Chapter 2 – page 47
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Grayson: Before we start though, I have a somewhat odd question for you-- would any of you three happen to be a medic?
Jake: We all know basic first aid, but that's about it. Is your sick bay short-handed or something?
Grayson: {sigh} The Rock was dry-docked for refit when the war broke out. We scrambled into action without a full crew, so we had to fill a lot of jobs with base workers instead of sailors. Worst of all, we don't have a doctor aboard, just a pair of nurses. Command was hoping we'd be close enough to the fleet that it wouldn't be a problem, but since it was an emergency, certain safety protocols were bypassed. And unfortunately, it wasn't just limited to our staff. The ship's reactor passed all the initial safety tests, but there wasn't enough time to run a full stress test on it. There was a leak, and by the time it was sealed, some of the crew were already exposed. We lost three men, and another twenty-five are still suffering. The nurses are overwhelmed, and neither of them are trained to handle radiation sickness. They have weak immunity, so I need you all to stay away from sick bay. We can't risk exposing them to outside germs. In any case, you still need to see the captain for a full debrief. There's a lot of work that needs to be done now that we've got lancers again.
Mika: Excuse me, Miss...?
Tawny: Fenner. You can drop the formalities and just call me Tawny though.
Mika: Well Tawny, I don't know your guys, but a Bastetian lancer needs a gentle touch. If you don't mind, I'd like you to be the one to service her.
Tawny: If you say so.
Mika: Thanks!
Jake: We all know basic first aid, but that's about it. Is your sick bay short-handed or something?
Grayson: {sigh} The Rock was dry-docked for refit when the war broke out. We scrambled into action without a full crew, so we had to fill a lot of jobs with base workers instead of sailors. Worst of all, we don't have a doctor aboard, just a pair of nurses. Command was hoping we'd be close enough to the fleet that it wouldn't be a problem, but since it was an emergency, certain safety protocols were bypassed. And unfortunately, it wasn't just limited to our staff. The ship's reactor passed all the initial safety tests, but there wasn't enough time to run a full stress test on it. There was a leak, and by the time it was sealed, some of the crew were already exposed. We lost three men, and another twenty-five are still suffering. The nurses are overwhelmed, and neither of them are trained to handle radiation sickness. They have weak immunity, so I need you all to stay away from sick bay. We can't risk exposing them to outside germs. In any case, you still need to see the captain for a full debrief. There's a lot of work that needs to be done now that we've got lancers again.
Mika: Excuse me, Miss...?
Tawny: Fenner. You can drop the formalities and just call me Tawny though.
Mika: Well Tawny, I don't know your guys, but a Bastetian lancer needs a gentle touch. If you don't mind, I'd like you to be the one to service her.
Tawny: If you say so.
Mika: Thanks!
