Lt.(jg) Dr. Toz: Curiosity could have killed the cat

[Patty Boyle]

(( Sickbay, Deck 5, USS Octavia E. Butler ))

Dr. Toz rubbed at her eyes trying to clear away the tiredness. She should stop, lean back and take one of her power naps. She suddenly smiled. Her mother aways said it was a ‘cat nap’. Every cat Toz had ever seen had slept for hours on end. 

A shadow crossed over her desk and Toz noticed that the newly minted XO was standing at her door. She’d been so engrossed in a set of PADDs she hadn’t noticed him approaching. 

 

Toz: Sir!

The doctor brushed at the desk, at first attempting to wipe the padds away but then stopped. Lt. Cmdr. Promontory was expected and she’d forgot. Well, not really forgot, just didn’t pay any attention to the time. 

 

Promontory: Take your time, whenever you’re ready.

 

Toz: Thank you, sir. I am almost done with the files. Did you want to go over them? 

 

Avander strode in and took the seat opposite the chief.

 

Promontory: This doesn’t need to be an overly formal thing, but as First Officer, I’m supposed to do a monthly check-in with the department heads. As you are the acting CMO, I want to hear your personal assessment of the medical and counseling staff, but first, I want to hear how you are doing.

 

Toz: You know, I’m getting the hang of this CMO thing. A lot is administrative. Filing reports, keeping up with personal logs, supervising the nurses… It’s not a hard job. It IS detailed. Oh, I’ve sent our inexperienced nurse aid to Starfleet medical academy for nurse training.  I’d like to see her return when she’s ready. She actually is quite good at her job. She just needed a push. 

 

Promontory: Understandable. Anything else?

 

Toz: A couple of things. Do I recommend promotions when I think the person deserves it? 

Promontory: response

Toz: Well, I’m thinking of our counsellor and Miash, our head nurse. They’ve taken on more responsibilities than asked of them. Assuming you approve the transfer, Nurse Wing will take a turn on Bridge duty. 

Promontory: response

Toz leaned back placing her hands on the end of the chair arms. She was feeling more relaxed in the XO’s presence than she thought she’d be when he first let her know he was coming. She had taken a peek at his medical chart to help with whatever he was going to ask her. Yet, he’d asked about her. In a way, she thought he’d have a medical question for her about himself. 

Toz: How’s your health? You’re part El-Aurian, aren’t you? Just how old are you? ::beat:: For my files. 

Promontory: response

Toz: No, no. Okay, just curious. ::beat:: I’m anxious to gain another rank and of course, I’ll take on more responsibility. ::pause:: Just wanted you to know which way I’m heading as far as my career goes. 

Promontory: response

Lt.(jg) Doctor Toz

Acting Chief Medical Officer 

USS Octavia E Butler

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