A Step Forward

Posted on Tue Mar 28th, 2017 @ 1:24pm by

718 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Unknown Life, Unknown Dangers
Location: Captain's Ready Room
Timeline: MD 1 || 1015 Hours

Xavier woke up incredibly stiff and sore in places he didn't think possible, BJ and he had spent a wonderful dinner together and there was definitely some 'creative' uses for those reactive oils he used on her after dinner. After a shower Xavier dressed in a fresh uniform and after kissing BJ goodbye he left to fulfil his end of the agreement. Surprisingly he didn't think much about it as he walked the halls of the ship but after talking about it the two of them agreed and he'd honour it.

When he arrived on the Bridge it was a place he only really got to see when visiting the Captain for something or a meeting in the Observation Lounge.

Having been informed that the new Captain, a one Commodore Hood was in the Ready Room he made his way there and chimed the door.

"Come." William spoke having come down from the heated moment with his new Chief Intelligence Officer. He was surprised to see Dr Patrovski. "Doctor." William spoke not risking the last name in case he said it wrong.

"Sir, Dr Patrovski." Xavier introduced.

"Yes Doctor, Assistant Chief Medical Officer. What can I do for you?" William said offering a chair.

Xavier stepped up somewhat nervous, if this was Admiral S'iraa he'd have no problem but this man was hardly on a day or two and here he stood. "Sir, I'm aware we don't currently have a Chief Medical Officer yet."

"Yes, I'm sorry about that I had planned to go to Starfleet Medical this morning after a meeting with the Admiral to acquire one." William spoke.

"I'd like to be considered for the position, if i may." A nervous Xavier spoke quickly.

"I see." William spoke sitting back in his chair. "As I understand it Doctor, you have declined the role on several occasions from a variety of officers, most recently by the First Officer which was noted as a heated discussion. Why now?"

"I have.....met someone. She is funny and daring, passionate and dedicated. She...accepts me for who I am and what I could become and she believes that not only am I a skilled and talented Doctor, but that I could be a great Chief Medical Officer." Xavier hinged all this on what BJ had told him.

"I see." William gazed at the men before him for a moment. Then reached into a drawer and pulled out a PADD. "I'm told this has been in here for almost two years." He slid it towards the good Doctor.

To: Dr Xavier Patrovski, Assistant Chief Medical Officer U.S.S. Dreadnought.

From: Admiral S'iraa, Commanding Officer U.S.S. Dreadnought.

In the event that Dr Patrovski decides to accept the position of Chief Medical Officer on this vessel or any other assignment this is a standing order that such a position will automatically incur the approval in rank to Lieutenant Commander and all the rights, responsibilities and requirements that come with it.

Dr Patrovski has been instrumental in the well being of the crew and has treated, assisted with and maintained a more than difficult patient, myself. Skills like the Doctors are honed with time, talents are nurtured and it is this Admiral's belief that should the good Doctor believe himself ready, this Admiral approves.

Signed,

Admiral S'iraa
Commander, U.S.S. Dreadnought.

William reached down again and pulled out a small box. "The note that I read when I assumed command told me about that PADD and this box. These belonged to the Admiral." William opened it and revealed a set of Lt.Cmdr rank insignia. "I accept your application Doctor, new quarters will be assigned to you befitting your status as Senior Staff, access and permissions will be updated once you leave here."

William stood up. "Congratulations Commander." His hand out to the Doctor.

Xavier didn't know what to say, that Admiral held such belief in him even two years ago. He looked at the box then at the Commodore. "Thank you sir." Xavier shook his hand, picked up the box and departed the office.

Will sat back down as as promised updated records, permissions and access codes for the Doctor. Sent a notification to Command and Starfleet Medical to request a new assistant for the good Doctor.

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