Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in side - sim: To Propose or Not to Propose?

Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in side - sim: To Propose or Not to Propose?

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Roman was patient with her questions and with repeating explanations, much like in the lab, and whenever he saw a problem, corrected her form with gentle touch. He knew how she would watch, and be sure she was doing it right, so he would show her first and then have her do it, and if she asked he’d show her again. Eventually he moved on to different holds and how to get out of or away from them, wishing he had someone to demonstrate with. He showed her first, and then he’d grab her gently with each hold. When he thought she was ready, he’d grip tighter and let her try to break free.

~ Roman

Rand worked through each technique over and over, the repetition building muscle memory. They worked until Roman was satisfied she didn’t have to think about which technique to use. This took several weeks of practice, but Rand enjoyed it. Though she did have the same thought as Roman, “We should make Randy come, to help you demonstrate.” Rand still might be a little peeved at Randy.

Rand

Roman grinned, “It would be fun, and I’m sure he needs to learn this too.” And Roman would always like demonstrating these on or with Randy. That would definitely be fun. “But for now, you’re doing fine with the demonstrations I have.” He put Rand into another hold, he was always careful when he did, making sure not to really hurt her, but tight enough she would need to use what he was teaching her to get away. This one was a newer one he was still teaching her. “Alright, try to get away.”

~ Roman

So far the holds had been, according to Roman, simple. Single wrist, shoulder, or arm holds. This one though, Roman had ahold of her with both arms and it was proving to be difficult for Rand. It took her a lot longer to get the technique, stopping in the middle to adjust, readjust, or simply start over. She didn’t get frustrated (well maybe a little) but she kept working at it. When she finally got the sequence down it wasn’t really effective. There simply wasn’t enough speed, torque, or flex in her technique.

Rand

Roman was smiling, amused, but also patiently coaching her as he watched her try. He wouldn’t readjust his grip unless she wanted to start over, making it a little easier for her to get away. After she failed again, he took his left hand off her arm and guided her right hand, showing her how to do it, again, “Grab like this, and then twist like that,” and he showed her slower, “but do it faster, with a little more power behind it, you’re not getting enough strength into it.” Then he grabbed her other arm again, and nodded, “Try it again.”

~ Roman