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Post by Lt. Ivery Kestra on Mar 4, 2009 1:11:51 GMT -5
He entered the office and noded, "Consoler." and then saw little Liam in her lap. "Liam." He then let the door shut behind him before speaking more openly. "I was just woundering how Liam was doing as it has been a few days since his imprompt to visit to sickbay, and I'm finally physically able to walk out of sickbay without being told to go directly to bed." He smiled a little bit his nerves really showing.
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Post by Counselor Artasa Avery on Mar 4, 2009 1:48:44 GMT -5
"He's been doing well," she said, smiling at his concern. "I've been monitoring his food intake and he hasn't had another attack. I'm glad you're feeling better," she added, a bit of concern touching her own features. "But you look as though something else is bothering you. Would you like to discuss it?"
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Post by Lt. Ivery Kestra on Mar 4, 2009 13:30:34 GMT -5
He didn't mean to concern her but it was written on her face that she senced his nervousness and he sighed rubbing his hands through his hair messing it up even more then what it was.
"You're right. My concern for Liem is underpined with a rather trubulant mental state I find myself in. I know its early in my career, but I'm concerned I am not doing what I need to do to fullfill the function of cheif of medican on this ship. Yes, I'm still learning how the whole department works, how to lean on you for adivse in your field, but apart of me worries I am somehow failing the department and the crew in the process."
He kind of chuckled, "Its odd but this ship is starting to become my home the people I work with day in and day out a family. So its important to me that I'm not failing. Sorry, I didn't mean to unload like that but I've been carring it around for a while."
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Post by Counselor Artasa Avery on Mar 5, 2009 2:38:03 GMT -5
Tasa absorbed that information, leaning back in her chair and chuckling slighty. "You and I are a lot alike, then," she said finally. "I don't mean to laugh, it's just that sometimes I have those same thoughts. But I can tell you sincerely that you are in no way failing the crew. I have you to thank for Liam's recovery, and I've seen you work. You're a wonder in your field."
Liam, loking from his mother to Ivery, looked as though he was trying to understand what was going on. Tasa turned him so that he was facing Ivery, then caught his attention. "Liam, want to learn a new sign?" she asked him, signing as she spoke. Liam grinned and signed an affirmative.
She pointed to Ivery, then made the sign for "Doctor", holding out her left hand palm-up, then placing the first two fingers of her right hand on her left wrist as though taking her own pulse. "Doctor," she said, and repeated the sign.
Liam looked from her hands to Ivery, and copied the sign- a little clumsily with his chubby little hands, but recognizeable. His smile when Tasa congratulated him lit his whole verdant face.
"Now can you say 'thank you doctor'?" Tasa asked. Without hesitation, he made a sign as though blowing a kiss, but from his chin, then signed "doctor" again.
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Post by Lt. Ivery Kestra on Mar 5, 2009 12:34:59 GMT -5
He couldn't help but smile seeing that the little guy was doing so well with his Mother's guidance. "You're welcome Liam."
He then turned his attion back to Tasa. "And thank you consoler. You're son is quit the gentalmen a testament to your courage and wisdom." He smiled a bit before bowing slightly to her, not too sure how to talk to people he just put the words togeather as he spoke. "In my home it is customary to thank people in that manner. People who help us stay on our life path and not be strayed by thoughts that are trubbling. Since I accomplished what I set out to do perhaps there is something you wish to ask of me. If not then I'll leave you to care for your son."
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Post by Counselor Artasa Avery on Mar 5, 2009 13:13:34 GMT -5
"You're welcome, Doctor," she replied. "I have nothing to ask, except that you try not to underestimate yourself so much. Strive for excellence, but remember that you are already the best Medical Officer aboard the Triton." She smiled warmly at him. "And come back if you ever need anything else."
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Post by Lt. Ivery Kestra on Mar 5, 2009 13:24:04 GMT -5
"I'll make sure to come back should I need anything. Like assistance in communication as I am working on speaking more fluent standard and being more social. My confadence in my skills has been restored I plan on trying to meet with you and the AMO once a week just to check on things and see how the crew is doing over all medically. So the right hand knows what the left one is doing type of a thing. That is if it is agreable. I'm still learning how to lead. This is my first leadership type role post on a vessle in my feild and I'm still trying not to step on anyones professional toes."
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Post by Counselor Artasa Avery on Mar 5, 2009 14:26:17 GMT -5
"That actually sounds like a good plan," she said. "Let me know when you plan to schedule these meetings and I'll clear my schedule for then. And I'm always willing to help should you need it."
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Post by Lt. Ivery Kestra on Mar 5, 2009 17:10:48 GMT -5
"I'll notify you when I'll get everyone togeather and try to plan around everyone's secheduals." He smiled a bit and bowed again. "Liam, you're a treasure to your family. Keep you Mom out of truble for me." Smiling at Tesa one last time he left her office to go figure out a meeting time for everyone.
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Post by Counselor Artasa Avery on Mar 16, 2009 1:43:20 GMT -5
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Anyone entering the office today would be greeted by an unusual- yet adorable- sight. Tasa and Liam were having Tummy Time, laying on their bellies on a blanket on the floor, surrounded by toys. Tasa was holding a toy ship slightly over Liam's head, and he was reaching for it, laughing in that infectious baby-laugh. "Get it, Green Bean, get it!" Tasa said encouragingly, shaking the toy a bit.
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Post by Al'sshakar on Mar 16, 2009 1:46:36 GMT -5
::Al slowly walked in the room, stopped suddenly, and started to back up awkwardly.Brilliant time to just walk in..you should of knocked you oaf. He was mentally punching himself.:: Ahem...Hello. I'm sorry for intruding.
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Post by Counselor Artasa Avery on Mar 16, 2009 1:59:12 GMT -5
Tasa looked up at him and found that in her current mood it was impossible not to grin. "Oh, come in," she told him, beckoning with her free arm, leaving her balanced precariously on her hips for a moment. Then she gave the toy to Liam, sat up cross-legged, and pulled Liam into her lap. "Okay, Liam, say hi to Mr. Al," she said.
Liam looked up at Al, and was momentarily stricken by shyness. He turned and buried his face in his mother's chest, peeking out at Al from behind his hands. But Tasa hugged him and turned him around, signing "friend" to him. Liam looked from his mother to Al, and waved at him. He crossed his arms in front of himself, then put his palms together and moved them up and down like the jaws of an alligator snapping shut.
"There now, that's my big brave boy. He's not so scary, is he?" Tasa laughed, hugging him again.
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Post by Al'sshakar on Mar 16, 2009 2:04:02 GMT -5
::Al smiled and canted his head at the child. He came into the room and sat down in front of them. The signs the child made were adorable and it wasn't often that Al really had the chance to be around children,he looked up at Artasa and gave a restrained smile.:: Scary...I get that a lot Artasa. He's very cute,and by the looks of it, very smart. Little Liam must be a handful.
::Al crossed his legs and relaxed.::
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Post by Counselor Artasa Avery on Mar 16, 2009 2:10:34 GMT -5
"Sometimes. He's been getting better, though. Not as fussy." She took Liam's hands and pulled him to his feet, holding him steady by the hands. "Would you like to hold him?" she asked. Liam wobbled a little unsteadily, but looked otherwise unabashed now that he'd been introduced.
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Post by Al'sshakar on Mar 16, 2009 2:14:04 GMT -5
Um...::Al placed his large scaley hands out.:: If he doesn't mind...:: This would be the second time this week he had a baby in his arms, He had to hold barrys new born "White Stag" at the Cherokee Ritual he was a guest of honor at.:: Since when did I become Mr. Al? Makes me sound old Artasa.::He said gruffly.::
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