"Nuts and Bolts"

“I won't pry. But you should know you don't have to carry everything alone.”

   Tyzur recogised that point of view.

“I used to have a similar relationship with sleep. My posting on Starbase 327 was... demanding. I thought sleep was a waste of time, all those precious hours I’m never getting back.”

He gave a small, thoughtful smile.

“I suppose I had the wrong perspective. I was treating time as though there were never enough of it, despite being an El-Aurian and having considerably more of it than most species.”

His expression became a little more distant.

“Having centuries ahead of you doesn't necessarily make each moment less precious. If anything, I think it can make us more conscious of time. We don't just accumulate years. We accumulate experiences, relationships... and eventually, losses.”

He glanced back toward Raikon.

“I think that's something our people don't talk about enough. The advantage of a long life is easy to appreciate. The other side of it is rather harder to explain to someone who hasn't lived it.”

Tyzur paused, letting the thought sit for a moment rather than pressing the point.

“So I'm curious, Commander. Is there something you're trying to accomplish with all those hours you're saving?”

His tone remained gentle, almost conversational.

“Or is it simply difficult to stop once you've convinced yourself that there's still something that needs doing?”

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Tyzur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer Chief Medical Officer Joined: July/05/2026 Location: Yorkshire, UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: August/12/2026 at 4:14am
	Tyzur recogised that point of view. “I used to have a similar relationship with sleep. My posting on Starbase 327 was... demanding. I thought sleep was a waste of time, all those precious hours I’m never getting back.” He gave a small, thoughtful smile. “I suppose I had the wrong perspective. I was treating time as though there were never enough of it, despite being an El-Aurian and having considerably more of it than most species.” His expression became a little more distant. “Having centuries ahead of you doesn't necessarily make each moment less precious. If anything, I think it can make us more conscious of time. We don't just accumulate years. We accumulate experiences, relationships... and eventually, losses.” He glanced back toward Raikon. “I think that's something our people don't talk about enough. The advantage of a long life is easy to appreciate. The other side of it is rather harder to explain to someone who hasn't lived it.” Tyzur paused, letting the thought sit for a moment rather than pressing the point. “So I'm curious, Commander. Is there something you're trying to accomplish with all those hours you're saving?” His tone remained gentle, almost conversational. “Or is it simply difficult to stop once you've convinced yourself that there's still something that needs doing?”
	Lt. Tyzur, Chief Medical Officer

raikon achaea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer Chief Engineer Joined: June/28/2026 Location: barnton Online Status: Online Posts: 44	Posted: August/12/2026 at 9:41am
	"I......" Raikon stopped himself for a min trying to collect his thoughts. He stared up towards the ceiling before answering. "I like to occupy my mind, trying to look forward because I'm afraid what i would think about if I'd stop.". His face showed no emotion. it was a statement of fact, he knew what he was doing and he accepted it a long time ago. He's always managed to hide it for this long. Previous Doctors were never this inquisitive but maybe because he's kin that made him open up a little...
	Lt. Cmdr. Raikon Achaea, Chief Engineer

Tyzur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer Chief Medical Officer Joined: July/05/2026 Location: Yorkshire, UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: August/13/2026 at 4:25am
	Tyzur was quiet for a moment, studying Raikon rather than the readings. “Then perhaps the problem isn't that you don't have enough time. Perhaps you're afraid of what happens when you have it.” He glanced at the tricorder. “Your fatigue, stimulant levels, and chronitin readings suggest you've been pushing yourself too hard. I recommend taking the rest of the day off. No engineering, and preferably less coffee.” His expression softened. “I won't pry. But you should know you don't have to carry everything alone.” He gave Raikon a small smile. “So, when you're not working, what do you do for fun?”
	Lt. Tyzur, Chief Medical Officer

raikon achaea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer Chief Engineer Joined: June/28/2026 Location: barnton Online Status: Online Posts: 44	Posted: August/14/2026 at 5:08am
	“I won't pry. But you should know you don't have to carry everything alone.” Raikon just gave a small nod. He wasn't willing to go that far yet, not down that rabbit hole. As to taking rest....he wasn't sure there were still bits to do and check. "Reading up on technical journals, latest improvements to engineering systems. Keeping fit by trail running, gym or hiking" he answered the doctors last question. "The occasional woodworking but the it's not the same on a holodeck as working on real wood" Turning his head slightly. "So what's keeping you busy then doctor?".
	Lt. Cmdr. Raikon Achaea, Chief Engineer

Tyzur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer Chief Medical Officer Joined: July/05/2026 Location: Yorkshire, UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: August/14/2026 at 2:13pm
	Tyzur gave a small smile at Raikon's question. "Outside of medicine? I play the Risian lute when I have the time. I also enjoy reading science-fiction novels from different cultures. It's fascinating seeing how different species imagine the future." He glanced toward Nurse Guilder as she continued with the medical equipment. "But enough about me. Nurse Guilder, what about you? What do you get up to when you're not working? He smiled faintly. "After a while, I've learned it's nice to have something that isn't Starfleet." His gaze briefly returned to Raikon. "Especially when Starfleet starts becoming your entire life."
	Lt. Tyzur, Chief Medical Officer

Andrea Guilder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Nurse Joined: July/07/2026 Location: Minneapolis, MN, Unite States Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: August/14/2026 at 9:00pm
	Guilder paused mid-entry as her name cut through the noise. A hand slid into a pocket, and her ears turned red. “Well-um, sir, I think it’s best if I show you.” She retrieved her hand and handed Tyzur a string of beads that made a bracelet. It consisted mostly of jet spheres. However, there was a series of beads that stood out. The first was the largest and yellow. The second was small and brown. The third was green and bigger than the second. The fourth was blue and only slightly bigger than the third. The fifth was smaller than the fourth and red. The sixth shared the distinction of being the smallest among the colored beads, and they were gray. The seventh was the second largest, with orange bands. The eighth was yellow, though not nearly as large as the seventh, and had a ring encircling it. The ninth was smaller than the eighth; it was pale blue and possessed a ring. The tenth bead was the last colored bead, a second blue bead, smaller than the ninth. The last four beads were gray. “I make replicas of solar systems I’ve visited. Whenever I can, I try to get minerals native to each planet. Though for these four,” she pointed to four beads, before the last gray four. “That was impossible. This is Sol. The star, the eight planets, and the five dwarf planets in their orbit. This one is sort of a good luck charm.”

raikon achaea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer Chief Engineer Joined: June/28/2026 Location: barnton Online Status: Online Posts: 44	Posted: August/15/2026 at 4:22pm
	"That's quite a nice sentiment and hobby." Raikon said as he propped himself up on his elbows. Looking at them both . "What's the verdict Doctor? Did I pass my medical?" He didn't want to take more of their time then he already had. He'd just have to pickup the El-Arian history with Tyzur off shift.
	Lt. Cmdr. Raikon Achaea, Chief Engineer

Tyzur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer Chief Medical Officer Joined: July/05/2026 Location: Yorkshire, UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 50	Posted: August/16/2026 at 4:15pm
	Tyzur glanced over the readings, then nodded. “Medically speaking, you passed with flying colors. Your vitals are good, your baseline is established, and aside from the fatigue Nurse Guilder identified, I don’t see anything that requires further investigation today.” He looked toward Guilder. “And good catch on the chronitin. Given how little Federation medicine knows about El-Aurian physiology, another set of eyes is always useful.” His attention shifted to the bracelet. “I have to admit, I didn’t expect that answer when I asked what you do outside Starfleet. It’s rather beautiful. And very El-Aurian, in a way. You preserve places you’ve encountered rather than simply recording them.” He regarded the bracelet for another moment. “I’d be interested to hear about some of the worlds you’ve represented. Especially the minerals you chose for them. Objects like that can tell you things a database doesn’t.” Turning back to Raikon, he smiled. “Otherwise, you’re officially cleared. Though I’m putting ‘less coffee, more sleep’ in your recommendations.” He picked up his PADD. “And if you’re still interested in that history conversation, come find me when you’re off duty. We have centuries to catch up on.”
	Lt. Tyzur, Chief Medical Officer

Andrea Guilder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Nurse Joined: July/07/2026 Location: Minneapolis, MN, Unite States Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Posted: August/18/2026 at 2:36am
	“Thank you, sir.” She said as she pocketed the bracelet. “Glad to be of help.” She stepped toward the computer and paused. Smiling, “You should see my 40 Eridani replica. I made Vulcan out of a solid piece of Surak’s Tear- atomsite, though you’d be pleased to hear that it’s barely radioactive: 0.1 microsieverts; most of the isotope decayed in the millennia since their Time of the Awakening. I had to go to the Forge for it.” She collected herself, allowing professional decorum to drape back over herself. “If there’s nothing else, sir, I’ll get back to scheduling appointments.”

raikon achaea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Simmer Chief Engineer Joined: June/28/2026 Location: barnton Online Status: Online Posts: 44	Posted: August/18/2026 at 5:29am
	“And if you’re still interested in that history conversation, come find me when you’re off duty. We have centuries to catch up on.” Raikon got up and hopped off the bio bed. "Thank you, I'll keep that in mind." He made his goodbyes to both the doctor and the nurse and walked out the med bay. Making his way all the way down to deck 6 he stood infront of his quarters. After a brief moment he walked on to go down to engineering. "I'll start tomorrow...."
	Lt. Cmdr. Raikon Achaea, Chief Engineer