On the one hand, Ed was a little disappointed when she woke up this morning and discovered that she was no longer
a cute, poofy little dog. On the other hand, she's glad to once again have opposable thumbs, the ability to speak, and other human characteristics.
Right now she's at a table with a bunch of papers and crayons. Most of the pictures she's drawn - which are quite impressive in their execution, if highly stylized - depict
her, Ein and D0G as they were during Cubefall, having various adventures. Some of the pictures bear the legible but messily written legend "The Three Muttsketeers."
Looks like someone had a very enjoyable Cubefall!
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Less time has passed in Shepard's universe than in Milliways, at least from her perspective. Even so, it's been long enough that the bruise on her cheek and the bandage on her forearm - both of which she had last time she was here - are gone. The wound the aforementioned bandage covered is a ragged red line, but it's well on its way to healing.
Shepard's kind of relieved to be here. She feels like she's coming down with something (even a decontaminating airlock, filtered atmosphere and the miracles of twenty-second-century medicine have not eliminated colds), and it might be a good idea to stay here until she gets through the worst of it, instead of being sick while she's trying to command her ship.
After obtaining a mug of echinacea tea with honey, lemon juice and a splash of brandy from the Bar, she settles down in one of the chairs by the fireplace.
[Tinytag: Commander Shepard]