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[standsfast]

[ When the feed clicks on, it reveals a man who seems to be recovering from assorted injuries, if the faint bruises and scattered bandages are any sign. His expression is serious, grim as he stares into the feed. He clears his throat before he speaks, tone professional and curt. ]This is Major Kaidan Alenko, Systems Alliance. If there are any other

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[sheistheswarm]

voice;

Looks like you're stuck with us, Major Alenko. Welcome back to Mandalus.

[ The circumstances stink, but Kerrigan isn't going to be mopey about it. Kaidan being back means that Shepard might cheer up a little... and with all the fighting going on between Shepard and some others from his home universe? She's just glad he's going to have someone to have his back. ]

War never ends.

[standsfast]

Thank you. Still a little strange to hear, but ah, I'll get used to it.

Unfortunate truth of it, isn't it. [ He shakes his head, heaves a sigh. ] Ah well. Who am I speaking to, if you don't mind my asking?

[sheistheswarm]

You don't remember a thing. Hopefully that doesn't get awkward with the Commander. [ Can you hear the teasing in her voice, Kaidan? Good. ]

Lieutenant Sarah Kerrigan. Shepard is trying to get me to fight for your cause. [ And succeeding, if only because she trusts Shepard. ]

[standsfast]

[ He can hear it, and it makes him wonder... ] I'd hope not.

A pleasure, Lieutenant. He's pretty damn persuasive, isn't he? [ He can't help a small grin as he says it. ]

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[cigarboss]

Major Alenko. There is a Commander Shepard connected to your Alliance here, if he has not yet contacted you.

[standsfast]

I've gotten in contact with Shepard, yeah. Appreciate the heads up, though.

[cigarboss]

You were here before, I believe. Though I'm assuming you do not remember it?

[standsfast]

So I've been told. But no, I don't remember ever being here before. Is that a common occurrence with this place?