(*Disclaimer: This is alternative chapter contains dialogue between Ryder and optional choice option; Sky. Still opted to skip the LIMES. *)

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The Asari's backside was faced into Scott's direction as she quickly raised one of her arms to wipe her eyes across her sleeve and whirled around to express a bewildered look up to the human Pathfinder. Lexi demanded in a shaky voice, "Scott! Damn it! What are you doing in here?!"

Scott cocked his eyebrow into an worried look, taking immediate notice as the Asari doctor staggered to hold back brimming tears. Ryder looked upon Doctor T'Perro with concern, supplying a sarcastic quipped response, "Well, considering the fact that I can go wherever I want on my ship, I figured I'd check on the crew members.. and this is probably the worst time to keep popping off my smart ass remarks.. By the looks of it, I think Peebee has finally succeeded to draw the last straw.. Is everything okay, Lexi?"

Lexi T'Perro brought up one of her hands to wipe the tears from one of her eyes and quietly responded, "No, no, Peebee had nothing to do with this.. I generally don't get like this but this particular incident had pushed me to my wit's end..." The Asari trailed off and abruptly looked away.

The Initiative Pathfinder offered a friendly smile in his soothing, "Lexi, it's okay. I understand what it means to worry about someone and we were all worried... a specific someone more than the others." Scott looked up to the Ethar-Juson, whose smooth silver features and head full of raven black hair were completely revealed. Pathfinder Ryder offered a relieved smile, "I'm glad you're alright, Sky. You had me worried most of all."

The man in dark silver armor supplied a warming smile, "Thank you for your concern, Ker-o'shai. My armor serves universal utilization to provide my protection from potentially explosive devices."

"If it's possible, I'd like to add the Tri'sar armor into the list of Development Projects. Think of how many headaches you could save Lexi."

Doctor T'Perro glanced toward the human Pathfinder and implied, "I think it would be mostly for your benefit, Scott. I don't know how well Sky can comprehend the aspect of someone of great importance dying.."

Scott opened his mouth to begin for a response but had become interrupted by the sound of Sam's artificial voice injecting alarm, 'Scott, I've just received an urgent message from Director Jarun Tann. There is trouble on the Nexus and the Director has requested for your immediate assistance.'

The Pathfinder swiftly turned away and demanded, "What kind of trouble, Sam?"

'Protestors have ceased work production on the Nexus and have started a riot in front of Director Tann's office.'

Scott began mumbles of silent curses, "Ah, shit.. you've got to be fucking kidding.."

The Asari doctor had diverted her attention back to Ryder and made a worried look, "What's wrong, Scott?"

Pathfinder Ryder returned direction toward Lexi, replying disgruntlement, "There's a situation that has turned into a shit storm.. Sam, inform Kallo to set course for the Nexus.. Pathfinder Ryder's Babysitting Service has now been promoted to Glorified Peace Keeper Extraordinaire. No credit payment necessary."

Sky swiftly stepped around Lexi T'Perro to stand at the Pathfinder's side. The Ethar-Juson affirmed diligence with a narrowed look, "Allow me to accompany, Scott. The cause of the problem relates to the request for my Nanotechnology. I may be able to offer peace settlement."

Ryder quickly shook his head with a gentle retort, "I think it would be safer for you to remain on the Tempest to avoid the Initiative's angry protests.. I'll take care of this, Sky."

The man in dark silver armor dipped his head in cordial respect, supplying the hinted sound of anxiousness in his response, "Be safe, Ker-o'shai."

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Vetra's voice spoke received over the Pathfinder's communicator, "Hey, Ryder, we're bringing in the supplies from the Nexus. We'll be ready to go soon."

Scott provided correspondence as he stood outside of the Medical Bay room, "Thanks, Vetra. Keep me posted." The human man narrowed his eyes while delving into silent thought, 'How hard can it be to ask Sky for the coordinates? It should be easy now that I can just flash him with my good looks.'Pathfinder Ryder roughly swallowed as he stepped forward and passed under the opening doorway. The human man swiftly turned his direction for the lonely figure standing within the room seeing that Sky had taken placement in front of the doctor's desk with a green glowing circular-shaped display screen above his left arm.

Ryder began his approach, passing the medical tables and came forward to stand closely beside the tall figure, "Hey, Sky."

Sky gradually lowered his arm to his side, gracefully turning to face direction toward the Pathfinder. The Ethar-Juson's face and head were uncovered allowing for Sky to express an adoring smile, "Bis-saarvi, Ker-o'shai."

Ryder returned with a bashful grin and nervously spoke, "Um.. hey, I wanted to say thank you for saving my life.. again. This makes two.. I don't know how I could ever repay you-"

The Ethar-Juson took a step forward, towering over Scott, and lifted his right hand to place his palm upon the side of the Pathfinder's face. Sky's silver lips further curled into a joyful expression, "Having you is the sufficient amount of repayment, Scott."

Pathfinder Ryder reacted with a broadening smirk, leaning closely into Sky's torso to brace both of his arms around the Ethar-Juson's waist.

"I knew I could get by with my good looks! You fell right into my Ryder charm. I don't suppose that it will work as well on the other Ethar-Juson?"

Sky's silver lips contorted into a devious smirk, "Respectively, I suggest that you refrain from burlesque behaviorism while in their presence.. They will have no understanding of the irresistible charm factor quite like I do.. As much as I enjoy it, I do believe that my people would not."

The human Pathfinder suddenly gaped and questioned warily, "Wait-what? Does this mean you're.."

"The information has been transmitted to my people that the frigate ship known as the Tempest will be arriving soon. I have supplied Sam with the coordinates. The Pathfinder and crew shall be expected."