Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Hayley Marshall (Chief Medical Officer) in Sickbay

Posted by Ensign Tabris Asam (Engineering Officer) in Sickbay

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Hayley Marshall (Chief Medical Officer) in Sickbay
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Tabris ruffled his uniform a little, the normally form fitting piece of clothing was a little loose today, Tabris liked to think it was because he’d lost weight but in reality he had grabbed a uniform a few centimeters too large in most directions. He had made his appointment and figured he’d change afterwards on his way to meet the Chief Engineer. He adjusted his glasses, a medical antiquity that looked far out of place but Tabris not only needed them, but was rather attached to them. He strode up confidently, having had physicals since he was a boy he could share stories of medical antiquity that would intrigue and probably horrify the doctors at the same time. With his PADD under his arm he entered sickbay and waited at a medical bed patiently.

Ensign Tabris Asam, Eng

Hayley was looking down at a research station when the Ensign walked in. She looked up and did a bit of a double take when she noted the glasses he was wearing. It certainly wasn’t something you saw everyday. There was a hint of a smile in her eyes as she spoke though her expression was otherwise fully professional. “Ensign Asam I presume?”

Jr.Lt. Marshall CMO

Tabris let a wide smile start to show on his face when he heard his name, “Dr. Marshall? It’s good to meet you” He said, handing over the bulky antique 2265 PADD showing his medical record and the list of scars the man received from various embarrassing incidents. He wondered if she would try to convince him to get his eyes fixed, but it was always a gamble with doctors these days. He hopped up on the bio bed and waited patiently for his orders while the doctor looked over his records.

Ensign Tabris Asam, Eng

Hayley smiled as she reviewed his records on the old PADD. Her mentor back on earth had loved his antiques as well. She declined commenting on the glasses as she figured anyone wearing them these days was doing so by choice. “How are you liking the Angel so far? Her size was quite a shock to me when I first came on board.” Hayley lifted her medical tricorder and probe. “May I?” She asked, indicating that she would like to start scanning but would not do so without consent.

Jr. Lt. Marshall, CMO

Tabris bounced like a little kid, anxious for some reason even though after over 400 years and the confidence he displayed approaching, there was always a little bit of worry that something wrong would be found. “I must say she’s gigantic. That being said this is my first posting from the academy as a member of Starfleet, but over my life I’ve been on many, many ships from sublight freighters to these modern marvels. I remember thinking an aeroplane was large when I was a boy!” Tabris said with a smile, as he saw the doctor was waiting while he gabbed on, “Oh I’m sorry, of course! Please!”

Ensign Tabris Asam, Eng

Hayley began her scan, noting nothing that wasn’t already present in his existing record. “Everything looks good here,” she replied with another smile, “I can imagine you have quite the store of knowledge. My mentor back on earth would have loved to sit down and chat with you. He is quite the history buff.”

Jr. Lt. Marshall, CMO

Well the good doctor had reported that he was in good health and Tabris gave a great sigh of relief. “I’m so glad to hear that!” Tabris said as he hopped off the bio bed followed by him grabbing his antique PADD. He leaned against it casually as he said, “Well you learn a lot when you live as long as I do, I’m also fairly long winded. I can tell stories for hours!” Tabris said as he smiled warmly, “Did you know that back on ancient earth, they used to use needles that had to pierce the skin in order to administer medication?”

Ensign Tabris Asam, Eng

“I did know that.” Hayley smiled. “I made a bit of a self study on the history of medicine when I was at the Academy. It’s quite fascinating. Now engineering, there is something I know very little about. I am the lone scientist in a family of artists so I never had much exposure prior to Starfleet and of course, there, I have been focused on Medical science.”

Jr. Lt. Marshall, CMO

The ensign smiled, “Oh good! I’m glad you took some time to look into medicine’s more barbaric past. I know it had to develop from somewhere, but it’s always surprising what came before. Engineering is something I’ve done for a very long time and have also watched it grow. Tell me, do you not see medicine as an art? True there is plenty of science and thank heavens for that, but there is an art form as well that takes time and skill to hone. What drew you to medicine?”

Ensign Tabris Asam, Eng

“I know many people see Medicine as an art, and I don’t deny that side of it, but I really think, like you said, it’s something that develops over time. I’m still young, and I really haven’t been at it long enough to get there yet. Someday perhaps… As for why I chose medicine? I love to learn and I love that there will always be more to learn. I’ve also always been that person who couldn’t stand to see others in pain, so I chose a profession that covers all those bases.” She smiled and chuckled. “My brother always says I chose it because it’s the perfect excuse to boss people around and not get in trouble for it. How about you? Has it always been engineering, of have you used your time to explore different professions?”

Jr. Lt. Marshall, CMO

Tabris listened as the doctor spoke, listening to stories was always something he enjoyed and perhaps that was due to his heritage but perhaps it was due to him just being a social creature. “I find it wonderful that you are able to see the educational opportunities as well as the means to help as something to strive for.” He chuckled at the comment about the doctor’s older brother and said, “Not only do you not get in trouble for it, but if anyone doesn’t follow your orders they’ll come back in a more sorry state than before!”

He thought for a moment before answering. and spoke with an almost reverence for his past experiences. “Engineering as a profession is new to me, but I’ve always been a tinkerer. I have done many, many jobs throughout my life. I’ve worked in the fast food industry. Now there’s something that doesn’t exist anymore. I was an interior designer during the post Earth WWIII era. I was an XO on a sublight freighter before the federation existed, and many more but throughout all of that I’ve fixed things, tinkered with things. I think the longest profession I had was when I dealt in antiques on Bajor before and during the occupation for about 90 years. After that I figured it was about time for me to settle down on a ship and see what starfleet life was like.”

Ensign Tabris Asam, Eng