A/N: Very nice Hilary!
I watched Captain Janeway as she weighed the pros and cons of Ensign Maren's idea. I couldn't think of too many cons, but I know Tuvok would probably come up with a few if we asked.
The Captain opened her mouth to speak, and I held my breath, waiting for her decision.
"Well Ensign Maren, I see no reason to not honor your request, and we are always in need of crew. So, may I be the first to welcome you to the Starship Voyager!"
Suddenly the Doctor interrupted, "May I make a suggestion Captain?"
Janeway's eye's widened in surprise, "Why of course Doctor!"
"Thank you! I would prefer it if Ensign Maren remains in Sickbay for a day so that I can take complete scans, and fill out medical data for her. Especially since, as we all know now, she is not 100% Morian. This will have the added benefit of giving her time to rest after her ordeal. After the 24 hours, she may be released, but still on sick leave for another 48 hours. Then she may be given appropriate duties," the Doctor replied.
In my mind I cheered the Doctor's wisdom, and the fact that I would know where to find Maren for the next 24 hours at least.
"Yes, of course Doctor! That sounds like good advice to me! When Ensign Maren is ready to leave sickbay, notify me, and I'll send Tom to familiarize her with the ship. How does that sound to you Ensign?" Janeway asked solicitously.
A/N: Ok Hilary, back to you!
I watched Captain Janeway as she weighed the pros and cons of Ensign Maren's idea. I couldn't think of too many cons, but I know Tuvok would probably come up with a few if we asked.
The Captain opened her mouth to speak, and I held my breath, waiting for her decision.
"Well Ensign Maren, I see no reason to not honor your request, and we are always in need of crew. So, may I be the first to welcome you to the Starship Voyager!"
Suddenly the Doctor interrupted, "May I make a suggestion Captain?"
Janeway's eye's widened in surprise, "Why of course Doctor!"
"Thank you! I would prefer it if Ensign Maren remains in Sickbay for a day so that I can take complete scans, and fill out medical data for her. Especially since, as we all know now, she is not 100% Morian. This will have the added benefit of giving her time to rest after her ordeal. After the 24 hours, she may be released, but still on sick leave for another 48 hours. Then she may be given appropriate duties," the Doctor replied.
In my mind I cheered the Doctor's wisdom, and the fact that I would know where to find Maren for the next 24 hours at least.
"Yes, of course Doctor! That sounds like good advice to me! When Ensign Maren is ready to leave sickbay, notify me, and I'll send Tom to familiarize her with the ship. How does that sound to you Ensign?" Janeway asked solicitously.
A/N: Ok Hilary, back to you!