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This is Shepard. Further investigation into the empathetic connections, etc. seems to suggest consistent results throughout, with strength increasing in--
[ Crash. Shepard looks up, alarmed, then swears under her breath. ]
Hold on. [ She sets the comm device down, then calls out: ] Hey! That isn't for you to eat! ... Ah, shit. [ More grumbling, then a strange, definitively alien, bark-like cry. ] Going to have to get that replaced. [ Beat; cue thumping that increases in volume. ] Wait a second--
[ The device tumbles from its surface, seemingly held in the mouth of something that breathes loudly as it runs laps around the small room. With a few more curses, the redhead commander can be seen in flashes trying to get it back, then manages to tackle the offender with a series of struggling grunts.
Finally, Shepard again. She looks wearied and apologetic. ]
Sorry. I was going to say, with strength increasing in the manifestations, especially. Though, I'd guess it's equal across the board with these new abilities. Can't say for sure. If you've got more experience with the others, the... memories and telepathy, I'd like to hear about it.
[ She gives a few of the creature behind her, who is tearing her pillow to shreds. ]
It's a Varren. Should be harmless, but I'll keep him in here in case he gets hungry, and... uh, violent.
[ The Varren in question yips happily, clearly pleased with itself. ]
Shepard out.
[ Crash. Shepard looks up, alarmed, then swears under her breath. ]
Hold on. [ She sets the comm device down, then calls out: ] Hey! That isn't for you to eat! ... Ah, shit. [ More grumbling, then a strange, definitively alien, bark-like cry. ] Going to have to get that replaced. [ Beat; cue thumping that increases in volume. ] Wait a second--
[ The device tumbles from its surface, seemingly held in the mouth of something that breathes loudly as it runs laps around the small room. With a few more curses, the redhead commander can be seen in flashes trying to get it back, then manages to tackle the offender with a series of struggling grunts.
Finally, Shepard again. She looks wearied and apologetic. ]
Sorry. I was going to say, with strength increasing in the manifestations, especially. Though, I'd guess it's equal across the board with these new abilities. Can't say for sure. If you've got more experience with the others, the... memories and telepathy, I'd like to hear about it.
[ She gives a few of the creature behind her, who is tearing her pillow to shreds. ]
It's a Varren. Should be harmless, but I'll keep him in here in case he gets hungry, and... uh, violent.
[ The Varren in question yips happily, clearly pleased with itself. ]
Shepard out.
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[No, he doesn't really have anything more constructive to add, but Firo likes to offer his two cents and lack of sense anyway.]
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[Just kind of implied it. There's a difference, right?]
...Just curious about your judgement. What's it do, anyway?
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[ Her lip twitches. ]
Not a bad call. But he doesn't do much; could be useful in a fight. I was more trying to see how far these, uh... abilities can go.
[ beat ] It's called a Varren. They're a lot like dogs in... some ways.
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[ The little alien abandons the pillow he'd been worrying and walks up behind her, staring at the noisy device. ]
... I think he wants to say hi.
[ It makes a few growling sounds in the background. ]
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[But despite the sarcasm, he can't hold back a smile as he waves at the creature.]
Hey, buddy. You got a name, or are you just a Varren?
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[ Which is honestly so sad?? Because look how cute he is!! ]
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...Seems a little cruel.
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[ It doesn't seem terribly complicated, but by now, keeping the Varren around is giving her a headache. ]
That's right. But it's got a pretty heavy mental strain.
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[ The Varren chirps, happily massacring her sheets. ]
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[Oh right, more immediate concerns here.] Have only been able to maintain a connection with a certain number of people thus far. Those that, um. Made contact with.
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[ She cracks a smile. ]
Time?
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All right. Do you want to meet where you are? Because of that-- [She points at the screen, but is indicating the varren that Shepard had manifested.] --thing?
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[ Not that she expects Rey to be afraid, or anything of the sort, re: the alien. ]
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...Was he in your locker? Or did you...
[She waves vaguely in the air as if to describe 'poof, dog appears.' in gestures. It mostly works.]
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He's pretty well trained for a... manifested animal.
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I mean, assuming this works the way everyone believes it does, then...he'd be exactly the dog you picture, right?
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[ She hadn't imagined a well-behaved alien, so... here is her little creation, romping around the room in a bored rampage. ]
I think so, yeah. Have you tried this stuff out for yourself?
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[ He's solid enough for now, but it won't last. ]
Temporary, though.
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[ Already, the Varren in the background seems to be flickering in and out of existence. She sighs, shaking her head. ]
Been practicing this stuff?
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