If I were an imitation, a perfect imitation, how would you know? How would *I* know?

[reach-for-self.livejournal.com]

[So MarKus's parents aren't the only newcomers on the Chalice!  In fact, there's a man with his own, somewhat antiquated-looking AP Frame as well, and he's looking mighty pleased with himself.]

It's... been a long time, Chalice.

For those of you who were present some months back, we met in space to deal with a Percolatii infestation on a colony.  For everyone else... my name is Gregory Winthrop, a former field commander for TECZ.  It's an honor to meet you all... and please accept my apologies for your troubles the organization has caused for you all.

Had our last meeting not gone as horribly as it did, perhaps none of this would have happened.

Comments

[reach-for-self.livejournal.com]

Indeed I can, Star Captain Resnick. The Percolatii as were mentioned to you are an insectoid alien race from deep space, creatures who arrived on Earth by a meteor approximately one year after Second Impact. The most notable features they possess are the ability to grow to mech-like size and also the power to shapeshift, perfectly mimicking the appearance and behaviour of human beings, after which they often kill the original.

Needless to say, they're a danger in the world today, and they have a habit of working to advance their own agendas.

[an-alpha-wolf.livejournal.com]

Presumably these things do not happen at the same time.

And how can one tell if one is dealing with a percolatii impersonator?

[reach-for-self.livejournal.com]

There are... ways. They tend to have hair-triggers, but not necessarily... and there's been talk of very thorough, invasive surgery to test.

Unfortunately, none of those were within my reach, and I doubt they ever will be.

[an-alpha-wolf.livejournal.com]

You fear you may be a percolatii and not know it?

[reach-for-self.livejournal.com]

What better way to be an imitation than to not even know if you are one?

[an-alpha-wolf.livejournal.com]

Has it had any effect on your behavior yet?