Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in No Price Too High

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Rand Farquharson (Yeoman First Class) in No Price Too High

Posted by Commander Roman Alden (First Officer & Chief Science Officer) in No Price Too High
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Rand sat in her old quarters staring at the computer console. She had conflicted feelings about what she was doing. She really didn’t think Roman would ever forgive her, but he was too stubborn to ask for help or even admit he needed it. Except in a letter, that except by accident, she wouldn’t have seen until it was too late. He had more than just her, and it was time that he realized and accepted that. She had already arranged to put the call through, and she waited for someone on the other end, people she’d never met, to answer.

Rand

The call was picked up by an older man with a full head of gray hair, tall from what she could tell, and still fit. He looked a lot like Jay, from those videos of Roman’s. “Lieutenant Farquharson! Your call was unexpected.” Said the man, but his voice was friendly. “Is everything okay?”

~ Mr Caliano

He was handsome, much like Jay had been. Though Rand knew Roman was much better looking. Mr Caliano seemed very kind, and that broke what little calm she had. She began to cry, which would only make them think the worst. She wasn’t supposed to meet his family this way. They might be his foster family, but it was the only family he had. Meeting them should have been a happy thing.

The retired Captain gave her a most sympathetic look. “What’s wrong?”

The young officer looked pale, and had obviously been crying. She clinched her nails into her palms and made herself talk. “I’m sorry Captain Caliano. I … I don’t know what to do. I found this letter … by accident … Roman,” she closed her eyes and strangled back a sob, “he umm, was saying good-bye. He wants… he’s planning to…” She hugged herself, looking tormented, she couldn’t say it. She couldn’t get the words out.

Rand

“Retired Captain.” Caliano corrected with a twinkle in his eye. “Henry to you, my dear.” He took in her appearance and his smile was replaced with a small, worried frown. “What’s wrong?” He had an accent similar to Roman’s.

Then the older man’s face fell completely, he looked utterly shocked. “Roman? Our Roman? I never would’ve thought… He was always such a strong spirited man.” He looked at Rand, “It’ll be alright. The Fleet has excellent care for its officers. He won’t go through with it.” It seemed Mr Caliano believed that wholeheartedly. “He’s got you there, after all.”

~ Mr Caliano

Rand shook her head. “He won’t talk to me. Not anymore. I never would have thought so, but things changed after the attack. He,” Rand sighed. Really things were bad after Kelmao, but he had gotten better been himself for awhile. “He won’t fight. The doctor on board is going to have him removed from duty if he doesn’t do something. Roman won’t ask for help, and he won’t accept it either. He’s losing everything, and he doesn’t care anymore.”

Rand