<div class="floatleft">(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/802471378249973771/803254145678704710/6b8450ba5543baeeffa1add344fdfe95.jpg)</div><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial black;">NAME:</span></strong>Arcus Aurelion (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=329085.msg15727099#msg15727099)<br/><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial black;">RACE:</span></strong>Turian<br/><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial black;">OCCUPATION:</span></strong>Spectre<br/><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial black;">WEARING:</span></strong>As pictured<br/><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial black;">LOCATION:</span></strong>Elevator to upper deck<br/><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial black;">CONTENT:</span></strong><br/><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: arial black;">TAG:</span></strong>Jackiro<br/><br/><div align="center"> ___________________________________________________________</div><div align="center"> ___________________________________________________________</div><br/>Arcus, for one, was absolutely not looking forward to the full brief, mostly because he was supposed to be the one giving it. It was already tiring enough to give a small gist of things to the STG agent, though the Spectre would admit, it was wholly refreshing to talk about the mission with someone who's brain was not preoccupied with silly dispositions, like brewing ryncol, or growing hallucination inducing plants, or arranging medi-gel containers. Whatever scowl he wore when he started talking washed away once he realised that this Salarian was no ordinary soldier or scientist; it seemed he had the mind and wit to be exceptional as well. Quite typical for a Spectre-adjacent, but still.<br/><br/>"I did read that you boast the invention of a particularly effective cloaking technology in your list of achievements. If you can truly design an additional layer of protection against the fungi, I will be sure to mention it to the Council in my report." It wasn't a bribe or an encouragement, even. He was simply stating how things were, because it was simply the way things operated. The exceptional were elevated to Spectre status, and when people show indications of exceptionality, it was his duty to report it. "It was my worry as well. Councillor Sparatus and the ship's doctor were adamant that it was mostly harmless unless it is ingested, but one can never be too careful. In any case, it wasn't my choice to include so many humans on the crew. I am worried they may become a liability if they are not careful."<br/><br/>Another stimulating question, one the Turian had to pause to ponder, tapping his mandible with a claw as he sighed heavily. "We aren't certain. The notion that the Batarians are behind this 'attack' is the Council's verdict. A rushed, baseless, unreliable verdict. I briefly wondered if it was the Krogans, or even a fringe Turian terrorist group, but alas. We are on this mission to procure samples for the cure to this Malady, not to capture the perpetrators of this attack." A goal he was not satisfied with, but a goal he'd have to confirm to, nonetheless. It was like his father always said; good soldiers follow orders. There were no room for doubts or questions, not in dire situations like this.<br/><br/>"So far, only the humans, Turians and Asari have been exposed. Like you said, we don't know how other species will react to ingesting the fungi. I do not ever intend to find out either."<br/><br/>And then came the wholly unhelpful explaination of this 'poker' game. That one, he was far less appreciative of, but he still nodded with intent all the same, not wanting to nudge the Salarian out of his rapid fire groove. "I do not understand a word of what you said, but I am certain I can pick things up when I see them in action. I am a quick learner," he assured. "Hmm. You are obviously one of the most capable on this ship, next to me. What are your thoughts on the mission itself? I have shared my many doubts with you, but you seem to hold your opinions close to your chest."