Ch. 16: Downtime

 

Inside the med bay Sharla finishes up an examination by Rila, who’s looking at her eyes.

            “Okay you can put your mask back on now.” Rila says to Sharla.

            “So then, can I leave the Med bay now?” Sharla asks curiously.

            “Yes, you can leave, but you shouldn’t do anything to stressful, so don’t try using your biotics for a few more days.” Rila explains to Sharla.

            “Hey, Rila can I ask you something?” Sharla asks nervously.

            “What is it?” Rila asks her.

            “How long would it take for a human arm to heal after being broken?” Sharla asks curiously.

            “Well, it depends on the type of wound, and how much nerve damage there is if any, but normally it could take a few months to a year, but with readily available medigel, the time is decreased, but it still be at least a week, and that’s not counting the therapy to compensate for the muscle atrophy.” Rila says answering her. “Why do you ask?” Rila asks Sharla curiously.

            “No reason just a little curious.” Sharla says nervously.

 

Meanwhile in the ships engines, Bel and Kenn look around checking various things around the engines.

            “So then you must be happy.” Bel says to Kenn.

            “Why?” Kenn asks curious.

            “Well, that chick is getting out of the infirmary today right?” Bel asks curiously.

            “Yeah, Sharla’s done staying there but she still can’t actually combat so she’s still pretty useless.” Kenn says to Bel.

            “Well, if she wants to be of help she can come work in the engines with the two of us.” Bel says making a suggestion.

            “That’s not a good idea.” Kenn says thinking about things.

            “I thought Quarians were good with ships?” Bel asks curiously.

            “Don’t take it personal, but it’s because of you really.” Kenn says answering him.

            “Wait what did I do?” Bel asks curious about the statement.

            “Well, you see me and Johol, have at least a little bit of experience with aliens from out pilgrimage, but Sharla, never got to go on her’s and was chosen for the mission despite this, on top of that her old man filled her head with all kinds of xenophobic ideas.” Kenn says answering him.

            “So she’s just a little misguided, never too late to learn right.” Bel says jokingly.

            “You might be right, but I think it’ll be best for everyone if she stays away from any aliens.” Kenn says giving his opinion.

 

In the mess hall Luke, Nami, Yuna, and Qovin sit around eating.

            “So then Luke, when are you getting that cast off?” Yuna asks curiously.

            “Rila said a few more days, and thank goodness, I’ve had to rely on Nami’s omni tool.” Luke says explaining things.

            “It’s no problem brother, I like being of some use, and it’s my fault this happened.” Nami says saddened.

Luke hearing this grabs her noise and pinches it.

            “How many times have I told you to stop talking like that, besides what could you have done there besides get yourself killed.” Luke says yelling at Nami.

            “Sorry brother.” Nami says relenting.

            “I’m going on ahead, you finish up.” Luke says walking off.

            “He’s pretty protective of you huh?” Yuna asks looking at them.

            “He’s been like that since we were kids; he’s always protective of me.” Nami says rubbing her noise.

            “Well, it’s only natural your family, of course he would care about your safety over his own.” Qovin says giving his opinion.

            “I think it’s more than that, sometimes I think brother would die for me, so in turn I’ll die for him.” Nami says thinking about things.

            “What’s with you two, you don’t act like normal siblings at all?” Yuna asks curiously.

            “I don’t like thinking about our childhood, if that’s okay with you.” Nami says answering her.

 

Meanwhile in the hallway, Luke walks back to his quarters when he notices Sharla standing around.

            “What’re you doing, was that bump to the head so bad you forgot where your room was?” Luke asks jokingly.

            “That’s not it.” Sharla says answering him. “I just wanted to say, thank you for what you did.” Sharla says seriously.

            “It’s no big deal, we’re a team we have to look out for each other or we’ll all die.” Luke says thinking about things.

            “I always heard that humans were perverted little pest who only cared about themselves other humans or tits.” Sharla says explaining things.

            “Well there are some humans like that, like there are some Quarians who are thieves who only care about their ships and hate aliens.” Luke says responding to her.

            “Geez, you don’t have to be like that, I’m just admitting I was wrong.” Sharla says in response.

            “It’s okay, well then later.” Luke says walking by.

            “This doesn’t change the fact that you’re a bosh’tet, I just have a better opinion of you.” Sharla says as he walks by.

            “Fine.” Luke says walking by.

            “Well this is a surprise.” Kenn says walking up to Sharla.

            “What I’ve always admitted when I’m wrong.” Sharla says embarrassed.

            “Okay, maybe people can change.” Kenn says thinking about things.

            “Huh?” Sharla says confused.

            “Don’t worry about it.” Kenn says walking off.