Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 2, 2021 3:47:53 GMT
2 days after S2E5, lunchtime[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Beach, LZ-2 Colony]Riyo's case was perhaps the trickiest of all those who had gotten in trouble on Kerelia, because he had expressed regret. He seemed to feel bad about the fight, and yet, despite his stature as acting CMO, he had done it, and therefore there had to be lessons learned and actions taken. Since the man was familiar with her style, Judy decided to put him at ease with a low-key, and expressly unofficial, chat. She'd set up shop on the beach, at one of the new picnic tables. Wearing a graceful, lavender-colored maxi dress, and showy jewel-encrusted prescription sunglasses, she worked the grill to fry up some salmon burgers, with a mango chutney available to join them in their buns. "Good afternoon," she called out to Riyo as she saw him approach.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Jun 2, 2021 6:28:12 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Colony Beach]It had been a very long, very rough couple of days. The easiest part about it was him and Lea deciding to stay on Kerelia for a few extra days to continue smoothing out the wrinkles in their relationship before returning to the busy routine of the station, where work might make it harder for them recover. They weren't fighting any more, but there was still a lingering tension neither were okay with, and that had only gotten worse when he got the summons to meet the Captain for lunch. No, it couldn't wait any more, Riyo knew that. And he'd tried to explain it to Lea without making it sound like his career was more important to him than their relationship. He wasn't entirely sure he'd succeeded. Hearing Judy call out a greeting as he neared the grill, he lifted a hand in a casual wave in response. At least there were no physical signs of the fight he'd been in only days prior - the entire reason for this meeting, and the tension at home. It had taken a couple treatments to fully repair his hand, but that was easy enough to do when he wasn't able to sleep. "Sorry if I'm late," he spoke as he reached her. "It was... hard to get away." That was one way to put it. Riyo sat on the bench, wanting to get this over with but not wanting to bring it up. At least he wouldn't have to be quite so careful about how he phrased things here... but it still wasn't going to be easy.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 2, 2021 18:25:48 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Beach, LZ-2]"You're fine; I don't have my watch with me," Judy quipped, opting to lighten the mood. She could tell from the tone of the room that it wouldn't do to dance around the topic too long. "These are salmon burgers, with a coconut-based rub. They go well with this mango chutney, in these buns. A bit lighter than your typical burgers, but still filling," she introduced their meal. There were 4 burgers, two for each of them. "Now, I want you to know that I'm not mad. Your people have gone through so much abuse from the Cardassians, even after the Occupation ended, and it's not my place to get angry. I don't intend to be punitive."Judy rarely did go down a punitive route, but she wanted to allay that worry right away anyway.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Jun 2, 2021 21:30:22 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Colony Beach]Riyo eyed the burgers, not feeling particularly hungry but also knowing he should probably eat something. When she explained that she wasn't mad at him, he only nodded. He hadn't expected anger from her... But part of him wished she would be. "People always ask why we can't let it go... Why we can't leave the sins of the Occupation in the past. No one stops to realize the Cardassians have never let us go. They invade our most private and sacred spaces, demand immediate subservience and cooperation, as though our hard-fought freedom is a mere technicality in their eyes." And they would never stop... Not until they were forced to.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 2, 2021 21:54:28 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Beach, LZ-2]"I know."Judy took a bite of a burger, enjoying the flavors despite the tense situation, as she weighed her next words. "Human history, especially the history of my people, the Jewish people, is littered with oppression and atrocities, and one of the great lessons of it is that there cannot be reconciliation without contrition. As long as the Cardassians keep acting as they do, I don't expect any Bajoran to forgive them, and I certainly can't expect you to accept an apology that hasn't been made."She gently adjusted her sunglasses. "But unfortunately, what I can understand as a friend, I can't always accept, much less from my Acting CMO."At this point, Judy didn't have a consequence in mind to dole out, but there would have to be accountability.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Jun 2, 2021 22:37:45 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Colony Beach]He nodded again, grateful that at least he didn't have to explain why he had reacted the way he did. He only needed to answer for his behavior, the same way he wanted the Cardassians to answer for theirs. "I know. I acted in a way unfitting for any Starfleet officer, and especially one of my station." She didn't need to tell him that either. Riyo picked up one of his burgers, but didn't yet take a bite, still trying to convince his stomach to accept food.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 2, 2021 23:14:03 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Beach, LZ-2]Judy nodded gravely. "You can say that."She wouldn't have worded it quite as bluntly, but it was correct. "Whatever happens, since I'm not charging the civilians with anything, I'm not going to do anything too severe with your case, but I need to know: if this situation arises again, will you act the same way?"While as captain, she couldn't approve of it, Judy could understand the affirmative answer.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Jun 3, 2021 3:25:24 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Colony Beach]Setting his burger down, Riyo rubbed a hand over his face. Lea had essentially wanted to know the same thing, though for very different reasons. It was only slightly less difficult to be honest with his Captain. "Am I going to assault every Cardassian that makes me angry? No." That was the easy part. "But I never thought I'd assault someone out of anger, and I did. If there's another specific set of circumstances... I just don't know." He wanted to believe that therapy would help, but while it had helped his nightmares... It didn't seem to be doing much for controlling his triggered impulses, and he didn't know what else to try.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 3, 2021 22:14:31 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Beach, LZ-2]Judy nodded, understanding the sentiment. "I get that. Sometimes, these things happen, and something just seizes you."And yet, it couldn't be allowed to happen in this way, or this often. "I can tell you that in my experience, when you're in a high-pressure, heavy job, that tends to make everything else worse. Do you think moving to a more relaxed position than CMO might help, going forward?" she suggested. Such a demotion, if it was the right move from a mental health perspective, could serve as an exercise of accountability, too.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Jun 3, 2021 23:42:42 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Colony Beach]At least she seemed to be a bit more understanding of his reply than Lea had been, though his girlfriend had very good reasons for needing more reassurance than he'd been able to give her. He hated that he had suddenly reminded her so much of her ex, and knew that it would take awhile to regain the trust he'd lost. That was, undoubtedly, the worst part in all of this. When the Captain asked about taking on a less stressful position, he immediately nodded in agreement, picking up the burger once more. "It would absolutely help. That was why I was so insistent that I'd only accept the position on a temporary basis. Through my therapy, we've learned the more closely a situation reminds me of my past, the more likely I am to slip. I had only been back to covering regular shifts in Sickbay for a month, and not yet released to go on away missions, when Captain Baker approached me about filling CMO. I'm not ready for it, and I don't know if I'll ever be." This incident only proved how easy it still was for him to be rattled in a way that would be not only detrimental to him, but those he was treating as well.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 4, 2021 1:03:04 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Beach, LZ-2]"It's settled, then. I'll fire you from your post as Acting CMO, just as soon as I find someone else for the job," Judy decided. "Pending Thea's approval, of course."Judy had no doubt Thea would approve, once she laid the case out to her. "Is there anything else I can do to support you?"Judy had a strong hunch Riyo was having trouble at home, too, knowing Lea as she did, but she didn't see fit to meddle at this juncture - they weren't her children, after all.
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Jun 4, 2021 9:06:47 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Colony Beach]His face cracked into a grin at the rather casual way she talked about 'firing' him from his current position. The only people who knew he didn't want the job were those he was closest to, so anyone expecting accountability for his actions would be satisfied. Riyo finally took a bite from the burger, grateful that this conversation at least hadn't been as bad as he'd been expecting. When next he spoke, his voice regained a little more of his usual lightness. "Only one thing comes to mind..." he replied to her question of further support. "Don't wait for the perfect candidate. I'm more than happy to help train the next person, as long as they have the right foundation and potential." It was hard enough for them to keep competetant doctors, and they didn't have a say in whom Starfleet sent them next. Him being CMO could end up being permenant if they waited for the perfect person.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 4, 2021 20:35:06 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Beach, LZ-2]Judy nodded. "We'll just have to find a good candidate. I wish that was as easy as it sounded."Or, of course, they could get Kece Lunn to do it, which would have the opposite effect. "I think, in the interest of being thorough, you should spend a shift shadowing Dr. Lunn. His candidacy needs a long, thorough look."Judy's opinion of the surgeon was hardly a secret, having passed over him for promotion, and the theatrical graveness of her voice, played for comic effect, indicated that she thought this a fitting, and amusing, punishment, masquerading as due diligence; it was the mirror image of the demotion, which was an act of due diligence masquerading as punishment. "Can you do that for me?" she asked. Translation: does the punishment fit the crime?
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Post by Jovireh Velal on Jun 4, 2021 20:56:13 GMT
[Lt. Paawin Riyo - Kerelia - Colony Beach]Riyo raised an eyebrow as he chewed slowly. He hadn't actually worked with the other doctor yet, but the staff in Sickbay had quite a bit to say about him. Judging by her tone of voice, she knew exactly just how painful spending an entire shift with the man would probably be. Swallowing his bite, he paused for another long moment before replying with amusement in his voice. "Do I have a choice?" That should be all the answer she needed. Yes, spending an entire shift with that particular doctor whom would be under the impression he was being seriously considered for a promotion would be an actual punishment.
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Post by Judith Eastman on Jun 4, 2021 21:30:04 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD - Beach, LZ-2]Judy leaned her head back as she let out a brief laugh. That was all the answer that was needed. She took a few bites of her burger in silence, and then cast her eyes out towards the ocean. "You know, the water is truly lovely. Max and I have gone down every day since we got here, and there's nothing like it to clear your head and wash away some tension."The implication was clear: Riyo could use his own therapeutic seaside sojourn, potentially with his own loved ones.
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