Lt.(jg) Dr. Toz: Nobler in the mind to suffer

[Patty Boyle]

((USS Octavia E Butler -Science lab, deck 10))

Once Toz thought of the meld as possibly permanent, her mind went to that other place, the Medical Journal of Unusual Medical Anomalies. She and Brzezinski could have great fun writing up the entire process. No, Brzezinski would have to do this research alone. Dr. Toz reminded herself that she had different duties: such as ACMO. 

Brzezinski: (brightly) Either way, we’ll make the best of the situation!

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: Your dedication is commendable.  However, it would be prudent to have you under continuous monitoring.  

Brzezinski: Ooo! I have new neocortical monitoring systems that should be relatively comfortable to wear and will continually collect vital brain data!

Loqinn: Response

Toz: So we let Loq carry on while we -rather, Brzezinski, figures it out. She’s the brain expert. 

The brain gal was nodding. In Toz’s opinion, she was a bit too enthusiastic. 

Fer’at: This is a matter for more than just Brzezinski.  I, too, will continue to work on the matter. 

Was that a bright light in the Vulcan’s eyes? Toz started grinning and it turned into one of the brightest smiles she’d ever had. There had to be a caution in his mind, too. No scientist ever charged into an experiment willy-nilly. Brzezinski was looking at Far’at askance, also. Toz was betting she figured he might take some or all of the credit. Toz wanted to assure her he wouldn’t do that. Vulcans liked science, not credit for it.  She shook herself out of those thoughts. 

Toz: I need to know how it’s all going. At all times. 

Fer’at: We’ll keep you informed, Doctor. 

Toz: If you’ll post your results as they come in on the internal medical board, I’ll simply keep up with them on a daily basis. ::pause:: If I have any questions, I’ll let you know. 

 

Brzezinski: I’ll go get those new scanners!

 

Rivka headed for the doors.

 

Brzezinski: Don’t go anywhere—I mean you two (pointed at the bodies that shared a consciousness) I’ll be right back!

 

As the neurosurgeon sprinted out the doors, Toz stood there a moment then looked at each participant in turn. 

Toz: On that note, I’m heading back to sickbay. Let me know if you need anything. ::quietly:: Don't die or nothing. 

Lt.(jg) Doctor Toz

Acting Chief Medical Officer 

USS Octavia E Butler

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