“Speaking from personal experience; Being partially conscious is worse. You are awake, you know what you are doing, and there are voices in your head. And there you are, doing unimaginable things, and not being able to stop and control yourself. It is like you are caged in a body that is no longer entirely your own.
And if my assumption is correct, you are Commander Shepard, and you would no doubt be kept partially conscious. If not, far worse.”
“… Like being indoctrinated. That sounds… Horrifying.”
[Her smile falters into an uneasy grimace.]
“… I suppose. Harbinger especially seemed to enjoy the idea of me joining up. Pleased to meet you, by the way. You already know who I am, but you are…?”
