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Colliding Paths - Sickbay - Patient Myqian

Posted Jan. 19, 2023, 10:53 p.m. by Lieutenant Commander Alexis Bonner (Assistant Chief Medical Officer) (Jennifer Ward)

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Posted by Lieutenant Commander Alexis Bonner (Assistant Chief Medical Officer) in Colliding Paths - Sickbay - Patient Myqian

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Alexis had finished checking on the four injured crewmen in secondary sickbay. They were all doing well and would make a full recovery. It didn’t take a genius to know that the emergency Lt Solal had responded to was for Cmdr Myqian. So when Alexis was finished in secondary sickbay she took the lift up, bringing Frigga with her, to Primary. The doors slid open and the two stepped into the ascetic entry and waited for the cycle. Stepping into the main bay she looked around and spotted Dr Solal and walked over. “How is Cmdr Myqian doing?”

After getting an update from Solal, Bonner moved over to the room and walked around to the opposite side of the bed. “Lt Almikaz.” She said softly as she entered, “I came to check on the Cmdr.” Frigga nudged her leg and Bonner looked down at the canine understanding that she wanted to know that her charge was okay. Alexis patted her head once to reassure her. Then she took a seat on one of the tall stools. She sat a hand on Myqian’s shoulder, careful of physical contact. Her chart said she had been taking a telepathic suppressant and it would be working its way out of her system. Despite her own personal issues Bonner did not wish to startle the Cmdr. Her trained eyes took in the treated injuries and the focused stare at the ceiling, the recitation of clinical and familiar safe things. Oh Alexis understood only too well. They really weren’t all that different. “Cmdr Myqian?” She waited until she looked at her and there was a wealth of understanding and empathy, for Bonner anyway, in her eyes. “How are you feeling?”

Bonner, AMO

“Hey…” Dira said, the tension in her body dissipating as she saw Alexis and Frigga, though it was more Frigga. The canine had helped save her life after all.

Frigga’s ears perked up hearing Dira’s voice and she trotted into the room nose twitching and tail wagging.

When Bonner entered the room, Surra took that as her cue to leave. She nodded at Dr. Bonner before she looked at the Commander and said, “Well I should be going. Should I pass a message…or any information regarding Williams to Lieutenant Commander Zoi?”

Almikaz, CoP

Dira’s gaze darkened. “I shattered his delusion, though I doubt it will end it. But now he’s angry Surra. He was willing to harm anyone who get between him and his dream life, and I guarantee you is given the opportunity, he will get his way. If he can’t have me to himself, he’ll kill me and anyone else in his path. Do not give him that chance. He’s mentally ill, but is not harmless. Don’t let him fool you.”

Surra nodded, silently acknowledging her concerns. She looked at Dr. Bonner for a moment then left the room.

Alexis shook her head, “No Cmdr he won’t. That’s what he wanted, but you didn’t give it to him. You did amazing, and this crew isn’t going to let him hurt you or anyone else. Cmdr Haven has him now, and she knows what she’s doing.” Being a hospital ship, dealing with dangerous patients was a necessary training and Cmdr Haven was very good at her job.

She blew out a shaky breath and closed her eyes a moment, letting her building rage float away again. When she opened her eyes, she gazed fully at Alexis and sighed. “I’ve been better, but”-she pushed herself up to a sitting position with difficulty-“I am very happy to see my helper,” she said, reaching out towards Frigga with her good hand. “She kept me safe from him,” she said softly to Alexis. “I was in so much pain I really couldn’t carry on at one point and she protected me.”

Commander Myqian, XO

Of that, Alexis had no doubt that Frigga was protecting her. Frigga was all too familiar with people like Franks. She’d protected Alexis from Soulis, too. Alexis raised the head of the bed for her and then looked at Frigga, “Up.” Frigga wasted no time hopping onto the end of the bed and then carefully making her way closer. She sniffed Myqian’s wrist and then her all over her before settling down and licking her other hand gently. Alexis smiled a little. “She was worried. I am, truly, glad she was with you, Cmdr.” Alexis wasn’t sure what else to say; this wasn’t exactly her strong suit, but she felt a rather strong impulse to do…something. She thought, for once, she actually understood exactly how someone else was feeling, at least a little bit. She glanced at the readings above the bed and then back. “How is your heart feeling?” That chemical mixture she’d been exposed to had really done a number on her. She was glad that Solal had managed to identify it quickly.

Bonner, AMO

Dira reached over and stroked Frigga’s head. “Thank you,” she said, whispering to the dog, overwhelmed with gratitude. There was a moment where she was certain she would die and it had felt okay because Frigga was there. At least she wouldn’t be alone.

Frigga’s tail swept from side to side as Myqian spoke. She nosed against her side and good arm, sniffing and then she let out a deep sigh and rested her head on Dira’s stomach and looked up at her with knowing and curious eyes.

Her braced hand rested on one side of Frigga while her good right hand continued stroking the soft top of her head. The telepath just let herself feel connected and grounded through the canine because anything else would probably make her crumple into a ball.

From across the medical suite the red haired figure of Willow watched the small gathering around Dira. She didn’t approach not wanting to interrupt but somehow she couldn’t bring herself to leave the space. The flurry of emotions that washed over her in waves at the whole affair were tricky to contain and she wasn’t sure if she left the suite she wouldn’t do something stupid. Something unbecoming of an officer. And yet…yet. Her hands bunched into fists and anger became the prevalent feeling. She turned and headed out to find this man and take her anger out on someone. She’s come back later to see Dira.

Willow Taylor
CO

Almikaz, CoP

Willow’s brief presence pinged on Dira’s senses, but she didn’t have a lot of time to process her friend’s energy before she left. Later they would undoubtedly debrief.

Lifting her hand to her chest Myqian could feel the now steady beating in her fingertips. “Better, but I’m tired,” she said, squeezing her eyes tight. “And dizzy.” Her whole body felt like it was spinning beneath her lids. It felt like everything else- spinning out of control in ways she still couldn’t see. Despite the assurances that she was safe from William there was a deeper part of her that knew even if he physically was removed from the ship his influence on her behaviour thus far was not something she could extricate easily. Holding back tears beneath her closed lids, her hand rested more firmly on Frigga.

Commander Myqian, XO

Frigga’s tongue darted out and she whined softly at Alexis. Something was wrong with her friend.

Frigga

Bonner patted Frigga’s back quietly. She heard and understood. Even though Myqian was a well trained and highly educated undivided, Alexis reminded herself to speak clearly and not scientifically. Myqian had been through enough already. “You have been through quite a lot. Your need the rest. The adrenaline surge most likely ate through your blood sugar levels. A little juice should help. Do you have a preference?”

“Umm, uttaberry, please,” Dira said, not even sure what time it was. When was the last time she’d even eaten? Not that she could eat right now anyway. BUt it was that disorienting feeling of having not just a span of time missing because you had been drugged, but then time had passed in that maintenance room so strangely she couldn’t have even guessed how long it had been before she escaped. And then to pass out in Sickbay… yeah, Bonner was right: understatement though it was, she had been through a lot.

Bonner moved over to the replicator and returned with the drink. She helped Myqian sit up to drink it. “Frigga can stay as long as you would like her to. Before I let you sleep, do you need or want anything?”

Bonner, AMO

Such a smile question but Dira looked over at Bonner after sipping on the juice with a bewildered expression. Her lips moved as if there were could be words, but the truth was Dira couldn’t process anything. Needs and wants were low down on the list of things her mind was ready to deal with. She shook her head and looked back down at Frigga. “But I wouldn’t mind if Frigga stayed, so long as she knows not to hog the whole bed,” Dira said, at least attempting lightness. The truth she didn’t want know she needed to utter was that she was scared of being alone right now.

Commander Myqian, XO

Alexis nodded. “Frigga is a very thoughtful companion.” That was how a patient had described her once to Alexis. Alexis remembered after Soulis has come after her, she had asked Kane to stay with her. She hadn’t wanted to be alone. The idea was frightening. She doubted she was the person Myqian would want to sit with her. Frigga was certainly a better companion. Alexis could at least offer to call someone. She didn’t know who Myqian was close to, Alexis didn’tpay attention to such things. “Would you like me to call someone for you? I can sit with you until they come. Or Dr. Almikaz?” The question was awkward but purely genuine.

Bonner, AMO


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