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STARFLEET END OF SERVICE PROTOCOL

DOUGLAS, SARINA

DECEASED

DELIVER TO: BASHIR, JULIAN

[PLAY MESSAGE]

**

“Hello, Julian.”

“This is… this the first time I’ve ever recorded one of these. Not that I’ve been in Starfleet very long, but until right now-”

[EDITED]

“First, can you please make sure Lauren, Jack, and Patrick know what happened to me - whatever that might be? I’ve left them all some things in my will, but I think they have a right to know how I died.” Sarina rolls her eyes like she can hear Julian chiding her. “Yes, I know I could be recording one of these for them, but there’s just too much to explain, and no time to explain it now that I’m-

Her expression softens. “You’ll know what to say.”

“Next, can you do your damndest to keep Starfleet from telling my parents what happened? I haven’t spoken to them since” Sarina blinks, trying to recall “… I… honestly can’t remember speaking to them-”

[EDITED]

“ -I didn’t have anyone to leave one of these messages for, really. I certainly wasn’t going leave one for my parents.”

[EDITED]

“Please don’t let anyone give them the idea that I’ve forgiven them. I haven’t. They stole everything from me, and I want them to understand that. Their daughter died long ago, but you get that, Julian. You’re the only one who does-”

[EDITED]

Sarina laughs a little, shaking her head. “You’re never going to see this, Julian, because I know if I’m dead so are you. Seriously, Julian-”

[EDITED]

“Also, until right now, I wasn’t really worried about dying, I guess. Not that I think I’m invincible. Far from it. I’ve just been so focused on living that I haven’t had time to think about how I might die.

“I try my best to put on a brave face. I think my stability is a good match for your recklessness, hm?” Sarina smirks, but it fades quickly. “I’m not so sure anymore.”

[EDITED]

“ - for someone who’s genetically enhanced you can be pretty stupid.”

[EDITED]

“Please, don’t get yourself killed over me, Julian. Promise me. One of us has to keep living, and as much as I’d rather it be me-”

Sarina looks over her shoulder and turns back to the monitor. “You’re coming, so time to wrap this nonsense up. Julian, I love you. Thank you for giving me a future. Don’t be so reckless with your life anymore, okay? See you soon.”