Decisions

[Jylliene 0]

(Joint log: Jylliene and Mimi. Events take place right after Ghosts of the Past)

 

Jylliene didn’t quite know where she was going when she left her quarters; she just knew she needed to walk for a bit, in order to not feel trapped with her thoughts. So she took the lift down and walked along the midway for a bit. It wasn’t the first time Jylliene had done something like this, though usually, her walks were outside, and she would see something that would spark whatever was on her mind, helping her find some kind of resolution (or at least, peace with things that could not be resolved). Whether it would have the same effect here, she wasn’t sure. One can’t really wander aimlessly about a station; the lifts need to be told where to go, and corridors and walkways funnel such journeys to a destination.

 

It’s not really the kind of place where anyone would do aimless wandering. Stations are purposeful places for people who know where they’re going. Not always, Jyll corrected herself, as from her vantage point on the upper walkway she spotted some of the refugees sitting at one of the tables by Drankum’s. They had, however, largely seemed to settle into some kind of routine. Life goes on, Jylliene mused inwardly. It had to. They had no idea when or where they might settle, and eventually, they had to establish a new normal - whether they’d end up moving out to a new colony in two days or in two months - just to have a sense of stability. Ground under their feet, she thought. Or, well, metal.

 

Jylliene continued on her walk and found herself in front of sickbay.

 

She walked inside. “Doctor Pavilion?”

 

Mimi looked towards the door after signing a PADD, “Hello. How may I help you, Jylliene?”

 

“I’d like to ask you about something, if I may - if we can use your office?” she asked, with a glance toward the door. “I promise I’ll keep it brief.”

 

“Ok,” motioning towards her office. “Please enter and take a seat.”

 

Jylliene did as she was asked to and, as the doctor entered, said, “It’s about Nijil and me...”

 

“Ok, what would you like to discuss precisely,” Mimi asked her.

 

Jylliene watched as the door closed. “We’re getting rather close, and I’d prefer not to have...unexpected complications. Especially with current plans.” Jylliene raised her eyebrow slightly, watching Dr. Pavilion’s face, looking for a sign of comprehension.

 

She took a deep breath, knowing exactly what Jylliene was talking about. “I do understand, with current status of this station. There is a way that we can take preventive measures until you and Mr. tr’Korjata feel comfortable about where things are going.”

 

Wtih a sigh of relief, Jylliene nodded.

 

…...

 

“Thank you, Doctor. It was good talking to you,” Jylliene said, pausing by the door of sickbay.

 

Mimi nodded and went about her duties.

 

Jylliene turned and left, walking back to her quarters. While she wasn’t necessarily sure exactly where things were heading with Nijil - or rather, when - she felt a bit more at ease. It felt as if something that had been up in the air was at least settled now.