.T. J.G. Joseph Rainns- COS