05-13-2025, 03:58 AM
“Before we begin anything, we need to have a conversation. I am going to see how you talk, both verbal and physical.” There were several factors Evie wanted to take into account before starting anything. “One thing I need to know is what was the series of events that brought you here? Do you feel anything different now than say a few days ago?”
The questions was certainly intriguing. Powl had been to many appointments in the past and he had even memorized several of the different things that medical staff would ask him and it would become predictable. And yet, here, there was an element of surprise. Torok's right eyebrow would raise with a slight nod of his head indicating a hint of curiosity at the inquiry.
"I do not feel any different. Today would be a standard day in my own personal physical assessment; notwithstanding my own lack of further education in the science of Medicine."
There was a brief pause in which he reevaluated his statement and verified within himself the veracity of the report. Concluding that, indeed, he did feel normal per his own analysis, he felt no need to add anything further to that part of the report.
"Regarding your first question, the answer depends on the level of detail desired and how far back in my own history you would like to go. In summary, I was Chief Tactical Officer serving aboard the USS Copernicus. In one of our missions we encountered the Krynar. There were several casualties, however there were also several prisoners. I was among the captured.
For years the Krynar attempted to tear into my psyche to reveal Star Fleet secrets. While my clearance level as Chief Tactical Officer on the Copernicus was not of extreme value in terms of information available to them; they were persistent. My guess is they really didn't know if my knowledge was of great value or not. Or, and this is perhaps the more likely scenario, they found my Vulcan psyche more challenging to break due to my intensive training and discipline.
Regardless, I was eventually able to escape. Once I was recovered by Star Fleet, a thorough analysis revealed significant damage due to Krynar Cerebral Probes. Several operations, surgeries, therapies, procedures, and appointments later I was healed well enough to rejoin Star Fleet. However, due to the mountain of memory loss, I was required to pass the Academy once more, and I was no longer a Lieutenant Commander nor Chief Tactical Officer. I left the Academy as Midshipman Torok Powl and I began serving aboard the USS Titania. I had to start over, and rightfully so.
We have just finished a mission aboard the Titania and we docked here. Upon docking here I was informed from Star Fleet Medical that I was to report for a procedure tailored to treat my condition. And thus, we have arrived at our contemporary location in time and space. Now I am here with you, to allow you to prospectively perform this procedure."
Powl stopped to allow the listeners time to gather their thoughts and responses.
The questions was certainly intriguing. Powl had been to many appointments in the past and he had even memorized several of the different things that medical staff would ask him and it would become predictable. And yet, here, there was an element of surprise. Torok's right eyebrow would raise with a slight nod of his head indicating a hint of curiosity at the inquiry.
"I do not feel any different. Today would be a standard day in my own personal physical assessment; notwithstanding my own lack of further education in the science of Medicine."
There was a brief pause in which he reevaluated his statement and verified within himself the veracity of the report. Concluding that, indeed, he did feel normal per his own analysis, he felt no need to add anything further to that part of the report.
"Regarding your first question, the answer depends on the level of detail desired and how far back in my own history you would like to go. In summary, I was Chief Tactical Officer serving aboard the USS Copernicus. In one of our missions we encountered the Krynar. There were several casualties, however there were also several prisoners. I was among the captured.
For years the Krynar attempted to tear into my psyche to reveal Star Fleet secrets. While my clearance level as Chief Tactical Officer on the Copernicus was not of extreme value in terms of information available to them; they were persistent. My guess is they really didn't know if my knowledge was of great value or not. Or, and this is perhaps the more likely scenario, they found my Vulcan psyche more challenging to break due to my intensive training and discipline.
Regardless, I was eventually able to escape. Once I was recovered by Star Fleet, a thorough analysis revealed significant damage due to Krynar Cerebral Probes. Several operations, surgeries, therapies, procedures, and appointments later I was healed well enough to rejoin Star Fleet. However, due to the mountain of memory loss, I was required to pass the Academy once more, and I was no longer a Lieutenant Commander nor Chief Tactical Officer. I left the Academy as Midshipman Torok Powl and I began serving aboard the USS Titania. I had to start over, and rightfully so.
We have just finished a mission aboard the Titania and we docked here. Upon docking here I was informed from Star Fleet Medical that I was to report for a procedure tailored to treat my condition. And thus, we have arrived at our contemporary location in time and space. Now I am here with you, to allow you to prospectively perform this procedure."
Powl stopped to allow the listeners time to gather their thoughts and responses.