Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Nightmares Tell Us What to Pray Against

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) in Nightmares Tell Us What to Pray Against

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Harkins bustled off and returned in a moment with the juice. She had put a straw in it and held it for him so he could drink easily.

“She’s at it again, Doctor.”

Th’rethiss sighed, “What is it this time?”

“Claims she doesn’t need to lie down for her hypo. She can sit in a chair just fine. Told Jonan if he wanted to be stubborn about it she would just use her patient right of refusing the medication. I don’t think she understands the balance issues we are seeing are a result of the seizure and not just extended fatigue.”

His antenna stiffened in frustration. “I can’t stand Security. Always think they are indestructible. Alright, let’s finish here and we will try, again, to make her see reason.”

Harkins

Aasrel was sipping the juice while he listened to them. No doubt they meant Bethany. “Let me talk to her. She’ll listen to me.” He interjected. He set the juice down on the table and shifted like he was gonna set up but decided against it. “Or if she could stay here, she’ll do it.”

~ Aasrel

With a look from Th’rethiss, Harkins lifted Izei’s bed a bit further and then left the room. He leveled a perturbed look at his DH. “No, she can follow Doctor’s orders like everyone else. I am not inclined to give in to her childish tantrum and threat to risk her health. I will confine and restrain her to a biobed if I must. I am surprised you are willing to indulge such behavior.”

“Necessary treatment or no, you have no right to confine her. Not unless you can prove mental incompetency.” Aasrel held a steady gaze with Th’rethiss. It wasn’t quite as effective as usual, his surgery had done a number on him. “If she wanted to refuse treatment until she dies, that’s her right. It would be stupid, but you can’t stop her.”

He set his PaDD down and crossed his arms. “I do sympathize with your situation, but we are not equipped nor do we have resources available if something goes wrong.” She sighed and pinched his nose. “I do understand her frantic demand to use what was already taken and how the fear of losing her own life enhances that. I absolutely will not play games with her or you about necessary care. She can lay down while the worst side-effects pass. You will both survive another half hour apart. If you think you can reason with her, then speak with her. If she will not listen, I will be required to force the issue.”

“I don’t think you do understand the situation. Not hers or mine. I’m not interested in your explanation nor what you consider ‘games’. I won’t have you forcing patients into anything and once I’m back in my position I will see to that.”

Th’rethiss stepped out of the room, looking irritated and fed-up. Bethany appeared a moment later with a cheeky grin and slid I to her seat. “Oh you’re sitting up some and have juice. That’s a good sign. How do you feel?”

Bethany

Aasrel looked irritated, frustrated, and like he might have a headache. “I’m okay.” He said, offering her a little smile. “You managed to thoroughly irritate Th’rethiss, didn’t you?”

~ Aasrel

Bethany at least looked sheepish. “I wasn’t trying to irritate him. I was giving Jonan a hard time, Harkins heard, too it too literally and tattled on me.” She shrugged, “They are all far too serious. Except Jonan. He knew I was joking. I love a Klingon sense of humor.” She shrugged again. “Besides you know I wouldn’t refuse my medication. That would mean I’m giving up, and I promised not to do that. Besides Th’rethiss thinks I’m a pain and a jerk anyway. It will rock his world when I’m cooperative.” She laughed softly.

Bethany

His argument with Th’rethiss had obviously worked him up. “You wouldn’t refuse it, but you would threaten to if it meant getting to stay with me.” Aasrel gave her a look. “I told him if I talked to you you’d be cooperative.” He shifted a little and sat up - trying to ignore his dizziness. Then he finished off his juice. “Jonan is a good nurse.”

~ Aasrel