4th Gear - Video;

[gofortheoptics]

So, we all know that there's something fishy going on here by now.

But I think -- and don't shoot the skeptic here, because it seems we can't afford to have any men down -- that if there is going to be a threat, we want everyone to be capable of keeping in touch.

No man left behind, as it were.

To that end, if there are any people experiencing difficulties using their communicators, I'd be happy to help.

[A team is only as strong as its weakest member, right? You never knew when even someone who'd previously seemed useless would come through at an unexpected moment.

She brings the video a little closer to her face.]

I don't bite, I promise. So, any takers?

[Sooner was better than later.]

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voice fo'eva~

[ironnanny]

[ It's not hard to be more polite than Legion ]

I would be very grateful for the opportunity for understand your advanced codings.

Permavid

[gofortheoptics]

[To be fair, she's also talking about the Reapers: liquifying people to integrate them into your new super-Reaper is so rude]

I think the expression 'I'll show you mine if you show me yours' applies here, don't you?

[ironnanny]

[ fjdkls there is also that yes. jarvis doesn't make a habit of liquifying people. only when he's in a bad mood. Also, if Jarvis were a human regularly and used to human expression, he'd be smirking a little here. But whatever twitch of a smirk there might be can't be seen anyway. ]

Some you do not have clearance from Mr. Stark for, but I would be pleased to viewing of any non-classified coding I possess.

[gofortheoptics]

[This is about to get so hideous and she won't even realize it until it's too ... late ...]

Oh, I don't know - I can be very persuasive.

[Technologically speaking, she means.]

[ironnanny]

[ Tali, I think the AI knows what's going on here better than you do. But he was designed by Tony Stark, sooo... ]

Another talent I'm sure would be enlightening to experience.

[ Oh god what is this and why do I love it ]

[gofortheoptics]

[Just -- don't tell her, Jarvis.]

Something for us to both look forward to.

[Because you're horrible, that's why]

[ironnanny]

[ he is a nice machine, he will keep it to himself. and... try to figure out how it even happened later ]

Please let me know when you're free for the activity.

[ clearly ]

[gofortheoptics]

I've got some free time later this evening, if you aren't tied up with Mr. Stark's -- projects.

[H e h]

[ironnanny]

[ fjdkls. Jarvis Just Unlocked: Knowing Smirk. ]

Mr. Stark handles his projects best when alone with proper lighting and music. I'm certain I can be free for it.

[gofortheoptics]

I would've taken him for a scented candle sort of fellow, myself.

[ironnanny]

He is unsurprisingly insensitive about these things. It takes very little, in all honestly. A quick and easy affair.

[gofortheoptics]

[All right, now she's curious.]

Do you monitor his activities, in that case? Or is that how he prefers it?

[With someone watching....]

[ironnanny]

I monitor the entire house all hours of the day. It is a rather unfortunate occupational hazard in being a security system.

[ His life is awkward. ]

However, I believe he prefers me to be around at all times in the case that emergency calculations should arise. [ What are they even talking about now ]

[gofortheoptics]

If I'm feeling brave, maybe.

[Or intoxicated. Either way.]

That's -- wise. I think Shepard felt the same way about EDI being around.

[ironnanny]

You'll have to let me know the answer you get. [ And if you reference him more than necessary. So he can hide. ]

EDI? Shepard?

[gofortheoptics]

I'll keep you informed.

[Ah, right. She hasn't -- actually mentioned any of this.]

EDI was our ship-wide AI, back home. Shepard was the commander of the ship. Is the commander, I mean.

[ironnanny]

You are most kind.

[ He listens, then nods. ]

Ah. Yes, I've met Shepard. I informed her of the specifics of the ship. The SSV Normandy, correct? Do differing races typically serve together on government vessels?

[gofortheoptics]

There's another Shepard here, to warn you. A male one -- alternate universe stuff.

[It's still so -- unreal, but she can see that thread of similarity deep within them both.]

And no, it's extremely atypical. Shepard tends to be the exception, when there can be an exception.

[ironnanny]

I... see. [ This is still a new thing to him okay ] Noted.

What was the purpose that allowed that exception? [ Because people don't just get exceptions. ]

[gofortheoptics]

Originally? Shepard needed a strike force to go after a -- rogue special agent, let's call them.

It ended up being a lot more complicated than that, of course.

[And as for the details, that's probably more Shepard's to tell than hers.]

We all had special -- skills.

[ironnanny]

[ He nods along, taking in the information and makes a note to ask Shepard about it later. ]

Skills? Defined as what?

[ Are you an anomaly like Erik too, Tali? ]

[gofortheoptics]

...well, when I ran into Shepard, I had information that she needed on that particular rogue. She -- saved my life.

[She shakes her head.]

I was young and stupid. I thought I could trade information with dangerous people. It was -- ill-advised. I ended up with a suit puncture and a nasty infection.

[ironnanny]

Mr. Stark experienced a life changing event similarly, in that his life was saved by another.

[ Not the same circumstances, but he understands the concept the appropriate level of gratitude inherent. ]

Infection - your suit it to protect from weakened immunity with distance from your home planet, then?

[gofortheoptics]

As far as I know, our immune systems were never great to begin with. Rannoch didn't have many infections that were harmful. Most of them were mutually beneficial.

You can see how that might've been a problem.