Ensgins Yinn/Loq: Mind is the Fear Killer

[Mike Vago]

((USS Octavia E Butler - Science Lab, Deck 10))

They trusted Dr. Toz, and knew she had the best of intentions, but they were also wary of how well she understood what had happened. They barely understood it themself. 

Yinn: I would like to know a lot more about this "brain wash" before I consent to anything. 

Fer’at: Yes, it would be wise to get more information before proceeding. 

Brzezinski: (thoughtfully pondering) It’s more like a ‘factory reset’ than turning things off and on again.

They had been trying to speak through Yinn to put the science staff at ease, but things simply sounded more forceful coming from a Klingon.

Loq: I need more than a human metaphor before you do anything to my brains. I have a right to know exactly what this procedure entails.

Toz: Response

Brzezinski: OK, done with this machine, we can do the next scan while the results are compiling. Because of the unique nature of the circumstances, it’ll take a little longer than usual.

Toz: Response

They may have come on a little strong with the intimidating-Klingon thing. Maybe time to be more diplomatic. 

Yinn: Take all the time you need.

Fer’at: What are the possible side effects of this procedure?

Brzezinski: Right here. (indicating an area on the next machine) You can talk while it runs. (beat) Wiping the brains might separate you back into two, but not necessarily. And it is risky.

The risks were concerning, obviously. But they were uncertain of the rewards. They could clearly remember living two separate lives, but it was no easier imagining being torn into two separate people than it would have been for Yinn or Loq to imagine a week ago.

Toz: Response

Brzezinski: I mean, this indicates everything is healthy, relatively speaking. Maybe it’s best to leave well enough alone?

Fer’at: It is your choice.

They had been raised never to acknowledge fear, that fear was weakness and one should never show weakness. But the truth was, they were afraid. Fear of an unknown that even a life in Starfleet hadn't prepared them for — was that weakness? To use a defense Fer'at could respect, it felt logical.

Yinn: I—

Loq: I don't think I'm ready. We just don't have enough information.

Brzezinski/Toz: Response

Fer’at: I can understand any reticence you might have.  Perhaps it would be best to think over this before you make a decision.  

Brzezinski/Toz: Response

Fer’at: Perhaps the best choice is to simply run all the tests we can and take time to go over the results.  A decision about the wash should not be made quickly or taken lightly.

Yinn: Agreed. Apart from my personal situation, this is a scientific phenomena with astounding implications. It would be criminal to simply... switch things off and on again, as you said... without taking the chance to study the effects.

And there it was. As much as they wanted to credit Klingon stoicism for overcoming their fear, it was scientific wonder and good old Bolian love of work. One body? Two bodies? There was a problem to be solved, and that was more important.

Fer'at/Brzezinski/Toz: Response

Loq: I have been studying the human practice of yoga with Nurse Miash. Perhaps she can guide me through physical therapy until I can better control both bodies independently. As soon as I'm able, I'm eager to study... well, myself. And I would still like to help with the refugee system and negotiations with the UDP. This is a crucial time for the Diplomatic Corps, and I don't want to be derelict in my duties there.

Fer'at/Brzezinski/Toz: Response

[OOC: Again, I'd like to keep Yinn and Loq engangled at least until next shore leave, so I'm happy to end the scene here unless you all have more to add]

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Ensign Yinn/Ensign Qurgh'Loq

Science Officer/Diplomatic Corps

USS Octavia E. Butler

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