Visiting Hours (Semi-Open)

[Teerin]

Rohj Teerin - 156 days after planetfall.

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She spoke softly, sounding almost as if she had a sore throat and didn't want to irritate it. Rohj had no trouble understanding her words, of course, but it was hard to tell when she had finished speaking. " ... I’ve been awake a week, and I just want out," she declared.

Teerin was a little perplexed by her statement, partially opening his mouth, but unsure what to say. Suddenly her right arm shuddered, but instead of wincing in pain, she looked at it were some disobedient lieutenant that refused to listen to a direct order. As she spoke more, mentioning the new commodore, he realized that there weren't any mirrors in the room, which explained part of why Hartman was so eager to leave. The two admirals looked at each other for a moment, and Teerin noticed that he had a sorrowful expression on his face. He changed it to a more neutral expression, thinking, "Of all the people, it had to be Jane. Why does she have to be in here while I'm outside instead?"

He didn't mean to create a silence, although she ignored it anyway by continuing along with a question, "Surprising to see you on L.A. Is this an official visit, or are you here for the beaches?"

"I'm checking in on you since I've managed to requisition a few off-duty hours," he explained with a grin. "Nothing official, no beaches ... just the visit and maybe some dinner downtown."

In the corner of his eye, he saw a folder paper with her name on it, written in messy handwriting. It sat on the nightstand between her bed and the medical equipment. It reminded him of something he brought for her. Teerin looked back at her, standing up as he spoke, "Oh, before I forget, I've got something for you."

He reached his hand into the inner pocket of his jacket. Rohj couldn't quite make out the intent of the expression on her face, but went on, pulling the item out. "I got all the Logistics Corps captains, commanders, and a few other officers to sign this postcard for you. The picture on the back is of the high peaks on Denver. Here," he said as he walked up to the side of her bed, then presented the gift to her.