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>He laid K'Tael's hand down, "Doctor...he is responding
to me...the monitor is making noted changes in his
>heart rate. He simply can't speak to me. He has information I need-I want to do a Mind Meld."
>T'Mel was not able to completely supress the
surprise she felt at the Captain's request. It
actually snuck >into the features of her face.
"Sir, I understand that you need the information that Mr. K'Tael has but I am >not sure that a mind meld is an option at
this time. It would be ethically questionable
since he cannot >provide his concent for it and it could endanger his health."
>"The changes you are seeing on the monitor may
be due to a reaction to
>you, but they may be an autonomic reflex that
is not directly related to
>your presence. Such variance is a good
sign."
>"With all due respect, Doctor, I have a strong
hunch he's responding to me...I need that response. I need the >information."
Not noticed by himself, his hand began shaking again from the
stress.
>T'Mel made her way over to the Captain. She had no
doubt that he in fact saw evidence, but she wondered >how much of his
response was due to some sort of need to have K'Tael back. It seemed like
more than a >need to know that a compatriot was ok. It seemed like
something more personal.
>The Vulcan doctor took a seat and studied the lawyer for a
moment. "It is a good sign that the Commander >seems to be reacting to
your presence. It indicates that his mind is functioning. It is
important that we not >get our hopes up too quickly. Brain injuries are
still a mystery to us." There was a surprising amount of >empathy in
the doctor's comments as she spoke.
David didn't like the reply but had no choice, "All
right. Can we have some Vulcan music piped in here if possible. If we
can stimulate him more it may help?" |
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