Chief Medical Officer's Log Day 2:
Recently I had the opportunity to eat a meal in the Mess Hall with the rest of the crew. Chef had prepared Spaghetti and Meatballs with Jell-O for dessert. While looking for a table to sit I found one at the very end of the Mess Hall. While I made my way over the table I noticed that every table that was sporting a conversation stopped the moment I began to pass, and to only to begin again once I was too far to hear the exact conversation. Once I was seated I enjoyed my meal without delay. I must say the substance called Jell-O was most fun to eat. Meanwhile on the other side of the Mess Hall a conversation seemed to have fueled a dispute between several members of the crew. In no time the verbal match between two males erupted into a brawl. The more senior officer came to stop with the fighting, but only after the damage was done.
In Sickbay I found both to have extensive bruising and even a dislocated jaw. Treating the injuries were routine however when it came to filling a report as to the cause of the injuries I would receive no answer from either gentleman. Both it seemed refused to answer any of my questions concerning the reason for the fight. They seemed to "clam right up" as I hear members of the crew say. It wasn't until I pointed out that by refusing they would come along to Lieutenant Reed and he would not be so kind to have the patience with the matter. It was slow however I discovered that both men intended to court the same female, but this species is monogamous so they were competing for the prized heart of the female. Clearly instinct is still strong with human courting.
Once they both left I called Captain Archer down to explain my medical findings to complete the report being prepared for proper punishment. The moment the Captain entered the room he took the report and left. No words exchanged. That was when I decided to try a hypothesis. I began to ask him some rather awkward questions about human courting and reproduction, and with each question I only receive silence. It wasn't until the Captain obviously had enough of my questions did he speak and ask me the point of my "pointless" questions I was asking him. Once I explained that human courting seemed to have been involved in the fight and I never understood the true mechanics behind it; I wanted to gather the proper information on the subject.
The Captain the proceeded to explain that it is a somewhat private matter; not commonly discussed with such interest. He also stated that "I am no authority on the matter. Perhaps Commander Tucker could help me with my inquiries." I wonder if he is stating that he has relatively less experience courting then Commander Tucker, or did he merely wish for me to stop with the evidently embarrassing questions. Does no one wish to speak with me because I am not human, and cannot understand their personal condition as a human? In such case I shall have to try to be a more "human" doctor.
End CMO's Log
A/N: So I'm getting around to these entries. If anyone has any suggestions of topics I could consider them. Repeat after me: Review = cookie Everyone loves a cookie
Recently I had the opportunity to eat a meal in the Mess Hall with the rest of the crew. Chef had prepared Spaghetti and Meatballs with Jell-O for dessert. While looking for a table to sit I found one at the very end of the Mess Hall. While I made my way over the table I noticed that every table that was sporting a conversation stopped the moment I began to pass, and to only to begin again once I was too far to hear the exact conversation. Once I was seated I enjoyed my meal without delay. I must say the substance called Jell-O was most fun to eat. Meanwhile on the other side of the Mess Hall a conversation seemed to have fueled a dispute between several members of the crew. In no time the verbal match between two males erupted into a brawl. The more senior officer came to stop with the fighting, but only after the damage was done.
In Sickbay I found both to have extensive bruising and even a dislocated jaw. Treating the injuries were routine however when it came to filling a report as to the cause of the injuries I would receive no answer from either gentleman. Both it seemed refused to answer any of my questions concerning the reason for the fight. They seemed to "clam right up" as I hear members of the crew say. It wasn't until I pointed out that by refusing they would come along to Lieutenant Reed and he would not be so kind to have the patience with the matter. It was slow however I discovered that both men intended to court the same female, but this species is monogamous so they were competing for the prized heart of the female. Clearly instinct is still strong with human courting.
Once they both left I called Captain Archer down to explain my medical findings to complete the report being prepared for proper punishment. The moment the Captain entered the room he took the report and left. No words exchanged. That was when I decided to try a hypothesis. I began to ask him some rather awkward questions about human courting and reproduction, and with each question I only receive silence. It wasn't until the Captain obviously had enough of my questions did he speak and ask me the point of my "pointless" questions I was asking him. Once I explained that human courting seemed to have been involved in the fight and I never understood the true mechanics behind it; I wanted to gather the proper information on the subject.
The Captain the proceeded to explain that it is a somewhat private matter; not commonly discussed with such interest. He also stated that "I am no authority on the matter. Perhaps Commander Tucker could help me with my inquiries." I wonder if he is stating that he has relatively less experience courting then Commander Tucker, or did he merely wish for me to stop with the evidently embarrassing questions. Does no one wish to speak with me because I am not human, and cannot understand their personal condition as a human? In such case I shall have to try to be a more "human" doctor.
End CMO's Log
A/N: So I'm getting around to these entries. If anyone has any suggestions of topics I could consider them. Repeat after me: Review = cookie Everyone loves a cookie