Naoko said we can try explaining to ISHMAEL that the non-humans in the base are okay. She also said that if he realizes we're friendly, he might not attack us but he probably wouldn't protect us if shit went down.

[ which isn't as bad but. still sucks? ]

I can ask her about that. Mikleo wants me to go ask her something for him so I might as well get as many questions as I can.

[ he makes a face. ] You don't know either?