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

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Aasrel glanced at her and was surprised to see the doctor was right. He scowled though, “So I can comb hair but I can’t or can barely walk. That’s perfect.” He sighed softly. “No, I know… I just…” He shrugged. “I just want to be myself again.”

~ Izei, CMO

Martin nodded, “I do understand. This is promising though,” he nodded at the hand, “especially for the fine motor skill you need as a doctor. Your limbs are still sore and swollen from surgery. As that goes away, you will see a noticeable difference.” He gave them both the hypo he had prescribed and then left them alone for awhile.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel nodded. He knew that, but it was hard to keep in mind for oneself. When he left, Aasrel lay back against Bethany with a soft sigh.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany slept for a few more hours. When she woke she was disoriented and it put her on edge. She listened to her surroundings. The smell of antiseptic, air scrubbers, bio monitors, the scent of Aasrel’s soap. They were in sickbay still. The reason for the grogginess flashed to mind and she held her breath and focused. Making her heart calm. No need - the medication did that for her. She recognized the effect of her anti-anxiety meds. Aasrel seemed to be sleeping, or at least resting, so she didn’t move.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS