Posted by Cadet Thomas Buckingham (Doctor) in Sickbay - Cadet Lovell’s Physical

Posted by Cadet Joseph Lovell (Engineer) in Sickbay - Cadet Lovell’s Physical
The doors to sickbay slid open, making their iconic “whoosh” noise. Cadet Joseph Lovell entered sickbay slowly, first his head, and then the rest of him. He breathed a sigh of relief as he looked around at the various medical beds and scanners. This was definitely Sickbay, he thought, and was where he needed to be - unlike the cafeteria he had accidentally stumbled into, lost, fifteen minutes prior. Joseph knew he had to report here for a boarding physical, but his instructions weren’t clear on when or to whom.

The cadet put on his best “lost puppy” face and looked for someone in a blue shirt. Approaching the first person he could find that wasn’t with a patient, he sheepishly announced himself: “Excuse me, could you tell me if this is the correct place to report for my mandatory boarding physical?”

Cadet Joseph Lovell, Engineering

Buckingham was working at one of the stations in Sickbay when he heard Cadet Lovell speak. He turned around, looked at the Cadet and smiled. “Hello!” He said warmly as he held his hand for a Handshake. “You’ve got the right place here. I’m Cadet Buckingham, but most people call me Tom. The CMO has just stepped out, but I dare say she’ll be back any moment. So, I can get you started with your Physical until she returns, if you’d like?”

• Cadet Thomas Buckingham, Medical

Joseph nodded. “Sure.. I assume you’re qualified?” he said with a laugh, only half joking. He wasn’t sure whether he should be relieved or worried that his examiner would be a fellow cadet. Joseph motioned towards an empty medical bed, before casually sliding onto it and introducing himself. “I’m Cadet Joseph Lovell, Engineering Division. I’ve just transferred from Starfleet Academy on Earth.”

Cadet Joseph Lovell, Engineering