Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in side - sim: Head Case

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

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Roman stood with Rand, keeping his arm around her to support her, glad for the excuse to leave and not talk to Scott anymore. “They’re lab animals. Not wedding props. Rand needs to go upstairs. Get back to work.” Roman said to her, leading Rand out into the hallway. Scott pouted again, but turned toward the lab and headed there. Roman led Rand into the turbolift and let the doors close. “Deck 3.” While they were in there, he leaned on the back wall. “Maybe I can stay with you for a while, get a little rest myself.” Franks could handle the lab for an hour or so.

~ Roman

Rand wasn’t too dizzy when she stood. Gorshin had had her sitting long enough her head wasn’t spinning. She held onto Roman anyway, standing slowly. She leaned against the wall next to him. She would like him to stay with her, but if she was asleep he didn’t need to. Having someone there when she woke up might stop her from getting confused. His statement took almost the whole ride to process, and then she looked up at him. Her concern made her work to translate, “Mmm..m..med..i.cine?” Was he okay? He never said he needed to rest?

Rand

Roman had given a quick wave to Gorshin to let him know they were going. After his comment they rode up in silence, before he felt her move against him, and when he looked down she was looking up at him with concern. He answered just as the turbolift stopped on their deck. “I’m not sure… My chest doesn’t hurt but I’ve been really lightheaded off and on.” He shrugged, “I promise, I wasn’t overdoing anything. I was trying to be careful, so I could rush to you if I needed to.” He was feeling it then, his eyesight slightly tunneled, feeling light and heavy at the same time. It was what made him decide rest might be a good idea. It wouldn’t do anyone any good if he fainted again.

~ Roman

Rand squeezed his hand gently. She tried not to lean on him too much walking back to their quarters. Once inside she went straight to the bed and laid down. There was no pretense of acting like she was fine. Her head was hurting but it wasn’t the worst, but if laying down and some sleep didn’t help she would ask for Randy. Which made her look at him and ask, “Randy?” for himself.

Roman walked with her, his arm still keeping her close to him, into their quarters. He sat down on the bed next to her, frowning in thought. He was worried about it. It had gone on its own before but it kept coming back. He’d prefer Randy over any other medical staff but he still didn’t want to call Randy. “If I rest and it still comes back we’ll call him.” He promised. He was really trying to be better with this.

Pipkin was scratching at her cage, but Rand was so unsteady on her feet she was afraid to let the little rabbit out. She was afraid she would get dizzy and fall on her when she was alone, though she did like having her out for company. But any consideration was stopped by a chime at the door. Rand looked confused.

When the door opened it was Gorshin with a large tray. He looked at Roman, “You have to take care of yourself too. And there is extra for Rand, so she doesn’t have to get up if she doesn’t feel up to it.” Rand seemed to be asleep and he paused before he left. “She can come back any day she wants if it helps.” Then he left to get back for the rush.

Rand

Roman made sure Pipkin was fed, but kept her in her cage, for the same reason as Rand. She was unsteady enough on her feet, it was better Pipkin stay safe in her cage and get to run around the room another time.. When the chime rang, Roman stood and answered it and was surprised to see Gorshin carrying a large tray. How had he known Roman would be up here? Roman had been planning on taking her up and then going back to the lab before he changed his mind. Still, he was glad for the lunch tray and the offer for her. “Thank you.” Then he lay down next to Rand and put his arms around her, trying to lay still for a while instead of being his usual restless self.

~ Roman