Just talking"
By: Teilani Dane, Chief Medical Officer, [PC]
Patia Zoei, Chief Counselor, [PC]

Stardate: 58205.24 1630

Teilani leant back in her chair, the food Miranda had supplied was excellent and finally Lani felt content. She looked at the padd in her hand, it was still black and for some reason she still had not been able to get it fixed.

On one hand she was curious what was on it but on the other hand afraid what it might say. She placed her legs on one of the chairs and closed her eyes, thinking about the little away mission she and Hunter had.

Contrary to the belief Hunter was quit an remarkable person and Teilani had enjoyed their little tete a tete.

Patia picked up her glass of tea and turned from the bar. She had thought she had noticed Lani earlier, but hadn't wanted to interrupt her meal. Slowly she threaded herself between the crowded tables. Miranda's was hopping tonight, she noticed.

Quietly, she paused by the table. "Lani?"

Teilani opened one eye and looked to the side and sat up straight. "Hello Patia, wont you join me?"

"I would be happy, to join you. You had a pleasant look on your face. Thinking good thoughts?"

Teilani nodded. "Indeed, I had. So how are you?"

"I am very well, thank you," Patia smiled.

"And how is Silvio?"

Patia chuckled. "It is amazing to me how fast news travels. The last I saw of him, he was doing very well, also."

"Well despite the ship is big, news travels fast. I'm glad for you, you two make an excellent couple."

"Thank you. I wanted to let you know I will be contacting your family tomorrow, just so you are prepared for me to follow up with you after the contact. Do you have any questions or hesitations before I make that contact?" Patia asked.

Teilani let out a big sigh. That was something she dreaded. "Well one is never prepared for that Patia but one's gotta take the bull by the horns every now and then. And the quicker we get it over with the better."

"Very true, it isn't going to go away, that is for sure," Patia leaned back in her seat and took a sip of her tea.

Teilani squeeze the padd untill her knuckles were white. That was the only external view of her nervousness, but inside she was a nervous wreck.

"What do you have there, Teilani?" Patia asked.

Teilani stroke the padd. "Its a padd Hunter and I found on Rura Penthe. Unfortunately it does not work, so I have no idea what is on it.

"Going to have someone take a look at it? And why were you on Rura Penthe," Patia asked. She braced her arms on her knees as she settled more comfortably in her seat.

"Well I went down there because of Eric. It appeared that he was a prisoner there and the warden told us that he escaped."

"That is a pretty amazing feat, considering where he was. Do you have any idea of where he could have gone?" Patia asked.

Teilani shook her head. "No Captain and myself went to the last known location and we found this," Teilani tapped the padd.

"I am glad you found that much at least. I hope someone is able to get it working for you so you can access the information on it. Then, I hope it was his," Patia smiled softly.

"I hope so to," Teilani said. "But between us girls, tell me about Silvio, what is he like?"

"That is a tough question to answer," Patia replied. "He is just himself. No pretenses, no games, nothing false. I will say the one part that is a little disconcerting is, as a Betazed I can see most everyone's thoughts. I can also see some of his, but it is very spotty when it comes to his feelings about me. That is probably not odd to you, but it is about learning to trust what I can't see, which is odd to me."

"How about you? What is happening with you?" Patia asked.

"Not much," Teilani said with a chuckle. "I am what you say married to sickbay. But that reminds me," Teilani's eyes started to sparkle. "Commander Wright promised me to teach me about command stuff. I wonder if he will keep his end of the bargain.?"

"I don't know why he wouldn't. He seems to be a man of his word. He stopped in my office the other day. He was quite excited about the reattachment of his arm." Patia said.

Teilani smiled. "Yes I am pretty proud of it, the operation went without any hickup and as long as he does what I say and take his medication, he will have no further problems with it."

"That is wonderful news for him. I am glad to hear some positive news," Patia smiled.

"You know Patia, I know you can not disclose any patient/counselor information, but he was crying while he was sedated."

"Really? Is that something you see often under sedation?" Patia asked. She leaned forward and cupped her hands around her glass.

Teilani nodded. "Yes I did not want to push any further you know to ask him but........... I don't know.

"I am sure he will stop in to show off his new arm. If he doesn't bring it up, I am sure I can figure out a subtle way to ask him how he is doing. Thank you for letting me know it happened," Patia took a sip from her glass.

"No problem, thats what I am here for." Teilani said smiling. "But now for something completely different. You think I should cut it?" Teilani pulled at her hair.

"Are you having trouble with it?" Patia asked?

She smiled. "No not that but it becomes unmanagable sometimes."

Patia grinned, "That is why I keep mine this short. It is long enough to twist up, but short enough to keep out of my face, too."

Teilani grinned. "Indeed and making either a ponytail or a bun ever morning..she rolled her eyes. "By the way what time is it." she asked.

"2200hrs," Patia replied.

"Oh my I need to go back. Teilani turned on her heels and walked towards the door. "Patia...... thanks for your help, you know with my family."

"My pleasure, that is what I am here for," Patia winked.

Teilani beamed as she darted out of sickbay.