Checking in on Brunel

Created by Lieutenant Jean-Baptiste Dorsainvil on Sat Sep 27th, 2025 @ 11:32pm

Checking in on Brunel

Timeline: Mission Day 11, 2200 hours

Location: Sickbay, USS Astrea

Characters Present:

  • Brunel
  • Lt. Commander Nash Winters
  • Sara Winters (Guardian)
  • Alexandra “Alex” Winters
  • LtJG Eirly Andersen
  • Dr. Malcolm Beckett
  • Nurse Charlotte Dawes
  • Nurse Thivi
  • Nurse Reynolds
Synopsis:

Brunel rests in Sickbay as Dr. Beckett and the nurses conduct ongoing monitoring and diagnostic scans, ensuring that subtle changes in his condition are not missed. Charlotte checks in briefly before leaving her shift, reminding the family to care for themselves. Eirly contacts Nash to inquire about Brunel and later arrives in Sickbay to provide moral support and reassurance. Nash updates her on Brunel’s stability and the ongoing work to understand his genetic mutations and their effect on his immune system.

Dr. Beckett allows Eirly and Nash to observe Brunel while performing a level three diagnostic scan with Nurse Thivi. The atmosphere is quiet and cautious, emphasizing vigilance while the boy sleeps. Discussions between Nash, Eirly, and Dr. Beckett reinforce that Brunel is safe, under expert care, and surrounded by a supportive surrogate family. Eirly volunteers to stay overnight alongside Dr. Beckett, assisting where possible and providing company during the watch, highlighting the strong bonds of trust and responsibility forming around the young Ataran.

Links:

Checking in on Brunel (Official Post)

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