"Ingredients for a New Life"

[Cameryn Azri 0]

"Ingredients for a New Life"

Ensign Cameryn Azri, MD

Stardate 0406.24

 

 

After the initial check in, Doctor Maxwell kindly helped carry Cameryn's bags to her quarters so she could get settled. She hoped that they could meet up later and look over the new Sickbay. Cameryn fumbled with her new security code but finally got it to open for her. The doors slid open and revealed the typical quarters for an Ensign fresh out of the Academy. Small and cozy. She tugged her bags inside and stood there for a moment. Inhaling deeply, she felt completely at ease. Her head wasn't bothering her at all .. there was a soft buzz instead. Nearly soothing. She always felt a soft buzz when among many new minds.. perhaps since it was leave the ship wasn't as filled to capacity. Cameryn knew it would get louder than a buzz eventually.

 

"Computer, illumination to 73%, please." The computer clicked and beeped in response as the lights came up a bit. Cameryn moved straight over to the small desk in the corner. Pulling out the chair, she sat down and logged into the desktop computer panel. With a few taps of her fingers, her parents' smiling faces were staring back at her.

 

"Cameryn! We didn't expect to hear from you so soon! Her mother, Liana exclaimed. Her father, Deacon, rolled his eyes slightly. He loved his wife dearly, but sometimes she drove him nuts. Cam held back a big grin, opting to look a bit more professional.

 

"I told you I'd be checking in when I arrived .. I know how you worry needlessly about me." Cam knew they wanted to watch over her like a hawk, worried she would snap and go crazy.

 

Liana began to open her mouth again, but Deacon managed to begin talking before she did (which was quite the feat), "Your mother and I know you can take care of yourself .. you have proven that, obviously, with this great step in your life."

 

"Thank you, Father.. your confidence means a lot to me. I just wanted to call and let you know that I am on the Republic now ..and it's every bit as beautiful as I had envisioned it. I have yet to head down to Sickbay and check that out .. but I have my Chief and he seems to be a pleasant individual. Betazoid as well."

 

Her mother put her hand over her husband's mouth, "OH! Reaaaallly? Is he cute?"

 

Cam blinked, "Mother! He's my chief! I hadn't really noticed!"

 

"But you should... you know, as you work closely with him..."

 

"Mother, I promised myself I would not get involved with people I work closely with .. besides, I have too much to think about. My work, in fact. Being a doctor is all I really care about."

 

Deacon pushed his wife's hand away, "See, Liana? Our daughter is responsible.. and not always thinking about who she is going marry. It's not really that important anyway..!"

 

Liana sputtered, "Deacon Azri! Is it TOO important .. someone has to be around to take care of her when we are gone!"

 

Here they go again, Cameryn thought to herself, "Oh .. oh, I think someone is calling me to Sickbay! Must be going.. talk to you soon! Love you!" She quickly cut the subspace connection. Her parents, they loved each other dearly .. but didn't like each other one bit. She stood from the desk and carefully pushed the chair back in. It was time to get settled .. because the sooner she did, the sooner she could see Sickbay. That was the perfect motivation.

 

Cameryn opened her bags to unpack her things. She had a new place to live. A career she loved dearly. And her life completely under control. It was all she needed, the ingredients for a new life.