[Video | 002: Trade Negotiations]

[pepperspray]

[It certainly hasn't taken Pepper long to both find a desk and have it covered (neatly!) with papers. Although the backdrop is the overburdened hospital, and although her hair is back in the sort of no-nonsense ponytail that says there's been no time to properly wash it, she looks much more in her element: grave, precise and direct as she looks to the camera.]

The supply situation at the hospital is getting critical. We've managed to stretch things a few more days, but normal resupply rates won't keep pace with the demand in the wake of the fire. There's a settlement to the south of here where some trade has been conducted before.

Is anyone interested in a trade mission? Do you have any useful skills you can bring to bear for one? Travel is dangerous here, I've been told, so bodyguards as well as negotiators could have a role. You'll also need to be able to work with the local population -- this is a show they've been running a lot longer than we've been here.

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[relicrebellion]

If it would be simpler, your language's equivalent of my professional title would be 'doctor'. But the Commander is correct, I - and most of my people - will respond to 'Ms' in the spirit in which it is intended.

[pepperspray]

Good to know. Thank you, Dr. T'Soni. Is there anything unique to your species' requirements that you'll need to have for the trip?

[relicrebellion]

Fortunately, no. While asari require a higher intake of glucose than most humans, I have been among your people long enough to learn to compensate.

[pepperspray]

I've spent several years in the orbit of the sort of engineer who considers sugar to be a critical food group next to caffeine. I'm sure it will just seem like business as usual.

Now -- is there anything I can tell you about the trade mission in more detail?

[relicrebellion]

I did not realize there was any other sort.

[It's perfectly deadpan.]

There are a few details...

[This is an understatement. Birds of a feather.]