PNPC CPO Cliffhigh: Baby Steps.

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((USS Artemis-A, deck 5, Quarter 0712))

Benny made his way to Ensign Chevalier quarters to pay another one of his visits. He hit the chime and it didn't take long for Chevalier's roommate to answer.

He offered him a warm smile and gestured for Benny to enter. Stepping in, he dragged the therapy hover chair as Black spoke.

Black: He’s in his room, working on the new prosthetic. For some reason he’s moody with that one he got in Bajor. Just for you to know.

Benny frowned. He understood the frustration that Chevalier might be feeling, and from what little he knew of the Ensign that made sense. 

Cliffhigh: Thank you for the warning. Are you joining us today? 

Black: No, sir. He does not want my help. He wants to show you the progress he made. So he will try to stand up on his own.. ::rolls his eyes up::

Before Benny could reply Black made his way back to his seat. He made his way to Chevalier's room slightly concerned. 

(( Chevalier’s room, Quarter 0712, USS Artemis-A ))

Stepping inside Benny noticed Chevalier was working on something.

Chevalier: I’m okay, Dami, as I was okay five minutes ago. I have work, I have coffee, thank you for it, I have everything I need.

Benny raised an eyebrow. Damien warned him about the mood but he was curious over what Chevalier was working on and remained silent for a second. 

Chevalier kept working until he turned and finally acknowledged him.

Chevalier: Ah, Chief Cliffhigh, it’s you. Is it time already? Ok, just a second…

Chevalier removed a strap from his head that had some odd contraption Benny couldn't figure out either function or purpose.

He then made an effort to reach for the crutch. 

Chevalier: Just a second…

Benny set the therapy chair aside as Chevalier started his attempts at standing up.

Between attempts Benny managed to see what Chevalier was working on. 

At first it looked like some sort of container, or some equipment unknown to him. But Benny finally realized what it was. 

A new prosthetic leg. It looked bulky and strange. It reminded me of something Borg.

Chevalier had finally stood up as he turned to Benny.

Chevalier: I’m ready.

Cliffhigh: So I see. ::he pointed to the other leg.:: And you’re also working on a spare. Or is it a replacement? 

Chevalier: Response

Benny nodded, walking closer to Chevalier, raising his hands to the young Ensign. 

Cliffhigh: Hold my hands and sit back in the chair.

Chevalier: Response

Holding Chevalier, Benny assisted him in sitting back on his chair. 

Cliffhigh: My concern is that you might be pushing yourself, and your new limb, a little too fast. I don't like the way the knee is working. 

Chevalier: Response

Benny smiled and kneeled down on the floor, looking slightly up at Chevalier.

Cliffhigh: Let's focus on small achievements to reach the higher objective. I want you to raise your leg and bend the knee. See if you can do it four times.

Chevalier: Response

TAG/TBC

PNPC CPO Bernard Cliffhigh (Benny Cliff)

Physical Therapist

USS Artemis-A, NCC-81287

As simmed by

Lt. Vitor S. Silveira

Chief Tactical Officer

USS Artemis-A, NCC-81287

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