<blockquote><div><cite>thisistheclincher wrote:</cite>There was much commotion onboard the Elyandra now, as Artemis stepped into the medical facility with Captain Troy and Malicent. The pilots were receiving treatment for minor wounds, but they showed more irritation than gratitude towards the attention. Each soldier having their own pride to contend with. Captain Troy managed her crew with a firm show of tough love, which was necessary to tame the more animalistic of the bunch. A nurse took the shaking ensign away to the â€˜shell shock wardâ€™, as he liked to call it.<br/><br/>Noticing the ever-growing crowd around the new arrival, Artemis quickly dispersed them, â€˜Everyone, give the life form some spaceâ€™, motioning a gap between himself and the alien. Fascinated, the scientist observed the feral-looking creature. He mused that it resembled something of a feline with humanoid characteristics. If the genetic modifications experimented on the pilots were to evolve and reproduce over many generations - it might ultimately amount to this. The technology of the alienâ€™s suit was very advanced too, one could not be sure, if it was merely for life support or defensive weaponry. Artemis jumped, as the creature spoke perfect English.<br/><br/>The medical team had done what little they could, based on their zero knowledge on the alienâ€™s physiology, though it seemed the fluid drip was having some positive effects. Artemis watched the alien pull at its bonds, then turned to Troy somewhat sheepishly, as he knew his opinion wouldn't be popular but he had to go with his gut. â€˜I think we should release its restraints, Captain. After all, it did help us and it does look too weak to be much of a threat.â€™</div></blockquote>