I held the cat that Father had made me to my chest. Her name is Mobile Automatic Companion Unit, or Macu. She was my gift for my first demo when I was 5. I love Macu to death.

Father: Raven, get in the vehicle.
Me: Yes, sir.

There were people around, and I had to act like a mindless bot. I got in the car, and strapped myself in. Macu meowed, and hopped into my lap. I pet her fur, and gazed out the window as we pulled away. After exactly 45 minutes, we arrived at the Citadel. I looked around, and met the eyes of a short woman with red hair. Commander Shepard. I exited the car, and shifted Macu so she was held in one arm. I shook Shepard's hand.

Me: Robotic Advanced Vixen Engagement Nexus Model 15 reporting for duty, mam.
Shepard: Ah, so you are Raven? Relax, Professor Zaman told me about you. Pretend you are human, which you are as far as my crew knows.
Me: Father told you?

Shepard nodded, and I lost my stiff posture. I rubbed my neck, and made a mental note to take my vitamins. My "vitamins" are actually nanos that do work on my inside. The nanos do the maintenance, so I don't have to be opened up every time I have the slightest issue.

Me: You don't mind Macu, do you? She has been my bestfriend for years.
Shepard: Not at all, is she an actual cat?
Me: No. Father programmed her for me after my first demo. She looks as real as I do though.

Macu hopped from my arms, and meowed. I laughed, and looked back up at Shepard.

Me: So, am I meeting the crew tonight?
Shepard: Yes, we are going to see them right now.

I glanced down at my clothing -turtleneck, pencil skirt, and heels- then back up at Shepard.

Me: Can I at least change into something not quite so...stiff?
Shepard: You have ten minutes g-

In a split second, I flashed to the bathroom and changed into a tanktop and shorts. I was back in a nano-second.

Me: Better. Shall we proceed?

Shepard stared at me for a moment, then nodded. We walked into a dining room, and I saw several people sitting in chairs, talking and laughing. I fiddled with my necklace, and Macu meowed before jumping on the table. She went up to everyone, and meowed in their face. I knew what she was doing. She was getting a read on all of them. She walked back over to me, and I scratched her ears. The info flooded my visor, and I glanced through it quickly.

Shepard: Everyone, this is Raven, our newest crew member.

Me: Hey.

I could tell from their body language, they didn't know what to make of this little 19 year old kid. I sighed, and knelt down to pet Macu. I know it won't be easy, but I have to figure out how to gain their trust.