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Who: Beverly Crusher, Wrath, The Vision, Jennifer Keller… and maybe you?
Broadcast: No
Action: Iskaulit, Surgical Suite
When: Today!

There’s a new room on the Iskaulit, though it’s not obvious where it is, if you don’t know about it already, as it is inconspicuously tucked away in one of the unused corridors of the ship. More importantly, it’s equipped with biometric security systems, so only a select few can enter without being accompanied by one of the room’s designers. Under Dr. Crusher and Captain Vision’s guidance, various engineers and doctors in the fleet have come together to build a surgical suite with one specific goal in mind: fixing Wrath’s back and removing the ports put there by Compliance. For over a year, Wrath and Beverly have been pursuing this goal and now it’s finally happening.

In the operating room itself, there are only three people, besides Wrath: Dr. Crusher, Dr. Keller, and the Vision, in case they run into any issues with Wrath’s cybernetic implants. However, for those who wish to watch the surgery, there is a small observation lounge looking down into the OR, where you are welcome to stay and watch. The two doctors and Vision are all covered head to toe in scrubs, masks, and gloves, while Wrath lies prone on the operating table, with cushions supporting her neck and hips, and her limbs securely strapped in to keep her safely in position. An IV delivers her pain meds and anesthesia. Gently, Beverly kneels in front of an already fading Wrath and places a respirator over her face. “All right, Wrath, ready? I’m going to count backwards from ten. 10, 9, 8…”

Hours later, Beverly has successfully removed the shattered ports, working from her experience with Borg implants. It’s delicate, tedious work, but she never falters, her hands steady throughout. If there was any doubt as to her surgical skills before, there can be none now. Afterwards, Wrath is back in traction in the recovery room. She may still be a little drowsy, but no doubt she will welcome visitors.

((ooc: this is a catch-all post for anything relating to Wrath's surgery, especially post-op, for anyone who is involved either as a friend or as another healer))

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[Wrath is always Wrath. Much to the chagrin of all at times.

Grin.]

Do you think he'd notice? But I'll try not to eat all the bacon kelp. That would be mean.

How's the planet? Are you having lots of fun?

I think he probably notices everything. I don't think he'd care though.

[She smiles slightly.] That depends. Do you want the honest answer or the answer that will make you feel better? And if you want the second thing then which answer makes you feel better?

Yeah, you're probably right.

I'd always rather just have the honest answer no matter what. [...that's a weird question, Kitty.]

It's really great. I feel like I want to stay here a long time. It's also annoying and challenging and I'd probably get frustrated with the lack of tech if I really stayed. But after spending so long on the ships being somewhere I can just run around is great. And now I sound like a golden retriever and not a person.

Nah, you don't sound like a dog, you haven't been like... sniffing people's butts and licking stuff.

But it sounds like so much fun! I can't wait to get out and just... be in the sunlight. I'll never get tired of that.

That you know of.

[She smiles jokingly.]

Any idea when you can? Did she give any thoughts on how long the recovery might be?

...well, it's a perfectly okay kink even if it isn't my kink?

I think if I'm walking okay in a week, they'll turn me loose on the planet as long as I promise to take it easy and do all my PT.

I promise it's not actually a king of mine. Fairly kink free. [Which even saying that feels strangely TMI.]

Are you a good patient when it comes to that kind of thing? [She could see that going either way. A need to be out and doing as much as possible but also a sense of duty and doing things by the book.]

[She laughs.] I'm normally a shitty patient. But I'm trying really hard to be good now, because I want this to work. I have a reason to want to be back to full function.

Yeah? Specific reason or just the general reason that being up and about is a good thing?

Just in general. And like... if there's a chance that I can be okay, I don't want to screw it up. I'll be able to do much better at my job with my back in one piece.

I fear for everyone if you can do your job better than you already were. But I'm glad it's going well so far. Is there anything you want in here until you get the green light to be out and about? I'm sure I'm heading down to the planet again soon.

Hah, I'll show you a new meaning for the word effective. [She's enthused about this.] Um, if there's some cool food, I'd love to try it out. Thanks, Kitty!

Okay, now I'm a little worried about random strip searches on the ship. But I can definitely look for some cool food. Any favorites I should keep my eyes open for?

Um. I like ice cream. And spicy food. And noodles?

I'll see what I can do. Probably not all of them in one dish, but who knows, right? Live hard. [She smiles.] I'll see you again soon, Wrath. Call if you need anything.

Okay, thanks Kitty!