Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in side - sim: Paying for Our Sins

Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in side - sim: Paying for Our Sins

Posted by Ensign Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in side - sim: Paying for Our Sins
Posted by… suppressed (5) by the Post Ghost! 👻

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Roman would be quick to tell her she worked too much, that was what made her feel bad. Of course he had done essentially the same thing and that was why his heart was acting up. With the meds Randy had given, Roman was resting, his heart rate nice and slow, and that meant the pain in his chest was down, almost gone. He took a long, slow, breath and then, “I might fall asleep.”

~ Roman

Rand hugged him tight. His breathing was so slow she wasn’t having to try and remind him. “MmmHmmm,” she mumbled sleepily. “Me too.” People would not believe they were playing hookey. The thought made her giggle a little.

Rand

Roman looked up at her when she giggled, questioningly, but then settled back into her. His breaths were slow and steady and before long his eyes were drifting shut and he was asleep, to wake up when Randy came in for lunch.

~ Roman

Randy returned bearing a lunch tray. Gorshin had gotten a shipment of fresh produce and had made two salads of fresh greens, with almonds, raddishes, cucumbers, fresh apples, strawberries, blueberries and mandarin oranges. Topped with a very light berry vinegrette. Gorshin knew they preferred something light, and he had asked Randy how Rand was feeling. Randy told hi. She was sick. Gorshin grumbled the whole time he prepped the meal. He had given Randy the tray with orders to force feed Rand if needs be and to inform her Gorshin had ordered her to behave.
Similar adminishments would have been sent for Roman if Randy had said anything about him. Randy considered just entering, hoping not to wake them, but he knocked instead.

Rand had woken up not long before. She had lain there for awhile, then decided she needed to get up. Grateful she hadn’t woken confused again, though she did feel light headed, she sat up as carefully as she could. She drank the bottle of water that Randy had left for her. She was still thirsty (a side effectbofbthe medicine) and felt restless.

She couldn’t reach the communicator Randy left in Roman’s table, so she got up carefully to get it. She realized that wasn’t a good idea and she sat back down. She didn’t wantvto wake Roman and was considering what to do when she heard the knock. She was afraid she would lose her balance if she tried to reach the button for the door and fall on Roman, so she called out as quietly as she could and Randy hear her. Randy came in and set the tray down.

Rand

Roman stirred when Rand started moving and woke when the tray was set down. He’d been lightly asleep, so the light sound of the tray setting against the table was enough to wake him. He looked at Rand and then Randy. “Lunch?” He asked, his voice sleepy like he wasn’t fully awake yet.

~ Roman

“As promised. Gorshin sent salad, some kind of fancy toast, and a fruit juice he said would go well with the salad. Said it’s one of Rand’s favorites.” Randy turned toward them. “Anyone hungry?”

Rand nodded, “I am. I want to sit at the table.” Randy gave her a look and crossed his arms. “Aww come on Randy.”

He wasn’t sure he wanted to let her. She was swaying a little, “The bed is safer if you fall.”

“I don’t wanna lay down while I eat. Pleeeease.” Rand gave her best pitiful little sister look and it was all Randy could do to not smile at her. He hated and loved that look. “I’ll get you extra pillows.”

Rand

“I’ll help her to the table,” Roman offered. He wasn’t really hungry, but he felt like he could eat, which was a good change from lately. It was clear he was still under the effects of the meds. He still seemed relaxed and a little sleepy as he sat up and then waited a moment to see how he felt.

~ Roman

Rand grinned widely, but she also looked sleepy so it had an endearing quality to it as she looked at Roman, then she made a face at Randy. Roman was siding with her and that made her grin. Randy just shook his head and turned around to hide his grin. He moved the chairs and the table, closer to the half wall, concerned with Rand having support since the chairs didn’t have arms. Randy eyed Roman though. Under normal circumstances Randy wouldn’t object, but the meds were likely to make his balance off as well, simply from being tired. Randy didn’t want to remind him of the meds though because he looked okay for the moment.

Rand remembered Roman’s heart though and immediately felt bad for arguing because Roman may not be able to help her and he was going to do it anyway. Then Randy let out the most long suffering sigh, “Fine.” Rand sat up from the pillows very very slowly and swung her feet onto the floor, “Love you, Randy.”

Her brother muttered and it sounded something like “yeah, yeah,” with a badly suppressed chuckle. Rand stayed put. Randy was going to let her get up and she was not going to do anything to make him change his mind. Or make it harder on Roman to help her. She gave Roman the most dazzling smile she’d had in days.

Rand

Roman smiled a little smile as well, and then put and arm around Rand. “Ready?” Then he stood with her. The lightheadedness was still a problem and Roman tried to hide it, wanting to be allowed to help her, but he had to set his hand on the side table to try and steady himself, his ring making a noise against the table. The meds probably didn’t help his balance, but the lightheadedness was the bigger problem.

~ Roman

“Tha.” She grinned and stood up with him. The problem was that Rand was really unsteady as she stood, and the only thing to hold onto was Roman. He was holding onto the table, so he was leaned over a little and she leaned with him. The room spun and her stomach heaved a little, but the meds were working so she didn’t get sick. Rand reached out her other hand for the wall and found Randy’s hand instead. Watching them try to help each other was comical, hearth warming, and a disaster waiting to happen. Randy helped steady her and in turn Roman until they were ready to move.

When Roman was ready to move Rand went slowly, she had to and tried not to lean on him too much. Her legs seemed able to hold her, her head just wasn’t sure where to go and if she moved her head too fast everything spun. They made it to the table and she sat, leaning her head back against the wall. She was worried, very worried. After all that sleep she should feel better, shouldn’t she?

The offer of food was too tempting though and she started with the bread until she felt like she could sit up enough to eat the salad.

Rand

Roman’s heart pounded. This was a bad idea. He was determined to do it though. His signature characteristic stubbornness was showing itself again. He leaned on the table, holding Rand tightly, so that if he did fall, he could adjust her to fall on him. Randy helped keep her steady though and that helped him. Slowly, with Rand, they made their way to the table and he sat down. He took a minute to breathe before looking at the food and deciding if he could eat.

~ Roman