The new recruit's stiffness suggested his shuffling from the Alliance had been more recent than she would have liked. A soldier was always a soldier, but the slight resistance in his saluting arm made it all too clear it wasn't yet used to neglecting the motion. It was a habit only time would be able to kill.<br/><br/>Reese nodded, shoulders loosening as she gently waved Cole forward. She held out her right hand to take his into a firm, professional shake. "Yes, Lieutenant. My name is Reese Amari, you may call me one or the other. This is my colleague, Talyet Maos, with whom you'll be working in close proximity."<br/><br/>The drell tilted his head forward in a slight bow before reaching, hand hovering at Cole's palm, enjoying the warmth from his skin. "You knew he looked like this the whole damn time and didn't say<i>anything</i>?"<br/><br/>"Yes, I did. Clearly it was the correct choice." Her face twitched, resisting a grin. She directed her attention back to Cole, keeping her voice low. "Follow me, Vanes. Our ship is docked in Bay D24. Apologies for shuffling you around like this. You must be curious as to your role with us. I'm eager to explain, but it cannot be done here."<br/><br/>Reese lifted a hand, long fingers brushing away at stray stands of smooth ebony hair. Cut into a severe bob ending just at her chin, Reese's hair was sleek, shiny, and sat obediently when tucked away behind her ear. A touch of femininity to counter her otherwise aggressive profession.<br/><br/>She began to walk, footsteps quick and sure, arms held rigidly at her sides. Clearly a woman who entertained little dawdling and hesitation. Talyet seemed to bounce to her, choosing to walk beside her instead of behind. Compared to the rhythmic clicks of her heels, Talyet was virtually silent. Were it not for the bright coloration of his skin and the distinct interest any drell on the Citadel attracted, it would have been too easy for him to disappear among the crowds and hide in the shadows with his form-fitting black civvies.<br/><br/>"The rest of the crew is on shore leave tonight, so you will most likely not be encountering them until 0800 tomorrow morning. Tonight, you're with me. I will give you a tour of our ship. The NCS Anzio is second only to the SSV Normandy in cutting-edge technology, though our resident engineering prodigy is determined to surpass that, assuming he hasn't already."<br/><br/>"Knowing him, he'll have rebuilt the whole ship by the time we get back, assuming he hasn't started arguing with AIDEN about whether it's possible to get IES systems working during FTL flight," Talyet quipped, tweaking his head playfully.<br/><br/>Reese led her two companions through a roundabout pathway out to the docks, being sure to weave through various crowds and hiding in plain sight among the Wards' population. Despite half of her company being a rare site on the Citadel, no one seemed to pay them much attention as they descended through the various levels. It wasn't until they reached the docks that she slowed her walk, casually strolling to a long metal railing overlooking one particular docked ship. She smiled, leaning over the railing like a passive stargazer might appreciate the dotted sky.<br/><br/>"You must have so many questions, Lieutenant. We all did at first. This'll be your new assignment," she offered, pointing. "It can be a pretty decent home if you let it. Tell me, what do you want to know?"