New muse is new

[by_the_goddess]

By the... goddess? I don't really say it that often, do I?

[Her info drone circled around her making his presence known.]

According to my audio logs the phrase 'By the Goddess' or analogous alternatives has been used 86 times in the past 72 hours alone.

By th-... Thank you Gylph. [She reaches up to rub her forehead a bit exasperated.]

A graphic comparison can be made available to compare current trends with frequency of use previous to the Reaper Invasion. At your discretion, of course Doctor.

No, no, that won't be necessary. [Waving off the drone.] Those numbers can't possibly be right. Need to check your linguistics program.

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[forgivetheinsubordination]

Believe me, Liara. They're right. ...Though I've been told I might not be the one to comment.

[by_the_goddess]

Garrus, I don't think th-

[Again the drone chimes in.]

My analysis shows that Mr. Vakarian has used the word "c-

Glyph! [Liara cuts it off mid-word.] ... Speaking of things that might need calibrating.

[forgivetheinsubordination]

Speaking of. Need a hand there? I can think of some ca-- alterations that could be done to him that don't involve a bow tie.

[femshep]

I'd mention 'calibrations', but it looks like someone beat me to it.

[by_the_goddess]

Do these alterations include a mute button?

[forgivetheinsubordination]

Damn straight they include a mute button. I'd like to include an option to make him talk in Hackett's voice, make the Commander jump every time she walks into your quarters, but that may take more planning.

[by_the_goddess]

'I should go' is still on the table, Shepard.

[interitum]

I'll have to admit... I'm somewhat impressed. The previous time I laid eyes on your drone companion, it had taken to harassing your drell companion.

[by_the_goddess]

Hmm... that does sound tempting.

Do it.

[by_the_goddess]

Should I take that as you volunteering to take Feron's place?

[forgivetheinsubordination]

Sure. Any chance you can use your connections with the Shadow Broker, get me some recordings of his voice? I mean, if the Shadow Broker's in a good mood. Heard sometimes she gets... grumpy.

[There is so much smirk in his voice it might as well be tangible.]

[interitum]

That... may not work so well. I have strong reflexes that often go beyond the scope of control.

[by_the_goddess]

[Completely innocent non-Shadow Broker halo.]

I don't know what connections you're talking about.... But you might want to check your emails.

[forgivetheinsubordination]

[Not-Archangel totally buys that.]

Okay, color me a little impressed. ...And if that's him singing in the shower, I owe you a drink next time we hit up the Citadel.

[by_the_goddess]

That might not be optimal. I want to avoid unnecessary repairs.

[by_the_goddess]

Then I think you owe me a drink, Vakarian. [Flashes him a cheeky smile.] When can I expect these modifications to be completed?

[forgivetheinsubordination]

[He grins right back.]

Give me a few hours. Unless you've got a way to bypass Glyph's security subroutines so I can get in easily. Then it'd be an hour, two tops, and the second would be mostly so I can get the words sounding like they fit together. You know. Not like the bad AIs where you can tell each word got recorded separately and spliced in as needed.

[interitum]

Indeed.

...but I am curious about this graphic comparison. It is intriguing, the effect one's environment can have on his or her vocabulary. Even I've been invoking names beyond prayer recently.

hopin' y'all don't mind 'stucks but seeing Mass Effect muses around makes mun happy

[cookinglikeamotherfucker]

YoU KnOw wHaT LiL' bLuE SiS?
At lEaSt yOu aIn't aLl uP AnD MoThErFuCkErIn' EvErY OtHeR MoThErFuCkIn' WoRd.
Is tHeRe a mOtHeRfUcKiN' aLgOrItHm tO Be aLl uP AnD MoThErFuCkIn' cAlCuLaTiN' a wIcKeD MoThErFuCkEr's pRoLiFiC UsE Of a WoRd?
ThErE MoThErFuCkIn' ShOuLd bE.

[femshep]

By the goddess, you're right. [ Two can play at this game, T'Soni. ]

[by_the_goddess]

Yes, I can help with that. Anything to expedite the process. You may also want to consult with EDI. She might be able to provide assistance with compiling the voice.

[by_the_goddess]

I don't think the graphic would provide any unexpected results. It would serve as a grim reminder of how much we've all lost since the Reapers invaded.

[She tries to push Thessia out of her mind.]

Lil' blue sis? Aww, Gamz <3

[by_the_goddess]

[Liara cuts in before her drone had the chance.]

That certainly is possible. If Glyph got an audio sample of your typical speech pattern, he could calculate the number of times a certain word is used per given interval.

He's a charmer like that.

[cookinglikeamotherfucker]

WeLl i cAn sIt 'N TaLk wItH YoU AlL MoThErFuCkIn' DaY If yOu wAnTeD.
AiN'T OfTeN I'M AlL Up 'N MoThErFuCkIn' GeTtIn' My JaW On wItH PrEtTy lAdIeS AiN'T KnOwIn' Me.

[forgivetheinsubordination]

Since she probably has similar software already, yeah. Didn't think of that. Wanna meet in the Shadow Broker's secret-- right, I mean your quarters. With all the handy screens. That aren't related to anything at all. You just... have them. There.

[Still smug, always smug.]

I like how they turn to follow you, though. Next time Zaeed's around and drunk, I'm bringing him over and pretending the screens all stay still.