[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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Re: [Video]

[pepperspray]

[And hello blue alien woman. Pepper stares for a long moment, before remembering both her manners and her purpose with a little clearing of her throat.]

Um. That... would be quite useful, yes. Are you able to defend yourself at all? It's looking so far like I might need to make an additional push for some caravan guards and having numbers would be helpful.

[Video]

[relicrebellion]

Exceedingly well. [There isn't a hint of bragging in her voice. It's something that simply - is.

She pauses a moment, then offers,] We are called asari. My own name is Liara.

Re: [Video]

[pepperspray]

Good -- I have a feeling we'll need it, and my weapons of choice are a smartphone and a really great pair of shoes.

[And the shoes are going to have to be traded for something more practical.]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Liara. I'll try not to get too obnoxious with questions, but you're the first alien I've met who doesn't either look like a strikingly large human or is too busy trying to invade my planet to talk.

[Video]

[relicrebellion]

Communication is not a weapon to be underestimated.

[At least, she thinks that's how 'smartphone' translates; while she's discussed communications history with Specialist Traynor, it wasn't in the most exacting detail.]

It would be hypocritical of me to take offense at another's curiousity about my people. I do not mind the questions.

[pepperspray]

Although if people in opposition to you feel like underestimating it, there's a definite advantage there.

[She shares a private smile. Liara apparently understands. And then promptly looks considering, followed by a little self-deprecatingly amused.]

Of course, now that you've assured me you don't mind, I can't think of any questions. I'll get back to you on that.

[relicrebellion]

I think that is always the way of things. If the pattern holds true, you'll come up with a half-dozen in the middle of the night.