(Main Infirmary, Outpost Eden)
Herrera: I don't know what promises Velana asked you for, but I'm your patient and this is what I need from you. If...when I start to get worse, keep it from her for as long as you can. She has too much on her shoulders right now to be worried about me. Please?
Sissons: :Karina blinked slowly: I understand your request admiral, however I am not in favour of telling an untruth.
Herrera: It's not a lie. It's just a...delay in passing on information.
Sissons: You are asking much of me Admiral.
Herrera: Yes. Can you do it?
Sissons: :she felt his concern: I will agree to be smart with my words and only answer direct questions.
Herrera: : All right. Now I'll try to be a good patient. I promise.
Sissons: Are you experiencing a lot of pain in your chest Admiral?
:There was no point in lying and he had been on the receiving end of false information from patients too many times to ever do it himself. Diego nodded.:
Herrera: Hurts to breathe...
Sissons: We must continue with the treatment, quickly
:All of a sudden, his lungs felt like they were too big for his chest, like they were literally only held in check by his ribcage. Breathing didn't just hurt; it was excruciating.@
Herrera: Hurts...to...breathe...
Sissons: You have just said that, Admiral, a few moments ago. Do you remember?
:He might have glared at her if he'd been able to manage it while he struggled to put air into his lungs.:
Sissons: Do you know where you are?
Herrera: Dexalin... :He tried to gesture at the nearest hypo.: Dex...
:He must have passed out from lack of oxygen for a moment, but when he came to, his chest no longer felt like it was going to burst.:
Herrera: What...happened?
Sissons: ?
Herrera: How long?
Sissons: ?
:He closed his eyes. Every moment unconscious was a moment too much. Still, he could breathe now, so the dexalin must have worked.:
Herrera: Thank you. :Behind Sissons, he noticed Velana and Doctor Kors approaching.: Remember your promise...
TBC
Admiral Diego Herrera
Outpost Eden
as simmed by
Commander Velana
CO/Acting CMO
Outpost Eden