NPC Karinne t'Movel
[Katra Station - Deck 22 - Sickbay - Isolation room(the next day - 1800hrs)Karinne was a bit surprised that doctor arrived alone - without the Romulan Commander to oversee their exchange. The elderly woman peered out into the hallway, but she could see no telltale shadow that might indicate he was standing out side the door. Good. That would give her opportunity to speak with the woman alone.
After seeing how the doctor was with her grandchildren earlier, warm and smiling, this professional aloofness was starkly noticeable. Karinne supposed she had earned that with her demanding and suspicious personality. But how was she to know that there were some genuinely caring individuals among Starfleet and the Federation?
Despite the doctor's suggestion that she continue to enjoy her meal, Karinne set it aside for the moment, watching the doctor prep the medication that would help her. Ever since this afternoon, the elder Romulan was strongly aware of being indebted to Tess - not so much for her aid earlier - but for her silence.
Being a Federation doctor, it was expected that Lt Cmdr Moreno would offer aid - it was a well established stereotype that Federation doctors help everyone, friend and foe alike. Karinne herself was proof of that. However, the doctor's willingness to keep silent about the earlier incident was surprising. Karinne was quite cognizant of the rules of reporting. The doctor did have an obligation to inform the parents - that she hadn't was remarkable and it was for this Karinne felt indebted.
It was an unpleasant irritation in the back of her mind that she couldn't ignore - not if she were to have her
mnhei'sahe be clear.
Karinne glanced up towards the doctor's face as the woman administered to her the first of a series of three shots. The news that her stats were improving was good but that the doctor wanted to keep her yet another night for observation - not so much.
"You must be looking forward to my discharge - when I am no longer disrupting you and your staff." It was a valid observation.
"Don't try to deny it. You've been truthful with me so far... I'd rather you continue so."Karinne kept watching the doctor's face.
"I don't make apologies often - much less to a Starfleet officer. However, I was wrong about you and your intentions yesterday. You assisted my grandson earlier today with no hesitation and with your silence you continue to assist my granddaughter. These are not things I take lightly. So I apologize for my earlier insults." Karinne bowed her head towards Tess for a long moment. When she looked up again she continued
"Yet even this apology does not clear me of the debt owed you. You say you are learning Romulan culture.. then you should learn the term mnhei'sahe and what it truly means. Mine will not be clear until I can repay you in some significant way. Please think on this seriously and when you have an answer - do let me know."