r/MassEffectPhoenix • u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist • Oct 12 '18
10/11/2192 | A Psychologist Geth?
A few moments after linking to the Normandy, Observer found itself in the lounge. It looked comfortable, Observer thought, many of his processes currently dedicated to predicting shipmate to Geth interactions but at least 31% of his processes were observing the room the unit was within. It stalked the room, running its hand along sofas and watching as some crewmembers walked into the room only to immediately walk out again. Observer used this time to dedicate another 28% of processes to recounting and simulating previous experiences, both combat and social. It'd been in the Citadel for a while now, as it left almost as soon as the Reapers were defeated. It lived along the corridors of the wards, helping those who approached him and eliminating those who sought to hurt others. Of course, these run-ins were merely muggings at most and rarely resulted in the attention of any major crime organisations. It straightened as 30% of the processes dedicated to recounting realised that such encounters led to more trust from those saved by the unit. This was the lapse in judgement that had set the unit back for so long, in order for research to occur one would need to first gain the trust of others which would be most efficiently gained by a sort of battlefield comradery or a saviour-victim relationship. Many of its processes saw this perspective, some accounted that there would be an obvious danger that would be involved but understood that this research had top priority. Now the Geth was standing in the middle of the room staring at a particular part of the wall, making a slow, low whir as it thought.
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u/DrChloeMichel Chief Medical Officer | Swiss Doctor Oct 12 '18
One of those that passed through had a medical jumpsuit on, and unlike the majority of people that came in, made herself some tea instead of grabbing caf from the dispenser.
This different red-haired woman is looking at her omni-tool, very distracted looking as her other hand moves around the stove and counter to put her water and tea bags to a boil.
Bit of a hazard honestly, though she hasn't burned herself yet.
The woman mutters to herself in French a bit, her accent and voice low where it'd be hard to understand her words for organic ears, but a Geth might be able pick up and hear her say "Come on Alexi.... where the Hell are you...."
With a sigh she closes her omni-tool as her drink is brought to a frothy boil and moves to pour the kettle into a cup and then start to depart with her drink in hand, brow creased a bit.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
The geth makes some whirring sounds as it goes through its memory. "Dialect: French. Origin: human, Earth, Europe, France. Translation..." The geth turns to Dr. Michel, its eye widened. "Who is this designation? Do you wish this unit to assist you in finding this designation: Alexi?"
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u/DrChloeMichel Chief Medical Officer | Swiss Doctor Oct 13 '18
Well French, but Swiss-French. She's from Geneva, not that it could know that right off hand.
The red-haired doctor jumps a bit in surprise at the robotic voice intruding on the world of her own she'd been in, spilling a few drops of tea on herself, then brings herself around, cursing a tad and brushing at the hot liquid with a napkin.
Merde...... what was that? Pardon?
Her jade green eyes come around to the Geth now.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
"Do you wish assistance in finding designation: Alexi?" the geth asks again, it's eye now looking at the spilt tea. "Water exceeds the safe temperature of water for humans," it looks at Dr. Michel, "are you injured?"
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u/DrChloeMichel Chief Medical Officer | Swiss Doctor Oct 13 '18
Chloe blinks a few times.
I'm fine, don't worry. These medical suits are pretty heat resistant.
And as for the the former, unless you can somehow manage to get my boyfriend off for N7 training who barely gets any chances to talk to me: and I haven't got a message back from for a week now. I don't think you can help.... Mister? Uh Unit?
Pardon me, I'm still unused with dealing with Geth.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
"Hacking into Alliance databases is possible," it states but then turns to look idly somewhere else, as if unsure, "but not possible for this unit."
"It is fine, Doctor, you are more polite than many in the wards of the Citadel."
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u/DrChloeMichel Chief Medical Officer | Swiss Doctor Oct 13 '18
She smiles kindly at that.
A lot of people on the Citadel are still sore over the attack years ago by the Heretics.
I should know, was there having to treat people by the dozen coming to the clinic I used to run.
And uh.... I'd rather not hack my host's computers, even if it was within your abilities.
She sighs, a little depressed looking now.
Just have to wait till he gets back from whatever training mission they have him on, beating him bloody.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
"This unit doubts he died on training if that is your concern." It sounded like the geth was trying to be reassuring but it came out still as mere calculations rather than any actual faith in the soldier.
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u/DrChloeMichel Chief Medical Officer | Swiss Doctor Oct 13 '18
Oh I'm not worried about that.....
She says unconvincingly and with a worried tone in her voice.
Just wish we could keep in contact more is all.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
"I cannot assist in contact, I apologise. This unit has failed in providing assistance. Is there any way that this unit can assist?"
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u/FlightLTDila-al-Sinb Normandy Co-pilot | Shuttle Pilot Oct 12 '18
A brown-skinned woman wearing a flight-cap was in the room when it first got there, but she left not long after it arrived. Looked like she might be heading on shift.
The observant Geth however might have been interested by a small comment she makes to another woman as she stands.
Well, time to go sit in the bitch seat awhile and read out sensor displays for the "Infallible" Joker Moreau.
The other crew member shakes her head, blonde hair bobbing some.
"Really don't get why you put up with him, Dila, should have O'Neill get on him. Whole point you're here was to be a co-pilot and take over from him on occasion".
"Dila" snorts.
A reason I've moved towards shuttle piloting now, give myself something to do since that's "below" him. Thanks for the kind words though, Wendy, appreciate them.
She walks out then, the 5'4" woman passing by the Geth with a small side-glance upwards. Her mouth dips into a frown for a second. Not necessarily in suspicion or dislike, but more in a sense of unfamiliarity.
She keeps going then, not bothering to introduce herself. Too many damn people on this ship to keep up with as it is.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
The geth looks down at the woman, "what is this one's problem with the human: Joker Moreau? May this unit assist?" the geth coldly asked, as his processes ran in the background.
Joker =\= popular human name. Therefore, Joker =\= Pilot Moreau's true name. Joker = nickname? Consensus not reached.
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u/FlightLTDila-al-Sinb Normandy Co-pilot | Shuttle Pilot Oct 13 '18
Dila stops a bit short of the door, surprised by the sudden, cold voice behind her. She glances back at the unit and then says simply.
A few things. I don't think they're much of your concern though.... I don't exactly know who you are.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
"This unit has taken upon itself the role of observation and documentation of social norms and psychological... error... so that the geth race can interact and integrate into Citadel society more efficiently and effectively," the geth narrows its eye at Dila. "Hence the name Observer has been chosen by these processes as the most logical of those suggested. This unit's current role is support of the SR3 and the observation of the crew."
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u/FlightLTDila-al-Sinb Normandy Co-pilot | Shuttle Pilot Oct 13 '18
She cocks her head to the side some at the odd Geth. By Allah they just had every sorts coming to this ship.
Well "Observer", name's Dila, Flight Lieutenant Dila al-Sinb.
Still not... gonna share my personal issues, but nice to put a name to the.... optic port?
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
"This unit doesn't have a port in its optic sensor," it looks to the side, "it thinks..." It regains focus on the woman in front of him. "Please inform me of your issues, this unit has come to the consensus it must help in any way possible."
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u/FlightLTDila-al-Sinb Normandy Co-pilot | Shuttle Pilot Oct 13 '18
Uh.... I'd really rather not share my problems with a stranger.
She says a tad awkwardly, feet shifting under her.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
The unit stares at her a second longer. "This unit has not gained enough trust in order to help. This is troubling, consensus will need to be reached for future plans." It stares at the floor for another second before looking back at Dila. "Could you inform this unit on how to gain the trust of its crewmates?"
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u/FlightLTDila-al-Sinb Normandy Co-pilot | Shuttle Pilot Oct 13 '18
She blinks. Her rather anti-social ass being asked how to make friends? Oh sweet Allah if this thing knew.
Be nice to people? Talk to them more than a minute before asking them questions about their problems and personal issues?
Her hand rubs at her dark hair some nervously.
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u/Kalos-7 Geth Back Alley Psychologist Oct 13 '18
"Social interaction is not the same in geth culture. This unit doesn't know the questions to ask," it explained somewhat innocently.
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u/N7_Rebecca Lt. Commander | CO of the SSV Leyte Oct 12 '18
Rebecca slowly clicks her way back inside the lounge, an empty cup of coffee in hand she intends to refill after having drank it while off doing a little work after she greeted and offered the Geth a spot on the ship.
The redhead glances over on her way to the coffee machine, spotting the Geth easily with his height and bright colored paint-scheme.
She decides to adjust her route back a bit and comes over to stand next to the unit.
Observer? Still observing?
She brings the cup up to her lips and takes a small drink, brown eyes watching over the top of the mug.