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Dr. Holliday was there, having heard everything through the door. As he stood between Lydia and Doreen, he felt something, something he had only felt once before, something he hadn't done much research on but knew enough it could be a lot of trouble. He crossed his arms in front of him but gave no indication of any discomfort. If anyone would notice, it would be "it" within her.
He started buying time for the nanites to work. They wouldn't take full effect yet. He made casual chat with her.
Small talk about trivial things, keeping her focused on him for a good twenty or so minutes.
He was no fool as he was buying time for the nanites to do their work. No condition could stop them and with no entry wound from the injection gun, nothing could counter them. He could see the conflict taking place.
He then turned to Doreen, "Doreen, I need you to go out and get the Klingon Sergeant. I want you to stay with the other Klingon guard at the secure door."
"Yes, Doctor," she said as she headed out and did as instructed.
The sergeant entered the room, armed only with his warrior instinct.
"What is it, Doctor?" he asked.
"Just stand behind me," he instructed, "I need you sense of smell." The Sergeant nodded. His nose twitched a bit and turning to his boss while keeping his eyes on her, he said to him, "I smell it again."
Doc only nodded.
At this point, the nanites would have taken a full hold of her mind, repairing cardamine damage, restoring lost memory and such. The process was nearing completion.