Posted by Lieutenant Achilleas Petrakos (Scientist) in Side-sim: Tea, scones and obsessions

Posted by Lieutenant Solal Segal (Oncology and Immunology) in Side-sim: Tea, scones and obsessions

Posted by Lieutenant Achilleas Petrakos (Scientist) in Side-sim: Tea, scones and obsessions
Achilleas had finished checking in with his department head and while he felt he handled himself well, the whole experience left him frustrated. So in the hopes of clearing his mind and making amends to Solal in a way, he found himself searching him out while carrying a little basket of goodies. His first stop was going to be Solal’s quarters since he stayed in a lot with his deteriorating health. If he didn’t find him in his quarters then he’ll locate him using the computer since he wasn’t going to go on a wild goose chase. So with a spring to his step he finished walking to Solal’s quarters and pressed the chime.

Sci Petrakos

Solal was there, and simply pressed the button for the door to open without getting out of bed. It was either Bonner, V’alura, or Achilleas, and he wasn’t particularly worried about any of those three seeing him this way. Achilleas had already been there during an episode of breathing trouble, Bonner was his doctor, and V’alura knew how sick he was because she was too.

When Achilleas entered, Solal’s quarters were just as messy as they’d been the day before, except instead of being wadded in the corner, the wrinkled blankets were pulled up over him, his head rested against a pillow. When he saw it was Achilleas at the door, he waved him inside and then plopped his head back into the pillow. The lights were dimmed and he wasn’t looking at anything on his PaDD, though the device sat next to him, screen off. He looked exhausted, pale, and sickly. He peeked up one more time and looked at Achilleas, spotting a basket in his friend’s hand. His voice soft and tired, he said, “What did you bring?”

~ Solal

Achilleas cheerfully lifted the basket as if to show it off. “I brought tea and honey flavored scones. Freshly made and still very warm. It should be easy on your stomach.” His voice was a little concerned for the next part of his statement. “I noticed you didn’t eat a lot last time we had a meal together so I’m hoping this goes in a little easier. Did you want to try some from bed or would you rather sit at the table?”

Sci Petrakos

Solal took a deep, tired breath. “Kidney issues cause nausea, lack of appetite.” He sat up, slowly, and then waited a moment on the edge of his bed. Then he stood carefully and moved to the table and sat down. “What kind of tea?”

~ Solal