Lieutenant Commander Talia Ohnari ~ Welcome to Sickbay: Pants optional (Pt 2)

[Roxanna Dorion]

((OOC ~ Split the post so I can do a mini-skip to avoid drowning Rana in tags))

((Main Sickbay, Deck 6, USS Khitomer, Ceram Archipelago))

The Commander and newly arrived science ensign had received their implants, Ras and Doctor MK had gone to fetch the nebula sample, and it seemed his inquiries about the Jorogumo had been sufficient. Now, only Talia and the Velithari Captain remained. 

Before departing, Ras had set out the collection tools that Talia would need. And, as promised, Talia was performing the sample gathering process on herself first, just in case there was lingering concern within Captain Rana. 

Ohnari: So, as you can see, the dermal scraper takes a microscopic sampling, ::holding her arm aloft:: No marks left behind, and no pain. A little pressure and a mild vibration is all I feel. Now, if you'll follow me, I'll load my cellular sample and I can display the effects of the Sencha radiation in the controlled exposure apparatus. It will give you a chance to see the degradation in real time. 

With the cellular sample loaded, Talia activated the overhead display to show the magnification. It was morbidly fascinating to see perfectly healthy cells one moment...and then after a simple button press? Devastation. She knew it was controlled. But it still made the hairs on the back of her neck stand at attention the moment she deployed the Sencha sample.  

Ohnari: Alright...so as you can see, healthy sample...::pressing the control:: introducing the Sencha wave...

Rana: Response

Within seconds, the cells began to decay. The momentary exposure to the ray was devastating. The cells deteriorated in real time, internally until there was little left except faint scorch marks on the slide. 

Ohnari: ::shuddering:: By the Gods I hate that stuff... 

Rana: Response

Seeing the damage at a molecular level was extremely disconcerting. Which, was why she was determined to find something to shield the Velithari. 

Ohnari: Now Captain, would you permit me to take a sample from you? As you saw, the process was pretty quick. Only a small sample is required. ::holding out the dermal tool:: Feel free to inspect the equipment. In fact, if you are more comfortable, you are welcome to collect the sample yourself. Hold the green button, once it beeps, it means the collection was successful. 

Rana: Response

TAG/TBC

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Lieutenant Commander Talia Ohnari, MD
Chief Medical Officer
USS Khitomer
C239205ME0