From:		Matt_vTrek
Date:		18 May 1996 22:27
To:		U.S.S. Lafayette
Subject:		RE: Sickbay

<Lt. Barrett, Sickbay>

In the back of her head, Lisa hears someone speaking to her as she runs to the supplies cupboard next to the sickbay entrance.

Well, whoever it is they'll have to wait until i'm finished.

Using the background processing taught to her by Lt. Skelik at the academy, she keeps on working while listening to a mental recording of what has been said.

"Dr. Barrett, I'm Dr. McRae. I'm pleased to meet you, and look forward to our service together. "

Barrett takes a med-scanner from the cupboard, and closes it.

" I am sure I will rely heavily on your knowledge of the Lafayette and her crew in the weeks to come."  

She takes the scanner over to Lt. Diego and begins an analysis of some kind of drug she has just found.
Rely heavily on my knowledge? Dont tell me they've sent me yet another nurse with a doctorate?

 "Dr. Barrett, I would appreciate a quick tour of the area, an inventory of all the medical supplies loaded on board in preparation for our current mission, and in particular, the current status of our patient there....."

"Look, whoever you are. I'm trying to tend to my patient, and you're getting in my way. I would appreciate being addressed as Lieutenant, the rank that Starfleet have seen fit to give me. Now, if you want to help, report back here in an hour..." she looks for some rank insignia so she knows how to address her new staff member........"L...Lieu...tenant...?"