Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in side-sim: The Reckoning

Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in side-sim: The Reckoning

Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in side-sim: The Reckoning
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Rand got up and went and got the stool. She didn’t want it in Roman’s way if he tried to get up, but wanted it close enough he could help Pipkin learn to use it. In the end. She set it closer to the head of the bed near him so the rabbit could get up without landing on his leg, and it was easy to reach so he could move it out of the way. Then she looked at him with mock embarrassment. Well maybe not so mock. She had rabbit proofed, but that had meant going into his things, and that had been nerve racking for her. Roman’s quarters were always neat, but she’d had to make sure none of the draws and edges were warped or had unusually sharp edges, and that everything closed correctly. Rabbits liked to chew cords but luckily there were no loose cords on a star ship, but she had checked anyway. And then she’d checked inside all the lower cabinets to make sure there was nothing dangerous. She’d hated invading his privacy like that. She tried not to look too much. “I was supposed to rabbit-proof?” Her voice sounded appropriately confused but her eyes told a different story. She sat down next to him and reached over to scratch Pipkin behind an ear, which apparently the little rabbit liked. “Of course I did. We can’t let anything happen to her.” And then her voice took on that soft lilting coo that was usually only reserved for Nibbles. “No we can’t because you are too precious, aren’t you?”

Rand

Rand wouldn’t have seen anything really personal. His personal items he kept hidden in something else, like the photo in the pocket of his violin case. Roman did not seem bothered by the idea that she had to look in some of his cabinets and drawers. He liked where she put the stool, it was well within his reach but out of his way, positioned to keep Pipkin from accidentally stepping on his leg and hurting him, or him from tripping over the stool. He could tell she wasn’t serious by her eyes, and Roman knew from her help in the lab Rand was far too thorough to forget something so basic as rabbit-proofing the room before letting the rabbit free in there. Then she turned and started talking to Pipkin and Roman smiled. He remembered telling Rand he’d always wanted one but he’d have never expected her to actually make it happen.

~ Roman

Rand got up and grabbed a small container, about the size of a shoe box. “She has hay and food and water. And they sent a long a dome for her to make a nest in. But apparently this box contains things that are safe for her to chew and play with.” The box contained various shapes of flavored and shaped wood blocks and a what looked like a rope tug toy but was actually made of braided hay and a small blanket type cloth that was made of safe textiles for her. Rand sat the box down next to Roman. “Do you think you could eat or drink something now?” She grabbed one of the treats and held it out to Pipkin carefully. Rabbits were usually gentle but they had strong sharp teeth.

Rand

Roman peeked into the box. “They sent everything with her,” he commented. There was a good assortment of safe toys for Pipkin. Watching for the little bunny, he sat up a little more and readjusted his pillows to support him. “I could try eating something. I haven’t had anything since yesterday,” he decided. Too much pain would make him nauseous but his mind had been off it long enough he felt pretty good, and he wanted to try eating before the pain meds started to wear off. It had already been four and a half hours since they were given.

~ Roman

Rand nodded, “I’ll be back.” Rand slipped out the door making sure Pipkin was still on the bed and at first she thought would just grab something from the small pantry in her quarters, but it probably needed restocking anyway. So she made the trip back down to deck 9 and the Galley. The chef seemed happy to see her. He already had the next round of drinks ready for her to take to the bridge. She put in an order for both herself and Alden and then made the run to the bridge while the meals were made. She hadn’t realized it was already so late. She would have to keep a closer eye on the clock. Not that she was required to bring drinks to the bridge, but it was a small something that was considered beneficial.

Rand was gone longer than Roman expected, he hadn’t realized how late it was either. But while she was gone, he was playing with Pipkin. After a little while the little bunny went to explore the room and Roman leaned over and patted the stool to show her how to get down. It seemed like Pipkin was a quick learner, because it wasn’t long before the bunny hopped onto the stool and then the ground.

Tray of food in hand Rand stepped off the turbolift and back down deck 3 to Roman’s quarters. She pressed the chime incase Pipkin was running around near the door and Roman could warn her. Then watching her step she entered and made sure the door closed. She set her tray on the table first and then brought his over and set it on the bed next to him. Pipkin was very curious about the tray, especially the large raw carrot Rand had snagged from the kitchen for her. Roman may have a problem - Rand was going to spoil Pipkin rotten.

Rand

By the time Rand was back, Pipkin had returned to the bed. Her attention was immediately captured by the tray with the carrot on it. Roman had to smile. “Bringing extra treats? How did you manage to get the chef to part with that?” He asked as he started picking at his own food.

~ Roman

Rand turned a little pink. She didn’t exactly get to spoil Nibbles. Her diet was very strict and the most she could do was give her extra of her favorite mix. Rand got to spoil her in other ways though. But Pipkin, well as long as Roman would let her, she would dote on the little fur ball…a lot more than she should. Rand shrugged, “He was adding carrots to a stew for tonight and I asked if I could just have mine raw. It saved him a little chopping. And I might have shared some of my cheeze whiz with him.” Rand picked up the carrot only for Pipkin to hop across the bed to follow it. She picked up the tiny thing in two hands and set her in her cage, carrot in her feed dish. She left the cage open so she could come out when she was done. But that way Roman wouldn’t have to fend her off while he ate. Then she grabbed her tray and sat down in the chair next to him. “I have your notes from Kelmao loaded onto a data disk for your PaDD. It’s a copy so if you get tired and write something crazy it’s okay.” She grinned at him. It wasn’t like when he wasn’t sleeping, she knew the pain and the meds could make it hard to think, so she made sure he could work without the worry. Rand had copies of most everything that crossed her desk, unless ordered not to.

They were quiet for awhile just eating, including the sound of Pipkin gnawing at the carrot. Until it stopped and Pipkin decided she wanted to be involved in what was going on again. As Roman had already discovered she was very smart and made quick work of getting back on the bed. Rand laughed as she made insistent demands with her nose and head that Roman pay attention to her. “I think she likes you.”

Rand