Shakedown #139"
By: Riaan, Operations Manager, [PST]
Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]

Stardate: 58203.02 1615

==Sickbay==

After Riaan’s shift she decided to head to sick bay to see if Teilani Dane was interested in joining her for dinner.

As she entered sickbay she looked around and saw the doctor hunched over her desk doing reports. Riaan headed over and said. Excuse me doctor is this a good time?

Not really, Teilani replied, but what can I do for you?

I was wondering are you interested in joining me in the mess hall for dinner now my shift is over?

Teilani hesitated, well actually I must finish these reports, on the other hand I have skipped breakfast and lunch all together and it is getting hard to ignore the rumbling in my stomach, so yes I would love to join you for dinner.

Teilani quickly dumped the reports in a drawer, she could finish them tonight, left some instructions for the next shift and both she and Riaan walked out the door on their way to the mess hall.

As they were walking Teilani tried to make some conversation, tell me Riaan, how did you end up on the Zion?

After I left my home planet I joined a ship whereby I could hone my skills as a fighter. I spent five years aboard the Panther. The crew where fantastic over the years those that did survive that is. One learned not to get to close to anyone or become attached not knowing the unknown. I had learned to control my emotions and not let them interfere with my life or career while serving onboard the Panther. I literally turned all my emotions off and learned to become extremely cold. I have many scars as you may have read in my medical report and I was one of the fortunate ones to come back alive from whatever assignment that was given to me. Even the doctor on the ship was surprised and joked about me having someone watching over me.

Aren’t you a bit hard for yourself Teilani responded.

Riaan nodded, maybe anyways I wanted more then what my parents wanted me to be on Rutian IV, I wasn’t interested being a doctor nor a scientist like my parents so I needed to find myself and learning how to fight was the only thing I was able to think of even though my parents would hate me for that. A friend on my planet taught me how and knew the Captain of Panther was always looking for new recruits and that was were I really learned how to be a good fighter. Anyway after five years as a mercenary I needed a change and I had heard the Maquis Alliance were looking for new recruits so I decided it was time for a change maybe this time I might make my parents proud before it was to late and here I am and I would have a better chance on survival.

==Mess Hall==

A few seconds later Teilani and Riaan arrived at the mess hall. They entered and proceeded directly to the replicator. Riaan replied, after you Teilani?

Teilani placed her order, steamed chicken breast, broccoli, mashed potatoes with a dash of nutmeg, a glass of ice water and aldebaran spice pudding, one of her favourites.

After Teilani got what she wanted Riaan walked up to the replicator and ordered a steak, baked potato with sour cream and chives, peas, coffee and for dessert bumble bee pie.

Riaan looked around and spotted an empty table and Teilani and Riaan head over to the table and settle down getting to know one another better.

What about you how did you end up on the Zion, if you don’t mind me asking?

That is a silly question Riaan, Teilani giggled, as you know I am one of the survivors of the Kittyhawk. Of course, Riaan replied, how stupid can I be. Teilani continued, but if you mean how I ended up as a doctor, well actually pure circumstantial.

Actually I started off as a class 1 shuttle pilot, but it turned out that I have a problem with small spaces, being cooped up in a shuttle for hours. I even asked my teachers if it was not possible to improve the inside of a shuttle. Anyway I had to find some thing else, so I took up the medical side. I was offered the position as a teacher at the medical academy but I declined, Teilani continued. Being in deep space is much more exciting.

Have you ever tried this aldebaran spice pudding, delicious, Teilani said. Here have a try, as she pushed the saucer to Riaan’s side of the table.