It was time for serious research. She had two recalcitrant patients that she had to ask her mate's help in getting into the infirmary. She knew she had to gain their trust, she she felt terrible in having to go the lengths she was. Yet, part of her was concerned because it was obvious they needed the medical attention and the Doc bot was ineffectual at best.

She had to enlist the aid of the mates of both patients in effectively bullying them into appearing. It had to be done, she rationalized, but it still wore on her nature. She was in no way a bully. She cared about the Kirn that was placed in her care. The length she had to go wore on her.

Yet she knew her mate and theirs agreed with her course and gladly aided her. There was no choice. Her patients gave her none.

As she waited, she was doing some research. She was chosen for this assignment because of her Xenobiological studies and papers. And it was those research skills she put to work now. She needed to focus on two areas...

One was Ular gestation and reconciling that to the interbreeding between the two species. Xea and Bru'l were Kirn-Ular mixes so she needed to see how much of an influence the genetics would play in her pregnancy. Still she needed to do a complete physical before she could make any hypothesis.

The other was alternative surgical techniques in regards to the delicate situation Harper was in. There was the thought of seeing how much she could accomplish with her own psioincs and yet there was a nasty risk for both doctor and patient. This type of healing was rare and the risk of the doctor becoming trapped or worse was great. Then there was the risk of further damage to the patient.

She knew both Ja'Rin and A'Rus would not allow it to happen. This was assuming that Harper let her get close in the first place. She massaged her temples as she contemplated the matter. Wasn't there a safer alternative to Neuro-surgery? She didn't want to open up Harper any more than the young one wanted to be operated on.

What she wouldn't give for an assistant at the moment.

Xea and Bru'L now knew just what to expect and were certain that they'd need to take care of every moment and every significant issue. Although, there was no issue at the moment that brought Xea to the infirmary, just another day to check up on things, but this time she had someone with her.

Harper was holding onto Xea's tail and chewing on her bottom lip. "I don't know Xea, A'rus should be here for this don't you think?"

A small huff and chuckle left Xea. "Honestly, Harper, be a big girl for once will you? After all, it's only a checkup. And it's not even for you, it's for the twins, and you said you wanted to see them."

One large hand tapped on the side door in the infirmary and Xea leaned her head in. Once she was reassured she found it easier to go to the infirmary and without Bru'l there to beg her to do so. "Hello?

After seeing that her belongings were delivered to her new dorm-room, Rihana walked down the halls of the Kirn school, smiling as she nodded to a pair of the felines who waved on their way past.

Though the people she encountered were mostly strangers to her, Rihana felt as if they were family to her already, and she to they. It was like being back on a Shanii world, and it left the otteress in complete ease, sighing with relief as she rounded the corner and entered the Infirmary.

Poking her head into the main room, she chirped inquisitively, "Dilynrae? Is anyone home?"

Rihana padded through the infirmary to the office in back, giggling as she saw the stack of papers the Kirn medic was buried under... Figuratively speaking. "You look swamped."

There was nothing wrong with her observation skills, "That would be an understatement. What can I do for you?"

"Actually I was thinking the other way around. I wanted to help you out here. Misty and Yina both thought this would be a good place for me." She smiled again, chirping softly.

She arched a brow at that, "Oh, they do, hmm? And why would that be?" The words were not unkind, more formal like a interview.

"I was a massage therapist back on the colony, and the healer in the clan said I had the talent for it, just not the skill." She stepped over to the side of the desk. "I think I could help you out here, take some of the load off your shoulders."

"I could certainly use a hand with some of the minor bumps and bruises. Talent means you might be able to do the more mundane things like first aid." She looked thoughtful. "Yina has students that like to over do it in order to try an impress teacher."

She smiled and nodded eagerly, "Oh yes. I might not know enough to be a doctor, but I took some nursing classes as part of my therapy training. I can handle triage, and I could even do the paperwork."

There was a grateful smile at that, "You do not know how much this is appreciated Rihanna."

"Oh, I can imagine. Misty said you and Ja Rin haven't had much time together." She grinned playfully.

If the blush could be seen under that black fur, "Well, we've both been swamped. I'm hoping Sarah can find someone to teach health related classes."

"You need another instructor?" Her ears and head canted slightly.

"Someone to take these classes off my shoulders. I am much more comfortable in the sickbay, rather than the class room."

The otteress pursed her lips and thought about it a moment, "You know, I might actually be able to help. I heard about an Irukan from back home who used to visit Rhydin. I know she's a cybernetics surgeon, so maybe she'll know someone who'll want to get away from the chaos back home. Give me a couple days to see what I can find out."

She nodded to that, "Seems this place is becoming a refuge for those looking to escape."

To that Rihana could only frown sadly, "Well there's a lot to escape from back home. It's pretty bad over there."

"We have known our share. I lost my family in the Ular raids. For the longest time, my family was Khoom and Ja'rin."'

"Well I'm glad things are more settled here. All of you here feel like family." Her smile returned.

"That is good, just be aware, there are factions that do not approve of our mixing with other species."

"Here on Rhydin?" She seemed surprised by the idea.

"Even here." She nodded saddly, "We just dealt with some students haressing another."

"Really? What happened?"

"They were using her to essentially turn the school into a forest and had taken something precious to her and her elder brother."

She frowned again, "I'm not sure I understand. I hope everything got resolved?"

"For the moment." She shook her head. "There are kirn that believe in racial purity. And while my pairing with Ja'Rin is some they approve of, other pairings are not so celebrated."

Her frown deepened. "I'm sorry about that Dilynrae. I would've hoped something like that wouldn't happen here. It's a new world, a chance to make a new life."

"It is. We are not letting it stop us. Our security is handled by A'Rus and a human woman name Michiko. A'Rus is mated to young Harper, and Michiko has joined with So'len."

She smiled and nodded, "Well, I hope I can give you and Ja Rin some more time together, Dilynrae."

She smiled at that, "I hope so. It would be good to ease some of his stress."

She giggled softly and nodded, "I have class with Batosai in a little while, but I'll be back after and I can get to work."

"Sounds good, Rihanna. We'll get started then."

Rihana nodded and waved as she padded out to head to class.