Posted by Commander D’Vash Odinson (Chief Intelligence Officer) in Psch check-in

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The CIO was silent for a few moments to let his words sink in. “I’ve got a pretty nasty scar myself. The results of an injury while doing my job.” He sat up straight and turned sideways so that his left side was facing Revna. Pulling his shirt up to just below his armpit, Revna would see a long, dark, jagged scar that went from just under his breastbone around to almost his spine.

“I was betrayed by my partner in a deep undercover op. She literally stabbed me in the back, with a spear. Nearly cut me in half. I should have died, but I was able to hold on long enough for my back up team to get there. This scar, right here, it’s a reminder for me. It reminds me how strong I can be. As I lay there, half my lung hanging out, barely conscious and blood flowing from. . . . I was determined not to die.”

Odinson (CIO)

Revna had seen the evidence of physical trauma in her patients many times. She had learned early on to be accepting, calm, and compassionate without being insulting. This…this was so different. Maybe it was because their injuries were similar, maybe it was because the memory of her own trauma was too new, and certainly because this man across from her was family. Revna moved to the seat beside him and took his hand.

She didn’t need to read his file to remember D’vash talking about his father, and the type of man he became because of his mother. She had heard the story from his mother many times, on that trip, how his father had sacrificed himself for his wife and child. “You are not meant to die that way, Vash,” she said using his childhood nickname. “If a ship full of pirates couldn’t do it, a single woman wouldn’t be capable. I am very glad, my dear brother, that you have a will of iron.”
Lt. Edman, Counselor

Grinning, D’vash replied, ‘And now I have an iron lung to match it. . . not actually iron, but an artificial lung. I was told if back up would have arrived 10 minutes later, I would have bled out.” Giving Revna’s hand a friendly squeeze, he stood up and began to tuck his shirt back in. Pulling her to her feet, he wrapped his arms around her in a friendly embrace.

A grin and humor to cover up the memories of that horror. D’vash always had a way of laughing at everything. He’d survived and now they were reunited and Revna wasn’t going to loose any more time. The three of them, young and silly, had vowed to always be family. Revna and Runa were supposed to go back every year and life happened and they’d all lost track. They’d been given an incredible gift. She hugged him back and shook her head with a laugh. “I always knew you’d get taller than me. We need to have to dinner, the 3 of us.”

Letting her go, the CIO asked, “If you want, I could look into this Walker guy for you? See if he got the help he needed, find out his response to your letter. . . I’d be happy to help you find some closure.”

Odinson (CIO)

She stepped back and thought about it. “I would like to know, but that would make his recovery about me, and not him. There are his wishes to consider. Maybe he wants to reach out but is afraid or maybe he would rather not be reminded. But I would like to know. Thank you.” She moved carefully back to her chair and picked up her drink, and finished what was left in it. “I have another appointment in an hour, but as far as your eval goes, you can go back to work. I’ll have it ready later today or tomorrow. But I would love to catch up more with you, and maybe,” her eyes dancing at the thought, “We can find a way to prank Runa?”

Lt. Edman, Counselor

“Did you forget what I do on this ship? Gathering, disseminating, and drawing conclusions. That’s what I do. I’m pretty good at it too. Walker will have no idea he’s being checked on, and you. . . you’ll get some closure.”

“No, I have not forgotten. I might be old, but I’m not so old that my brain is addled…yet.”

He turned and moved to the door. “Dinner would be great with the two of you. So would the prank. It seems I still owe her for one or two. Let me know where and when and I’ll be there.”

D’vash stepped through the door and stopped before it could close. “It really is good to see you again, Rev.”

Odinson (CIO)

“It’s good to see you too Vash.” After he left she picked up the PaDD of pictures and put it away. She had the desire to take a trip down memory lane, but she had work to do first. She sat back down in her chair, pulled out a PaDD and began working on D’vash’s eval.

D’Vash Odinson has a quick mind that often picks up pieces of critical information that even the most vigilant will miss. Cmdr Odinson has the uncanny ability to come through strife not only the victor, but with a growing wicked sense of humor. It should be noted however, that if you know you have done wrong and he’s laughing at you, it’s already too late. Everyone, no matter their rank, or lack there of, is judged by the same standards. Intelligence work requires a certain type of person to be successful. Previous evaluations give testament to his high qualifications for the department. Cmdr. D’vash Odinson has faced personal betrayal on multiple occasions, and despite such situations having caused other officers, just as talented and having just as strong a conviction for their work, he is still able to work as part of a cohesive team. Cmdr. D’vash Odinson is psychologically cleared for duty. “Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive. -Elbert Hubbard”

Several days later: =^=Edman to Odinson. Would you care to join us in the lounge? Runa has it in her head we need to celebrate the first day of autumn today.=^=
OOC: https://www.star-fleet.com/core/stf3/atlantis/posts/100692/