MechWarrior Alex Thorn
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"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." - Winston Churchill
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Post by MechWarrior Alex Thorn on Aug 3, 2005 22:16:06 GMT -5
I woke up only thirty minutes later after falling asleep. I decided I would go check on Taylor in the infirmary. After he left us in Bravo lance to help the Captain we hadnt heard from us. On our way back I had heard he was in critical condition.
I walked down the halls and found the room he was in. I silently slipped in and noticed he was talking with a MedTech.
"Hey there Commander. How are you doing?"
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Post by alice on Aug 3, 2005 22:18:17 GMT -5
I was resting my eyes with my head laying on the back of the chair when I suddenly heard a grunt. My eyes flew open. It was Taylor he was awake and moving around. I scolded him for not being careful. Then he asked for something to eat, then trying to see if he could feed himself. Poor guy, couldn't even get his hand close to his mouth with out pain.
"Ok, listen I'm sure you are ready for some solid food, but it looks like you might need a little help eating for a little bit. I will send for some food if you are ok with me helping you eat it. What do you think?"
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Post by Lance Commander Marcus Taylor on Aug 3, 2005 22:22:52 GMT -5
Ok, listen I'm sure you are ready for some solid food, but it looks like you might need a little help eating for a little bit. I will send for some food if you are ok with me helping you eat it. What do you think?
I smiled a little. Partly because I was going to get some real food and also because Alice now had to spoon feed me.
Sure, maybe some vegetable beef stew?
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Post by alice on Aug 3, 2005 22:34:00 GMT -5
"Oh hey look someone has come to visit you."
"Come on in Alex, he is ready for visitors, in fact I'm sure he would love to see some of his buddies. I'll order you that food Marcus."
I turned to Alex. " Now don't tire him out. When his food comes I will have to ask that you leave. Have a nice visit you two."
I walked to the back room to give them privacy. I couldn't hear what they said but I could watch Taylor. I radioed the kitchen.
Infirmary to Kitchen, can you bring some vegtable beef stew over to the infirmary? Bring some crackers and some cold tea too,.
Yes, no problem. We will have it there in about 30 mins.
"Thank you infirmary out."
I stood in the back waiting for the food to come. Taylor and Alex seem to be having a nice conversation.
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MechWarrior Alex Thorn
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"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." - Winston Churchill
Posts: 176
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Post by MechWarrior Alex Thorn on Aug 3, 2005 22:40:07 GMT -5
I nodded as the MedTech informed me about Taylor eating. I walked forward and sat down next to Taylor.
"I see you're as tough as an Atlas. How you doing?"
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Post by Lance Commander Marcus Taylor on Aug 3, 2005 22:46:39 GMT -5
I see you're as tough as an Atlas. How you doing?
Strong as an Atlas, but stubborn as an Ox. Well, I'm still in one piece and as you can see, I have some excellent Medical Staff to watch over me.
I looked over at Alice and smiled a bit and turned back to Alex.
So, what's new with you?
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MechWarrior Alex Thorn
Regular
LEGIONNAIRES
"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." - Winston Churchill
Posts: 176
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Post by MechWarrior Alex Thorn on Aug 3, 2005 22:49:34 GMT -5
I smiled at Taylor's reply.
"Not much. Just relaxing for the moment. I did get Quartermaster to sell my Belial for a Black Knight. Other than that nothing is really new. Schuster did make a seen at the bar though."
I chuckled to myself at the membrance of Schuster and his babbling.
"Well I'm glad your still in one piece. Hopefully you will be ready for the next OP. If you are I want a request to be in the same lance as you. I thought you did well on the last one."
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Post by Lance Commander Marcus Taylor on Aug 3, 2005 22:58:30 GMT -5
Not much. Just relaxing for the moment. I did get Quartermaster to sell my Belial for a Black Knight. Other than that nothing is really new. Schuster did make a seen at the bar though.
He chuckled a bit.
Well I'm glad your still in one piece. Hopefully you will be ready for the next OP. If you are I want a request to be in the same lance as you. I thought you did well on the last one.
I smiled.
Well, thank you. That means a lot to hear that from a fellow lancemate.
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MechWarrior Alex Thorn
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"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat." - Winston Churchill
Posts: 176
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Post by MechWarrior Alex Thorn on Aug 3, 2005 23:01:06 GMT -5
I nodded.
"Well I better head off. You take care Commander. See you later."
I walked out of the room nodding at the MedTech. I then headed to the Mess Hall. It had been a long time since I had eaten and my stomach was starting to tell me so.
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Post by alice on Aug 4, 2005 17:48:20 GMT -5
I seen Alex leave so I went back out to Taylor.
"The food should be here soon. I bet you are really starving after so long without real food."
"Yes, I can hardly wait till it gets here. I'm definitely ready for some solid food."
I smiled at him, then looked down at the floor. I was a little at a loss as to what to say to him. I was hoping the food would get here. I was kind of fumbling with my fingers when he spoke again.
"I've seen you around in the halls and other places, but we never actually introduced ourselves. I guess we got to know each other in the fast lane like this." He laughed but then winched in pain.
"Oh, be careful. It's gonna hurt for awhile I'm afraid. Try not to laugh too hard."
"Yeah, I'll try to remember that."
I sighed and smiled at him again. Where is that food ....
I turned to fiddle around with some stuff on the counters and checking machines, anything to look busy, to get through the pain full silence.
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Post by Lance Commander Marcus Taylor on Aug 4, 2005 17:58:05 GMT -5
Alice nervously tried to look occupied until the food arrived. I could tell she liked me, probably as much as I liked her.
You know, I'd just be happy with small talk with you.
She looked at me quizzically.
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Post by alice on Aug 4, 2005 18:20:34 GMT -5
I turned around to him feeling a little embarrassed.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make it seem as if I didn't want to talk to you. I just wasn't sure what to talk about."
I know I blushed a little. I started to fiddle with my fingers again, but I stopped when I heard him chuckle. I put my hands behind my back. Just then the kitchen worker entered with his food. I breathed a sigh of relief. I set up the bed table across his bed. Taking the dishes from the kitchen worker, placing them carefully on the bed table.
"Well, time to eat Marcus. Now how do you want to do this. I can help you in any way you need me to. Just let me know what you feel comfortable with."
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Post by Lance Commander Marcus Taylor on Aug 4, 2005 18:31:13 GMT -5
Well, time to eat Marcus. Now how do you want to do this. I can help you in any way you need me to. Just let me know what you feel comfortable with.
Alright. Well, let's see what I can do on my own first.
I gave her a smile and tried to spoon up some of the stew and got most of the way to my mouth before I winced in pain and dropped the spoon.
I felt like someone had stabbed me in the chest. I nearly knocked my tray over as I grabbed my chest as a reflex causing more pain in the process.
Ahh. Errgh. Well that didn't go so well.
Oh my, Marcus. Here, just relax. I'll feed you, alright?
Sure Alice, I'd like that. Though, for the record I fully intend on returning the favor.
I flashed her a grin and waited for my food.
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Post by alice on Aug 4, 2005 18:46:31 GMT -5
After I cleaned up the little spill and rearranged the dishes back the way they were, I took the spoon, scooping a little of the stew up. It was still steaming hot so I took it close to him and told him to blow on it a little.
"Guess I hadn't thought about it being hot"
"Yes, I don't want it to burn your lips or your mouth. I think you're dealing with enough pain now."
He blew gently on the food, even that seemed to hurt. He finally opened his mouth and I slide the food in. I laughed softly as he took it all in. As soon as he was done chewing and swallowing, he said.
"What's so funny?"
"Oh nothing, I didn't mean it like that, it's just feeding you like this, is like feeding a baby, it's kind of cute. I know tough guys like you don't appreciate the term cute but it was what came to mind."
He kind of grunted. I smiled, then continued to feed his food to him. It was kind of nice to get to know him like this. He couldn't put on his tough macho airs in here.
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Post by Lance Commander Marcus Taylor on Aug 4, 2005 18:59:33 GMT -5
Alice finished up feeding me and despite what I tried to convey, I rather enjoyed it. She wiped my chin and gave me a soft smile.
You know, you're one lucky woman.
She cocked her head and raised her brow a little.
Is that so? Please explain, because I'm very interested in knowing what makes me so lucky?
You get to see me at my best. Well, you get to see me without my usual bravado.
I see. So to what do I owe this honor to? Are you just saying that because I'm taking care of you and you're stuck with me?
I shook my head.
No, no. Not at all. Say, what do you say that when I'm allowed out of here when I recover you and I goto Ghellen's Heights for dinner?
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