Hey all, it's Aila. The adorable, sexay, irresistible subject of the epic story of... epic..ness...that you're...reading. Anyway. The person in charge of writing my... biography, I suppose. Is running into a plethora of school work and won't be able to devote much time towards writing the next chapter. At least that's what he says, I think he's just hit the mother of all mental blocks and is stalling for time... shhh... you didn't hear that from me.

So, he had this awesome idea where y'all ask me questions about... well... pretty much anything. Except for spoilers, of course. Where would the fun be in that, amirite? Want to hear about the adventures I had on my pilgrimage? Want to know why Reg is such a pain in the ass an amazing and wonderful individual that I am lucky beyond belief to have in my life? (She hit me!) Or maybe the story behind Jato and how he can have an Asari mother but not be petite and blue? Ask away! I'll check back periodically and give replies in this chapter, it'll just update daily or whenever I get a question. I don't want to add a dozen chapters that are nothing but me answering questions in my awkward, makes-an-English-teacher-cry writing style. I'm having someone else write my story for a reason, y'know, writing is one of the three things I'm not nearly perfect in. The other two being modesty and Rubik's Cubes. (Seriously! What kind of sick mind came up with that and decided it would be a good toy? Damn thing should be part of the Mensa test, I swear. And yes we have Mensa in... your... 22nd century.)

So take advantage of this once in a lifetime oppourtunity ("lifetime" in this context meaning "time it takes for whats-his-face to hit another mental block) to ask those burning questions that I know are floating around in your minds causing stress and sleeping issues. I'll toss up a quick bio on me to tide you guys over until some questions begin getting answered.

Name: AilaGerrel vas Illusion nar Neema (Aka: Coolest girl ever)

Age: 21

Rank: Lieutenant Commander...ish...sort of. (See footnote about this one, it's confusing)

Position: "Acting" CO of the Illusion. Again, see the footnote.

Pilgrimage: Most of my time was spent with the System Alliance on the SSV Hudson, a resupply freighter in 2nd Fleet. (Fun fact: The Hudson had the hardware and attachment points for armor and armament and could be re-launched from Arcturus Station as an oversized medium cruiser in under 24 hours. Standard armament would place it between light cruiser and frigate.) I was initially assigned to engineering, where I impressed everyone with my technical abilities. About half-way through, I requested and received a re-assignment to the marine detachment stationed on the vessel, that's where I honed my combat abilities. (You're looking at the winner of the 9th annual 2nd fleet marksman competition.) My gift, if you're wondering, was a shipment of weapons that were on their way to be scrapped, having been rendered obsolete for Alliance Navy use by newer versions.

Flotilla service: Was assigned to the Adami as a marine under Reg, served there for a few months during which I helped repel an attack from a Batarian slaver ship that had a set of quads and managed to catch us with our guard down. You all know the rest.

Name: Regala'Darini vas Illusion

Age: 26

Rank: Lieutenant Commander (Becha didn't know that, huh? She didn't really want the promotion, hence why everyone continued to refer to her as "Lieutenant". Plus it cuts down on the confusion, since I'm a Lieutenant Commander too.)

Position: XO of the Illusion

Pilgrimage: Spent in Turian space, jumping between various supply ships and stations. Managed to get onto a scout frigate as a weapons specialist. Awarded a medal of merit for a combination of outstanding service and her role in a boarding operation of a suspected slaver vessel.

Flotilla history: Was assigned to the Adami as a marine Sergeant. Field promotion to Ensign two years later after her squad's commander died in a salvage operation that went awry. Continued to serve in an outstanding manner, eventually achieving the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade and becoming the Adami's senior marine officer. Was promoted to Lieutenant Commander and assigned to the Illusion as the XO. (Even if I hadn't chosen her, she could've been an XO with her service record (It would be very unlikely, but not impossible), so no footnotes for her position or rank)

*Footnote: Okay, so lemme explain the situation with me and the Illusion. According to Quarian laws, the commanding officer of a vessel must be at least commander in rank, but that's rare as it is preferred to have a captain in charge. Should unique circumstances arise, the Admiralty Board may appoint a lieutenant commander to the position of CO so long as it is not a key Flotilla Vessel (Example: a commander will never command the Rayya, let alone a lieutenant commander).

The Admiralty Board may also approve field promotions that span more than one rank or enlisted to officer transition. Basically, the CO of a ship may field promote someone from enlisted to ensign, or from ensign to lieutenant junior grade, lieutenant junior grade to lieutenant, etc. The Admiralty Board can field promote in larger increments, up to and including Lieutenant Commander. Hence my jump from Sergeant to Lieutenant Commander.

Now, the fine-print with a jump of that magnitude is that my promotion is only effective until the extenuating circumstances behind it are resolved. Aka, as soon as the Illusion is able to be commanded by someone other than me AND Captain Shepard no longer requires my assistance, I'll most likely be bumped back down to lieutenant junior grade or lieutenant. My command experience would warrant not dragging me back down to enlisted or even ensign.

So, with that wall-o-text out of the way, I'll leave you all with this: ask me some questions!