Chythar Skyfire/Relationships
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| Lieutenant Commander Chythar Skyfire, MD | ||
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Everyone who has affected CD in some manner or another is listed here. He's very compassionate, understanding and knows when to shut up. Not everyone sees things the same way he does, but when he makes a friend, he is a man of his word.
Family |
- Father: Calvin Daniels -- Deceased. Calvin wasn't that big into Starfleet, and had no affiliation. He was a single father for many years, and dropped off the face of the map after his son graduated from Starfleet Academy. Word of his death reached Chythar when he was stationed on Starbase 118.
- Mother: Kyrethia Angelica Skyfire: Retired SF Captain -- Deceased. Captain Kyrethia Skyfire has been on Romulus for several years, working with a minor faction to maintain peace. They seem to like her to stay in order to maintain said peace, and she was very proud when her son Chythar announced after his graduation from UW to go off to Starfleet. She remained on Romulus until her death, at the destruction of the planet.
- Siblings: None
Mentors |
During Chythar's Starfleet career, he has had the privilege to serve under some particularly fine officers. While not all their leadership styles were compatible with his own, this is a list of the people who have influenced his attitude and style of leadership.
Johanna MacLaren
She and Chythar met when they served together on board Starbase 118 Ops,and Chythar received his baptism by fire during the Odyssey mission. He feared he'd started out wrong with her, because of his emotional turmoil, which he later regretted as she laid on Death's Door in the sickbay of the USS Excalibur-A after the explosion during the Pythia's Tale mission. Since their last meeting, he has changed ships from the Excalibur to the USS Garuda and been promoted to the Assistant Chief Medical Officer.
Acquaintances |
Chythar's Starfleet career has led to working with interesting people. Some he doesn't know as well as he'd like, and wants to try to know them better. Though some, that may be harder to do than others.
Alexander Morgan
Dr. Morgan and Chythar have been working together since the launch of the Excalibur. Both men need to learn to trust one another, as they haven't spoken except during missions. Due to the fact they now serve on different ships, that's not likely to change any time soon. When they did work together, that was the only time they spoke, really. Neither one asked the other for coffee, and they were both antisocial in their own ways.
Ceilidh Riverview
CD met her during the aftermath of a combat drill. Chythar confessed his hatred of the position of counselor, making it perfectly clear he had no ill-will towards any one individual who held that position. His reasoning: "As soon as I find one I like, they leave." Unfortunately, they got to have one session of time before his transfer to the Garuda went through.
Azin
AZIN: Your mental capacity for putting up walls around your mind is impressive, such strength comes from confrontation, and I know you have had much pain in your life.
"The Mind Is A Complicated Thing, Part 1" - SD 239103.11
- Dr. Azin is a very interesting character. It is to this individual that CD owes his 'gift' of telepathy and empathy with other humans due to a mind meld that went wrong. Chythar volunteered to help Azin overcome some sensory difficulties using his mental fortitude.
- The two times these men have spoken were to determine his success at learning to cope with the telepathic and empathic gifts he was left with. And both conversations were rather short, very abridged.
Nic del Vedova
When Chythar arrived on the Garuda, imagine how strange for him it must've been not to see anyone who was the acting chief medical officer. He didn't know whom he was writing reports to, just addressed them all to CMO. Sure enough, they landed on Del Vedova's desk and the two met during their shore leave. At first, Nic attempted to offer Skyfire the job of assistant chief. CD didn't give an immediate answer.
Cassandra Egan Manno
Skyfire: I understand you said this was a volunteer mission and I'm the only man in teal who did volunteer. Why did you ask me to accompany you in the yacht, out of all the fine officers you have and just promoted?
:: Her response was immediate and spoken all in a low voice. ::
EGAN MANNO:: Because I want to be the one to find them, Doctor. And whatever's happened, I want to make sure they're alright. Both of them, no matter what. Harrison Ross was my first officer; Quinn Reynolds is my -- friend; and they're both members of my crew, which means I will look out for them, and that doesn't just mean locating the Thunderbird.
- During the rescuing of Captain Reynolds, Skyfire's assistance proved useful for a few reasons: one, he was somewhat telepathic. Two, he was a doctor. It wasn't until during shore leave, however, that he discovered the real reason for a trip to the captain's office -- to find out whether he accepted the position of assistant chief from Del Vedova. After explaining a bit about his ambitions, it was decided that he was the new assistant since Kotir had gone on leave.
EGAN MANNO: You are extremely good at your job, that’s true. I have no quibbles with your results, but I am concerned about you as a professional. To be blunt, Doctor, you are sometimes arrogant and dismissive, and while those qualities don’t always affect your work, I am potentially concerned about them given that you would be in command of a staff of medical professionals and a sickbay of patients.:: Cassie paused briefly, tipped Skyfire a penetrating look, and continued. :: Therefore, you’ll inherit Doctor del Vedova’s position: Acting Chief of Medicine. :: beat :: I hope that the position will become permanent, but I would like to see improvement before that occurs.
During his second shore leave following the capture of the rogue ship, USS Mercury, he had to deal with a medical crisis involving their chief of navigation. Once more, he was called into the captain's office -- this time to receive a promotion to lieutenant and a promotion to acting chief of medical. It seems every time he goes into her office there is a degree of 'what did I do this time' affiliated with it. In order to make his position permanent, he was challenged to make some personal improvements before he was going to be made CMO on a permanent level.
Gabrielle Porchevska
- Recently after his appointment to assistant chief of medicine, he met Ensign Gabrielle Porchevska for the first time. During a conversation in 10-Forward, he made it clear to Gabi that he wasn’t looking for a relationship. She helped by compiling the list of teams before he left on the away mission. Shortly after their return from the USS Mercury, he was told he sucked at conversation and she needed to help alleviate that.
Skyfire: Alright. I’ll finish up these reports and meet you for dinner?
Porchevska: ::she paused at the doorway:: Why Doctor Skyfire, are you asking me out?
:: He replied with a smile. ::
Skyfire: Only if you accept.
Medical Debrief - SD 239109.23
- It was here that he received his first kiss, which felt good but not right given his recent breakup with Debra Cross. After discussing this blatant advance with Counselor Raissa Moonsong, it was explained to Chythar that due to the Argellian DNA she was not shy about her heritage and they worked through it. Gabi’s intent to teach him how to have fun and improve his conversational skills was well meaning, though CD is a little confused by her methods.
- After the quarantine on DSX, she had been listening to the various gossiping happening on the station concerning Chythar’s actions and confronted him about it. Out of pure anger, she clocked him across the jaw then kissed him because she acted on pure impulse. Skyfire isn’t going to enter this incident into her record as a reprimand -- it was a misunderstanding.
Alora DeVeau
They met on DSX shortly after Chythar's transfer. Due to his somewhat antisocial behavior, he hasn't spoken to her very much. She deliberately sought him out after the quarantine crisis; the first time to accompany Mr. Fergus in delivering a cute little puppy, and saw him again later when he came by to pick up some plants. It is possible she may be hosting a game night on the Garuda at some point, and may drag the doc out of his quarters to make sure he gets social interaction.
DeVeau: I admit, we haven’t hung out much, but I always enjoy company. You can chill with me any time you like. You know, I thought about starting a game night on the ship. Would you be interested in something like that? It would be a good way to get together with other people and get to know them.
:: As much as the idea appealed to him, he didn’t know if he can deactivate his badge long enough to enjoy it should such a thing come up. Again he sipped his drink. Devlin liked her hand once as he was scritched under the chin, letting his tongue hang from his mouth. ::
Skyfire: I don’t know if I can get away from the badge. Doctor’s life and all that. I’d be interested, but would have to stop if someone paged me for a medical fiasco.
Of Dogs and Plants Part 2 - SD 239112.06
- Chythar's subsequent visit to Lt. DeVeau's quarters was at the request of the captain to check up on her following a catastrophe which involved plants taking over Alora's mind. She has been pulled from duty until further notice, pending medical and psychologic evaluation.
Friends |
During his time at Starfleet, he's come to know a few people whom he considers his friends. Those who would support him or otherwise be an ear for him when he's going through something he needs to work out.
Raissa Moonsong
- As of SD 239109.30, Raissa has begun to work with him on gaining control of his abilities. He still has a few trust issues to work out, but he is slowly beginning to find that he can actually work with her. By the end of his first session it was unknown if this was to be the start of Chythar's Garuda score card of breaking counselors. He had mentioned Sal Taybrim as his previous counselor, whom he made progress with and described his track record with other counselors.
- In the beginning of his second counseling session where they were supposed to be talking about his abilities, they talk about how confused he is regarding Ensign Porchevska. Worked through that, then he told Ris about his brotherly connection to Sal, and how much of a helping hand he got shortly after his accident with Azin. By the end of it, he had taken a very positive step towards controlling and integrating his abilities.
Moonsong: ::her eyes were dark with pain and disorientation:: Why…? Why did you keep calling me? I couldn’t help you… so much pain...
Mo'Phatz: Counselor, it'll be ok in a moment. ::Roslyn softly said as she administered a light sedative.
Skyfire: ::whispered:: I thought it was just an auditory hallucination…
Awkward! - 239111.22
- During their mission to DSX during a quarantine, Chythar undertook a risky experiment that used his previous research on the Skyfire Cure for a bioweapon that apparently targeted Cardassians. He volunteered himself as a test subject to help create the antigen as there didn’t seem to be any time for a proper set of tests before people started dying. During his harrowing experience, he used his telepathy without realizing it and called out to Ris while he was incapacitated. As he regained his mental faculties once he was pulled free by the antigen, he had auditory hallucinations of her name echoing in his mind.
::Skyfire and Ven conferred. Or rather Ven smugly pronounced his diagnosis, while Chythar kept his calm and asked if his own telepathic contact could have served as a catalyst to this event. While Raissa was only one quarter Betazoid, it did not mean that her human ancestry was psychic-free. She had been born with the potential and her genetic makeup only needed a boost. The combination of her heavy use and CD’s connection had done more to cause her talents to spike. It altered the pathways in her mind.::
::Raissa was no longer an E3 touch empath. She was now a T3/E4. A touch telepath. But she did not need to touch to feel or project emotion. She had been changed. And it was permanent. And it was partially Chythar’s fault.
What I have Become - 239111.29
- During his next session Skyfire apologizes multiple times for his part in the mission, and mentally reaching out to her. They have a sibling quarrel after which she tells him that he is considered family, then after the dust settles he builds his own mental shields. Later on after some medical tests on Moonsong, it is discovered that Chythar’s mental contact actually acted as a catalyst to change her prior rating of E3 to a new rating of T3/E4.
- Following the plant disaster, he brought his friend Devlin to his counseling session. During which time he mentioned the conversation in which Chase Valaine seemed to be hinting at romantic involvement. She encouraged CD to call Chase once he left her office, and right before he did both he mentioned that he'd like to shift the focus to professional assistance rather than telepathic.
Mandany Rose
Dany was the first who learned about Chythar's panic attack during his pre-Starfleet years that cause him intense stress when he's under pressure, and is one of the few to whom he has explained his complicated cipher system. She taught him how to recognize the languages he'd lapse into under stress, and encouraged him to keep a 'stress log' that records his thoughts as he panics and starts to lapse into other languages.
Ryoji Chibitsu
Met CD during his Starfleet Academy years, when he was training at the academy to become a science officer. It was through his interactions with Chibitsu he discovered his calling was actually to medicine. He is the only person who can actually get inside Skyfire's head and keep him from losing his mind. He's also one of the lucky few who has a copy of Skyfire's ciphers. As far as Chythar knows, still stationed on Starbase 118 and not answering messages.
Alden Cuthbert
These two men met during their time together on Starbase 118 Ops. Cuthbert was stabbed with a contact poison during the Pythia's Tale -- Chythar and Folds created a wintergreen tea adrenal to save his life. Cuthbert and CD became friends soon after, though shortly after that nearly fatal incident Cuthbert took an LOA.
Anscom Folds
Chythar met him when they served together on board Starbase 118 Ops, and together they saved the life of Ensign Alden Cuthbert. Folds was grateful to have Chythar in the medical department. . They got along well, though in the end it was Anscom who was promoted to Chief Medical Officer of the USS Excalibur-A. Chythar was bitter and surprised for all of about 10 seconds, but he understood.
Sal Taybrim
Met in the aftermath of Pythia's Tale on board the USS Excalibur-A, Chythar had a few sessions with Sal Taybrim and managed to get to know him a bit. Then, unexpectedly, Sal was transferred to the Darwin. Sal promised CD an open line if he ever needs it, and resulting in the young doctor building a gradual hatred of counselors; he sees Sal as the third one he's lost. It was during that time that he realized he loved Sal as a brother rather than as a romantic interest.
By a lucky transfer request, Taybrim returns to the Excalibur, though in the position of science as opposed to counselor. The two men begin to form a mental connection, caused by Sal's damaged telepathy. Later on, this connection evolves into a T4/E4 between the two men because of an accident during one of Chythar's treatments of a patient.
Then, the two men get separated yet again, but this time it is Chythar who leaves for the USS Garuda when he is unexpectedly transferred to the USS Garuda. They still correspond through subspace letters and the occasional holocall, but most of the time it is a waiting game to see who gets the other's letters. Often times, their shore leaves don't sync and they have to make do with words.
Kieran Collim
Chythar has served on the same crew as her since they were stationed at Starbase 118. However, they never formally spoke until one shoreleave after he developed his T2/E2 status and began establishing their friendship. The next time they meet, he owes her a stew surprise since she was promised one and he was transferred before he could deliver.
Carter Greyson
Carter and Chythar started as room mates aboard their new posting, USS Garuda. CD saved Carter's life after a console exploded on the bridge. The two are now best friends due to this one action. During their second shore leave, CD's promotion to lieutenant caused a swapping of quarters, where the doctor left for his own room. Before that happened, Carter told CD that he was starting to experience feelings for him that may've just been misplaced gratitude. CD explained he was just looking for friends, not relationships.
Devlin
DeVeau: Now doctor, I bet you’ll fall in love with him and he’s already in love with you so you couldn’t just break his little heart now could you?
:: oO The doctor isn’t taking this very well. Wonder if I can…? Oo Fergus thought to himself. Chythar set down the puppy for a moment while he pondered this over. ::
Skyfire: Well...no…?
::Alora reached out and gathered the little critter in her arms then stood once more. She held him up so her face was right next to the pup's. Immediately she widened her eyes and pouted her lips. ::
DeVeau: How can you resist this cute wittle face? You know you want...deep down inside….
Skyfire: I don’t suppose I can. I concede. :: He picked up the puppy again, and got licked in the face for it repeatedly. ::''
Good Therapy Part 2 - SD 239112.06
Given to Chythar as a gift shortly after the quarantine crisis on Deep Space Ten. The pup's original owner couldn't take him to Andoria with her, so gave him up for adoption. Greywin Fergus answered the ad and immediately thought of putting the pup to use as a therapy dog for a highly-stressed out doctor he knew. Fergus enlisted the aid of Alora DeVeau to locate the doctor's quarters. During the visit, Chythar attempted to argue with them to no avail. He's been getting on rather well with the pup since he was gifted. In fact, during free time and sometimes even on the clock, these two are often seen together.
Romance |
Due to his introverted nature, he isn't exactly sure when he finds it. Once it's founds him, it will be listed here.
Chase Valaine
Skyfire Guess I'll be seeing you. :: and pressed the control panel to let himself out. ::
Valaine: Chythar.
:: CD turned back to look at Chase, his green emerald-like eyes attempting to pierce through the cold crypticism that was the tailed Terran. He said nothing, as there was no hint of what words might come from Chase’s mouth. ::
Valaine: If you know what you want, and you take it, no one can use you.
:: It was precisely the opposite of what he’d said only a moment before, but phrased cryptically. He finally raised his head from his boots to look the man in the eyes. ::
Valaine: Seemed to me you knew what you wanted. Don’t let anyone complicate that.
Can You Tell Me The Date? Part 2 - SD 239201.25
Chase and Chythar met during the chief's physical, during which time Chythar shared the fact he was a telepath and Chase hinted that there was a trip to Risa in the doctor's future. The two talked about a possible date that was supposed to happen during shore leave, and it got postponed because of the plants overtaking the ship. When Chase came by later to be treated for respiratory problems, CD used telepathy to diagnose the problem and then they re-scheduled. The following day, CD met with the chief and one thing led to another, leaving Chythar with mixed messages the following morning.