05-04-2026, 03:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-04-2026, 03:07 PM by Alexander Talion.)
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== NPC Lt Andrea Tate ==
Andrea entered the main medical facility in search of one of the counselling staff and located Kate Fletcher. There were a couple of people on staff, which was the luxury of being on such a large ship. They actually had a staff and not just a single person filling the role. Most smaller ships had to depend on the skills of a single doctor for such matters. Andrea had been at this a long time now and preferred not being in uniform unless required. She found it to be more appropriate and less clinical to wear professional civilian attire.
Andrea's warm smile and maternal approach always seemed to help break the ice in a very natural way, "Lieutenant Fletcher, I'm Lieutenant Tate, but please call me Andrea."
Kate Fletcher offered her hand with a smile and a nod, "Ah yes, I received a message, but it only game me your rank and last name and little else. You can call me Kate. How can I help you?"
Andrea rolled her eyes a little, "Yes, I'm afraid that even after being with them for more than a half dozen years, Star Fleet Head Quarters isn't getting any better about having a more personal feel to their correspondences in the field. I fear that I might never win that battle. Anyway, I'm afraid that one of your crew has suffered a serious family loss. She's a previous patient of mine, Jez Mala. You and I both have backgrounds in trauma medicine and know that familiar faces can help in such matters. In this case, both of her parents were murdered and HQ thought it might be a good idea if I dropped by to look in on her. It's no reflection on your staff and I wanted to stop by here first. This is your ship and crew, I'm only a visitor. I wanted to assure you and your staff that my notes will be added to ehr medical files and I'll be following all protocols to document any sessions. I'm not here to replace any of your staff, but to hopefully add to and help the process. I'll also give an opportunity for a full debrief, if you wish, once my visit is complete."
Kate nodded and smiled, "I can tell that you've done this before. I hope you don't mind my asking, but did you arrive on that Runabout that just landed?"
"Yes, I know it might be a bit unconventional, but as time was a factor, I hopped a ride with a friend."
Kate had also been around for a while and narrowed her eyes, but kept the smile on her face, "Forgive me, but...Star Fleet HQ is not quite next door. That craft can't even reach even reach warp 5. even if it was on a larger craft for the distance, it would require some pretty special hoops to jump through to get here that fast."
Andrea smiled and paused just long enough for effect before answering, "I have interesting friends, as does Miss Mala."
Kate knew that she was not likely to get more of an answer than that and had a hunch that she knew part of the answer, but that it was something she should let go for now. "Interesting friends, indeed. Well, please let us know if you need anything. I'll have you registered as being on the ship and cleared for all applicable medical access as needed."
They made only a little small talk as they then parted ways, but it certainly made Kate curious about who their friends were. She had heard some of the rumors and hadn't really given it much thought...until now.
== NPC Kate Fletcher ==
== NPC Lt Andrea Tate ==
Andrea entered the main medical facility in search of one of the counselling staff and located Kate Fletcher. There were a couple of people on staff, which was the luxury of being on such a large ship. They actually had a staff and not just a single person filling the role. Most smaller ships had to depend on the skills of a single doctor for such matters. Andrea had been at this a long time now and preferred not being in uniform unless required. She found it to be more appropriate and less clinical to wear professional civilian attire.
Andrea's warm smile and maternal approach always seemed to help break the ice in a very natural way, "Lieutenant Fletcher, I'm Lieutenant Tate, but please call me Andrea."
Kate Fletcher offered her hand with a smile and a nod, "Ah yes, I received a message, but it only game me your rank and last name and little else. You can call me Kate. How can I help you?"
Andrea rolled her eyes a little, "Yes, I'm afraid that even after being with them for more than a half dozen years, Star Fleet Head Quarters isn't getting any better about having a more personal feel to their correspondences in the field. I fear that I might never win that battle. Anyway, I'm afraid that one of your crew has suffered a serious family loss. She's a previous patient of mine, Jez Mala. You and I both have backgrounds in trauma medicine and know that familiar faces can help in such matters. In this case, both of her parents were murdered and HQ thought it might be a good idea if I dropped by to look in on her. It's no reflection on your staff and I wanted to stop by here first. This is your ship and crew, I'm only a visitor. I wanted to assure you and your staff that my notes will be added to ehr medical files and I'll be following all protocols to document any sessions. I'm not here to replace any of your staff, but to hopefully add to and help the process. I'll also give an opportunity for a full debrief, if you wish, once my visit is complete."
Kate nodded and smiled, "I can tell that you've done this before. I hope you don't mind my asking, but did you arrive on that Runabout that just landed?"
"Yes, I know it might be a bit unconventional, but as time was a factor, I hopped a ride with a friend."
Kate had also been around for a while and narrowed her eyes, but kept the smile on her face, "Forgive me, but...Star Fleet HQ is not quite next door. That craft can't even reach even reach warp 5. even if it was on a larger craft for the distance, it would require some pretty special hoops to jump through to get here that fast."
Andrea smiled and paused just long enough for effect before answering, "I have interesting friends, as does Miss Mala."
Kate knew that she was not likely to get more of an answer than that and had a hunch that she knew part of the answer, but that it was something she should let go for now. "Interesting friends, indeed. Well, please let us know if you need anything. I'll have you registered as being on the ship and cleared for all applicable medical access as needed."
They made only a little small talk as they then parted ways, but it certainly made Kate curious about who their friends were. She had heard some of the rumors and hadn't really given it much thought...until now.
== NPC Kate Fletcher ==