Posted by Lieutenant Tandra Mika (Chief Mental Health Officer) in Recovery in All Forms

Posted by Civilian Revna Freya McKenzie (Resident) in Recovery in All Forms

Posted by Lieutenant Tandra Mika (Chief Mental Health Officer) in Recovery in All Forms
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Sharah squeezed her hand gently. “I’m glad I was here Tandra. I will let you know as soon as I hear something.”

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

The pain meds and the sleep meds had her sound asleep a few minutes later.

~ Mika, CMHO

When Mika woke, Hannah was gone. She had a surgery scheduled, but Sharah was sitting beside her. She smiled. “How are you feeling? Did you sleep alright with the meds?”

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

Mika started to panic when she didn’t see Hannah, but calmed when she saw Sharah. She nodded. Sharah could feel she felt more refreshed and a little more awake than she had. There was pain, but not too much. “Yeah, thank you. I’m… as good as you could expect.”

~ Mika, CMHO

“I’m glad you slept.” She squeezed her hand, “Hannah wanted to stay, but she was called away for an emergency surgery. She promised to come back.”

Mika smiled. “Okay.”

“There is someone I want you to meet if you are up for it.”

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

Mika nodded. “I am. Who is it?”

~ Mika, CMHO

“Revna McKenzie. While you were sleeping, I was able to get in touch with her. She came immediately. She would like to meet you.” Sharah stood and went to the door and opened it.

Lt. Cmdr. Fayth, SFCMO

Through the open doors woman entered. She was average height, in good shape, and wore traditional clothing from Earth’s history. Her copper blonde hair was braided intricately and threaded through with beads. She had an heir of gentle confidence about her.

She walked over to the bed and sat in the chair so that Mika could see her with ease. “Hello Lt. Mika. I’m Revna McKenzie-Edman.” She offered her hand, but was okay if Mika didn’t want to take it.

Revna, Lady McKenzie

Mika sat up a little more and shook the woman’s hand. “Lieutenant Mika. It’s good to meet you.” She said with a small smile.

~ Mika, CMHO

Her grip was warm, soothing, comforting. She didn’t force the length of the contact, letting Mika decide. “Dr. Fayth tells me that you have been through a horrible experience. I’m here to help you if you would like me to.”

Revna, Lady McKenzie

Mika’s smile quickly faded and her hand dropped. She wrapped her arms around herself. “I… yes, I need help.” She said softly, barely able to bring herself to look at Revna.

~ Mika, CMHO

“It’s alright, Lt. We aren’t going to begin right now. Take a deep breath with me, please.” She took a long breath, held it for a 5 count and then let it out.

Mika took a breath with her, holding it, and then letting it out slowly.

“Good,” Revna nodded. “You can call me Revna by the way. What do you prefer to go by?”

Revna, Lady McKenzie

“Tandra or my last name, Mika, either is fine.” Mika replied. “I’m not picky,” she said and smiled her old friendly smile, but it seemed different, like there was some nervousness behind it.

~ Mika, CMHO

“Tandra then.” She smiled gently, “Would you like Dr. Fayth to stay, or would you like it to be just the two of us?”

Revna, Lady McKenzie

“Stay. Let her stay, please.” She looked apologetically at Sharah. She hated wasting Sharah’s time but she didn’t know Revna and she felt so unsafe right now.

~ Mika, CMHO

Sharah sat down on the edge of the bed. Mika could never waste her time. “I don’t mind staying.” She reached over and tugged Mika’s hand into hers and held it.

“Of course she can stay.” She sat up a little and ducked her head so she could look Mika in the eye. “Tandra, you and only you are in charge here. You need to know that. You can have whatever you need to keep you safe and comfortable.”

“I came today so you could meet me and ask whatever questions you have.”

Revna, Lady McKenzie