required medical

Posted on 08 Oct 2021 @ 3:11am by Lieutenant C'Tora Kuroka & Lieutenant JG Rosaline Belikov

Mission: Picking up the pieces
Location: sickbay
2255 words - 4.5 OF Standard Post Measure

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Walking into sickbay, Rose had brought Ziva down for a medical check and figured she'd get hers done and dusted before the Medical Chief ended up chasing her around the ship with a tricorder. She'd given a couple of days since she'd brought Xu down so C'Tora could have time to get Xu squared away for her next series of appointments.

C'Tora stood up from the BioBed as he finished making the final adjustments." Good. done and Done. " His ears twitched and he heard the Sickbay door swoosh open. " Ah.. Lieutenant Belikov, Thank you for coming...." He paused briefly and smiled " And who do we have here? What a adorable child. "

Rose smiled, “this is Ziva, my daughter. She should be on the medical database though it has been some time since I brought her down for a checkup” she said, as she gave Ziva’s nose a gentle boop which caused her to squirm a little. “She’s almost 2”

C'Tora brought his head down lower and closer to Ziva. " Hello Ziva, I'm Doctor Kuroka. I'm just a big kitty cat. " Giving her a smile and a purr. " Your a big girl aren't you? I bet you love to help your mommy, don't you? " He turned his attention back to Rose. " So what may I do for you ladies today? " He asked.

Rose looked a little confused by C’Tora’s question, “um, the last time I was down here you told me I needed another check up?”

C'Tora chuckled. " True, true I did ask you that. I've just been busy for the past couple of days. What I meant to ask is if Ziva is just here with mommy and keeping her company, Or is she here for a wellness check as well? "

Rose looked down at Ziva before returning her attention to C’Tora, “why not both. It’s been a while for both of us and I might as well make sure Ziva isn’t scared of coming down here” she said as she could feel her daughters mix of curiosity about C’Tora, fear of this unfamiliar room and slight want to pat the big kitty. “Um, I know this is an odd request, but would you mind if Ziva felt your fur?”

C'Tora gave a light laugh and smiled warmly. " I would be delighted! "He crouched down to his knees and put his head near Ziva where she could pet his silky black fur. He looked at Ziva and smiled again. " You may pet my fur if you want to Ziva, Doctor Kitty only let's special people do this and you should never be afraid of coming here because everyone here is really nice. "

looking up at her mother, Ziva looked for her approval before touching the tall kitty. After recieving a head nod of approval, Ziva's face lit up with a massive smile as she rushed forward and began to gently stroke C'Tora's fur, "Mommy, soft"

Giving Ziva a warm smile, Rose had to keep herself from giggling at the site of C'Tora being petted like a massive cat, "yes little one, he is" she said, looking to C'Tora, "thank you for indulging me."

C'Tora Purred gently as Ziva stroked his head. He smiled at Rose. " Not a problem, it was my pleasure. Anytime that Ziva wants to come here she may. Besides , do you how long it has been since I've seen all my nurses grinning? You know they're not going to let me forget this anytime soon." He chuckled softly. " I don't mind, it will give me some practice for when I'm a father one day. "

He turned to Ziva." Ok Ziva I'm going to give your mommy a Physical exam, and when she's done it will be your turn. There's nothing scary and it won't hurt at all. Maybe tickle a little, but that's all. And if your a good girl I can share some grapes with you if it's alright with your mommy. Ok? "

Confused, Ziva looked up at her mother, "Mommy?"

Giving her a smile, Rose tapped the end of her nose, "it's ok little one. I need you to sit next to mommy for a little while. Can you do that"

with a huge smile on her face, Ziva nodded vigorously.

leaning down to give her daughter a peck on her forehead, Rose returned her attention to C'Tora, "So, where do you want us doc?"

" If you ladies would be so kind, If I Could have you set on the edge of the bio bed we can get started." C'tora reached over and punched a few buttons on the bio bed, a scanning beam danced over rose briefly and disappeared. " Monitor and tricorder linked. " He removed the scan device from the tricorder And scanned Rose from the front and walked behind scanning from the back as well. He checked the readings on the screen.
" everything is as it should be, your good for another year Rose. "

He moved in front of Ziva. " I'm all done checking your Mommy Ziva. See there's nothing to be scared of is there? It's your turn now, Are you ready for me to start? Your mommy is going to be right next to you. "

Looking more curious then afraid, Ziva nodded to the big cat man before looking at the wand in his hand. She could see the flashing lights coming from it and hear a slight hum emanating from the doctors hand, which she wondered if it was also coming from the wand.

Sensing her daughter’s curiosity, Rose closed her eyes and listened for a moment before smiling, “huh, I hadn’t noticed that before”

The big cat cocked his head to the side looking perplexed, Curiosity getting the best of him. " What haven't you noticed before? " He looked about Sickbay to see if anything was out of place. " Everything looks the same to me, what are you talking about? "

Rose gave a grin, “it’s the sound coming from the tricorder. There’s a subtle pattern within the sound that we find pleasing. Our hearing is more sensitive then what is average for Romulans or Humans”

C'Tora gave a light laugh. " well as long as it's a pleasing sound I won't be concerned about it. I wouldn't want my guest to uncomfortable. " He stopped and listened for a moment to the tricorder. " Hmm.. I think I might hear a tone in there, but not i the same way you do. It is neither pleasing or displeasing to me. " He listened some more. " It is familiar though. It reminds me of when I'm looking for lunch in the jungle. Isn't it interesting how different species have such a wide perception on sight, sound and smell." He smiled. " It makes my job that much more interesting. "

Rose smiled, “I’m sure it does. Treating so many species must be difficult, trying to keep up with each ones different biological needs”

C'Tora nodded and grinned. " I agree that with the number of species aboard this ship alone, not including those we respond to on planets or space travelers that we encounter to render aid to." He pondered briefly. " Difficult? Sometimes it is. I consider it a challenge to help those in need and to learn about other species through peaceful contact, Just the way I like it. " He said with a warm smile.

“Unfortunately not everyone sees it that way, which is a shame” Rose commented as she watched the doctor work while keeping an eye on Ziva, “do you mind if I ask you something a little odd?”

C'Tora chuckled softly and glanced up. " Hmm...It always seems that the odd questions are always the interesting ones. Please ask your question. "

“Well, as I’m sure you know I’m half human half Romulan and I have limited telepathic and empathic abilities. Will Ziva eventually develop her own abilities? Being only a quarter Romulan I’m not sure how the interaction goes”

" Now that's a real good question. " His whiskers twitched. " Genetic talents of a species can be a tricky thing trying to predict them. She might start show some talent anywhere between the age of four to the start of puberty, depending on the parents DNA. If I were to make an educated guess, I'd say an empath. That in itself is remarkable, and would be wonderous gift. "

He let out a sigh. " But please don't hold me to that, If the genes are weak she might not even have a talent. On the other hand, if the genes are strong, she might surprise you and have a talent stronger then your own. Regardless what happens to her in the future, she has parents that love her very much, and she will always be your precious daughter. The rest of the answers will be revealed to us in time. I hope that was a satisfactory answer. "

Rose nodded, “so basically wait and see. I was afraid of that. Thanks anyway. So how do I look? Am I fit for duty?”

C'Tora tapped in the information into the PADD. " You are indeed fit for duty, and is duly entered into your medical records. Not that I was worried about you failing your medical exam. " He turned his attention to Ziva. " We're all done with your mommy Ziva, now it's your turn. There is nothing scary, Ok? " As he held the tricorder for her to see and turned it so that she could see the display. He had Ziva hold the tricorder and touch the button to activate it. He rand the wand over him so she could watch the display.

" That is what I'll be doing Ziva, It will take a minute or two and I'll be all done. Ok? and then we can share those grapes I told you about if it's alright with your mommy. " He said with a warm grin.

Ziva was too distracted to respond, she was busy pushing a few random buttons on the tricorder causing it to make various noises.

Giving a muffled laugh, Rose hopped off the biobed, picked Ziva up and placed her where she’d been sitting, “such a curious mind” she said, holding her hand out infront of Ziva with her palm up. This was a method Rose had discovered worked whenever she wanted Ziva to give her something she was holding.

Looking at the open hand, Ziva hesitated for a moment before reluctantly handing her mother the tricorder. She then crossed her arms infront of her and looked away with a cross expression.

Handing the tricorder back to the doctor, Rose gave Ziva a pat in her head, “so we might have a future doctor here my feline friend”

C'Tora grinned and chuckled as he watch Ziva. " Ahh... Good. We could always use the help here in Medical, She has such a bright and inquizitive mind. She could be anything she wants to be and quite the benefit to the Federation and those around her if she decides to join. The children truly our the future. "

He began his wellness checkup for Ziva and completed it within a few minutes, and showed the screen to Ziva. " See that Ziva? This shows me that your in very good health. " He looked up and smiled at Rosaline. " She's in very good health as to be expected. The only thing I would recommend is a minor hypo calicium booster for her developing bones and reduce some of the growing pains as she grows. May I give her the booster? Your the parent after all. "

“Are you sure an injection is required? Can’t I just increase the calcium in her diet?”

" It's not required. " Said C'Tora. " I just thought I'd offer since we're right here. As long as you increase her dietary intake on calcium at least once or twice a week it'll be fine. I would suggest a calcium enriched orange juice, as children tend to like it. Otherwise Ziva is in perfect health for her age." C'Tora went to his office and came back with about thirty green grapes on the stem. " This is for being such a brave girl. " As he handed the grapes to Roseline. " You can share them with your mommy , Ok? " He said to Ziva.

Giving a smile, Rose carefully picked off one of the grapes before eating it herself as a test, "hmm, seedless, very nice" she said before picking another for Ziva to suck on, giving it a squeeze between her fingers to brake the skin.

eagerly taking the grape, Ziva immediately put both it and her whole hand into her mouth.

Giving a sigh, Rose picked Ziva up off of the biobed and turned to C'Tora, "Thank you Doctor. As easy and painless as always"

C'Tora gave a warm smile. " It has been a pleasure and I dare say the highlight of my day having two such wonderful patients. I have nothing else for you at this time. " He looked at his PADD. " We'll do this again a year from today, And please feel free to bring Ziva along as well. I rarely get to enjoy myself for a standard physical like I did today. Must have been the company. " He said with a grin. " It has truly been a pleasure. "

"well I hope you have a qui.... i mean relaxing day" Rose said, catching herself before saying the taboo Q word.

OFF:

Lieutenant JG C'Tora Kuroka
CMO, USS Andromeda

Lieutenant JG Rosaline Belikov
Chief of Intelligence
USS Andromeda