Posted Oct. 12, 2021, 4:17 a.m. by Ensign Kastarak (Doctor) (Richard A)
It has been quite a while since Kastarak last saw this ship. Immediately before the last mission began, just a few days after having been posted to the Chernov, Kastarak was called up to T’Aria to be informed he would be temporarily transferred to a different ship. She had not known much about it, only that the order had come from further above.
As such, Kastarak dutifully obeyed. It had been a fascinating time outside the ship. He was taken to a Vulcan passenger ferry, where a viral outbreak had taken place. The first responders had identified the virus as Andorian in origin – which was odd as it had been assumed that Vulcans, indeed most other humanoid species, would be immune to it. Kastarak, being one of few doctors specialized in cross-species health care from a Vulcan point of view, was considered essential for the on-site epidemiologist. Kastarak had been surprised by it, as he was, by Vulcan standards, extremely young with a limited practical experience. But with such view Vulcan-trained physicians in the quadrant now, the epidemiologist had assured him, any knowledge of Vulcan physiology and how it may respond to alien infections would be useful.
Fortunately, the viral outbreak was not as bad as initially thought. It appeared that while it spread quicker among Vulcans than Andorians (probably due to Andorians building up immunity naturally), only a few of the Vulcans experienced serious symptoms. It was fascinating, Kastarak had thought, and he promised himself to follow this up longitudinally. Perhaps, there were correlations to be made by what type of Vulcans experienced serious symptoms and other factors, such as genetics, and so on.
In any case, the mission was declared successful, and Kastarak was sent back to the Chernov. He had been told to go directly to T’Aria to report, as the captain was on the planet below.
After being transported onboard the Chernov, Kastarak felt momentarily confused. A feeling, sure, but a momentary one. What was the way now again to T’Aria’s office? He checked a screen. Ah yes, of course, that’s the way.
At peace again, he walked the familiar corridors, and found T’Aria’s office. He chimed the door and was given permission to enter.
“Commander, Ensign Kastarak reporting back for duty.”
– Ensign Kastarak (Med Officer).
_OOC: Sorry I’ve been AWOL, but I’ve had some health and broadband issues that made life a bit too difficult for a while. Glad to be back, hope it’s not too much inconvenience dealing with me again :) _
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