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"Shepard," EDI said. "I've scanned through everyone you've recently have had contact with. Aria is a correct match, however, Tela Vasir has record indicating she died the same year you hunted her down with Liara. In other words, this Tela Vasir went through a process similar to yours. I believe Aria T'loak may have more information than she has let on, but otherwise everyone on the Normandy is also a match meaning they are their authentic selves. Something more interesting, the person behind this specifically targeted the women of the Normandy so none of the men were replaced."

"Thanks, EDI," Shepard said. "I'll talk to Aria to figure out what she knows."

Shepard left the secret room as it switched back to normal. She sat down next to Aria in the lounge area. "So..." Aria said. "Did you get the information you needed?"

"Tell me what you know," Shepard said.

"You know that information has a price," Aria said.

"Aria..."

"Shepard, what I know is too valuable for anyone. But I'm not interested in money. That's far too boring," Aria said. "My question for you is... what is Liara worth to you? How far are you willing to go to save her?"

Shepard's eyes narrowed. But then sighed. "I'd do anything. For her," Shepard said.

"Exactly," Aria said. "Which is why my information doesn't come cheap. So, Shepard, let's make a deal. I'll help you find Liara and your friends. And then after that, you'll owe me... for life."

"Owe you?" Shepard said. "Why?"

"Because you're valuable too. And if you're willing to do anything for Liara, then yourself is as valuable as that," Aria said. "Plus, it's much more fun when you don't have all the control. So... do we have a deal?"

Shepard nodded. "Tell me what you know."