<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/NXdPODS.jpg?1)   </div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: courier;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 16pt;"><strong>ERN-251</strong></span><br/>Android Huntress (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=1127704)<br/>AC: 17|Teamwork Feat: Spirit of the Corps|Aspect: Perception +4<br/>. . . . .</span><br/><br/>ERN-251 wordlessly accepted the stone from Phalaenopsys.   She considered it briefly, then placed it into her pouch.  Like Taria she had little need for illumination, but it could become useful as a signalling device.<strong>"I...do not believe that is how resources are reallocated amongst our group, Taria."</strong>She wasn't completely certain - the concept of monetary exchange was still a bit odd after years of supply depots and requisitions.<br/><br/>The visor faded away to complete transparency as she considered Astrid's question.<strong>"I did not call you fat.  However, an increase in caloric intake will result in obesity."</strong>Her eyes flickered to the girl's bulging breasts, then resumed surveillance.<strong>"You already have large fat deposits and lack a mate.  A recent copy of the popular periodical <em>Insecurity</em> is available from the ship's library: topics include the top ten diet pills, exercise regimens, and a review of plus size dresses.  These may prove helpful to you."</strong>The last seemed particularly promising in ERN-251's opinion: mathematics was a clear indication of superior intelligence, indicating advantageous genetics and marking an excellent breeding partner.<br/><br/>Narrowing her eyes at the sight of the entrance, the android adjusted her grip on the massive blade in her hands.  The hallway before them would provide plenty of room for her weapon for now.  She also carried backups for close fighting, but they were significantly inferior weapons.<strong>"Please pause for a moment at the entrance."</strong>ERN-251's face rippled slightly as she spoke, her nose lengthening to create a larger olfactory space.  She took a knee, bending over to sniff carefully at the ground and announce her findings before motioning the group to continue, her features returned to normal and her processing once again prioritized for recon.  She briefly noted a pattern of bullet impacts that spoke of a skillful flanking maneuver around a pile of rubble sometime during the previous fighting.  It wasn't very portable, however, and ERN-251 sensed it would not be as beautiful to others, so she moved on without comment.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: courier;">[Briefly shifting her Aspect to scent to check on what things have been through this choke point recently]</span>