Data Log Entry: # 21830705
I can't believe they served green eggs this morning. I didn't even know eggs could be green! I feel like retching just thinking about it. Cookie said they were "military issue grade" Note to self: put that in my official log. If we're going to be out here saving the Universe then at least the alliance can feed us something that resembles real food.
On to a lighter subject, since picking up our young Quarian friend back on the Citadel, the engine room has been such a delightful place to visit. My impression is that Tali'Zorah nar Rayya can light up a room with her smile even if it's concealed by her tented face mask. I think my Chief Engineer Adams is smitten by her intellect and curiosity.
He grabbed me this morning while I was making my rounds of the ship, asking to speak to me about his new engine room guest. I immediately thought, Great! Someone else wants to complain about having aliens on board. I was pleasantly surprised when he informed me that he really enjoyed Tali's company and was a pleasure to work with. He joked, "Give her another week and she'll know more about the Normandy's FTL drive system then I do."
She's been on a few missions with me now and I find Miss Tali'Zorah to be a very intelligent and inquisitive individual. She strikes me as being very brave for one so young and so far from her home on the flortilla. She's pretty good with a firearm too. I won't have to worry about her, that's for sure. She compliments my eccentric fighting style unbelievably well. It's strange yet comforting that I only have to giver her minimal direction during a fight. She knows exactly what to do and seems to completely understand my thought process. Combined with T'Soni's biotics, she really balances out the squad.
Today's mission was impressive. The three of us were going into battle when my headset started acting up. I tried calling out to Tali but she had already moved into position; out of ear shot. Using only vague hand signals, I instructed her to flank the mercs from the left while T'Soni and I moved in from the other direction simultaneously. It worked perfectly! Those mercs didn't stand a chance.
It was nice for once, not having to argue over strategic tactics with Alenko. I still don't care that Alenko got his panties in a bunch this afternoon because I brought "such a non-experienced soldier" with us. Tali completely proved her self today. I would take her to a full fledge fire fight with me any solar day. Tali, you rock! I almost forgot, besides being an excellent addition to the squad, there hasn't been a cypher code yet that she couldn't crack.
Key note: The food in the chow hall really sucks! Professor T'Soni showed me her bowl of mush this evening that was supposed to be lasagna. I need to get better rations the next time we hit port…or a better cook.
Shepard out