Posted by Lieutenant River Styxx (OIC Marine) in Side sim River’s office: when one is alone, voices are louder

Revna gave her that look. The one that told River she was being unnecessarily pessimistic. River was good OIC, excellent in fact. She wasn’t just a natural leader but one of significant note. Was it hard for River having such a large group of green officers, but she was given such a situation because she was excellent at it.

River sighed “Abi has made some progress. she is now at a level of reading and writing expected of someone her age. However her memories are still lost, at he moment she can only create new ones. She recognises me but doesn’t remember my name and she only feels hate and fear at my image” she said sadly

“That’s good news, that her re-education is progressing so quickly. And maybe the neuro-toxin has twisted her feelings, but if she remembers you that means her memories are still there somewhere. But she’s healthy and learning and for the most part happy?”

“As happy as one can be, in a psych ward, unable to remember most of her life. Maybe that’s a good thing, if she remembers what happened. God knows what that would do too her” River said concern in her voice. She still loved Abi and she hated feeling so useless when it came to helping her.

“On the plus side. I heard that a scientist on the Ogawa has restarted the research on a cure for both the mutagen and the Nero toxin. Maybe she can make some head way The Ogawa is probably one of the best places to be doing that.” she added after a short pause.

Lieut Styxx (Marine OIC)

“That’s wonderful that they have someone looking at it. I keep up with the medical journals and news still. The new Nightingale class has all the latest equipment and the best doctors and researchers in the fleet. So maybe cause for a little bit of cautious hope?”

“Have you thought anymore about making that memory box for Lily?”

Revna

River nodded “Maybe some hope. So long as the scientist in charge is doing it for the right reason, not just to win an award or galaxy wide recognition” she said cautious optimism in her voice .

“I have found, in my experience, that most have a desire to do good, the accolades are so far down the list of importance. Do you know the name of the scientist? I still have contacts in Star Fleet Medical, I could ask about him or her.”

“How would i make a memory box. All her stuff is to big to fit in a small box. and the whole point of our dive through them was to keep them out. Not shut them away again. Right?” She asked.

Lieut Styxx (Marine OIC)

“Well first we would make it from scratch so it is big enough for the largest thing. And it would be fronted with glass so that the pictures, drawings, more delicate things are protected from damage from light or air. Actually, I heard the new CNS on board is quite talented in that area. She might be able to help you get the dimensions right. Then you’d back it with a padded board and then attach the pieces to the board.”

Revna