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He got a laugh out of Niki's persistence and gave her a scratch on the back of the neck. "She will have to stay in her quarters while all of this is going on," Doc explained. "Per our Standard Operating Procedures, it is law here. Yes, personnel have pets but they are restricted to quarters considering a lot of people have allergies to varying pets." He gave her another scratch only between the ears this time."
He then put his hands up as if to motion to back off. "Doreen Naggar only interned here. She is busy and will not be part of the procedure. The fact that you have heard of her says a lot. Once finished here, we will meet with the doctors involved, Dr. Kosugi is the psychological profiler and Dr. Rikkard is going to do the surgery. Of course, a small team will be there for the surgery, again per SOP." With breakfast finished, they first brought Niki to her quarters and ensured her security. A nurse decided to stay and play with her. Then, another walk to a medical conference room. While they walked, Doc gave some more history of Med Force One.
"When I built this, I knew people would make it there home and they have done that. Sure, I could have made it just a hospital but I wanted to make it so that they had to relaxation when shore leave was not always available. In our biodomes, we grow a lot of what we use to make medicines and food. In doing so, we can provide a nice atmosphere for the cafes and restaurants where people can eat. Note that I said restaurants and not cafeterias although we do have those as well. We have had a lot of people visit this vessel and donate to our cause so we would rather have a place that is not so.... He held up his fingers in quotes,"....cafeteria."
"Our main cafe has foods from all over Sirius and Gallia and has a grand piano for open piano numbers by the crew, visitors and those who just want to entertain." He then smiled. "That piano is also why I do not go there as much as people want me to play. I have a baby grand of my own in my quarters."
He cleared his throat, "So yes, I made this place more than a hospital and research center. I decided to make it a home as well."
They turned into a room and entered. Inside were two men. Dr. Kosugi was from New Tokyo and Dr. Rikkard was from Stuttgart. He introduced Sonja to both with Dr. Kosugi giving here a traditional Kusari bow. Dr. Rikkard just gave a handshake. Kosugi's face was one of all business.
"Sonja," Doc explained, "I trust these two men. They have earned it. You will not be the last person Dr. Kosugi makes a profile for. He has done this both to assist the law in catching those hard to find criminals for the Kusari government in his first job and done so to give people new identities. To this day, no one has been figured out. Dr. Rikkard is the finest plastic surgeon we have. With his work and the use of the Rejuvenator, you will not look anything like you do now."
Doc sat down. "Dr. Rikkard, I will let you go first."
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