<USS Avalon> "Doctor to Doctor"

"Doctor to Doctor"
DR's Mahler and Cazook   
  
  
 
Alexis had been sitting in her office for  some time trying to decide exactly 
what she should do. She was aware of the fact  that Dr. Mahler was the Chief 
Medical Officer, however he was also a man. Talea  was not going to trust him 
at all. She was lucky that Talea trusted her as she  did. Still, Dr. Mahler 
needed to be informed of what was going on with Talea and  why her condition 
was 
the way it was.
 
Taking a deep breath she stood up,  straightened her uniform and walked over 
to the CMO's office. Knocking on the  door she waited for a reply before 
entering. Waiting gave her a chance to try  and figure out how she was going to 
explain all that had happened so  far.
 
"Enter," he called out, looking up from his  PADD and setting down his cup of 
mint tea. He'd been fighting a headache as of  late and preferred this to 
simply taking aspirin or Tylenol. Nature had such  wonderful remedies.
 
"Dr. Cazook," he said, gesturing towards a  chair. "Do have a seat. Is there 
something I can do for you?" I hope it's  something that'll take my mind of 
this blasted pain, he thought. He waited  until she was seated and gave her his 
full attention.
 
Taking her seat Alexis looked at her  superior. "Doctor Mahler it seems as 
though you are in some kind of pain. Is  there anything I can do for you?" She 
waited for a response and not getting one  she decided to continue with why she 
was there.
 
"The reason I have come is I thought I  should update you on the current 
situation with Ensign Erridim. She is one of  the new crew that joined us and 
is 
Rigellian. There are some issues you need to  be aware of and I need to explain 
why she has come to me for care recently and  not to you. I don't want you to 
think that I am trying to subvert your  position."
 
He nodded. "Very well then. If you  would be so kind as to brief me on these 
issues?" This ought to be  interesting, he thought. I wonder what she  means?
 
"First off here are her medical files, both  physical and psychological. She 
is currently recovering from being in a  prolonged period of stasis which has 
apparently caused her to lose her psionic  powers. That is one thing in 
itself. When she does recover those powers if she  is not sufficiently shielded 
she 
will be bombarded with what I can only call a  tidal wave of emotions and 
feelings that could cause her great harm. From what I  understand Captain 
Skyler 
and Lt. K'etrall have offered to help shield her and  along with Sergeant 
Walker, who is also Rigellian, it is my hope that she will  be adequately 
shielded. 
We are unsure when these powers will return so we are  attempting to take 
every precaution."
 
Pausing a moment to gather her thoughts and  to allow this information to 
sink in Alexis sat quietly. After a few moments she  continued. "Recently, 
Ensign 
Erridim was physically assaulted in her quarter's  by an Ensign Jackson who 
first saw her when she came out of stasis pod,  immediately calling her the 
"Ice Princess."  He is currently in the brig  awaiting punishment. Another 
aspect 
of Ensign Erridim's problems is her deep  seated fear of men. Which is why I 
have been taking care of her. It seems back  on her homeworld she was treated 
as a lower class citizen and used and abused by  any man who wanted. It is 
going to take a great while for her to over come this  fear. That is something 
to 
which I am also working on."
 
"Rigellian? Well, this will constitute an  entirely new case. I've never 
worked with them in person." He began looking over  the datapadds. "Yes, I can 
see 
what you mean, Dr. Cazook. I imagine this has  something to do with why she's 
either with her own kind ... or around females."  He nodded. "Talea Erridim. 
Apparently almost a misandrist. 'Ice Princess.' Yes,  that remark was out of 
line." He looked up. "I think I will have to pay this  Ensign Jackson a visit 
as well." He paused. "Thank you Dr. Cazook, this has been  most informative. 
Please keep me posted regarding our Rigellian newcomer. I  think I have my work 
cut out for me here."
 
He rose. "If there is nothing else to add,  Dr. Cazook, you are dismissed and 
I thank you. I think I have an appointment to  keep in the brig."
 
Taken aback at the sudden dismissal Alexis  stood and left Dr. Mahler's 
office. She wasn't sure how to take this man. Not at  all. However he was the 
CMO 
and she merely an assistant. Why he was going to the  brig she didn't know. But 
again...he was the boss. She returned to her office to  finish up some 
paperwork before retiring for the  night.

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