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Ai's First Social Services Case - The Mysterious File of Lai Kitrian

Posted March 4, 2023, 9:59 a.m. by Civilian Aiofemi T. Oshiro (Director of Medical and Social Services) (Mika Jackson)

Posted by Civilian Lai Kitrian (Independent Operator) in Ai’s First Social Services Case - The Mysterious File of Lai Kitrian

Posted by Civilian Aiofemi T. Oshiro (Director of Medical and Social Services) in Ai’s First Social Services Case - The Mysterious File of Lai Kitrian
The Director of Medical and Social Services position had been vacant for some time and now the Social Services department was playing catch up with some of the files for the clients. Aiofemi was helping out by reviewing several files on her console evaluating them and conducting a needs-based assessment to determine the level of need for services. After categorizing them based on the client’s needs, she delegated them to the various social workers who were stationed at Sacred Heart Hospital so they could follow up with each of the clients. During this review, she came across one file that stood out among the others because the circumstances and events that brought her to the Oed were strange. Her file contained some strange events that brought her to the colony under unusual circumstances. More recently Lai Kitrian had been involved in an accident that left her hospitalized for some time and after a long recovery, she’d been released from Sacred Heart and placed in temporary housing with her husband. Aiofemi glanced at the woman’s profile picture for a moment, then scrolled through the information in the file as she tried to determine the best way to get in contact with her. After coming across some contact information she picked up her communicator and placed a call to Lai. Hopefully, either she or her husband would answer the call. As she waited for the call to connect, Aiofemi began typing notes in the file, documenting her contact attempt in it. The first thing to do was find out if Mrs. Kitrian and her husband were interested in any social services and then schedule a home visit to determine which ones were right for them.

Samikah walked in while the call was processing and placed a few PaDDs on Ai’s desk. She noticed the communicator was ringing then glanced at the screen and said, “Lai Kitrian. You are going to take on this client yourself?”

Aiofemi nodded at Samikah, “Yes. I know it’s not typical that I take on these cases as my job is focused on the political aspects and delegate these types of cases to the social workers. However, her case is unusual. I figured it makes sense for me to take on this one personally. As a former Starfleet officer, I am used to the unusual and she has been through some difficult times and experienced some trauma therefore she might be apprehensive about just talking to anyone.” The subtle ringing of the communicator continued as Aiofemi patiently waited for the call to connect.

Dr. Ai Oshiro, DMSS

In their small one-bedroom apartment, Lai was trying to figure out their next step. It was still a question whether they could get any status here, but the reality was they had nowhere else to go and going back (even if it were possible) would mean their deaths. This much her and Akem were in agreement on.

A noise sounded and drew the half-Tyrellian’s attention and it took her a few moments to track it down to the computer terminal. She had no idea who would be calling them and her hand hesitated over the keys. With a deep breath, she pressed one. Nothing. With a frown, she tried the other one and something happened and a face appeared. Lai eyed the caller with wariness. “Yes?”

~Lai Kitrian

Aiofemi’s eyes were wide with surprise like she’d not expected anyone to answer the call, “Oh..” she said as she quickly diverted her attention from her PaDD and looked directly into the console, “Am I speaking with Lai Kitrian?” She asked as a smile spread across her face. Ai could see the woman seemed tired and figured that a conversation over the phone was not the best approach. “Ms. Kitrian, I am Dr. Aiofemi Oshiro. I work for the Department of Medical and Social Services. Your file came across my desk this morning. I want an opportunity to speak with you and see if you would be interested in some of the services we can provide. I know being on a strange planet and knowing few people can be difficult. So if you are up for it, would you mind if I stopped by your apartment today so we can talk?”

Dr. Ai Oshiro, DMSS


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