Maria shakes Sorin's hand, her eyes assessing you, quickly running up and down and then locking in on yours.  While the eyes look human, you suspect there is something mechanical about about the way she looks at you, as if a sub-processor is analysing data received, choosing logic options for response...<br/><br/>And then that melts away when she smiles, a smile belonging to a huntress, a warrior exultant in victory, a smile belonging to one seeking a mate to consumate the defeat of an enemy.  "Pleased to meet you Doctor, I look forward to...working...with you."  As quickly as the interest was kindled, so to was the fire quenched, when her eyes settled on the figure of Eufaula.  Maria seems to drink in your image, as if searing it into her minds eye for later examination.  Taking your hand, her grip if firm and cool, Maria's cybernetic fingers curl around yours as you shake hands.  As you eyes meet, Maria seems reluctant to release your hand, but when the hulking figure of Col. Husk detaches from the shadows, it is clear that Maria's attention is fixed solely on the massive ex-soldier.<br/><br/>Xam nods as Sorin steps closer and then looks a little confused at his question, a second later, he nods again as if finally understanding.  "Ahh, well, don't let the skin job decieve you.  Despite the metal arms and legs shes still human...admittedly an Antarian human, but still human, am I right?"  Xam's pudgy hand on your shoulder feels clamly even through your clothes.