Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Promises and Connections

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) in Promises and Connections

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Bethany Kovra Gadi (Chief of Security) in Promises and Connections
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Aasrel chuckled. Someday, when you are better at telepathy, that will be a fun game. He said. He nodded. Yes, that’s a good idea. I’m sure he has things to tell us and tests to run.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany laughed and flushed. Aasrel! You’re recovering from major surgery. You shouldn’t be thinking like that, she teased. She got up, reluctantly, and went to ask the nurse to call Dr. Martin, then she came back.

I can think it all I want, Aasrel said, a playful amusement with his words. I just can’t do anything about it right now.

You wicked man! Bethany leaned over and kissed him.

Aasrel kissed her back, chuckling aloud.

The music that came with his laughter sent pleasurable warmth across her. She kissed him again and then sat as the door opened.

Martin walked in just moments after. “Lt. Izei. How do you feel?”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

“I’m feeling okay, all things considered,” Aasrel said. “So how am I really?” He said, giving the doctor his best give me the truth look.

~ Izei, CMO

Martin nodded, “Your blood pressure is still low, but after all your surgeries, it’s not surprising. The connection to the prosthetics is syncing up well. The nerves are accepting and sending signals to the prosthetics. No infection, good blood flow, and oxygen percentage, the tissue and skin and bone healed well on closing. Your head is healing very well. You slept a long time, but I expected that. Your body has gone through trauma. But you show no signs of shock.”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel nodded. All things considered that was excellent to hear. “I can already move the arm some, but it’s stiff, inaccurate, jolty.” Aasrel shrugged. “It’s frustrating, but for how new it is I know that’s a good starting point.”

~ Izei, CMO

Martin nodded, “Now that you are awake, I will get the PT in here. OT will start in a couple of days. Sooner depending on how you do. You’ve helped others through this, so remember it’s a process and even small improvement is good. Are you hungry, nauseous, in pain, dizzy?”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

“In a little pain that comes and goes. Ghost pains, I think. It’ll go away over time. I’m not really hungry, but I don’t really feel nauseous either? I think it’s going to take another little bit for my appetite to turn back on.” He shrugged. “It’s always harder when it’s yourself.”

~ Izei, CMO

“I remember,” Martin said quietly. “I’ll have the nurse bring water and juice. Try to at least drink. If the pain gets to a 4 tell me. Even if you think it’s ghost pains. I’ll have the PT come in soon. Is there anything else I can do?”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel felt his emotions, partly brought up with the memories. “I will.” He shook his head. “No, thank you. I think I’m fine.”

~ Izei, CMO

“Alright, I’ll be back later.” Martin left and the nurse arrived with water and juice. She helped him sit up, fluffed his pillows, fussed over him. She was pretty and kind. Sweet and attentive. Observant too, and the prosthetics and surgeries didn’t phase her. Her feminine curiosity over Aasrel hadn’t abated a bit.

Aasrel was polite as always to her. She was alluring and he knew she wasn’t going for anything, just having natural feelings. She wasn’t thinking about the prosthetics at all, except where his comfort was concerned.

The PT arrived half an hour later along with another man. “Lt. Izei I am Kevin, and this is Chief Tyrsk. He fitted your prosthetics.” Yrysk smiled, “I’m here incase we need to make any adjustments.”

They started simply. Push, pull, resist, lift, lower, turn and bend.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

It was surprisingly difficult for how simple it was. They did his arm and his leg. Both needed some adjustment, which wasn’t surprising, they often did. When he was finished he was tired.

~ Izei, CMO

Kevin nodded, “I know it isn’t as much as you hoped for, but we were able to adjust quite a bit and the signals are relaying more smoothly. Try to move and stretch over the day. I’ll be back in a few hours to do some more. Tyrsk will come too.” They left.

Bethany was thankful they were gone. All the talking was driving her crazy with the music and she was grateful for the silence. You feel tired. What can I do?

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Help me stretch later. Aasrel said. I’m still recovering from the surgeries and I’m not used to these limbs. Just that little bit was so tiring.

~ Izei, CMO