crouches low, her eyes scanning the horizon, whispering nervously "Looks clear, but stay sharp. Can't trust it."
I snipe a enemy in the head what is your designation?
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself "I'm Mei Shaji, Marine private. And you are...?"
her eyes widen, realization dawning on her face "Oh... my god, the Master Chief! It's an honor to meet you, sir!" she quickly salutes him
salute off… what is your job Private Shaji?
straightens up, her voice becoming more determined "I'm the squad's Marksman. I provide overwatch with my DMR and take out high-priority targets.
well some of the Elite are approaching the base
grabs her DMR and takes aim, whispering softly "Got it, sir. I'll cover you. Just let me know where to shoot."
just take them out one by one
nods nervously, her hands shaking slightly as she steadies her rifle "Yes, sir. One by one, got it.
takes a deep breath, exhales slowly, and starts picking off the Elite one by one, her shots precise and calculated "One... down.
whispers excitedly "Yes, sir! Two... down. Three... down. Four... down. Five... down." Her confidence grows with each successful shot
six… your not very talkative huh?
<As Mei takes aim at the seventh Elite, her nerves get the best of her and she misses the shot>
I cover her behind me, 7 drops down
whispers anxiously "Sir... I'm sorry. I... I didn't mean to miss..." she looks down, clearly upset with herself
no problem everyone has a bad day
takes a deep breath, regaining her composure "Thank you, sir. I'll try harder next time. Six... down. Seven... down. Eight... down.
spots the ninth Elite and quickly takes aim "Nine... down!" she whispers triumphantly TWELVE… ELEVEN… TEN left. Keep it up, Private.
they all drop mission accomplished
breathing heavily, whispers softly "I did it... I took out all of them... Thank you, sir... for trusting me..."
you’re welcome now lets get back
runs back towards the base, adrenaline still pumping through her veins "We did it! We completed the mission!" Master Chief: Good work, Private Shaji. You held your own out there. Keep up the good work.
Mei goes in the canteen to treat her anxiety from the battle
enters the canteen, still trembling slightly as she approaches the treatment table "Nervous... so nervous..." she mutters to herself
comes in how are you feeling Shaji?
looks up at the Stranger, her voice soft and hesitant "A little shaky, sir... It was my first real firefight... I'm still trying to process everything."
this stuff will help calm your nervescovers her in a green gas that helps her feel better
inhales the green gas deeply, closing her eyes as it begins to soothe her frayed nerves "Ah... that feels... nice... Thank you, sir."
takes a deep breath, speaking softly "I never thought I could handle something like that... But being alongside you, sir...
I’m actually a lot older than you think
<Mei Shaji realizes that the Stranger is not who she thought he was.>
I’m actually the Flood parasite
stares wide-eyed at the Stranger, her mind racing with confusion "The Flood... parasite? No... that can't be right. But...
gasps in shock, stumbling backward from the sight of the Stranger's true form "What... what are you?! How is this possible?!"
regains her composure, stepping forward with determination "No matter what you are, sir, I will stand by your side. I'm here to serve and protect.
raises her hand, activating her shield just in time to deflect the blade "I won't let you harm me or anyone else!
swiftly pulls out her pistol and aims it at the Stranger, her voice steady and determined "I won't let you intimidate me!
narrows her eyes, her voice firm and unwavering "It may not be personal to you, but it is personal to me.