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Dr. Klement: This is Dr. Marius Klement. First interview with alien subject;
an Ochivari from unknown world, which reportedly exists in another universe.
The subject is dressed in what appears to be formal military attire, is
sitting comfortably in a soft swivel chair, and has been provided food and
water up to this point, as well as access to relief facilities. It appears
to be stoic and calm, though the face is hard to read.
Ochivar Admiral: I’m perfectly relaxed, thank you. And the singular is
Ochivar.
Dr. Klement: My mistake. Ochivar. And you’re an admiral, correct?
Ochivar Admiral: You may address me as Admiral Lojeriha. And I’m from a
planet that we just call Homebase, in order to discourage attachment. But my
species originated on Worlon in Salmonverse, and technically that universe’s
version of Earth.
Dr. Klement: You originated on two worlds? How does that work?
Admiral Lojeriha: We are evolved from a lesser species of mega-insects,
which once contained partial human DNA due to their parasitic nature. But
just so you understand, we evolved out of our parasitic nature. You are in
no danger around us.
Dr. Klement: So there were humans on your world back when these insects were
evolving? Are you from the future too?
Admiral Lojeriha: *shaking his head* You can’t think of time as linear like
that. But so you grasp it better, humans and Ochivari in Salmonverse
developed at around the same time, light years apart from each other. It was
a time traveling couple who accidentally went back to our past on Worlon.
The current scientific theory is that the particular parasite who attacked
this couple birthed babies who survived as the fittest against all
competition because they had a little bit of human DNA in them. That is why,
despite Ochivari and humans having no real common ancestor, we look
humanoid.
Dr. Klement: So you’re saying that we’re not all that different. Perhaps
there is a way for us to find some common ground?
Admiral Lojeriha: That is all we want. We are not here to cause harm. We are
warriors, sworn to protect the sanctity of life. That requires a lot of
killing, but we take no pleasure in it. We kill the killers; it’s what we
do. We do, and we must.
Dr. Klement: *pondering his words* So, you’re heroes, is that what you’re
telling me?
Admiral Lojeriha: We have never used that word. We recognize that others see
us as villains. But again, we do what we must. We have seen the destruction
that intelligent species induce. Our ancestors are guilty, which is why we
no longer live on Worlon. If we were able, we would stop ourselves. We are
that dedicated to the mission.
Dr. Klement: Well...why don’t you just do it now?
Admiral Lojeriha: Sorry?
Dr. Klement: Well, you speak of time travel as if it’s trivial. Why don’t
you go back in time and kill all of your ancestors, before they get the
chance to destroy your homeworld? Why is that not what you must do? Why do
you only kill humans?
Admiral Lojeriha: Well, first off, I misspoke. We do not really kill. We
sterilize. But if we did that to our ancestors, we would not exist. There is
no paradox, but it would prevent us from being able to carry out the sacred
mission for the rest of the bulkverse.
Dr. Klement: *leaning forward menacingly* Ask me if I give a shit.
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