Elijah was in his quarters throwing a ball against the bulkhead from one hand to the other as it returned, it was key to keeping his motor function skills at their peak performance, as if to make the challenge harder he began to balance on one left with on eye closed, a true test of the eye, hand and balance. He’d been doing this since his time at the academy it always helped him to centre his thoughts and with their upcoming mission, he had a lot to think about.

As the door to his quarters opened, which mean it was either Roman or his Yeoman the ball bounced off the wall and directly hitting him on the forehead before going off in a random direction and bouncing along the floor. “Who is interrupting my playtime?” He joked, rubbing his head and turning to see who had indeed interrupted him. The uniform quickly meant he identified them as his Yeoman.

Grumbling to himself Elijah dragged his heels on his way to the medical suite where he’d be poked, prodded and be made to do that stupid upside down walking test, he really did hate physical check-ups it was the one thing he’d hoped to not have to do as Captain but as it turns out his Yeoman had a pretty strong grip. Stepping into sickbay he looked around and noticed the ship surgeon, “Ah Ensign just the man, would you care to take me through my medical? Or just sign me off, I feel great!” He smiled.

• Captain Elijah Carmichael