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EDI Flashback 1: Someone To Talk To

(Y/N)'s POV

Another day, another migraine...you would think that even after completing missions with Shepard and the others that the other crew members would respect you at least...well, I was wrong about that. Ever since I joined with Cerberus, I would be made fun of by pretty everyone for my personality. Even though they know that I went way back with Commander Shepard, they would act harshly around me behind her back. As much as I want to tell Shepard about what has been going on, I wouldn't want her to have another problem to fix, especially since we are dealing with the Collectors. That would just be another weight on her.

It didn't take long after returning from the Collector ship that me, Shepard, and Mordin had investigated for the others that aren't part of Shepard's ground team to do their usual bullying. Sure, there are some that are kinder to me like Dr. Chakwas, Joker, and Yeoman Chambers. And of course, I'm sure that no one on Shepard's team have thought about me poorly. But that's about it. Even though I got Garrus, he's not usually around much to back me up so I'm basically alone. I would usually come to him for advise on how to deal with it, most of the time he would joke to simply put a pistol to their head to get them to stop. But when he is serious about it, he would tell me to pay no mind to them and they will eventually stop. But the question is when? When will they accept me for who I am?

After being bullied by members of Cerberus from both the command bridge and mess hall, I make my escape into an empty room to clear my head. I deeply sigh then take a seat on a chair so I could relax and not pace around. I gently rub my forehead and let out another sigh. "Can things get any worse?" I ask myself. Before I know it, EDI suddenly shows up on the table in her usual holographic sphere form, making me freak out from her sudden appearance. "I noticed that you are by yourself and seem very down. Should I send Dr. Chakwas to check on you?" She asks me. I calm down after a second then shake my head. "That's not necessary, EDI...but thanks." I say. Then I ask her something I've been wondering since she's here now...now that I think about it, whenever I had my troubles with whatever it may be and I am alone, EDI always shows up asking if I need the doctor's help. "EDI? I would like to ask you a question." I say to her. "I will do my best to give you an accurate answer to your question, Mr. (L/N)." She tells me. I look at her and let out a soft sigh. "I want to know...how come you always come to me whenever the crew gives me a hard time and I am alone somewhere?" I ask before continuing on. "Why do you come to check up on me and how do you know I am in need of anything without me saying anything?"

I can only hear silence from EDI for a while before I can get answer from her. Was she...thinking about it? "I have always been aware of what has been happening with you. I believe that if I had said something, you would be bothered by me. Especially considering you're more reserved than others, you wouldn't want to open up with anyone." She says. I blink my eyes and honestly pretty much caught off guard when she told me that. "W-Wha...you..." Was all I was able to say before EDI added on more. "If you wish to have me leave you alone, please request it and I will not be bothersome." I quickly shake my head. "N-No! I-If it's you...it's fine." I say. "Is it because I am an Artificially Intelligent being? That I am more easy to open up to rather than any other organic being?" She asks. I rub my neck and look away for a bit. "Well...so far...there were some people I opened up to...Garrus for one...then there is the Commander...Tali...a couple more to name a few..." I say, thinking about it. I mean, sure, I do open up with them since I've been through a lot with them. Even some of the newer people I met like Thane and Mordin I could open up to. But there are still a few things I feel like I wouldn't be able to express because of how they might take things. That's why I keep most of it to myself. I could also say that I am also keeping EDI here is because she has a soothing voice and it's something I'd like to hear time and time again. It's relaxing and somewhat...

"Are you feeling alright, Mr. (L/N)?" EDI asks me. I snap out of my thoughts and nod, looking back at her. "Y-Yeah. I'm fine. And...you can just call me (Y/N)." I say. EDI was silent for a few seconds before responding. "Very well, (Y/N). Is there a topic you would like to discuss?" She asks me. I think about what I could talk about with her as I get to have company, even if she is an A.I. "I would like to talk about something I am curious about." I say, "How did you know I seem sad? Wouldn't Artificial Intelligence beings have a hard time reading human behavior? Let alone emotions?" I ask. Immediately, EDI gives me an answer to that question. "It was my conversations I make with Mr. Moreau." She says. I blink my eyes and tilt my head. "Joker? How so? And...you actually have conversations with him?" I ask her, didn't think that he would actually have a chat with an A.I. Well, I shouldn't be the one to talk but I am doing it right now. "At first, he did not like the idea of me installed into the Normandy. He even made attempts to shut me off. But later, we had our talks and...these pranks we have on each other." I blink my eyes again. "Wait...you and Joker prank each other? How does that work?" I ask. "When Mr. Moreau attempt to use manual controls so he could drive the ship instead of myself, I decided to take things into my own hands to prove him that even as simple as an A.I. should be trusted." She tells me. Feeling a little concerned about what she may have done to him, I ask "Well, what did you do?" I ask. EDI then leaves me in suspense for a while before she says, "I spun his chair around where he had no control over it." I stare at the hologram for a while before I start laughing. "Y-You made him spin out of control? I wish I was there to see that." I say in between a few laughs. "I knew that would make you laugh." She says.

I stop laughing after a while and look at her, smiling. "Then what happened? Did Joker do something back?" I ask. "Mr. Moreau's way of payback was to disorient my vision." She says. "And...how did he do that?" I ask. "He greased the cameras." After hearing that, I let out another laugh. Just hearing that a pilot and the ship's A.I. are at each other's throats in the most childish way possible is too hilarious to me. "I-I'm sorry. I find it funny how you two prank each other. But to be honest, I really do like that you aren't like any other A.I." I say to her. "And what does that imply, (Y/N)?" She asks. I rub my neck. "Well...it just shows that you have a personality. I mean...you did always check on me whenever I am not doing alright. That implies that you have concerns." I tell her. EDI goes silent for a while. "I am built to also monitor the wellness of the Normandy crew. That is normal for me to do so." She says. I hardly believe that but I leave it at that because I'm sure she would deny it. "Whatever you say, EDI." I say.

I look over at my omni-tool and notice that time. "Oh...I should get going." I tell EDI before getting up from my seat. "I have to report to Commander Shepard about our findings on that Cerberus ship. I probably will see you there anyway but...yeah. See you, EDI." I turn around and went to leave before EDI stops me. "Hold on, (Y/N)." She says quickly before I could walk out the door. I turn around to her and tilt my head a bit. "Yes, EDI?" I ask her. "It was a pleasure talking with you." After hearing her say that, I give EDI a soft smile. "It was really nice talking with you too." I tell her before walking out the door and on to talking with Commander Shepard and possibly the other crew members.