Bryce Tagren-Quinn: Difference between revisions

'''Bryce Tagren-Quinn''' is currently serving as a '''medical officer''' aboard the {{USS|Gorkon}}.  

* '''Height''': 1.88 m (6’2”)

* '''Build''': Slightly muscular, athletic

* '''Other:''' Sometimes will dye the gray and shave the beard, which gives him an even more youthful appearance

* '''Off Duty Clothing:''' Lush blazers, oxidized silver rings, crisp undershirts, sweaters in social settings, and sweats, shorts, and t-shirts when running.

*'''Nicknames''': Bry (reserved for friends and family), ''Vea-Nevra'' (by his grandmother, believed to be an El-Aurian term of endearment between grandparent and grandchild), Doctor T, T-Q (given by [[Loxley]]), Doctor Babyface (given by a patient, [[Tzim-Shah]]), and Doctor Q-T Pie (given by a former fling/ex, Gexena - ''see Relationships'').

* '''On Duty:'''  

** Considers himself a doctor first and an officer second.

** Is a bit outdoorsy; likes rock-climbing, running, and hiking.  

** Has an affinity for whiskey but will only drink socially, rarely (depending on his mood).  

No one could anticipate how he would mature, given his unique lineage. When Bryce was a child, he grew, accomplished developmental milestones, and ultimately went through puberty at the same rate as any full-blooded human. At about 19, the aging process started to slow due to his El-Aurian side and he essentially 'stopped' physically aging by his early 20s.  

* '''Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):''' Post-Rogue World, the effects of ''Sev'Kelt Veenala'' caused much emotional and mental stress, as were the decisions to sit out a mission and the inability to help with the medical efforts deployed throughout the system once the world left. He is still coming to terms with his physical changes and feels like a stranger in his body. ''Treated extensively by Dr. Ev Randall, with a treatment plan ongoing. The patient does not display any concerning items that would impair the ability to work however continued therapy is required.''

====Family====

* '''Spouse/Significant Other:''' None

*'''[[Alieth]]''': These two met briefly, competing in passing for access to the operating theater at the end of a mission. Later, when she would arrive for post-mission care and an annual physical, their conversation turned towards that encounter. It was awkward at first, but, despite it, he has found an appreciation for Alieth not only professionally but perhaps as a friend as well.  

* '''[[Tzim-Shah]]''': These two didn't get off on the right foot. Tzim lost a limb during a mission, and the doctor provided post-amputation care, but the two were at odds from the start. Slowly, through the course of treatment, respect and trust has been built and an understanding. Bryce might not outwardly admit it, but he is fond of the Tellarite and feels bad about the hand the man was dealt. They are working with Lieutenant Commander [[Erin Reynolds]] regarding a prosthetic.  

Bryce was born to Paul Quinn and his wife Amy, an elementary school teacher, in San Francisco, California. His mother wanted a stable upbringing for him and his twin sister, Elie, so they stayed Earthbound while his father traveled the stars on his Sovereign-class vessel, the ''USS Poseidon.'' The family was reunited during times of shore leave, interstellar calls, and an occasional visit to the ship, but the distance (and other things) strained his parent’s marriage. Eventually, they divorced (the twins were three at the time). His father’s presence at that point was perceived as obligatory at best, and when he later "retired" from Starfleet, his presence in his children’s lives remained minimal. Duty before family, even when he was no longer active. It’s a bit of a sore topic for Bryce, one that he would not bring up in casual conversation.

There were so many individuals that needed help out there, and he was determined to help where he could. And Starfleet, for whatever complicated his views were, embraced him. And, he embraced them back.  

====Interesting Notes====

* Worked as an emergency physician and surgeon at Johns Hopkins and the Mayo Clinic on Earth before joining the academy.

***'''A Very Human El-Aurian''': A [https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/Ol81LSDC5rc/m/FUOq_ZA1BAAJ call from his grandmother] propelled him on a quest to discover more about his El-Aurian origins and the meaning of "Af-Kelt." While he knew it would be easy to ask her more, he also knew that she would not be so forthcoming; her cryptic vagueness catalyzed his discovery. He contemplated his existence, his [https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/tdd9VGBeLFs/m/zntNnCulDQAJ humanness and alienness during the awards and promotions ceremony].

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* [https://groups.google.com/g/sb118-gorkon/c/coCs86A1DeE/m/O3xguv2UAgAJ Trigger Words] - 239904.07 - A brief visit into Bryce’s past during the '''[[Shadows of the Rift (Gorkon)| Shadows of the Rift]]''' mission, showcasing snapshots into what makes him tick.  

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File:239906_Gorkon_QOTM_Loxley.png|The Ensign ends up disappearing on the station after drinking with the medical crew ([[Loxley]]'s QoTM award, 239906).