The Edge of Freedom #46"
By: Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]
Ryan-Steven ‘Rusty Ryan’ Madriani, Marine CO, [PST]

Stardate: 58204.14 1310

As Teilani went back to her desk she noticed that Lt Witmore had forgotten one of his tools.

“Ally, Teilani said to one of the nurse, I am going down to engineering to return this, and also get some thing to eat o.k.”

“That fine Doctor”, she responded.

Teilani took the tools and headed out of sickbay, obviously she was not looking where she was going and ran right into the arms of a strong well build man.

“Excuse me miss” Ryan said in his low voice. “Can you tell me where sickbay is? I am new here and I need a medical check up since I have no medical record for the Maquis yet”

Oops, Teilani said with a smile, I bet you had never expected this, getting a warm welcome by me. I’m sorry, Teilani stuck out her hand, I’m your doctor. Please follow me.

“It wasn’t an unpleasant welcome” Ryan took her hand and shook it “Ryan Madriani, Commanding officer of the marine detachment on board” He nodded and followed her. “What is your name doctor?”

“Where are my manners, Teilani said, I’am Dr Teilani Dane, nice to meet you”. Please have a seat on that bio bed over there, Teilani pointed to biobed 1. Have you had any diseases, discomforts, allergies that we should know about.

“I’m allergic to phaser fire, but nothing else” Ryan replied as he sat down on the bed.

Is’nt everybody, Teilani responded. She took her medical tricorder and began scanning. There were some elevated levels of adrenaline but otherwise the scan revealed nothing serious. This Marine was in perfect health. Teilani began to prepare a hypospray with some booster meds just to prevent the unexpected Tell me Mr Madriani, what do you do in order to stay fit, she asked. There is a new training program on holodeck 8. maybe you want to try it out?

“Well I try putting my daughter to sleep every night that’s good for half a mile of running through my quarters and for the rest well I use holo programs, so yes I would be interested.,” He said rubbing the area where the hypospray just had been. “What does it consist of?” He sounded interested.

The Naskans version of Kung Foo.." I have written it myself and want to try it out this afternoon

“Is that an invitation doctor?” Ryan asked.

“It surely is, Teilani responded, fighting against a real person is much more interesting than holographic one”. “Besides that will prevent me disabling the safety protocols”.

Ryan smiled “Very well doctor I accept.” He hesitated. “Now I have a request for you. If you don’t mind?”

Of course not, what can I do for you, Teilani said questionably.

“Well, my daughter has developed a very nasty cough, I think its because she’s not used to living on a starship but to be on the safe side I’d like you to examine her for it.” Ryan asked it all with a rather embarrassed mixed with concern on his face. “I don’t know if it is the change or the ventilated air”

“You do not have to be embarrassed Sir, Of course I can do this for you, all in a days work”. “If you want I can drop by your quarters and check her there. This is sometimes better than having her come to sickbay.” “How old is she”?

“She’s 5 years ” Ryan said, and dropping by in the quarters would be nice. She’s still hesitating to explore the ship.”

“Well maybe our ships counsellor can help with that. She is really nice and I think your daughter might like her. Shall I make an appointment for her to meet”?

“I don’t know before you know it I’ll be called to the bridge to get her there.” Ryan sighed. “on the other hand she has enough issues to deal with, but I think I’ll ask the counsellor myself, gives me a chance to meet her?” Ryan said.

Teilani nodded, “Well I leave it up to you then to make the appointment. Anyway you will be pleased to hear that you are in good health and I have all the necessary data now on file”

“Indeed.” Ryan stood up. “Now doctor Dane, if you will excuse me, I need to meet with the captain later on and I got to unpack. At what time shall I meet you for the holodeck?”

“Well how about 16.00 hrs in holodeck 8? Teilani responded.

"Very well" He nodded. "until then" he nodded again and walked away. "Nice woman" he though to himself.

Teilani smiled as she watch the big marine guy leave. This training session could get interesting.