Act One, Scene Two

[Leana]

Dr McCoy and I are attending the captain's meeting via Subspace transmission.
While I am unaware of how the intruder was able to get aboard the Thunderchild, I do know that she has advance medical knowledge. I listen to the replay of her voice through the transmission.

"Computer Control to Medical Bay! Phaser wound to the right upper skull. Intracranial hemorrhage along the extra-axial. Subdural hemorrhage due to scoring of the bridging veins in the subdural space between the dura and arachnoid mater. Bleeding has been confined but not stopped. Prepare for Emergency Transport."

The Captain and Commander look to me for my opinion on the intruder's diagnosis of our fallen shipmate. As usual with our briefings, I keep my findings concise and to the point:

"Having gone over the Action CMO's reports of Cadet Mahdev's condition, our intruder was completely on the mark with her diagnosis. Which is remarkable. Even with a tricorder, you would need a greater understanding of the device to determine an intra-axial hemorrhage from an extra-axial one. I agree with the Commander - this person has advanced medical training. I doubt that she could have just 'picked that up on the road', or whatever the expression is."

Dr McCoy's lessons in common Earth phrases just snuck into my report at the Captain's briefing. Fantastic. I regather my composure.

"If she is indeed human, I suggest we look into personnel files of medical schools. She has to exist somewhere. She may have altered her appearance, but with the right program I think we could 'snif her out'. Her clothing may also give us a better starting place as well if it is common among a certain group of Earthli-.....people." I sometimes forget that Earthlings don't like to be called Earthlings. "Though Dr McCoy may know more about that than I do. What are your thoughts, Captain?"