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[redshirting]

[The feed opens to an upwards shot of this guy. His expression is hard to read but a sharp ear might be able sense a bit of boredom in his tone. There are scatterings of white fur dotting his black armor, which he brushes off with clear distaste as he speaks.]

There are multiple theories about the afterlife. You humans have more than a few of your own. I believe rebirth is one of them. Eternal damnation another. Both too extreme for me but I expected something similar.

Needless to say, this place has… altered my expectations. Next time, I'll be sure to anticipate more fur.

[Hear that Korra? Yeah that's aimed at you and your little dog, too. Speaking of which, he brushes more white fur off his shoulder and continues, mandibles raised slightly in an alien grin.]

As for the rest of you, since introductions seem to be the standard here, allow me to make my own. [The grin disappears, replaced by a cold, unreadable expression.] My name is Nihlus Kryik. I… was a Spectre under the authority of the Citadel Council. Some here will recognize what that means, the rest of you shouldn't concern yourselves with it. All you need to know is that I'm here to help.

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[livinuptothename]

[Sup, alien bro. Masked kid here is looking at you critically, which may be a little hard to tell what with the mask.]

Good kinda help or bad kinda help?

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[redshirting]

[He remains completely expressionless.]

That depends on what happens.

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[livinuptothename]

Oh damn, we've got a badass here.

But really, that's like the thin line between actually helping people and blowing up New York, dude.

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[studieswaitressing]

Here to help -- who, exactly? I mean, I guess if you want to be helpful to the Initiative right off the bat with the weak-as-understeeped-tea explanation, that's your problem.

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[redshirting]

Perhaps if I was going off just the explanation that would be a problem. I'm not. You all have left me plenty of information to sort through. Once I'm done with that, I'll see which side has more merit.

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[studieswaitressing]

So what you're saying is that you've been here for a few days and just creeping around.

[She half-smirks.]

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[wrexy]

Not only humans here, turian.

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[redshirting]

You krogans are known for your heartiness. I'm sure you'll live without the mention.

[wrexy]

That stings. Might ask a Council Spectre to mitigate the damage.

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[assumeddirectcontrol]

[Well...

Uh.] I think I've definitely been drinking too much. [Squint.]

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[redshirting]

I only wish.

I suppose it's good to see you alive and well, Shepard. [Somewhat intoxicated... not so much.]

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[assumeddirectcontrol]

[Intoxication is a constant state. Doesn't really change much about her. She shrugs.] I could say the same for you, Nihlus. [A pause.] You've missed a lot.

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[fourscience]

[Oh my god what are you. Nananea is visibly excited to speak to a new alien, and she keeps making strange, meaningless alien gestures as she speaks.]

What species are you!? Forgive my forwardness- but I absolutely must know because I have never seen anything like you, and I must catalog you right away!

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[redshirting]

[Okay, "cataloguing". That's weird. Whatever.]

It's no issue. I'm a turian. We originate from the planet of Palaven.

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[fourscience]

[Aaand immediately she begins typing rapidly.]

Thank you! This is tremendously useful! I will have more questions for you. But- you said your name was Nihlus Kyrik? I am Kinna Nananea. Welcome!

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[selfloyalty]

[what

is with your face.]

We were all brought here to help one way another. The question is, are you to help the cause in which we were brought here for, or did you have something else in mind?

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[redshirting]

If I did I'd have no reason to tell you. Though, luckily for you my goals are simple. I intend to help on whatever missions I can.

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[tequilaselai]

[Oh, it's a turian. Not the one Tali was hoping to see, either, just some dead guy she's never met before. :V Oh well.]

We're not all humans here, actually. Though they do make up the majority, yes. [She waves. And stifles a snicker at all dat fur. :'3] Welcome to Exsilium, in any case.

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[redshirting]

The krogan is doing a fine job educating me on the inclusion of minorities. Thank you for sparing me the same speech.

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[ex_contractual778]

[ Spectre, huh? Sounded kinda like a Black Knight, but with less fabulous costumes, giant robots, and effeminate commanders, and more calibrations, giant spaceships, and Shepard.

Regardless of faction, though, C.C.'s curiosity is piqued at the alien face—both literally and figuratively, and this is not an easy thing to do—as she addresses him in a cool, even tone. ]

Many have promised to help.

[ She sounds skeptical at best, even behind her mask of indifference. ]

But the real question remains how you will help.

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[redshirting]

However I decide. What you mean is whether or not it will benefit you.

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[lovesgod]

Well, it doesn't really matter how you feel about what happens when you die, does it? Just because the sun's a bit too bright for you doesn't dim it.

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[redshirting]

True, but I'd like to think I'd follow my own religion's rules when I die. [Again...]

[a_million_blossoms]

Are you related to the afterlife of your world?

[redshirting]

Only in the sense that I assume I was in it before arriving here. Why? Would it be of some significance if I were?