J. Shepard: I'm sorry I disappeared like that. I was called away on business.
S. Imbrex: It's alright. I found your note.
J. Shepard: Oh, I'm glad. I was worried it would get lost in the mess.
S. Imbrex: No, I found it. But you need to work on your penmanship.
J. Shepard: Was it that bad?
S. Imbrex: My translator couldn't read it.
J. Shepard: Oh.
S. Imbrex: I sorted it out eventually. Thank you for trying.
J. Shepard: Has anyone ever told you that you're too nice?
S. Imbrex: I believe you would be the first.
S. Imbrex: I'm not sure how you managed it, but I'm pretty sure I found one of your socks under my couch.
J. Shepard: So that's where it went. I was in such a rush to get back to the ship...
S. Imbrex: I can have it delivered?
J. Shepard: No. I'll come get it. And I'll bring dinner?
S. Imbrex: Sounds great.
J. Shepard: Do you remember that time I told you about the space-hamster smuggler?
S. Imbrex: Yes.
J. Shepard: You'll never believe who I just ran into on a supply stop.
S. Imbrex: Hamster-pants?
J. Shepard: Oh god. Yes. Why did you call him that? I'm trying not to laugh and he's looking at me.
S. Imbrex: You're messaging me while he's still there?
J. Shepard: Attached Image
S. Imbrex: Surprisingly normal looking for a crazy hamster smuggler.
J. Shepard: Until he opens his mouth.
J. Shepard: Attached Soundclip
S. Imbrex: Oh. Wow. The hamster overlords, huh? Coming from space?
J. Shepard: So you'd better watch your underwear!
J. Shepard: Oh. He's noticed me. Gotta run. Message you later.
J. Shepard: Really? What for?
S. Imbrex: Locating a missing ship out in the Hawking Eta.
J. Shepard: Yes, I located it. Didn't exactly mean to. It was more incidental, but I guess less classified than the alternative story.
S. Imbrex: Incidental or not, I'm impressed.
S. Imbrex: How are you today?
J. Shepard: Things are quiet. We may be wrapping up here and heading home soon.
S. Imbrex: So you took down the bad guys?
J. Shepard: In a manner of speaking. How about you?
S. Imbrex: Oh, you know me. Fighting crime one mess at a time.
J. Shepard: That should be your catch phrase. Super-Janiturian.
S. Imbrex: That pun was terrible. You should be ashamed of yourself.
J. Shepard: No, it was just too brilliant for you to comprehend, obviously.
J. Shepard: So how are you today?
S. Imbrex: No disasters to report on.
J. Shepard: Not how's work. How are you?
S. Imbrex: I'm alright.
J. Shepard: Can I admit I miss you without making you too uncomfortable?
S. Imbrex: ...
S. Imbrex: Yes.
J. Shepard: I miss you.
S. Imbrex: I miss you, too.
S. Imbrex: Be safe.
J. Shepard: I'll try.
J. Shepard: It looks like we have to make a detour on the way back to the Citadel.
S. Imbrex: Any idea how long that's going to take?
J. Shepard: No. I can't say much, but it's not too dangerous, relatively speaking.
S. Imbrex: Make sure you get back here in one piece.
J. Shepard: I'll do my best.
S. Imbrex: And hurry back. I miss you.
J. Shepard: I miss you, too.
