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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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[ 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.