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[heal_or_execute]

"Greetings. Have reached Professor Mordin Solus. Currently unavailable, likely busy with patient or experiment. Leave message, will respond as soon as possible. Press 1 to specify personal message, 2 for Clinic business."

Comments

[incywincyhero]

Uh, this sounds a little rehearsed. [His "encroaching awkwardness"-senses are tingling, even if he can't put a pin on why. He forces a chuckle.] I don't disagree, but what are you getting at, exactly?

[heal_or_execute]

Yes. Have had this talk multiple times with previous acquaintances. Had members of other species develop interest in me before. Acquired practice in dealing with it.

Sorry, Peter. Not interested.

[incywincyhero]

Not interested -- are you talking about -- uh. [DEAD SILENCE.]

[heal_or_execute]

Precisely. No need to be ashamed! Surprisingly common occurrence. Took place with other human I spent time with, as well as turians, asari, even krogan.

Awkward, but not necessarily an issue. Just requires mature dialogue, clarification of boundaries.

[incywincyhero]

Whoa, whoa whoa. Stop right there. Look, it's, um -- I appreciate the open dialogue and everything, but it's really not necessary.

[heal_or_execute]

Why? Can't communicate these matters solely through meaningful glances, Peter. Human and Salarian body language different, can lead to misunderstandings. Best to talk openly.

[incywincyhero]

No, I meant-- actually, yes. That's it exactly. You've misunderstood my body language.

Look, I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I'm just not into amphibians.

[heal_or_execute]

No, no. My intent to avoid hurting your feelings. Just not into mammals.

[Mordin inhales.]

Wait. Not actually infatuated with me?

[incywincyhero]

No! [That was probably rude.] No. You're a colleague I respect and a friend I trust, and that's all.

[heal_or_execute]

Hm. Awkward.

[Uncharacteristic silence for a while. Mordin coughs.]

Appear to have made... communications error. Apologies, Peter.

[incywincyhero]

We can chalk it up to a cultural misunderstanding.

Although I should warn you that among humans, it's traditional to use incidents like this as humorous anecdotes to make fun of your friends with.

[heal_or_execute]

I see. Should warn you in turn: customary for Salarians to retaliate for spreading of humorous anecdotes. Especially involving embarrassing matters.

[Kidding! Mostly.]

[incywincyhero]

Does this Salarian custom bear any resemblance to the human one known as a "prank war"? 'Cause if so, you're on. Hypothetically.