Story by Stephen Elmy
Narration by Lisa Indigo
So now I was as ‘powerful’ as Saren, I only answered to the Council, and if I chose not to listen to anyone else, then they couldn't stop me; I now knew how it felt to be Maria Vanderhoff *giggle*. You would think I would simply jump on the fastest ship off the Citadel and make Saren fit into a small box, but my curiosity became piqued by hearing about someone known as 'The Asari Consort'.
I mentioned I find the Asari fascinating, but this was different! By all accounts this consort sounded like a Kindred, despite how impossible it should have been, but the level of awe, control, mystery and influence she seemed to have over everyone seemed nothing short of breathtaking... I just 'had' to know more... Her name was Sha'ira according to the Asari girl at the entrance to her establishment, an enigmatic name to go with an enigmatic Asari I thought... Apparently the establishment was some kind of Therapy-like in-house Escort kind of place. The clientele I could see from the entrance seemed very happy, almost too happy... I had to keep repeating 'there are no Asari Kindred' to myself, especially given the first-hand experience I had already had trying to feed off one! So how could Kindred ever turn one without turning into a Smurf!? I did giggle at imagining Maria with blue skin though *giggle*. I asked about making and appointment with Sha'ira and wasn't surprised to hear the waiting-time was 3 to 4 months... So I asked about an appointment with any of Sha'ira's Asari staff, which would get me in the door and closer to learning Sha'ira's secrets, but again I was told the waiting time was 3 to 4 months. I then realised with equal annoyance and intrigue that Sha'ira's Asari had been conditioned to be immune to both visual and psychological influence! Feeling defeated, but vying to find another way, I turned to leave. Suddenly, I heard a voice from the back and the Asari at the entrance whose name was apparently 'Nelyna' said that Sha'ira was asking to speak to me!!! My curiosity level increased only further at this!
