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

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aasrel Izei (Chief Medical Officer) in Promises and Connections
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“Bethany’ll be able to tell and I don’t think she’d let me push it.” Aasrel commented, grinning at her. He stretched briefly and then sat on the edge of the bed. “Ready?”

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany nodded. “I love visiting you at work, but if I never have to be a patient in sickbay the rest of my life, it will be too soon.” She collected their cards and his PaDD. “We’ll go at your pace. You tell me… I,” she hadn’t been at his PT so she didn’t know how long or how fast he could walk. She didn’t know if he needed to hold her arm or use a cane. She didn’t know anything. She couldn’t stop the guilt she felt about that. She was there now though, she would make it up to him.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel smiled reassuringly at her. He was still reading her thoughts, like she’d allowed him to. “Yes, I need a support. I have a cane,” he pointed to it, leaned against the wall near the bed, “or you can help me.” He took her hand and smiled again, “Like you said. At my pace.”

~ Izei, CMO

She grabbed the cane and handed it to him. Even if he chose to have her help, he would need it for those times she wasn’t able to do so, and for his therapy. “You know I’ll help. Just tell me what to do.”

They made their way back, Bethany pointed out a couple of places that she had gotten him food. Oh and over there I went shopping like you suggested. She looked at him and winked.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel supported himself with the cane as they walked. He walked with a limp, his PT said the limp would lessen or disappear completely as he continued with therapy. Bethany kept him distracted as they walked. Oh? What’d you buy? He asked, grinning playfully. It seemed it had worked, he was distracted for a few moments.

~ Izei, CMO

Do you really want ne to tell you? Or should I show you when we get there? She grinned wickedly at him. He did get the impression it was something that made her feel feminine.

Aasrel grinned and shrugged, I’ll wait then. Seems worth it.

I hope so. Bethany flushed slightly as they walked.

Honestly I should probably get a few other things. My clothes took heavy use on this mission, and they may not be uniforms, but they are still work clothes.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

He nodded. I’d love to go with you, but I don’t want to slow you down. I’m already feeling like a break.

~ Izei, CMO

Nonsense. You can’t slow down shopping. And I don’t need to go now, just before we leave. She looked around, Why don’t we stop there and eat. Then we can walk the rest of the way?

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel smiled. Okay, that sounds good, he said. He took her hand and squeezed it. There was a rush of affection and love. I love you.

~ Izei, CMO

I love you too. Bethany spotted an empty table and led them towards it. Go ahead and sit, I’ll go get us something and come back. Rest your hip. She walked up to the counter and ordered. A few minutes later she returned with a tray. Perhaps not my favorite meal from Earth, but it is a classic. Hamburger, and I had them put the toppings to the side for you. Lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup, mustard, onion, she pointed them out, with French fries and a chocolate milkshake to drink.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel went to the table and took a seat, balancing the cane against the wall by the table. He stretched out his leg to help it rest. He pointed to the pickles, I’ve tried those before, they’re nasty. He opened the burger and put on the lettuce, tomato, and onion, but left off the sauces. The ketchup he put by the fries. I had this before, at the Academy.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany nodded, Lots of places… She paused, it was harder with all the people around. “There are a lot if places around the Academy that serve it. As for the pickles, I don’t like that kind either, but there are lots of different types. They all taste different.” She layered different toppings in hers and then picked up a fry and dipped it in her chocolate milkshake.

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Aasrel nodded. Remember, you can focus on me if you’re struggling. He watched her dip a fry in her milkshake, raised a brow, and then tried it himself. It was surprisingly good, and he did it again before taking a bite of his burger. They’re not my favourite earth food, but they’re not terrible.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany grinned as he tried it a second time. “Now you’re addicted.” I know. Sometimes it helps to stop and speak. Like a reset button. She ate another and there was a wave of sorrow as she did. “My mom used to take me every Thursday to the general store and buy us fries and ice cream. Just the two of us. I thought she was so weird the first time. I’d never seen anything like it before. Now it’s my favorite.”

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel smiled. That sounds nice. It seems a strange combination, but it works. He sipped some of his milkshake, then had some more of the burger. Would you rather I spoke or communicated this way?

~ Izei, CMO

I miss her a lot . I’d give anything to see her again. Even for just a single minute. Bethany picked up her burger and ate for a minute. I love the sound of your voice, but this way, your voice keeps the rest of the noise at bay. It helps.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS

Aasrel smiled. I wish you could. He said. He nodded, Then I’ll keep doing this. He reached down and massaged his hip and the prosthetic thigh for a moment, then sipped more of the milkshake. I should be ready to go by the time we’re done.

~ Izei, CMO

Bethany nodded. If not I can go find us desert. She sipped at the milkshake and laughed mentally. At least with telepathy I the conversation doesn’t lag while we chew.

Lt. Cmdr. Gadi, COS