My chest feels incredibly soar, as if I did pull overs with 70 lbs dumbbells. I think today will be a day off. It is cozy vibe day for me. My manifested robe was freshly washed and feels warm as if just coming out of the dryer. Tali has to work a long shift today and I needs me some socialization. My pristine feet within faux fur slippers head to the recreation room. I'm not the only one in need of rest and relaxation. Inside I find Javik munching on radishes I helped him grow. With the veggie loving prothean is Ashley, Garrus, and Wrex. He is the first to notice my arrival.

Wrex says "Clan brother, you back to normal?"

"No. I'm still going under treatment with Liara. It is going to take a little while for all this gunk to get out of me. I can still use my abilities but not resets for the time being."

Garrus says "Liara filled us in on what happened."

Ashely says "I can't believe that asari bitch tried to assault your mind."

Javik says "You should start planning your revenge. I will assist."

I reply "Revenge is stupid. I get angry, it lowers my vibes, the stress chemicals diminish my intelligence and I could make a mistake. Protecting my future, however, that I can get behind."

Javik replies "Whatever fanciful reasons you create to justify vengeance, I shall join you in your quest to dominate the council, after I finish my meal" He shovels a handful of radishes into his mouth. The entire radish. Swallowing the leaves. Protheans don't let anything go to waste. I offered him an orange and he bit a chunk out of it with the peel. I tried it out of curiosity and the peel was so bitter.

Garrus comments "I'm surprised protheans love vegetables so much."

Javik says "We do not, but this cycle's attempts of food are lacking. It tastes bland and lifeless. I grew these vegetables hoping to have a decent snack. Even the flavor of meat is off."

Wrex says "Hey it's better than what TuChunka has to offer."

Ashley comments "I wonder if it is the pesticides."

I add onto that "I believe it is the nutrient depleted soil those big farming companies pop crops out off."

Javik replies "I can taste nutrients lacking in many foods. My people never had this problem."

I ask "How did your people grow food?"

Javick explains "we did not grow most of our food. We adopted some crops and medical herbs from races in my cycle, however most of the food came from the forests. My people encouraged the growth of plants to support large herbivore populations which we ate along with providing habitats for insects to produce biproducts like your bee's honey."

Garrus asks "you just went into the woods and found food just like going to the grocery store?"

Javik answers "My people's evolutionary adaptations with cultivation efforts made it easy. It provided us with opportunities to hone our senses and exercise our bodies."

I ask "How were people able to sustain cities then?"

Javik says "we did not concentrate into cities. It helps disease spread. My people lived in numerous settings you would call towns or villages dispersed but connected. It is why my kind were the last to be harvested by the reapers."

Ashley asks "so whenever you wanted a quick bite, all you had to do was take a quick hike and bring back groceries for the week?"

I say "that sounds kinda cool. Just taking a 15 minute walk through the woods and getting everything you need. I time traveled to pre-agriculture humans and while everything was much more abundant, some things you had to wait until it was in season, but it was so worth it, you still needed to work. Fishing back then was awesome!"

Garrus, skeptical of my claim, remembers "you hate fish. I have never seen you order it when we used to dine out."

Ashley adds on "you always refused my leftovers. I told myself you were afraid of catching cooties."

I say "that's because nine times out of ten you always order the smoked salmon for dinner and always eat all your fries."

Ashley replies "it is so good though."

I say "It barely has any flavor."

She shoots me a defensive look "you take that back!"

I reply "I don't hate it. I've had it before and fish sticks, cod, and halibut. It was ok. I limit eating fish because it makes my mom sick and I was worried about the microplastics in the ocean."

Wrex says "So that is why you gave all your catches to the clan. Why do you fish then?"

I explain "It is more an excuse to enjoy the outdoors. The gentle wind tugging my hat. The clam relaxing waves or babbling creek quieting my mind. If you see a guy in a park at the bank of the river looking out for long periods of time, it's weird. But if you see a man holding his prized rod, it's exhibitionism, HOWEVER if he has a fishing pole then it is ok. Plus, I like reeling them in. It's exciting."

Garrus suggests "we should organize a trip when this war finally ends. Hey Javik, how are things between you and Liara? I heard things got pretty heated."

Javik lowers his head and growls.

Wrex asks "what happened?"

Javik explains "When we arrived at the asari relic collection building, I saw my people's work. Our faces in their goddesses. One of my superior officers told me about how my kind used to aid the primitive races. I repeated back what he told me. This sent the asari into a fit. It was as if the fact her people had help, diminished their great accomplishments."

Ashley says "well imagine how you would feel if your people were given a head start. It feels like cheating."

Javick replies "you act as if life does not provide what is necessary. Animals provide food and nutrients to their developing babies. Plants provide sugar in seeds. Everyone has assistance in one shape or another. Her kind was taught simple concepts and grew into a vast galactic empire. We did not do that."

Garrus asks "you didn't?"

Javik says "My cycle's political landscape is different in many ways. There was not a main governing body running most of the galaxy. I was taught there were several empires composed of many races constantly fighting for control of the relays. The powers which held the keys to the relays switched hands often and rarely for long."

Ashley says "But Liara doesn't know that. Maybe you should talk to her and apologize."

Javik gets angry "I am not seeking forgiveness for when I have done no wrong! Why does the asari expect me to know everything about her ancestors? All my knowledge originates from what little my Commanders told me when we were afforded the rare moment to prepare for the next wave. The omniscience polygon knows far more of my people than I do."

Wrex asks "The what Javik?"

He explains "The four-sided shape I type questions in this wrist electronic."

Garrus asks "You mean the search bar?"

Javik replies "That is another term for my meaning. It's not right for her to expect I have all the answers."

Ashley says "You're right. That is not fair."

Wrex says "Kalros freeze my ass and drop me 50,000 years in the future I wouldn't have much to say either."

I say to Wrex "Really? You'll like what? Nearing 1,000? You wouldn't have a lot of history to tell them?"

Wrex replies "I hate history. You're forgetting what happened to my kind."

"Sorry clan brother."

Garrus says "Just because you happen to know a few things doesn't give her permission to flip out when you can't answer all her questions. You are not some mythical savior." Where was this treatment for me?!

I grunt "Hrmpphmpprmmmummurph" for attention.

Javik lowers his head. His voice expressed sadness for the first time "I wish this cycle would stop expecting ancient wisdom from me. I am ignorant of many things and my kind failed to stop the Reapers. My people's warnings have failed, the primitives fight over nonsense, the food is terrible, I should have died with them."

I tell Javik "No, don't say that."

Javik replies "I am alone. There is no one else like me in this universe." His words strike a chord. I remember feeling that way for a very long time.

Ashley rubs the prothean's shoulder "You're not alone. You have us."

Wrex says "yeah you don't need someone else just like you. Only good company around."

Garrus says "even I'm something of what the humans call a black sheep to my people. Javik you're different but not alone. You have us."

I say "He's right. If you don't find your vibe tribe, you'll always have us. I'll talk to Liara next time I see her. Javik are you sure you are alright? I'm worried you have depression."

Javik asks "what is that?"

"It is like sadness but numbing. Some people report changes in eating habits when they are depressed."

Javik says "I do not think I would know if I were."

Ashley sits down next to Javik, wrapping one arm around him "if you need anything at all, let me know."

Javik removes her arm as if it was a piece of wet tissue paper "I… appreciated your attempts at copulation. I wish to save my strength."

Ashley immediately stands up "that is not was I was doing!"

Wrex teases her "Are you sure? That is what it looked like from here."

Garrus sarcastically comments "I sensed some chemistry."

Ashley's head is about the explode "I was not trying Ergh ********* tell them!"

I reply "I won't judge."

Javik asks "why does your race attempt coitus when it won't result in offspring? It is depleting, eliminating strength to fight the Reapers. I was taught to never spill my essence unless for reproduction while your people do so frequently for amusement."

I get defensive "Because it feels amazing and creates strong emotional bonds. Some of my people go overboard and will never… you know… because the stress on the nervous system can temporarily shut down the parts that I use to operate my abilities and lowers your overall vibe if it's the wrong person, but I always thought of it as a dam. Just don't go below a certain level and you'll be fine."

Ashley asks "how does that even work?"

I explain "every world has a certain vibration you are born into and are subject to. If you can break away from that and rise above it, then you can influence things that are lower vibes. If I abuse myself too much and match this universe's vibe, I'll lose my abilities. Thank Source I trained so hard that won't become a real problem."

Garrus says "I have to head out and modify some equipment. Before I go, ********* I have to go shopping for party supplies for Shepard. Wrex is coming as he needs to make some stops and I want a human with us to let us know what the spirits we are supposed to buy."

I say "Yeah sure I like going window shopping (it provides excellent opportunities to scan cool items). Javik wanna tag along?"

He says "No I draw too much attention."

Wrex gets out of his chair "I got to head out too. Grunt is planning a party with some of his buddies, and I have to play chaperone. **********? Want me to crack your back before I leave?"

I quickly back away from the towering hug machine of death "No thanks. You broke a rib last time."

Wrex teases "Hurts so good doesn't it?"

I glance at my omnitool "Ohlookatthetime! I have things. Bye everyone!"