Lieutenant Ba'el - ICU R Getting Better

[Christopher Kadish]

((ICU Bay - Main Sick Bay - Deck 11 - USS Constitution))

oO Ah, Good visitor, bad visitor. Should have seen this one coming Oo

In all fairness to Jalana, Ba'el wasn't too surprised by her questions. Jalana was a caring commander and any injuries suffered by her crew she took as a personal failing. Nonetheless, she wasn't going to apologize for her choices.

Ba'el: ::Sitting up straighter:: I was thinking like the Starfleet officer I was trained to be at the academy. Trained to make quick decisions when seconds counted the most, and there was no time to waste.

Rajel: Did neither of you two consider to use the arms of Dizzy's worker bee to tow you off instead of risking your life? 

The Klingon in Ba'el's heart roared at Jalana's insult. The Counselor in her head tempered that response before it slipped out.

oO  Too spicy! Too spicy!! Oo

Ba'el: It was considered and ::holding up a hand to forestall Jalana's response:: disregarded. The manipulators did not have the dexterity for such a delicate task. One small mistake and I would have suffered crushed limbs, and possible become entangled with the grapplers which would have resulted in my death.

Rajel: Respond

Sherana: Respond

Ba'el: Commander Ch'Nilmani and I had no other options and time was running out quickly. So we adapted, we improvised and we overcame the obstacles needed to ensure success. It is not, I grant you,  a success wrapped up in a pretty bow, but I and the Commander both survived. 

Rajel: Respond

Sherana: Respond

Ba'el gave Jalana a moment to let that sink in before continuing.

Ba'el: You know, at the academy, I was not on the command track.

Rajel: Respond

Ba'el looked passed Jalana and nodded to Maiman as she entered the room. The Ullian had been a frequent visitor during her convalescence, and Ba'el had come to respect Maiman;s determination. She returns her attention to Jalana closer to bedside.

Ba'el: On the command track, Cadets are faced with a multitude of scenarios to test their future potential as leaders. On such test, the notorious "No Win Scenario" has been a staple of the program for over a century. Even in the Empire this kind of test has been used to mark leadership potential.

Rajel: Respond

Ba'el: As I said, I was not on the command track, and yet this was my...what was it once called?...Ah yes, the "Kobiyashi Maru". This was my no win scenario, and yet I found a solution. It wasn't elegant, but I still stand by my decision.

Rajel: Respond

Terpes: Well, you certainly set an example as the Commander came right after you.

Rajel: Respond

Sherana: Respond

Ba'el: Really?..Huh...guess he really was a mimic targ after all.

Terpes: He went off easier, probably because her pod was nearer to the cargo bay, or maybe his speed was faster.

Rajel: Respond

Ba'el did not see the Commanders landing, but since he was walking around, she had to guess he corrected for whatever errors crept into her ingress.

oO In other words "Send the Klingon first to see if it's safe...typical Oo

Ba'el: ::glances at Maiman:: Still, your arrival was very fortuitous. 

Terpes: I was near, I'm sure anyone with medical knowledge would have done the same.

Ba'el could see Maiman's expression changing. She guessed that the Ullian was not used to receiving such praise. Ba'el would have to add that to their chats sometime down the line.

Rajel: Respond

Sherana: Respond

Terpes: Oh, I was just passing by, after all, she's my chief so I'm just checking if she needs anything. By the way, do you know how many time we'll need to be on Tucker station?

Rajel: Response

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Lieutenant Ba'el
Counselor
USS Constitution NCC-9012-B
C240012B13
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