Odd Behavior Indeed

Dr. Brisk glanced over to Stasia.  "What?  Oh, no... nothing to be concerned over."  Turning to Amanda, she said, "Amanda, would you finish up here?  I need to check something."  Smiling at Stasia, she walked into her office, closing the door behind her and quickly moving to her desk.

Amanda and Stasia both watched her leave.  The two women looked at each other.

Amanda shrugged.  "Well... that's different."

"Different how?"

Amanda shrugged a little.  "I have to admit, I don't know the CMO very well... I've only been aboard for a day or so myself.  But she doesn't seem the type that gets frazzled easily."

Nodding, Stasia thought for a moment.  "Do you have any idea who Eve is?"

Amanda shook her head.  "Never heard of her.  Why?"

"The CMO called me that.  She also made reference to Lake Milazzo."

Amanda looked slightly confused herself.

"I'm sorry... Lake Milazzo is the capital city of Bartok Seven."

Amanda nodded.  "Okay.  I guess it's my turn to apologize... geography was never my strong suit."  She turned her attention back to the bioscanner.  "You're Bartokian?"

Stasia replied, "Yes.  I grew up in Bavilia, on Bartok Prime."

"I'm from Earth.  London, in the United Kingdom."  Amanda smiled.  "Hence the accent."

"I've never been to London.  Is it a nice place?"

"Well... I would say my opinion is a slightly jaded one... but I think so.  I've never been to any of the Bartok planets.  What are they like?"

Stasia got a nostalgic look on her face.  "So beautiful.  Where I grew up... it overlooked a valley.  The Phrepro River flowed right down the middle of it... and at night, when the sun set over that valley... it was magical.  I can close my eyes and see it right now."

Amanda smiled again.  "I will definitely try to go there someday."  The scanner beeped.  Looking down, Amanda said, "Well Lieutenant, I pronounce you the picture of health."

"Any signs of what disturbed the doctor so much?"

Amanda looked over the PADD.  "If it's here, I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be looking for."  She set down the PADD.  "If you like, I can see what I can find out."

"Actually... I was planning on asking myself.  But thank you, anyway."

Amanda patted Stasia on the shoulder.  "You're very welcome."