A Proper Examination This Time

Posted on Fri Jan 28th, 2022 @ 2:35am by Lieutenant JG Karen Lamont & Lieutenant Commander Troy Marshall

Mission: S1 Episode 1: Caretaker, Part I
Location: Sickbay
Timeline: MD 5, 1245 hours
465 words - 0.9 OF Standard Post Measure

Troy stepped into an empty sick bar. He had arrived 25 minutes early to allow for checking in, but realized everyone must still be at lunch. "Hello!"

"You're early," Karen said as she emerged from her office.

Troy responded with his well practiced euphemism. "If you're not 15 minutes early, then you're already late I always say." He gave her a reassuring smile. "I could come back at precisely 1300 hours if you prefer, especially if you're busy with another task."

"No, you're fine," she said, "but isn't that a dangerous rule for a security man?"

"Depends on the situation." Troy moved to the biobed he had occupied the day before and sat with his feet dangling. "When it comes to watch standing it allows for the outgoing watch to brief the incoming watch on events and any necessary follow up. It facilitates a smooth transition in my opinion."

"On the other hand, beaming down to Qo'noS 15 minutes earlier than the rest of the landing force..." Karen teased playfully. "On the biobed, please."

Troy lay fully down on the biobed and nodded. "That could be problematic, but if I were being sent to the surface of Qo'noS ahead of a Marine Expeditionary Force it would probably be to do an advance recce." He stretched out and looked at Karen as a smile creeped to his face. "I must say, it's been a long time since a beautiful woman has invited me into her bed." He emphasized his flirtatious comment with a playful wink.

"I actually don't believe you," Karen said as she began scanning him with the medical tricorder.

Troy gave her a mock look of shock. "I was at the Imperial Academy attending a leadership course all my classmates were male and I don't swing that way. I also was tasked with conducting weekend seminars on starship combat strategies and tactics. I had a rule. Don't sleep with a Student. So, it's been over a year since enjoying anything like the...companionship of a woman."

She laughed. "Well, you read in perfect health. How do you feel?"

Troy gave her the look. "You really want me to answer that question Doctor?"

"I do," she answered.

Troy crossed his arms across his chest a flirtatiously smile on his face. "I am aboard the Empire's fastest warship with a crew filled with beautiful women, Goddesses actually, present company included. I would have to say I feel aroused."

"I can give you something for that," she teased.

Troy sighed as he sat up and swung his legs off the biobed. "I am sure you could, but it would be eminently more enjoyable to do something about that." He took her hand and kissed her knuckles before stepping out of Sickbay before she could formulate a response.