Major John Shepard's Quarters

[John]

Walking up to his quarters Shepard waits for a moment for the door to open before entering. His door, unlike some, was always unlocked. It was meant as a sign of trust to his fellow marines and officers. His 'my door is always open' policy was more then just a figure of speach, he meant it. He looks around the room with a satified look on his face. His room was already furnished to his taste. A mixture of styles from ancient earth and cultures from worlds across known space. A rock garden in one corner, various weapons on the walls, paintings and other pieces of art on tables or the walls, and a handfull of carefully tended plants finished the appearence of his room.

Heading to his desk he sits down and picks up a soft bound bound he had owned for years. After an hour or so of reading his door chimes and he looks up "Enter."

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[Doctor Calvin Foley]

The tall looming figure of Dr Foley enters the room his long hair covering the eyes of the imposing man.

" May I have a word Major?"he asked and stood there looking down at the Marine showing no emotion and looking like a overly large crow perched on the edge of a building.

[John]

Putting down his book and getting up Shepard gestures to the two pillows on the ground on opposate sides of a low Japanese style table. "Would you like a seat and maybe some tea?" he asks, wondering why the doctor was here.

[Doctor Calvin Foley]

Suprised by the friendly gesture of the Major . Dr Foley nods and makes his way over to one of the pillows and easily folds his long legs into a suitable position.
" Thankyou for your hospitality Major" he says quietly.

[John]

Shepard brings over a pot of tea and a pair of cup and sets them down "You are my quest, i would have it no other way." He replies as he pours them each tea and then sits back and says "So, there was something you wished to speak of?"

[Doctor Calvin Foley]

Foley sipped his tea finding the taste quite pleasant and then set his cup down.

"As I'm sure you are aware , your men have a certain fondness for using the holodecks for games and so forth. I do not have a problem with this."

He took another sip of tea.

" But I am concerned that games are getting slightly out of hand. Im getting rather annoyed with marines arriving in my sickbay with broken bones and then wearing them like badges of honor."

He met the Majors gaze with his own . Foley's one green eye and one blue eye like shining jewels regarding the man opposite him.

" They haven't said its the holodeck where they gain their injuries but for obvious reasons excuses like 'I tripped running down the corridor' just don't cut it with me. Now I would greatly appreciate it Major if you would ask them to tone the games down. I would ask them myself but Im sure you command more respect from them. If they dont make the games safer they will recieve no futher treatment for any injuries sustained."

He sipped his tea again waiting for the Majors reponse.

[John]

Shaking his head alittle "Don't worry doctor, i will see to it they tone their play down." He takes another sip of his tea and then says "So doctor, with that settled maybe you would like to stay awhile and relax. I'm sure Dr. Nomonor and the rest of your staff can handle bumps and brusies without you. She is after all a marine combat medic, shes trained to handle far worse in combat situations." He smiles and refills the cups of tea. "Besides i've seen how hard you work, you deserve a moments rest, and maybe even a friend to talk to." He adds.

[Doctor Calvin Foley]

He finished his tea up and stood quickly.
" Uh , Im sorry Major I must be going. I'm always needed down in sickbay. Maybe some other time. Thankyou for the tea."

He nods to the Major and leaves the room.

[John]

Shepard leans back and watches the doctor go. Wondering what kind of man the doctor is beneath that harsh exterior. Shruging he closes his eyes and says "Enterprise, play Shepard-Alpha-Tau-083 please, softly if you will."

"Playing, enjoy your Evening Major." comes the ships reply.

"Thank you Enterprise, you to." Shepard replies as the lights dim, and soft music begins playing in the back ground...

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The next day after Shepards shift...

Shepard walks into his Quarters and undresses for a shower, just as hes coming out and setting his music and lighting his deep beeps, turning he says "Enter." unworried at his appearence of being dressed only in his towel...

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