[h1][center]Kai’mos Varthus[/center][/h1][hr][hr]
An Ithlo's intuition about people and situations was fairly spot on, having a keen sense of reading others through empathic sensory and body language. It's what not only aided them academically -especially in the field of physical and psychological therapy and medicine- but, also within the realm of combat. Anticipating an opponent's next move was key to succeeding where others might fail. But, in the case of the human woman, Teg, she was what Kai would consider a [i]wild card[/i]. Hard to read. Hard to predict. Going from one extreme to the other along the spectrum of life. 

Kai's only real concern were the narcotics, specifically those that Teg claimed were to "dull the pain". He wanted to bring it up to her several times in the past, but at the same time didn't want to pry. Regardless, Teg's performance within the crew hasn't wavered from what he's seen, so it hasn't become a problem. [I]Yet.[/i]

The ship suddenly rocked from the external blast, almost knocking Kai off balance, as he entered into Medbay. Just as he was about to contact the Captain regarding the situation, Ansgar's thick accent wailed over the comms, and amongst the barrage of words, urged Kai to the bridge. 

"On my way." The Ithlo's voice was cool and determined, and without hesitation, he grabbed the fully loaded medical rucksack, and bolted into the main corridor. 

Another blast shook the ship, this time causing him to stumble and slam shoulder-first into the hard angle of a nearby bulkhead. Kai allowed a low grunt, as the pain ran its course. He didn't have time to worry about himself, not when the life of another was in jeopardy. Not on his watch.

The bridge was a mess, and the smoke emanating from the control panels and other areas made it harder to get a good look around. Kai grabbed a small hand cloth from his bag and placed it to his mouth and nose to filter out any toxins. Anything else, his own respiratory system would take care of, neutralizing anything harmful for a short amount of time. Ithlo weren't immune to poisons, but resistances were much higher than average. He noticed Kevej at the helm, then turned to see Ansgar kneeled next to a prostrate Andrea, and hustled to their side, assessing the situation as efficiently as possible. The small pool of blood behind her head wasn't reassuring, as he slipped a large gauze underneath to stop the bleeding.

"Are you okay?" He asked the mechanic, while checking Andrea's pulse.

"It's weak." He said to the other, unlatching the rucksack and pulling a small defibrillator pack, which was immediately activated to charge. "No consciousness though from a blow to the head. Hopefully I can jump start her heart, but even then, there's no guarantee." Kai shook his head, pulling the paddles out and prepping them. "The head trauma alone, and elapsed time, may be against us."

"Thanks for sticking around. I know you need to go." He nodded to Ansgar, while placing both charged paddles against Andrea's chest, the Ithlo adjusted the dial just above normal voltage, and with a signal to [i]"clear"[/i], he pressed the buttons, which caused her back to arch a few inches off the floor. 

"No pulse." He grumbled, placing the paddles in the same spots and repeating. 

[i]No response.[/i]

Kai placed both hands on the center of the woman's chest and started compressions, which after a half minute of stopping and repeating, ended with the same result. He allowed a sigh to escape as he exhaled in slight frustration. Life and death was inevitable, and he had his fill of bringing in new life, as well as sending off those into the after, but it was never any easier.

Kai quieted his mind for a moment, even amongst the chaos presently surrounding him, to utter a few words of prayer as he closed the eyes of the cold corpse who had been a brave member of the Lux. If survival of ship and crew is the outcome of this ordeal, Andrea Malkis would need a proper send-off.

Another blast quickly brought him back to the present and he had to move, however Andrea’s body would have to stay put for now as there was no way to maneuver through the chaos efficiently. [i]Decisions.[/i] Quickly packing up the rucksack and standing to his feet, Kai hustle over to Kevej’s position. “What may I do to assist, Mister Vin'Akali?” Kai said in an urgent yet tone. “Ms Malkis has passed, and it appears we may have guests sooner than later.”