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[gummies]

[Clickity-click. Hi guys. Hope you weren't hoping for a damsel in distress asking IS THIS THE REAL LIFE, because all you're getting from Shea the Bright Little Crayon is a very long, dramatically pitched,]

Hello-ooooooo?

[And pause.]

Man, this is some fancy gadget. Don't see the maker's name anywhere.

[Yes, that would be the sound of her shaking it to see if anything jingles inside. Now that's the sign of good workmanship. You're lucky she didn't just decide to sell it off.

(She's lucky, actually. But moving on.)]

Anyway-! I'm feelin' kinda lost right now, but I'm guessing one or two of you might be able to help me out? I'm looking for my big sis. Her name's Riley. Long brown hair, eyes like this, [she presses her fingers against the corners of her eyes and pulls softly,] Always smoking or talking about our bike. Always dresses in black, too. Can't be hard to miss!

[And yep! That's pretty much it. But after a beat her voice becomes a little distant, suddenly groaning with slight discomfort.]

Man, I should not have eaten that thing...

Anyway - thanks! Bye.

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[salarian_savant]

[Well you've caught the scientist slash doctor slash alien's attention. Have some useless information you probably didn't want.]

'Gadget' referred to as omni-tool. Number of makers. Aldrin Labs, Ariake Technologies, Armali Council, Kassa Fabrication, Serrice Council, Sirta Foundation, Elkoss Combine and small manufacturers for military grade SPECTRE devices. Personal omni-tool custom designed.

[He inhales through his nose.]

Have not seen friend. Will be certain to pass along information.

[All of that is a bit rushed. It's not really the part he's concerned about.]

Having intestinal difficulties? Must inquire as to meal. Able to determine whether appropriate for human consumption.

[gummies]

You talk a lot, doc. [She doesn't sound like she's complaining, though. It's kind of entertaining.] Dunno what that thing was called, but it glowed. And looked like a gummy worm.

[It was probably alive.]

Thanks for your help!

[salarian_savant]

Habit, have previously attempted to slow down. Unsuccessful. Will simply have to keep up.

[He frowns slightly.[

Would suggest limiting self to foods labeled specifically as human. New delicacies may cause difficulties. Unable to be certain of allergens as well. Negative reactions bad for health.

[gummies]

They actually label this stuff just for us humans? [mind: blown.] The guy just told me it was for free, so I was like, 'why not?', you know?

[salarian_savant]

Indeed. Must be labeled. Turian, Quarian substances lethal in any amount for non-dextro base lifeforms. [aka. Humans.]

[Mordin actually looks a bit alarmed.]

People on Omega not to be trusted! Mercenary. Thieves. Smugglers. Murderers. Dredges of universe. Not all races thrilled with human presence in Council space. Know Batarian bartender with ill intent. Commonly poisons humans at Afterlife. Believe dead now. Taught lesson.

[gummies]

Yikes. I didn't know that. People seemed pretty friendly around here.

[salarian_savant]

Appearances can be deceptive. Newcomers appear friendly. Other races native to universe and current inhabits of Omega may be less personable. Simply wished to provide warning.

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[askedtobe]

Probably harder to miss if you don't really know anyone around here.

[ a beat ] What'd you eat?

[gummies]

Guess she'd make herself harder to miss if she wanted to. [Oh, well.] Not sure, but it looked like candy. It was glowy. And free!

[Which means she didn't steal it. Honest.]

[askedtobe]

[ But-- but. ] Maybe glowing isn't exactly the safest bet around here.

[gummies]

Everything's glowing around here.

[askedtobe]

Yeah, I noticed that, too. Kind of feel like i'm on the set of Bladerunner.

[gummies]

Where's that?

[lecousindangereux]

You want to find your family?

[gummies]

Nah! [That'd be weird.] Just my sis.

[lecousindangereux]

Huh. Maybe one relation or two wouldn't be...bad.

[She is going to start missing George Michael at this rate. So. Subject change.]

But I think we're flying solo.

[gummies]

Looks like it! It's cool, I've done that before.

[Except... no, not really. Because she always had Riley to fall back on when she got bored.]

[lecousindangereux]

Really? With paying rent and...

[What's the most grown up thing she can think of]

Buying your own vodka and all of that?

[gummies]

Why pay rent when you can crash in places for free? [Stick around, kids, you'll learn stories of success with this one. Or just how to be a hobo.] Don't drink, though. That stuff's expensive.

[lost_humanity]

I'm afraid I haven't seen anyone by that description. And I would remember if I did.

I'm still gaining my own bearings. You might want to be careful with that "fancy gadget", I have a feeling we'll be at a loss without it.

[gummies]

I figure it's the only way I can get a hold of Riley. [assuming she didn't sell hers off. But if Shea was smart enough to keep it, it's safe to assume Riley was too.] But it sure is fancy.

[lost_humanity]

It's useful at the very least.

I take it you haven't encountered this level of technology before. Has anyone shown you how to use it?

[gummies]

Nothing this shiny. Or huge.

'You a teacher?

[lost_humanity]

No. I'm still learning myself. I'm a quick study, but this is unlike the technology that I'm used to.

[gummies]

Shame. You sound pretty smart.