Posted by Commander Dira Myqian (Executive Officer) in XO’s Office - Seeking Advice

Posted by Lieutenant Tija Aizala (Visitor) in XO’s Office - Seeking Advice
As much as therapy combined with being back on duty, even if only in a limited capacity, was helping her, Aizala found herself still feeling off and in a way still in between places. Her guess was that it had something to do with still not knowing were to go from here professionally. Of course there was nothing wrong with being a general practitioner and at the same time part of her felt like she wanted to still have a speciality. The simulations she had run in the holodeck the other day with Solal had been helpful to a degree and yet she still felt uncertain. So while she wasn’t usually one to ask easily for help, especially from the First Officer or Captain, she had found that Commander Myqian made her feel at ease and came across as very approachable. Maybe she’d be able to help her find her way. So it was with all that in mind that Aizala found herself in front of the First Officer’s office, pressing the chime and hoping that the XO was currently there.

~Lt. Tija, Doctor

“Come in,” Myqian called out, her Vegan accent, tinting her words.

As the door opened in front of her, Aizala only took a step or two into the room. “Hello Commander, I hope I’m not interrupting you. I can come back another time if that would work better for you,” she greeted Dira, just the hint of a smile playing across her pale features while she let her gaze wonder a little through the office.

The office space was clean and orderly, which would surprise people who ever set foot in her quarters. Situated in the corner, there were two chairs in front of the desk. A tall open bookshelf sat across the adjacent corner to her left and held many books, including some old texts on psychology from different worlds, as well as some potted plants under lights that trailed down the sides and small silver frames with photographs of family members. Behind her was a hanging weaving in pale blues and greens that mimicked waves.

On the other side of her office was a small sitting area with small black sofa and an oversized teal velvet chair. A handwoven blanket in shades of grey was draped over the sofa. Dira looked up from her place in the teal chair and smiled. “Hello, Aizala. Come on in and join me and you can tell me how I can help,” she said lightly, regarding the doctor intently as she set down the PADD she had in hand.

Commander Myqian, XO

“Thank you Commander,” Aizala replied and walked over to the couch. Sitting down carefully, she said, “I’m not sure how familiar you are with my file, but … after we met in the lounge the other day I feel like you are someone who is good at listening and brainstorming.” She took a deep breath, held it for a moment and then said, “Long story short, I was encouraged to switch my specialisation. And I think it’s the right way forward. I’m just not sure which one.” By now whatever small smile had played across her face had been replaced by a noticeable frown.

~Lt. Tija, Doctor