Still in the infirmary

[doctor_kavanagh]

Kavanagh was still stuck in the infirmary. Nick and David both had to leave for a while but had promised to be back and help his convince the medical staff he was fit enough to at least be sent back to their quarters on bed rest. Lots of bed rest. Less emphasis on the rest

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[saera_parrish]

Saera wandered into the infirmary. David wasn't available for an introduction - something about plants urgently needing repotting - but he was her boss, she'd need to stop by at some point, and the sooner the better.

"Doctor Kavanagh?" she said, finding him staring at a report. "Dr. Saera Parrish, acting Chem lead. I think you know my brother?"

[doctor_kavanagh]

He looked up from the computer. His mouth literally dropping open. He worked to get the shock under control.

"Acting chem lead? You've barely turned 25. Which idiot decided you could run *my* department?"

He hadn't meant to snap at her. Apparently that was just his natural reaction when put in unexpected situations.

[saera_parrish]

"The idiot that noticed that, not only did I almost manage to stop Dr. Johnson from blowing up half the lab and killing himself, I was the only one that was willing to do something about getting the department moving again afterwards," she replied. "I agree that I'm too young and inexperienced to be running the department. But the rest of them are worse. Can I assume from your surprise that David didn't tell you I was here, either? I really need to work on him about that whole talking to people thing..."

[doctor_kavanagh]

"Almost." Kavanagh repeated softly, he frowned, his eyes falling towards the floor. He was well aware that most people thought he was incapable of feeling, especially his staff. But he did care about them, in an odd 'mentor' sort of way. "I go away for a few weeks and you morons blow up a lab!" He said quickly to cover it.

"Don't talk about my staff like that." He snapped again. "I can do it. They're my staff. But I also handpicked each and every one of them. What about Simpson or Andreoli? They usually manage to be less retarded then the rest of the group." He shook his head. "Let me guess, you batted those pretty little lashes at someone, probably McKay or one of his little lackies."

He calmed down a little at the mention of David, smiling softly. "No, he didn't say anything. We've had better things to talk about!"

[dr_macgregor]

Rae rolled her eyes from where she leaned against the doorway. And to think, she'd come to think it was a good thing he was back.

"Actually, I don't recall her batting her eyes at me once. And your minions apparently can't find their ass with both hands while you're gone. Maybe it was the fumes that made them high enough to consider sitting around and having a meeting about how to clean up the lab after the explosion rather than actually *doing* it."

She pushed off the wall and came over to the foot of the bed. "But regardless, I really did stop by to say that I was glad you're not dead. I rather doubt you believe me, but you also haven't seen David walking around like someone cut off a limb and trying to starve himself to death. Frankly, if he hadn't had Marcus to care for, I doubt he'd be here himself."

[saera_parrish]

"They may be your minions, but I'm the one that's had to stop them from blowing up the city for the last few weeks," Saera snapped back. "And Dr. Johnson's the one that blew up the lab; unless you want to speak ill of the dead, you might not want to call him a moron. There was a mystery chemical, and I was about two seconds too slow in figuring out that it was volatile enough to take out half the lab if mixed with the wrong thing."

She thought for a moment. "Simpson...Simpson was at least smart enough to help with the cleanup before the whole lab turned toxic."

She was flattered, briefly, that he thought she was pretty - but then she realized he was sleeping with her brother, of course he'd find her attractive. "The decision was Dr. MacGregor's, and I haven't forgiven her for it yet. I never asked for the job, in fact I rather bluntly suggested that she was out of her mind when she announced the change. And I don't think she'd be particularly susceptible to eyelash-batting, especially from a woman

[dr_macgregor]

Rae smiled at Saera. "You're right, eyelash batting does nothing for me. Sorry. And you were the only one willing to do some work. I forgive you for not forgiving me."

[saera_parrish]

Saera turned, surpised. "Dr. MacGregor! Sorry, I didn't see you there. I...uh...no offense, but I really didn't want to be stuck working insane hours trying to keep a bunch of people who should know better from making dumb mistakes...it'll be a relief to get them out of my hair and go back to being Dr. Kavanagh's minion, even with all the horror stories I've heard about him."

[dr_macgregor]

Rae laughed, trying to put Saera at ease. "Don't worry. As soon as Kavanagh's back up to speed, you can go back to being a minion, if you want. Dr. Chandrapurna says if he takes it easy, the boys can spring him later tonight." She looked back at Kavanagh. Rae knew the man couldn't help being an ass, but maybe he could at least *try* to be grateful he was alive? "I figured you and Marcus and David might prefer to stay in tonight, seeing as how you're not up to walking a marathon just yet. So I dropped off some homemade stew and bread with David for you. I've gotta get back, but let me know if you need anything downloaded to your system. We've been quite busy lately, but the ZedPM brought a lot of new stuff online to check out. So I'll be seeing you."

Rae turned and headed for the door. She stopped at the curtain and half-turned back for a moment.

"Look. No matter what... You are a damn good chemist and David loves you. So, um... Welcome back." She left before anyone could reply.

[doctor_kavanagh]

He watched the retreating form of Dr. McGregor, shocked. "Umm thanks, I suppose." He called after her weakly, probably far too softly for her to hear.

He turned to Saera. "As for you.
1. Wow David's twin. That gets you some points. But not much. Definitely not enough to cover any mistakes.
2. Don't be too slow again. Otherwise you're useless to me.
3. All the horror stories are true. Deal with it." He counted off the points on his fingers, as if explaining them to a particularly trying child.

[saera_parrish]

Saera laughed. "Okay, let's see if I can counter those.
1. I have control over your boyfriend's hair color. Might not cover mistakes in the lab, but I think I'm set for personal disagreements, at least. Oh, and hair's not the only thing I can change about him.
2. Trust me, I don't intend to be. You can check the security cameras, though, if his reflexes had been as fast as mine and if he'd been listening, I would've figured it out in time. As it was, I was lucky to get out of the lab alive, but surviving explosions is something I *can* do consistently.
3. Yeah, you haven't heard any of David's horror stories about me, have you? I think I can match whatever you can throw at me."

She thought for a moment. "Oh, and 4. I kept your minions in the habit of being yelled at and doing what they're told while you were gone. Also made sure your boyfriends didn't work and starve themselves to death."

[doctor_kavanagh]

It shouldn't really have surprised him how much her laugh was like her brothers, but he had to fight against the almost instinctual desire laugh with it. Instead he firmly fixed his best 'you're not nearly as smart as you think you are' frown in place and glared at her.

"I kind of like David's hair in pink." He said a smug smile briefly crossing his lips. "So I'm afraid you can't threathen me with that."

"You can be sure I will be checking the security cameras. Although I suppose that alone is a pretty useful trait. No matter how incompetent you may turn out to be, you're still more valuable alive than dead."

He really did smile at her last comment, imagining this slender, young woman ordering around some of his most seasoned chemists. "Thanks, I'm sure you did a great job." He replied flippantly. "And thanks. It must have been pretty difficult." He added softly. "Coming back to dead boyfriends would have been a real hassle."