She had already been cleared for duty upon leaving Starfleet HQ and submitted regular medical self-certifications to the Vulcan council for Federation Co-operation. So why she must also subject herself to a physical examination by the Sentinel’s own medical chief was merely one more irrational and nonsensical human request that, in the interest of ‘social cohesion’ she would silently endure.

Or perhaps not all that silently…

Entering the medical bay for the first time, the young woman cast an emotionless gaze over the various staff members currently on duty. Then, when she failed to visually locate Commander Hudson she cleared her throat and called out “Each of us operates on a precise and regimented schedule, so it seems only logical to dispense with all meaningless preamble and get immediately to business. Please inform Commander Hudson that I am here for my physical examination and that every minute further I stand here waiting is time that none of us will have the opportunity to relinquish on more important matters.”

• Lt Cmdr T’Pria (CE)