Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in Sic k Bay, Alt timeline Serok’s Return

Posted by Ensign Serok (Scientist) in Sic k Bay, Alt timeline Serok’s Return

Posted by Captain Sidney Parker (Commanding Officer) in Sic k Bay, Alt timeline Serok’s Return
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As the new members of the crew finished with their medical exams it was Serok’s turn. He approached the Chief Medical Officer. “Ensign Serok. Reporting for medical examination.” He said mater of factly.

Ensign Serok (Science)

“Come in.” Came an aristocratic English voice.

Doolittle saw he had a new medical Dr. He was happy for that as his own skills in that area did not match his psychological skills as well.

Doolittle CMO

The Vulcan entered. Before speaking he looked slowly around at the sick bay. He remembered the sick bay of the Merrimack. The advances were remarkable. “Greetings Doctor. I am Ensign Serok reporting for a medical examination.” The Doctor would notice the Vulcan had no discernible abnormalities. Other then his age for an Ensign.

Ensign Serok (Science)

“Ensign?” Doolittle said with a grin. “Seems even for a Vulcan you started a little late in the game. Come over to this biobed.”

Doolittle walked to a biobed nearby and pointed with his hand out for Serok to sit. As he did Doolittle had a small tricorder that scanned the patient and transferred the data tot he screen at the head of the bed.

Doolittle

As Serok got positioned on the biobed he raised a brow. “The game, as you called it, is not my first attempt, Doctor. I once held the rank of Lieutenant.” He paused for a moment. “However, that was long ago.”

The Doctor would notice all of Serok’s vitals were normal for his age. Unless his expertise noticed anything out of the ordinary.

Ensign Serok (Science)

Doolittle saw that all looked fine but he also had a Vulcan in front of him and he had very little experience with psychoanalysis of a Vulcan outside his days in the University and SF Academy in his former role as a psychiatrist.

“How are you feeling Serok. We can dispense with designations of rank in case the reduction from your previous position is an uncomfortable discussion.” Doolittle said.

He was intentionally using a psychoanalysis technique on Serok and he was curious as to the reaction.

Doolittle

It had been some time since Serok had been around other species and their discussions of emotions. It would be something he would have to used to again. “If you are referring to my physical well being. I am not experiencing any discomfort.” He answered. “As for my current rank it is simply the result of my extended absence from Starfleet. Although I was granted exemption from attending Starfleet academy a second time, I accept the rank of Ensign as a logical course of action.” He felt like that was a sufficient answer.

Ensign Serok (Science)

A typical and expected reaction Doolittle noted.

“Tell me about your absence. Was it medical related in any way?” He asked trying to disguise his real intent to question the mental state of Serok. Which if course was the CNS role and not his at the moment but as he noted. He had a chance to question and analyze a Vulcan.

Doolittle

In many ways Vulcans were introverted when it comes to personal matters. Especially with outsiders. One could argue it was like a feeling of pride were they not Vulcan. Serok pauses before speaking. “My father was brutally attacked over a territorial dispute with the Tellorites and Andorians. As the Vulcan ambassador his influence carried weight over the dispute. His body was left broken however his mind was mostly intact. My mother struggled because there is no logic in such a cowardly attack. There is often no logic in violence. I accepted what had happened and returned to tend to my father. It took a long time for my mother to come to accept what had happened. I was needed by my family. My father was able to live a long prosperous life despite of his afflictions.”

Ensign Serok (Science)

“There might not be a right thing in violence but logic exist. Violence is a tool that is very effective in reaching goals. Remembering that violence is a physical manifestation of anger and anger is of fear.” Doolittle reasoned. “Did this incident make you angry?”

Doolittle asked the last question to know the actual answer. What fears did this incident trigger and still triggered. He knew he was outside his medical role realm but he was interested in the psychology of the event on a Vulcan.

Doolittle

Serok was a little surprised by the doctors questioning. Every Vulcan feels emotion but for the well conditioned it’s brief and practically non existent. How much did he want to reveal to this stranger, outsider even. “Yes violence is often a means to an end through desperation and fear.” He admitted. “We believe there are more logical ways to come to the same conclusion. What is done is done. Did I feel anger? Certainly, however brief I wanted revenge for my family. I wanted to feel those responsible necks crack I as snapped them. I am Vulcan. Our ancestors were passionate about violence. We feel doctor, ever so slightly, we feel. We suppress quickly then move on in an appropriate manner. That is what it means to be Vulcan.” He wasn’t sure if that was the answer the doctor was looking for but it was honest.

Ensign Serok (Science)