QEC Connection established.
Log Participants (given_identity_False) – LoneWolf, Overseer
Linking…
Link successful.
Encrypting…
Done.
LoneWolf: (is standing, wearing Alliance Uniform, with a salute) Agent Li, sir.
Overseer: (is standing, wearing Admiral Uniform, returns a salute) Good morning Liam. I have received your after-action. Both of them. Firstly, nicely done on Israfil. The implications of the Geth so close to the Quarians is… disturbing. (nods) But that's not our job, thank God. It's been forwarded to the necessary departments. I hope this doesn't cause major problems.
LoneWolf: (slightly tilts the head) Yes sir. The Hidinors were… disturbed.
Overseer: (nods) Understandable. Now, what happened in Beta Two… (closes eyes, slowly shakes the head) your report is one of the most disturbing kind. Perhaps even more than the one that Operation Candlelight found.
LoneWolf: (stands even taller) Sir. Operation Candlelight presented us the problems. Operation Unveiling will be the answers.
Overseer: (nods slowly) I hope that's true. Your requested nuclear device is also being built… there hasn't been one so large deployed on field. Therefore it may take some time. And the other "weapon" of yours is also being built.
LoneWolf: (nods) Thank you sir.
Overseer: (checks the omni-tool) So… is it true that you need every single species to be a part of your crew?
LoneWolf: (shakes his head) Negative sir. Ideally that is true. However, I do not think that it is logistically possible… (looks down at his left arm, opening an Omni-tool) Rough calculations suggest that we only need a few more – a Krogan, a Hanar, a Drell and perhaps a Yahg. (closes the Omni-tool) but more is better, sir.
Overseer: (covers mouth with hands) Hmm… that will still be difficult. I'll see what I can do. For now, I see that you've got an appointment back here.
LoneWolf: (looks surprised) Sir? What kind of appointment is this?
Overseer: (returns the surprise) Didn't you know? The Salarian STG has requested a personal meeting with you.
LoneWolf: (pauses for some time) I didn't know, sir. Could you possibly send me the details?
Overseer: (continues to look surprised) They told you that you already had them. Oh well, I will send you the documents. Good luck Captain.
LoneWolf: (salutes) Sir, yes sir!
Connection closed.
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QEC Connection established.
Log Participants (given_identity_True) – Liam Jackson, Ulrich Adler
Linking…
Link successful.
Done.
LJ: (is standing, wearing Alliance uniform, waves) Ulrich, long-time-no-see!
UA: (is sitting, wearing tuxedo, looks surprised) Liam! How are you? Good to see you alive! Are you… you joined the Alliance?
LJ: (looks angry) You are (grits teeth) not supposed to know that!
UA: (laughs) I know. But really, you back in the Alliance?
LJ: (smiles) Yes. They gave me a Captain's spot and dumped me on a ship.
QEC extension request received.
Analysing…
Extension accepted.
Log Participants (given_identity_True) –Liam Jackson, Ulrich Adler, Jeni Adler
Done.
JA: (is sitting, with wheelchair, wearing neat formals, waves) Hello Liam! How are you?
LJ: (looks surprised) Hi Jeni! Wait… where are you both?
UA: (nods) Earth. Jeni's getting married.
LJ: (looks even more surprised) What?! Jeni? Really?
JA: (blushes) Yes.
LJ: (looks worried) Why didn't you tell me earlier? It's Harrison, isn't it?
UA: (nods) Yes. He's looking quite stylish now.
JA: (still looks embarrassed) He proposed two weeks ago.
LJ: (crosses arms) Is Mrs Adler there as well?
UA: (nods once more) Mmmmm. Yes. She's not here right now though.
LJ: (uncrosses arms and smiles) Well Jeni. Congratulations! (closes eyes) Love will give you strength, the wings to fly further. Take care of it, cherish it, and enjoy it. May your flight last forever.
JA: (grins) Thank you.
UA: (shakes his head) So Liam, are you planning to visit?
LJ: (thinks briefly) Hopefully. When's the wedding?
JA: (smiles broadly) In two months' time.
LJ: (suddenly looks dark) Oh…
UA: (nods sadly) It's okay.
JA: (smile fades) Yes. I'll be fine.
LJ: (shakes his head) No, no. I'll be there.
JA: (brightens) Really?
LJ: (hesitant) Yes.
UA: (suspicious) Liam, are you sure?
LJ: (grins widely) I promise. (grin disappears) Also… I'm sorry to break the mood right now, but… do you mind visiting Catherine again?
JA: (nods solemnly) We are actually on our way to her. We haven't told her yet.
UA: (checks the omni-tool briefly) We'll be arriving pretty soon, too.
LJ: (blinks slowly) Okay. That's good… Please give her a white rose for me… Also, I have to go now. I'm sorry for such a short hello. I'll call back when I can.
JA: (smiles) No worries. See you Liam!
UA: (looks surprised, but hides his expression) Okay. Goodbye Liam!
LJ: (gives a quick wave, reaches down, then pauses to look up) Jeni. Ulrich.
JA: (curious) Yes?
LJ: (smiles) Enjoy your life.
Connection Closed.
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QEC Connection established.
Log Participants (given_identity_True) – Kisana Sorac, Thea Sorac, Inea Sorac
Linking… …
Link successful.
Done.
KS: (is standing, wearing modified Alliance uniform) Hello Mum!
TS: (is standing, wearing modified Alliance uniform) Auntie!
IS: (is standing, wearing formals, waves) Hello girls. How are you?
KS: (smiles) We're well. Quite well.
TS: (shakes head) Sorry Auntie, couldn't hold Kisa down.
IS: (nods) I've noticed. So… hmmm? Humans accept Asaris in their military now?
KS: (shakes head) No mum. We're not technically with the Alliance. We're… (looks at TS)
TS: (looks at KS) We're…
IS: (looks worried) You girls haven't been messing with the Alliance, have you?
KS: (thinks for a moment) No no! Give me a moment!
QEC participant disconnected.
Analysing…
Re-stablising…
Log Participants (given_identity_True) – Thea Sorac, Inea Sorac
Done.
IS: (smiles) Kisa looks quite lively.
TS: (laughs) She's gotten herself a boyfriend.
IS: (surprised) Is that true? That's a delightful news. (sighs) She's been scared to find someone to be happy with. For all those years… I wonder who this person is?
TS: (nods) He's human, a soldier. Secretive, arguably handsome and very good. I'm almost jealous!
IS: (smiles) Oh I'm sure the Doctor of Love would have helped to find the right one.
TS: (shakes head quickly) Actually, he came to her. Fate, perhaps.
QEC extension request received.
Analysing…
Extension accepted.
Log Participants (given_identity_True) –Liam Jackson, Kisana Sorac, Thea Sorac, Inea Sorac
Warning! QEC Optimal Quality limit reached!
Done.
LJ: (is standing, wearing off-duty Alliance uniform, dragged by KS_ to KS) Wait, what?
KS: (is standing, wearing modified Alliance uniform_ to LJ) Just… you're on camera!
LJ: (stands straight, nods) Greetings, Matriarch Sorac. My name is (pauses, then smiles) Liam Jackson. A pleasure to meet you.
IS: (smiles) Greetings Mr Jackson. Thank you for looking after my girls.
LJ: (grins) Other way, Mrs. They've been looking after me. (looks at KS_ to KS) What do you want me to…?
KS: (urges on LJ) Why are we with the Alliance?
LJ: (thinks briefly with a small frown) Hmmm… that is classified. But, I guess… (looks at IS) Matriarch Sorac, they are with me on a… mission… of grave importance. Please do not be worried though, they are not doing anything illegal.
TS: (laughs) Hmmm, um Auntie! Not scrambling in Omega anymore. And it can't get any more dangerous. So don't worry!
KS: (grins sheepishly) Yes mum. We'll be fine.
IS: (smiles) Well, enjoy yourselves. Stay safe. And please remember, the Athame's light…
KS, TS, IS: (together) shall shine for all who breathe, and those who follow will be the mirrors for peace.
LJ: (whispers) May those words ring true beyond the edges of this galaxy.
KS: (smiles) See you Auntie!
KS: (grins) I'll call you again mum!
Connection Closed.
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QEC Connection established.
Log Participants (given_identity_False) – SoulofSky, Homecomer, KhelishDream
Linking… … … … … …
Section B timeout.
Reloading… …
Link successful.
Encrypting…
Encryption successful.
Translating…
Done.
KhelishDream: (is standing, wearing Quarian enviro-suit) Children, how are you? It's great to see you again. Is your Captain treating you well?
SoulofSky: (is standing, wearing Quarian enviro-suit, nods) Father! We are good. Good indeed!
Homecomer: (is standing, wearing Quarian enviro-suit) Yes, father. (crosses arms) The crew here is quite nice. Many of them avoid us, but an equal number are trying to befriend us.
SoulofSky: (nods enthusiastically) There are other aliens here too. Okay, that's the wrong word, but I don't know what's better. There is a Batarian, a Turian and two Asaris. I think one of them is Captain's girlfriend.
Homecomer: (uncrosses arms) … and as far as we can tell, more non-human crew are going to join. We're just guessing though.
KhelishDream: (shakes head) Be careful of what you guess, especially for a Captain of a ship. Remember why you are there, too. Humanity is a young but a significant force in the galaxy. There will be a lot to learn from them.
Homecomer: (shifts feet uneasily) Father, I understand that, but… why? Why do need to know more about humans?
KhelishDream: (pauses briefly) I should have told you this earlier… You see, humans have only been part of the galaxy for less than a hundred years. That means that they don't know us very well... It may be possible to get their help in reclaiming our homeland…
SoulofSky: (surprised) Really? That's why we're here? Not just to learn from this strange organisation?
KhelishDream: (nods) Our time is limited. Many liveships are finally falling apart. We will need to return soon… If we are to return to Rannoch, then we need every help we can get.
Homecomer: (shakes head) Unfortunately, the Geth seem to know about that… They were so close to the Fleet. So close. Perhaps they were planning to attack?
KhelishDream: (pauses) I don't know, Shema. I really don't. But that issue has definitely caused some controversy here.
SoulofSky: (nods) I was afraid of that. Father, the Admiralty Board will go crazy!
KhelishDream: (shakes head slowly) I'm afraid they already have. Okay children… Remember your job. But also enjoy! You both always loved to explore since you were young. I remember when you were both young… how you pleaded for your suits! That may have been the first word you learnt! Suits!
SoulofSky: (hands spread wide) Suits! (audio - laughs) Don't worry about that, Father! We are enjoying it… are you Shema?
Homecomer: (nods) Yes. Very much.
SoulofSky: (audio – laughs) Alright Father. Keelah Se'lai [untranslated_recognised_idiom]
Homcomer, KhelishDream: (together) Keelah Se'lai [untranslated_recognised_idiom].
Connection closed.