***USS Chimera *** Hawk had spent some time in shuttles lately as he was transfered from SB Bragg to the Chimera better than a week ago. Since he basically was washed out of the ODA program due to his medical issues, (that always seemed to pop up at the worst times). Mainly Hawk seemed to suffer from a horrible ability to get injured or recieve a concussion during a fight.This left him with security and special operations abilty on top of being an engineer. He had tried to get an SSF assignment for some time and lucked out overall as when he washed out. The Chimera was "in the neighborhood" and could stand for an engineer with his other abilities. Hawk came out of his mental fog as the pilot announced that they were within vissual range of the vessal. "Wonderful" Hawk told the ensign. "Take us in as soon as we get clearance. I have to get my room assignment after I clear ships medical. I am eager to meet my new CO, Brig Gen Bretam" Hawk eagerly departed the shuttle and thanked the pilot after they were on board. Hawk eagerly departed the shuttle and thanked the pilot after they were on board. After an initial security clearance check he was escorted to medical. He was directed to a biobed were he was instructed to wait for an attending doctor to be called to medical. Rangi leaned against the wall of the turbo lift as it sped towards deck 5.The mess hall had been cleared of the chaos caused by the childrens party and was more or less ready for the Winter Ball. She tilted her head back against the wall and closed her eyes.{This juggling two jobs is wearing me out!} she thought and stood up straight as the turbo lift slowed to a stop. {Right....one medical check..one round up of s/bay...back to my quarters...one shower...change...shall I wear the blue or not?...bother Athena for choosing the same!} So it was with a frown of annoyance that the CMO entered sickbay. {Where IS everyone?} she thought looking around at the deserted department. Nurse Robinson hove into sight."New crewman waiting for you Rangi...bay4." she said cheerily. Rangi thanked her and walked towards the bay. Hawk noted the look upon the doctors face as she entered the and said, "Well Ma'am I hope that you won't be using any sharp instruments on me." Hawk stuck his hand out to shake the Doctors after he noted her expression lighten a little "LT Jg Hawk Versey Asst Engineer reporting for physical Ma'am" Hawk stated with a disarming smile. Rangi shook hands, smiling at the lieutenants cheerful expression. "Pleased to meet you Lieutenant....Lt Commander Rangi Summers...CMO and acting XO...welcome aboard the Chimera." she said. She released his hand and looked around for a medpadd."Dont worry....no sharp instruments 'today'!...where IS the thing? ah...there we go." she took up the padd resting on the end of the bio bed and activated it. "XO" Hawk stated matter of factly."If you don't mind me asking what happened to Cmdr. Shane Guzman?" Hawk had did his best to learn the crew roster on his way to the ship. He definately had learned the command staff and dept chiefs at least. "He's actioning CO." Rangi replied and lowered the medpadd she held ready. "General Bretam was called away from the ship suddenly." she explained. "We're not sure how long he will be gone but until his return Commander Guzman and I have taken a temporary step up." The corners of her lips raised in a smile."Please lay back?" Reaching up to the overbed display, she switched the biobed 'on' and watched the readout of the Lieutenants vital signs stabilise to a pattern on the screen. "Well I hope that is the only change that I need to get down, I spent time learning the crew manifest on the trip here." Hawk stated."Well Ma'am do I have any new lumps on my skull or are we about done with the medical part?" Hawk asked showing definite signs he really did not care for this part of his Duties. He didnt mind the company at all, just the fact he had seen too much of medical on two previous assignments and really wished to keep that at two. "One other question I have for you Ma'am" Hawk waited for Rangi to turn towards him and gave him a nod. "Lt Foster, how is he? When I last saw him he was in rough shape. I was ACSec on the Archer when that happened and had to deal with that situation right before I left the Archer myself.He was attacked by two enlisted drunks right before I was tranfered to SB Bragg, I never got any more info on him until I noted he was an asst st ops crewman here." "Lt Foster is fit and well." Rangi replied, making a note of something on the medpadd."Actually he was here only a short time ago for his own medical check.Can you...just turn your head a little to your left please?" She held a small scanner which hummed into life near Hawks right temple. Hawk winced as he felt an imaginary ache from a still healing crack in his skull. He knew that was what she was scanning and it some how made it ache a little, maybe because he was thinking about it was all. "You will note my skull has been used for sporting fun several times in the past.All in the line of duty and in the line of some ones fist then floor." Hawk ended with a chuckle."Concussions are kinda funny. The initial hit never really causes the injury, it's usually the damn floor when you hit it." Hawk shrugged his shoulders in a kinda, go figure, sort of way. "Indeed.." Rangi murmured looking from the padd to the overbed display and back again.Something else was noted on the medpadd. "Do you have any pain?" she asked glancing at him and then at the display once more. " I noticed you...winced a bit.. when I held the scanner near.Have you any ongoing problems with that? I see you've had three concussions in less than a year." "Occassional pain, now and then. I guess thats the price you pay for not defending yourself properly.I think it has more to do with the fact you made me think about it than any real pain. More of a mental issue is all." Hawk said with another grin. a mental issue is all." Hawk said with another grin. "So....." Hawk started to say after a moments pause. "Tell me about life aboard an SSF vessal vs. a regular fleet posting" Rangi switched the scanner off, setting it carefully aside. "Well lietuenant...you certainly seem to have had your fair share of injuries dont you!" she asked with a small smile."Three concussions AND a broken jaw? hmmm.. You can sit up now.." She leaned against the bio bed and studied the padd as he changed from laying to sitting position."I dont see anything here untoward at all." she told him and eventually glanced to her left and met his eye."If you DO have any pain or discomfort though I expect you to report back here...that goes without saying right?" She pushed herself off the edge of bed and reaching again to the display, turned it off. The readings levels sank to zero, an effect that often had a dramatic impact on some patients. "Life on an SSF vessel?" she looked at him and smiled warmly."well...we've had our moments. Currently though, we are on a...how can I say..'slightly unusual' mission...escorting twentyone children to Terion II in time for Christmas.We just had a childrens party this afternoon...and this evening we're having a Winter ball" Rangis smile widened at the responce on the lieutenants face. "Ahh a dsocial gathering you say. Do you have a date?" Hawk smile wryly Rangi looked down at the medpadd hiding a smile.She nodded and remet his gaze."Yes I do." she replied. "Hmmm, well then I need to work fast to get a date. That is unless you have anyone in mind that wouldnt care to escort a newbie around." Hawk asked "I'm sure you'll meet a number of very pleasant girls at the ball." she said, glad that he hadnt asked further into her own arrangements. " ..but if you're talking about sickbay..I 'think' everyone is spoken for." "I guess your right. Besides I need to get my quarters assignment. Maybe we can share a dance if your date doesnt mind that is." Hawk jumped up from the biobed and wished the Doctor a good day. "Nice meeting you Cmdr and hope to see you this evening." "A pleasure." Rangi replied. " The ball is in the mess hall...around seven thirty." she told him." Dress uniform...and I'll be sure to see you there.Thankyou lieutenant." Hawk left sickbay with a sigh of relief, atleast thats one person that was friendly. Now to the Bridge. *** End Log **** LtJg Hawk Versey Assist Enginerring Officer USS Chimera & LtCmdr Rangi Summers CMO/AXO USS Chimera