Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Sovan (Medical Officer) in Main Sim: Sickbay - Batario
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Pawl was not sure what to say about the man leaving, even though he understood the reasons. “Of course we can still communicate; I would like that.”Pawl said with a neutral tone. Even though his heart felt the change of everything. “I won’t speak of this condition with anyone. I know you have a system for letting whoever he wanted to know. “Until we meet again It was an honor to serve with you Kasarak.” Pawl said with sincerity.

[[Lt ]] [[Pawl Batario]]
[[Chief_Engineer]] [[Uss_Chernov]]

An honor to serve with you, Kasarak. A formal acknowledgement of their professional time together, accompanied by Pawl’s own pronunciation of Kastarak’s name. Kastarak felt a sudden pain in his gut, one that he named as an emotion: disappointment. He considered a moment what he was disappointed about. Pawl was his underling, his chief engineer. It was entirely professional and heartfelt. Pawl had also promised him secrecy, and was warm.

But Kastarak had hoped Pawl would mention something else: their relationship, their time together, their… love.

But Kastarak had not mentioned it either. Neither had Pawl.

Kastarak had a year ago broken up with Pawl, re-defined their relationship. Why would Pawl go against that now? Even though Kastarak wanted.

“Likewise, my friend,” Kastarak replied. “Thank you for everything.”

He meant it. The word friend. Gratefulness for everything. Everything.

Kastarak looked Pawl in the eye, lifted his right hand up in a Vulcan salute.

“Live long and prosper.”

Kastarak noticed his throat dry, his eyes tense. Before Pawl would notice the physiological changes in him, he left Pawl.

Kastarak, Cpt
Commanding Officer

Pawl raised his right hand and returned the Vulcan salute. “Peace and long life! My Friend.” Pawl said, doing his best to control himself. “Please keep in touch.” Pawl requested. Hoping Kasarak understood him. a single tear left his right eye and rolled down his cheek. As he watched his leave for now he hoped.

It was difficult watching Captain Kastarak have a whispered conversation with Pawl, because Najjar had been notified as soon as the decision had been made about him stepping down from command because of Tuvan syndrome, and he must be telling Batario good bye. She’d finished her coffee and sandwich by the time Kastarak left.

Mykl motioned to Pic that she would return in a moment and went to find Sovan who had returned from eating. “There you are.” She said as she spotted him. “Listen, there’s going to be a change of command ceremony on the bridge within the next hour. We can leave sickbay in the hands of everyone else since our patients aren’t in bad condition anymore. Do you want to attend the change over with me?”

Lieutenant Mykl Najjar
Chief Medical Officer USS Chernov

Sovan nodded, “I would be honored, Doctor.” He said surprised that she was including him in what was normally reserved for more senior officers. Given that it had been scheduled on the bridge. He set down his datapad and nodded to one of the nurses who acknowledged that she was watch over Pawl. The man probably needed a bit of alone time at the moment.

Exit Sickbay with the CMO the two made their way to the bridge.

Doctor Sovan

Ensign Sutalo nodded at them. “I’ll check on Pawl and any other incoming patients while the ceremony goes on.”

Sutalo, Ens.
Nurse / Medical Officer
USS Chernov

Sovan returned to Sickbay with the CMO. He nodded to Sutalo, before heading over to the medical console where he live activated all his scans again. “Any change in Lt. Batario’s condition?” He asked.

Doctor Sovan

OOC: Pawl, have you had enough of communing with the entity or would you like to continue? Nosferatu

“I am open and flexible on the entity front.”

[[Lt ]] [[Pawl Batario]]
[[Chief_Engineer]] [[Uss_Chernov]]