This has to be a joke.

Great. Just great. Someone found my old Extranet logs.

In the chance that this actually is, you know, a forum and not another stupid mind game played by the shrinks, I think it's time for the truth. No more games.

My name is Veri. You know me better as Virnius Shin. I died once during 314. I died again last year. Id was lucky. He only had to once, and it was quick. If only all of us were that fortunate. Nothingness would better than this [REDACTED] prison.

Now you see I always thought of dying as a bit...permanent. Any wisdom from beyond the grave to share with us?

no mak sens. if dai so much wai no bigist and badist/ wai no rul galxy/

Figures, the better part had to die.

Hello Veri/Virnius/Next pseudonym. I'm Juhani. I haven't died.

hey there, now don't panic but I have some checks that I need to do on you. Just answer these questions please.

question number 1: what are your feelings towards small furry animals?

Not that assurances mean much, but this is no mind game. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance Veri.


You are an unbelievable ass.

Welcome to Cerberus Daily News.

And yes, welcome (back I suppose) to Cerberus Daily News.

Wow. You certainly just enlightened me with a new perspective that I never possessed before.

Veri, why can't you just be a good turian and conform like everyone else?
Veri, why can't you hold your ground and make yourself into a respectable piece of cannon fodder like other good soldiers?
Veri, why couldn't you be normal just like your brother and sister? They're not a biotic freak like you are.
Veri, why couldn't you have been a little nicer to the only person in your life that you ever cared about?

And other such bilge.

I know. I. Know.

I. KNOW. SHUT. UP.
Save your prattling for someone that isn't irredeemably fucked up, Ju. Or person who's pretending to be Ju.

You might be surprised.

We haven't met, Veri. I see you are a biotic and your experiences sound quite similar to my associate, Battis. That's not his real name of course...his real name still has a MIA PRESUMED KILLED next to it in the official logs. I've been debating whether to hack in and declare him legally dead, but am concerned they may expect someone to produce a body...

Rambling. Sorry, it's the painkillers.

I'm interested. You said you died. How did you get back? I...was sent back. Unsure if you're religious. I was sent back with a mission.

Fucking figures this is where I find out.

By the way, I quit.

The first time took my pride and my name. The second took my mate.

No. No, I'm not.

That's nice. I just got my Extranet access back this week. I don't have the power to terminate your employment anymore. And as long as the Hierarchy stays at Bastion, you won't be able to quit, either. Quite frankly, I'm surprised the new management hasn't contacted you yet.

In their infinite benevolence, the Hierarchy seized all of my shares in Trask Invictus. It got assimilated into the military by a bunch of logistics officers, so quitting would mean desertion. I'm sure you get sick of those rations. Ask them if they need any help with reprogramming the vdTs for construction. At least you'll have some pocket change for some decent food, then.

I don't think you understand, because I meant it in the past tense. I quit, and I did it a long time ago. I work for the Bureau of Reclamation now. Just, y'know, informing you.

In that case I'll try to keep the religious imagery to a minimum, at least so much as the job allows. Shaman, and all that. Presuming you'd like to speak with me. I...

...it's still quite painful to get around. I was in an explosion. Firebombs.

Blah blah blah, mentally damaged turian, blah.

Glad to see the place hasn't changed.

Well he isn't drunk posting Mr. Pharos.

To our locked up friend here, I sympathize. If I remember my history right humanity's had a struggle or two over involuntary commitment. Here's to hoping you win yours.