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Chapter 28 - The shock
Wednesday 25th January 2017
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Sam and Talima walk into the Galactic Acceptance building at seven fifty five. Sam having the device that Talima had given him the previous evening discretely in his pocket. Saymera sees the two of them walk in from the reception desk. "Good Morning. You look less tired this morning Sam."
"I had a good sleep to be fair even though I was a little worried. I am guessing I am in time to drop her breakfast off?"
"You are. You will need to go and wait at her door in a minute. I have informed the individual who usually delivers her breakfast to hand you the tray. Iona will be in her office when you wish to see her."
"She did not try anything overnight then?" Saymera seemed to get a little anxious at that question.
"No but I thought you were not expecting anything Sam?"
"I was not Saymera but I needed to confirm what I thought yesterday was correct and I had not made a mistake. I will talk to you later." Saymera nods. Sam and Talima go through the double doors and begin walking down the corridor.
"Talima, can you also inform Iona that if I message either of you could you come to the room. One of us will likely be needing help if that occurs."
"I will only mention it if her Omni-tool beeps Sam as I think I have some idea what may happen. It will cause less stress to Iona that way." Sam nods as he stops by Amistathya's room. Talima walks a bit further down the corridor and around the corner out of sight.
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Sam had been waiting outside Amistathya's room for just over five minutes before an Asari appeared from the end of the hallway with a tray and a smile. "Morning."
"Given the surprise in your voice I guess you were not expecting me to be here?"
"I was certainly not expecting to meet you today Sam."
"I get that a lot. If you do not mind I would quite like to take the tray as I have tried to mentally prepare myself for a long morning. If you see me again at another time I would be happier to talk."
"I will not get in your way in that case." The Asari hands over the tray to Sam. "I hope you have a better morning than you think."
"I hope you have a pleasant day as well." The Asari bows her head a little before leaving. Sam holds the tray with one hand pushing the opposite side of the tray into the wall to keep it level so he can open the door. He walks in with the tray, and as the door shuts he pulls the device out of his pocket to hold in his right hand. He walks forward and places the tray down on the desk without looking at Amistathya.
"Why are you here?" She did not sound angry but as Sam turned around to look at her he could tell she was not impressed.
"I was told by someone not to talk to them. Given I am practically stuck on Thessia until Galactic Acceptance no longer need me, I am left handing out food to people." Amistathya does not look convinced. "I see you do not believe my lame attempt of an excuse. I have appeared today because what you want and what you need are two different things Amistathya. I understood that you may have wanted some quiet time last night but asking me not to turn up today felt wrong. So my plan for this morning is to see whether you can actually find it in you to trust me or not. I will warn you that what I have planned will likely be very mean, stressful and unpleasant but hopefully not excessively so. I am hoping afterwards that we can together find a way forward for you." Amistathya seems a little scared given she is holding her legs fairly tightly to her chest. "Do you know what one of these is?" Sam waving the device around in his hand, Amistathya shaking her head nervously in response. "Well it is not mine but I have tried it. It fires ions which feel like someone pushing a needle into your skin."
"Please." Amistathya turning away from Sam and closing her eyes as if she is just about to be hit.
"It is going to be a bit of a game to see just how much you trust me. It goes something like this, if you fail to do as I say then it gets used. If you beg, it gets used, and if you fail to answer a question quickly then it gets used. Do you understand those rules Amistathya?" Amistathya seems to be in shock at what is happening. "I did have this down as lasting about ten minutes, you co-operating and me not hurting you but you are making it difficult." Sam sighs. "Amistathya, do you understand the rules? You have five seconds." Amistathya makes no move. "Three." She looks up fear all over her face. "one."
"Yes!" Sam can only laugh at her blurted out response as if she had been holding it back.
"Why did you struggle to answer?" Amistathya starts shaking. "This is easy, just answer the question Amistathya." Sam waits for a few seconds. "five, four."
"I am scared."
"I know that Amistathya and I fully expected as much. You must dig deep and put that to one side for a few minutes. Ok, I will change my methods. Could you remove your gloves please Amistathya?" That seems to put more fear into her. "Amistathya, do it without thinking and it is easier. You have thirty seconds."
"Anything but the gloves." Sam was a little torn now as to how to react as he certainly could not let her get the upper hand or this would not work at all.
"I hate asking this but remove all your clothes instead of your gloves. You have a minute to do so." Amistathya seems surprised by the request. "Amistathya, you made it worse for yourself by saying not the gloves. As I said it is best just to do it, rather than thinking about it and I currently have to do the same. You have thirty seconds left." Amistathya does not move. "You are going to have to be very quick at getting undressed in the tine you have left if you do not want to be hurt." Sam was just hoping he did not have a need to hurt her and she would do as she was asked. Amistathya cautiously takes her top off before pausing and looking at Sam. Fear in her eyes as she was trying to work out Sam's intentions. "Looking at me will not sway my decision Amistathya. If you remove your gloves and socks in ten seconds I will let you off with keeping your trousers on." Amistathya seems a bit happier and pulls off her socks starting with the left before taking her gloves off.
"Why are you doing this?" An obvious tremble to her meek voice.
"I am forcing you to make a decision, and one which you cannot just shrug off like you did for three days with Iona. I will explain everything afterwards but it should be clear what my intentions were if you trust me." Amistathya did not look convinced as she stays hidden in the corner behind her legs nearly in tears. "Why were you so reluctant to remove your trousers Amistathya?" Amistathya finally lets a tear roll down her face. Sam digs deep and tries to keep going, knowing this is hurting her. "Amistathya, you either tell me or they come off. I am assuming you would rather tell me?"
"I promise to tell you later." Sam was not quite expecting that response.
"Ok Amistathya. Could you tell me something about yourself, do you have any other medical conditions for example?"
"I have hypersensitive skin, I cannot taste anything, I cannot digest protein rich foods properly and I can only meld with people who have a similar nervous system frequency to my own."
"Was that so difficult?" Amistathya reluctantly shakes her head while drying her eyes on her knees. "Amistathya, the following question you can answer with words or actions. Depending upon your taken decision will depend what happens next. Do you understand?" Amistathya lifts her head up a little and nods. "Would you trust me enough to remove all your clothing and stand up from the bed?" Sam knew this was the leverage he needed from her reaction and body language previously. He hated the idea in his head but he needed to prove she can trust him. "You have one minute to make a choice Amistathya." Sam could see Amistathya trying to hide as the hardened wall of her past in her mind starts to crumble. He knew this was bordering on abuse given he had an idea of her past, he is an unknown species and so was a totally unknown entity to her. "Thirty seconds." Sam was just hoping she would go with it.
"Please give me more time." The plea really pulling at Sam's heart as it was obvious she was experiencing mental anguish and was terrified.
"I have to be consistent with my decisions Amistathya so you either do it in time or answer in time. No extensions to the time. Twenty seconds." Sam can see Amistathya has hit the breaking point. Crying she gets up off the bed and slides off her trousers, seemingly waiting for something to happen.
"Amistathya look at me." She slowly raises her head to look to Sam, her watery eyes making Sam feel really bad. He tries to ignore the urge to comfort her as he knows she would likely not appreciate it. "I am going to put this down on the side of here now and go to sit on the bed. You are free to have your breakfast." Sam does as he said, Amistathya looking confused as she is still shaking, her face wet from tears. She after several seconds cautiously takes the tray of food and returns to her favourite corner, the spoon skittering around on the plastic surface as her nervousness shakes the tray. She keeps one eye on any movements from Sam as she does so. "You have no idea how thankful I am that you were co-operative Amistathya. I know you probably dislike me an awful lot at the moment but I wish to say I was never going to harm you. I said as much yesterday and I meant it." Sam puts his hand into his pocket and pulls out the power cell for the device. "It never had any power."
"I hate you." Sam expected that reaction as he had noticed previously that Asari, like humans, do not take well to being played. It did however make him a little comfortable that she was at least willing to speak.
"I apologise unreservedly for my actions this morning but it needed to be something you could not ignore. I am just hoping that it has not caused any mental issues as I could see it was tough for you. I am sorry Amistathya."
"I still hate you."
"I also must compliment you on your markings as I know from Adastra and Seliha that they rarely get praise in the past but they really are beautiful. The light blue caps on the ends of your fingers and toes. The strips of colour up the back of each finger and toe which forms a braid that travels up your arms and legs. The tree root style at the end of the braid, as if it has frayed when it reached your body, is also rather intriguing. I personally prefer your markings to the other two Asari I have seen with the same condition as your markings are quite striking, given they are lighter than your skin colour, but yet delicate as well."
"Trying to make up for what you did earlier will not work." Sam was thinking it seems to have got her talking more though, which is at least a promising start.
"If you think that is what I am trying to do then you are mistaken Amistathya. I only wished to prove once and for all that not everyone will try to hurt you. What you have to do now is decide if you want me to help you or not."
"How can I trust someone who manipulated me?"
"I admit I had an interest in knowing what was on your hands as I have seen Adastra in tears over memories of her past. All she really needed was someone to talk to, to make her feel a little happier and I thought you may appreciate the same. I knew this would be abusive and hurt you but I tried to be as honest and forthcoming with you about that as I never intended to hurt you. I think I also got enough information to be able to help you without you having to tell me anything else if you do not wish to."
"You will just manipulate me into telling you."
"You make it sound like that was fun for me and I am a mean individual like that all the time. I think that was the toughest thing I have ever had to do and I feel really quite bad about doing so. I certainly could never do something like that again to you or anyone else as it was most unpleasant." Amistathya puts the spoon in the bowl. "Could I ask what it is like not being able to taste?" Sam hoping the change in questions would make both of them feel a little more comfortable about the whole thing.
"Textured viscous water is about as good as I can describe it. I really miss being able to taste."
"Is it something you have not had long?" Amistathya looks at Sam who visibly backs off a little. "You are most welcome to refuse to answer any of my questions Amistathya. I am only curious and I need something to talk about to make me feel better. I apologise for asking if it was a question you would dislike answering." Sam was just starting to realise just how thin the ice was that he was skating on. Amistathya sighs.
"I have been unable to taste for three, nearly four weeks. Please do not ask why."
"I will not. Could I ask why you did not attack me with your biotics earlier? You could easily have at least injured me given we are not in a padded room and you pushing me over yesterday still hurt a little. I admit that in our brief introduction I did not inform you our species have no biotic ability at all and I guess you have not seen the news in a while."
"In the past my biotics were once used against me and given I did not know you had no biotic ability I was being overly cautious." Sam looked visibly relieved at that knowing it may not have ended well.
"I need to ask. If you would have known I had no biotic ability, would you have attacked me?"
"Very likely as I cannot begin to describe how much I dislike being naked with anyone else in the room."
"I realised that when removing your gloves suddenly became a non-issue in exchange for keeping your trousers on. I needed something that you were uncomfortable with to show I would not hurt you but I did not know you disliked it so much. I feel really bad about that now and I do apologise. I just hope you do not feel angry at me for tricking you into doing so."
"Just please do not come closer to me." Sam nods before realising something.
"Would you be happier if you were under the duvet instead of sitting on the top of it?" Amistathya puts the tray on the floor before giving the duvet a pull but Sam sitting on it stops her pulling it out of the bottom of the bed. Sam realises and gets up for a moment allowing her to pull the duvet up and cover herself. She seems to look a little less nervous with the white mass covering her even if she did have her arms out holding it around her body. "You look a bit more comfortable now."
"I feel happier that there is something between me and everything else."
"I understand Amistathya." Sam has a think for a few moments. "I am not sure how you will react or whether this is the right decision or not. You do seem as if you would be just as happy elsewhere so I have an option for you which you can choose to accept or not. Armali Council have given five of us a four room house on Illium. Four of the individuals are from the Enlighten, which was the ship which brought me back to Council space. I know that there is definitely one spare room so would you be interested in living with us on Illium?" Amistathya seems to stumble a little with the surprise of being asked before thinking the proposal through.
"What are the other four like?"
"Fosanta is a pleasant individual who is logical and organised. Kate, who is a human like I am, seems to be finding everything a little strange. While she is sleeping with Fosanta I think she finds the concept of a mono-gendered species really confusing so she is not exactly confident. She will have no problems getting her point of view across though if she feels strongly about it. Adastra can be slightly hyperactive at times and she seems to quite like her practical jokes. She dislikes people seeing her body but she seems to be getting a bit more trusting of people with that. Seliha is a friendly and determined individual who also seems to have a bit of wild streak. She seems confident in doing everything even if she is scared."
"Do you think there is anyone who would ask too many questions or hurt me?"
"I do not think Fosanta will be a problem. Kate may ask some quite deep questions but it would be out of pure curiosity not her intention to harm you. Adastra sometimes does not think about the consequences before doing something so she may do or say something but it would not be deliberate. Seliha I do not know too well to be honest. She is a bit of an unknown. While I cannot see her harming you what else may happen I have no idea. I am sorry if you did not want to hear that." Amistathya looks a little unhappy. Sam waits for her to make the next move. He turns around and watches a couple of wispy clouds float across the sky out of the window.
"I would really like to leave with you. Could I decide tomorrow as I need some time?"
"Of course." Sam sounding a little surprised she is even going to think about it. "If I said you wanted to leave but made sure you could change your mind if you wanted, would that be what you wish Amistathya?" She has a quick think before nodding. "I know you still hate me for what I did and I cannot change that now but I feel we are making progress which gives me a little hope this may turn out ok. I best inform Iona of what happened and your decision. I also guess you would like the time to get dressed again." She nods as she looks at her hands. Sam gets up off the bed and picks up the device off the top of the desk before putting it in his pocket. "I apologise again and I will come to talk later." He manages to smile to Amistathya who manages a nod and a weak smile back before he leaves. Sam walks down the corridor and enters Iona's room to see Iona and Talima at the table.
"Good morning Sam. You look rather stressed and drained, could I ask why?"
"You are probably going to hate me as much as Amistathya does but this did work Talima." Iona looks confused as Sam digs the device and power cell out of his pocket and hands them to Talima across the table before sitting down.
"You used it on her Sam?"
"No Iona. I know it was wrong to trick her like I did and to cause her torment but, I felt I had no real alternative. I think she has taken it better than I have given she seems to be actually talking to me in full sentences now."
"There are always other methods than abuse Sam."
"I would rather not be second guessing my decision after it has happened Iona. What has happened has happened and unless someone has a time machine nothing can be changed. I think Amistathya is going to be fine after a bit of time to herself. I will say I felt truly awful when she was shaking from fear, tears rolling down her cheeks, waiting for me to seemingly hurt her. What really upset me most though was the fact that she was unwilling to show me her beautiful markings. They are in my opinion the best of the three I have seen so I cannot comprehend her reluctance." Sam puts his head in his hand and takes a breath to settle himself.
"So she does have markings as you thought?"
"Yes Iona. I am also so very fortunate that I did not mention I had no biotic ability. Amistathya admitted that you would probably have been scraping me off the walls if I had."
"So did Amistathya ask you to leave and not come back Sam?" Talima wondering what was to happen now.
"While I doubt she will ever forgive me fully for what I did, she seemed taken by the notion of going back to Illium with me."
"I find that hard to believe Sam."
"I am not sure whether it was the right decision but since she has nowhere else to go, and we have a spare room, I thought it was at least something that I could offer. She seemed quite taken by the notion to my surprise."
"I really need the opportunity to ask her about this myself as I am worried that you have hurt her enough to manipulate her Sam."
"I do not think I have Iona but I think you could talk to her if you wanted reassurance. I would just advice not to push her too much." Iona gets up and Sam follows her out of the door. "Would you at least let me go in first Iona?" She gestures Sam to lead the way. He looks around the corner to see that she had got dressed again and still looked a little upset. "I apologise for interrupting you but Iona was a little disbelieving Amistathya. I hope you do not mind if she had a little talk." The blue one in the corner seemed to take a little breath to calm herself a little as Sam sits on the bed and Iona takes the desk chair.
"I have not heard exact details of what happened this morning Amistathya, but I heard enough to know it would probably have hurt you. How are you feeling?"
"How much do you know?" Sam could only smile a little at her giving nothing away.
"It sounded like he made you strip against your will. He has mentioned you have markings and they were the most beautiful he had seen." Amistathya looks to Sam who seems more interested in the white wall. "Sam also said about him being lucky he had not mentioned that he had no biotic ability. I know no specifics on your markings or exactly what did happen Amistathya. He did say you were thinking of going back with him to Illium. Did he force that decision on you?"
"No." Amistathya giving Iona a confused look as if she could barely believe Iona distrusted Sam so much.
"I will leave you alone for a while." Iona gets up and walks out.
"Iona really does not understand. I do hope you do not feel forced into doing this as it was only an offer. We could find you other paths to take if you are not comfortable."
"I just wish to have some time to decide."
"I understand and will not annoy you again today Amistathya. I meant everything about feeling sorry and you having wonderful markings. I do hope you sleep well." She nods to Sam, a little warmth to her expression for the first time. Sam gives a fatigued smile before leaving the room. He walks around the corner and into Iona's room to find Saymera there.
"Is what Iona is saying true Sam?"
"I have only just walked in Saymera. Could you be more specific as unfortunately I cannot read minds and I have a bit of a headache?" Sam takes a seat at the table.
"Iona was expressing doubt over her choice to leave. I am surprised given you have only been here a day and a half."
"It was only an offer as she would be safe, have some other marked Asari to speak with and we happen to have a spare room. I thought it would be a nice gesture after what I did this morning and I get the feeling she has nowhere else to go after leaving here. She seemed taken by the offer but she said that she would decide tomorrow. I asked if she would be ok if we sorted out the paperwork but she was free to change her mind tomorrow if she wishes to. She was happy with that idea Saymera."
"When were you thinking of going back Sam?"
"Late tomorrow or early Friday would be about the best time to leave, unless Amistathya does not with to join us. I guess I may be here for a few more days if that happens to try and find something else for her. I would highly appreciate it if you could make the arrangements for her to leave, but she is going to make her decision tomorrow."
"That is understandable, especially if you scared her."
"It is a big decision for her to trust me Saymera which I think is more the reason why she wants the time to decide."
"Either way she needs an assessment by someone independent to see if she ready to leave." Saymera wanting to make sure she is not a threat to herself, Iona seemed happy with that suggestion as well.
"Would Talima be ok to do the assessment?"
"You have not met or seen her have you Talima?"
"I have not Saymera; also Sam has not mentioned anything to me about her that you two do not already know."
"I can see no problem with your suggestion then Sam. I would need you to do it this afternoon Talima if we need to have everything ready for tomorrow."
"I will get some lunch first. I believe it would be best for you to join me Sam to get something as well." Sam nods and the pair of them walk out of the building.
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"I am a bit worried now as I have not heard anything from Sam since he left."
"I am sure he is fine Adastra." Kate trying to be the voice of reason. "Maybe he has found the individual he has been looking for."
"That would be a little depressing, although I have got Seliha."
"Adastra I think he will always see you more as a sibling than a partner. There is nothing wrong with that and he does seem to care about you." Fosanta trying to make Adastra a little happier as Sam not being around seems to be making her a little upset.
"I never thought of Sam as more of a sibling but it does seem to be a good description."
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"Do you have anything to tell me about Amistathya Sam?"
"I thought this was to be independent Talima?"
"I only wish to know the best way to treat her Sam. You seem to understand her well enough to converse with her. That information could be advantageous to me as I will need to ask some questions."
"If you stay out of arms reach of her and try not to be over friendly I think she will be ok. Just do not expect to get too much from her." Talima nods as the two of them walk into the reception area. "I will wait here." Talima nods before making her way down the corridor to Amistathya's room. She enters the room and looks around the corner to find Amistathya sat in the corner of the bed, her back in the corner of the room. "Hello Amistathya, my name is Talima. I have come to assess you for leaving."
"I have not seen you before." Amistathya definitely seemed more cautious around Asari. Talima notices this defensive action but resists trying to be over friendly as per Sam's advice.
"You are correct Amistathya. I am one of the Consort's acolytes and I am making sure Sam can help you as best he can."
"So it was your device he had?"
"Yes Amistathya. I have no idea what happened so if it was distressing or painful then my apologies."
"I hated it." Amistathya not wanting to let anything slip but still telling the truth. Talima could feel she was only co-operating just enough to get out of here.
"Why do you wish to go back to Illium?"
"I know it well." Talima was expecting a slightly different answer but she decides not to push.
"The only piece of information I need to know now is will you attempt to kill yourself again?"
"I will try not to. What do you know about me?"
"I know about the incident at secondary school. I also know you tried to commit suicide on Illium but I do not know any specifics on that one."
"Does he know?"
"Sam asked not to be told anything except your name and age. Unless you have told him then he does not know." Amistathya nods seemingly a little happier at that news. "I think I have everything I need. I will probably see you tomorrow." Amistathya nods again and Talima leaves the room.
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"Have you thought about doing this work more often Sam?" Saymera walking over from the reception desk to have a talk.
"No and I am a little surprised that you are asking that given what I did."
"Iona is a very empathetic individual and would likely have taken what you did a little badly. You managed to get her talking so you were really the one to make that decision not those of us who could not."
"I have not thought about this before as sometimes I could get a bit stuck talking to other people on my home world. You also have no centre on Illium which makes it more difficult again. I do however feel that it is only right to help in some way as you seem like you could really help someone with a different set of problems. I will see what I can do when I get back to Illium and have settled a bit."
"Anything you can do to help we would be most grateful for Sam." Sam nods as Talima walks back down the corridor.
"Could I ask what she was like Talima as she seems a little unpredictable towards people?"
"She did answer my questions although she seemed resist giving away anything as you thought she might. She did however seem to want to know exactly what I knew about her. I explained what I knew which seemed to make her a little distant. I think your method of knowing nothing is paying off in this case Sam."
"Wait so she does not seem to trust anyone who knows too much?" Saymera obviously finding this notion a little strange.
"It seems that way Saymera. Anyway as long as Sam keeps a close eye on her I think she will be fine."
"I will make sure all the documentation is complete for tomorrow."
"I appreciate it Saymera. Now all I need to do is give everyone back on Illium the news. I will see you tomorrow." Saymera nods and Sam turns to leave, Talima walking beside him out of the building.
"So you have not told Adastra what is happening?"
"No Talima. I do not know quite how she will take the news, she may see Amistathya as competition which I really do not want happening. I am also not sure how the others will react to me bringing her back either."
"I understand why you are a little weary Sam. You do not want Adastra to feel as if you are leaving her to be on her own and you do not want the others to feel as if you are claiming the house as your own."
"Exactly Talima."
"Do not be worried Sam, you just need to trust yourself."
"It would be better if I could know how everyone would react but we will see when I send some messages when we get back." Talima nods as they walk towards the hotel entrance.
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Talima and Sam get back into their hotel room. Sam takes a seat on the side of his bed and opens his Omni-tool.
Adastra
I must apologise for not messaging you earlier but I have been rather busy and had a difficult couple of days. I need to ask if you have any problems having a two hundred and sixteen year old shy Asari staying with us. I need to have somewhere where she can feel fairly safe and so that I can be back in time for your birthday.
I hope you are well.
Sam.
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Seliha,
As I have said to Adastra in her message. I apologise for not sending you a message earlier. I have happened to meet a rather mysterious, shy and cautious individual here who I would like to bring back to Illium. It seemed the most logical idea as she did not seem to need to be at the facility and I wanted to get back for Friday. I hope you do not mind if she stayed with us.
I will see you shortly.
Sam
"Iona was curious yesterday by how I could understand so much about Amistathya. I am still confused as to why that was as I feel it is obvious and should be something an individual working to help people like Amistathya should pick up as well."
"She was probably more shocked at you picking up that detail so quickly more than you picking up detail she had not Sam. It could however be that Amistathya likes you Sam as it is obvious that you like her."
"I am that obvious am I?" Talima laughs.
"While I could see you cared about Adastra when you were on the Enlighten, this is different though. Please do not think it is a bad thing and just continue to make what you think is the correct course of action." Sam nods just before he gets a message on his Omni-tool which he duly reads.
Sam,
We are both fine. I just need to say Seliha is really not the person you know her as. I know that sounds strange and it is. Anyway is there anything you can tell us about this new person as you seem to be being very vague.
Adastra
"Adastra would like to know some more about Amistathya but I am weary of saying too much more so she does not ask too many questions. I know if I asked her to not ask anything then she will try not to. I just want Amistathya to trust them a little and as you found out, the less they know the better."
"It seems I know too much information to give you any guidance in this case Sam, so it is up to you." Sam nods before replying.
Adastra,
I am not trying to be deliberately vague I just know very little about her. One thing I do know, please do not touch her. She is also a little troubled by something involving Asari but I am waiting for her to say when she is ready. Given this she quite likes her personal space and would appreciate you giving her some. The only other thing I know is she is unable to taste anything. That is everything I know. Sorry Adastra.
Why do you think Seliha is not the person I know? I am a little curious at that, I may ask her if you cannot or do not wish to answer.
Sam
"I missed out a few points but I think they have enough to get a rough idea. I could really do with some sleep as it was remarkably difficult for me this morning."
"I am glad to hear that Sam. If it was easy then I would be worried." Sam decides just to nod rather than say anything in response. The two of them get ready for bed and just before Sam settles down he gets a message.
Sam,
Seliha is manipulating me into saying nothing so you are going to have to ask her yourself.
This individual sounds, individual. We are not against the idea of having her here so do not take this the wrong way but, do you think she should live with us? Her needs are conflicting as she needs care and support but her personal space and respect. Oh Seliha says if you bring her back she will not meld with you.
I will message you tomorrow as Seliha is acting a bit strange.
Adastra
"Every time I leave the kids alone." Sam laughing a little to himself.
"What do you mean by that Sam?"
"It sounds like Adastra and Seliha are getting on well and by that I mean causing trouble, Seliha more than Adastra, which I did not expect." Sam shrugs before composing a message.
Adastra,
I do not think her needs are conflicting just challenging. I will give you a message tomorrow if I learn anything new. Also tell Seliha she will probably not see another human before she is a matriarch whereas I can always find another marked Asari so I will be bringing her back if she wishes to do so.
Please stay out of trouble.
Sam
Sam puts his Omni-tool away and puts his head down.
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Notes.
Edited for a number of mistakes and grammatical errors (8/7/2017).
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Marked Effect (AFF Edition)