Sarina Nyree's Sanctuary

Evening Sarina, I know it is a bit late for callers, but I noticed Anita leaving so knew you would still be up. Do you have time to talk? If not I can come back in the morning.

Nothing terrible, this isn’t an emergency but since I knew you were awake I thought it would be better to talk to you tonight so you could have some time to digest it and think things over before responding.

I was heading to my quarters when I had a feeling I should check on Oliver. Turns out he had woken from a nightmare and couldn’t sleep so we had a long chat, about Azcad, about what happened at the colony and about how things stand between you both.

I know I normally refrain from any kind of relationship advice for obvious reasons, but he asked if I would talk to you and I think in this case it is a good idea. Normally I would suggest you sit down and talk things through together but I think in this case a go between and a bit of distance might prevent too quick a response leading to hurt feelings. When one or both of you feel uncertain or insecure it is too easy to lash out and act defensively and that can too easily poison a relationship.

He is going through a massive change and he has some fears and concerns and I think hearing them without having to immediately reply will be beneficial.

Would that be ok?

thank you. I am glad you feel that way, I hope you can work things through and come out with an even stronger relationship.

This is a long story.

*Sharrel sits and explains what Tanya told her about Azcad, the tie to the planet and the scramble to save both the planet and everyone on it.

She then explains what Oliver said about feeling like a patient sometimes when he just wants someone to listen and that Oliver seems unsure where he stands with her but he does want to work things through and would like her to go to Azcad with him.

He does, and I explained that wanting to help people is a fundamental part of your nature and it is not an uncommon issue for medical professionals.

I suppose you will need to work out a compromise so that he doesn’t feel like a patient and you don’t need to stifle your instincts too much.

I don’t think he felt you were not in his corner, more that you were trying too hard to fix him rather than accept him. To be fair given how self destructive he could be that is very understandable.

He seems stronger and more grounded than I have ever seen him before. If not for his quick thinking and reactions we would have lost Anita in that Drej attack.

I do think you two can talk things out and work things out. I think you were perhaps feeling a little unsure and it can be easier just to avoid talking about it.

I had a good visit with Sci, he seems much brighter.

I hope so, he might not get full mobility back but if he only has to use the chair part of the time then that will be a great improvement.

Well it is late, I should head to my quarters and hope Rhallea hasn’t trashed them as a punishment for being gone a lot longer than I said.

I will, when she forgives me enough for a hug.

I just hope now you know what the issues are you can work through them.

Sleep well Sarina.

*Heads to her own quarters*

+Enters her quarters, smiling now that she can rest knowing her friends are safely back from their mission, she goes to her bedroom, disrobes and jumps into the sonic shower. After a few minutes of relaxing sonic waves washing over her, she turns it off, puts on her nightie and climbs into bed+