Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Solal Segal (Oncology and Immunology) in Side-Sim - Put your dendrites in the air like you just dont care

Posted by Crewman Octavia Raain (Medical Student) in Side-Sim - Put your dendrites in the air like you just dont care

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Solal Segal (Oncology and Immunology) in Side-Sim - Put your dendrites in the air like you just dont care
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Octavia had still yet to find a study she wanted to Major in, there were several she liked the idea of but none which would motivate her to get out of bed at 0300hours or Inspire her to be the doctor she wanted to be. Her next victim was Lieutenant Segal, the ships Immunology and Oncology specialists. She hadn’t looked into the subject in depth besides what was required of her during early exams, which means she did have a good enough understanding of the topic but not enough to choose it as her speciality.

She had asked the computer where the Lieutenant was and now found herself in the ships larger community observation lounge. She spotted him quickly, not many crew members in at this time.

“Excuse me Lieutenant Sega?” She asked waiting patiently.

• Crewman Octavia Raain.

“Solal, please.” said the half-Vulcan, turning away from a novel to look at Raain. Though he had an earthly surname, he preferred to simply use his first, like Vulcans who usually didn’t have surnames.

Right, Vulcanised first name she reminded herself committing the name to memory. Solal was ofcourse taller than she was which meant she had to look up at him. He had the traditional tell tale pointed ears and a greenish bronze colour skin to him which made it appear as if he was under a constant moonlit sky next to the Lake Merced Park.

Solal had not been much into the book anyway, it was a fiction he had been recommended, and he didn’t much see the point in fictions. So, he was quite alright with Raain’s distraction. “Is there something you wanted?” He asked.

~ Lt JG Solal, Doctor

Snapping out of her evaluation of him she smiled again, “Actually yes. I am trying to find some people who would be willing to teach me. I’m in the process of requesting residency student status here on the ship and it will go alot smoother with people who are willing to vouch for me. I have decided what I’m majoring in but I’m only in my second year which means I have to still study in them all until I have chosen one. I was told you’re the ships Immunology and Oncology specialist?” She hoped she’d found the right person at risk of looking silly.

• Crewman Raain

“Your information would be correct.” said Solal with a quick nod. He quite liked his own specialties, immunology because it proved infinitely interesting and oncology, more a logical choice. “If you’re interested in either of these specialties, know that immunology has many interesting pathophysiologies and oncology an interesting history.”

~ Lt JG Solal, Doctor

She nodded, luckily she understood what he was saying. it was nice for once that someone wasn’t talking about her being joined. “Oh yes, I understand that and honestly its one of the fields not made redundant by modern advances in technology. It’s an uphill battle of repeating and renewed fights against undiscovered and sometimes previously though inert strains. Something I am interested in if you’d be willing to take me in as a student that is.” Octavia’s spoke quickly and concisely, it was clear she was excited about it.

• Crewman Octavia Raain

Solal gave another nod. “That it is. And the immune systems of both humans and other species are always changing, especially as we come into contact with new diseases.” He said and then after a short ponder added, “It would be quite acceptable to take you on as a student, crewman. Teaching others is a necessary task, and many would consider, an enjoyable one.” He hadn’t considered teaching someone before but the prospect was not intimidating to him. Actually, he would be glad to talk to someone who seemed nearly as interested in these subjects as he was.

~ Lt JG Solal, Doctor

Octavia tried very hard to contain her excitement but the grin on her face exposed her. “Thankyou so much sir this means a lot to me, you wouldn’t believe the week I have had and any good news is hell-a welcomed” She honestly could have hugged him but she knew he wouldn’t appreciate it, “So when can we start? I’ll have other studies of course but if there times that are better for you I can schedule them into my daily lesson plans?” Octavia hadn’t known how much administration went into a single persons learning profile until now but she loved being in control of her own path.

• Crewman Octavia Raain

Solal blinked as she said her thanks in a fashion that seemed a bit rapid fire to him - a little too excited for him. At least she hadn’t hugged him or anything. He’d had that happen before and he was not a fan. “Your welcome, crewman.”

Octavia beamed a smile at him and gave a small curtsy before standing and going over there schedule in her head. She’d have to deconflict a few lessons but it could work, she hoped she wasn’t taking on to much.

He thought a moment about her second question, figuring how their schedules could mesh. Thankfully, Solal was currently on the “day-shift” in terms of duty in the Sickbay, which hopefully would make it easier for him to set time aside for Octavia. He usually had two days a week off, sometimes just one. “Afternoons or evenings, weekdays. Whichever days are open for you.” He said finally.

~ Lt JG Solal, Doctor

“My mornings are already taken up with mandatory maths and medical science studies and during the weekends I volunteer in sickbay with the nurses. But how does twice every week on Tuesday Wednesday evenings, say 1900 hours? Just after dinner?” She asked hoping it would suit him.

• Crewman Octavia Raain

Solal nodded. “Those times will work for me. I’ll expect to see you then.” He said. He had a few days to decide what exactly and how to teach her. He certainly had the textbooks for it - as long as they weren’t in French.

~ Lt. JG Solal, Doctor

Octavia nodded, “I’ll send over the recommended lesson formats the university sent me, you don’t have to use them ofcourse but it might give you some pointers, I’ll also attach the key points which I need to learn for taking any exams going forward aaaaand” she took in a breath “I just want to say thank you again because this means I now have all the required teachers for becoming a resident student and my application can be submitted! Yay us!”

• Crewman Octavia Raain

“Thank you,” Solal replied simply. He figured the idea would be stressful to some, but he found that he didn’t think it would be too hard a job. Octavia seemed like a great student, and she wanted to learn. Wouldn’t be like being a high school teacher. “And congratulations for that.” He added about her application status.

~ Lt JG Solal, Doctor

“Well it wasn’t difficult so many people willing to help and teach me, I think they like the idea of passing down thier knowledge and like it says in the Hippocratic Oath ,’to teach the secrets of medicine to the next generation’. which makes me the next generation how intuative” taking a breath in through her nose she smiled, “Well I’ve certainly taken up enough of your time now and in the future. I look forward to learning from you sir”.

• Crewman Octavia Raain