irrealis.

Ah. I suppose I should offer condolences.

It’s been a rough few years. For both myself and the Reef.

Interesting. And how, in fact, does one cease to be a guardian? Did you misplace your ghost?

i... see.

And you haven’t tried to shoot me or thrown me in a cell. Yet. Though I should ask – you are a guardian, I presume? Everyone I contact here seems to be.

i... don’t know why i would do that? i mean, it’s no secret that earth isn’t on the best terms with the reef right now, but it isn’t like we’re enemies. 

Ah. I can certainly aspire to prove a better conversationalist. And marginally less homicidal.

So, who am I replacing? What previous company drove you here?

And you cannot be any worse than my current lack thereof. How delightful.

We’ll see if you regret it.

At least here there is a chance, however slim, of someone answering.