Why bother? [Nudist Path]

It didn't take long before Samus decided against getting dressed. The idea of being seen naked by others no longer bothered her, no matter how she looked at it, and she knew it would only be a matter of time before the chip somehow removed whatever she decided to wear, making the issue pointless. So, Samus' ship landed in one of the available hangar bays and Samus, with zero trepidation, walked out in the nude. Samus calmly watched as several automated systems and machines went to work refueling her ship and checking it over for any potential issues, paying her no mind. Stations like the Locker tended to leave a lot of things automated, such as refueling and performing basic maintenance on visiting ships, so it was no surprise that the hangar was empty, save for the maintenance droids and Samus herself. Still, that didn't mean there weren't public spaces like bars, grocers, and other services on stations like these, and Samus usually preferred to get a drink while she waited for her ship to be refueled. Despite being naked, she had no intention of doing anything differently even though whatever bar or canteen she went to would almost certainly be occupied.

As she began making her out of the hangar and into the station proper, bare feet tapping on the somewhat cold metal floor with each step, she began thinking about her total lack of concern or even mild embarrassment. She knew it was the chip at work, but it was a curious phenomenon all the same. She could remember times before that the idea of being naked in public would've been humiliating, but now she couldn't even pretend to care. After all, what really was wrong with being naked? It's not like there was anything unnatural or strange about her body, modified genetics aside, nor was it really hurting anyone. In fact, she imagined quite a few people would appreciate the sight.

Samus paused when she came across a window viewing to the stars outside, but she ignored them to focus instead on her reflection. She ran her eyes up and down her naked body and nodded approvingly, before placing a hand on her hip and jutting it out in a small pose, before turning around and eyeing her ass with a smile. Why cover herself up when she was so good looking? She was sure plenty of other people would appreciate seeing her body, and since she was no longer bothered by being naked, what was the harm? In fact, outside of her missions, why not just... be naked? Forego clothes entirely and become a full on nudist?

Samus looked back at her naked reflection and shrugged. "Why not?" She said to herself. She could still summon her Power Suit when she needed to, and it would save the hassle of putting on and taking off new zero suits. Hardly any downsides, the more she thought about it. And if anyone did have a problem with her nakedness... Well, she was Samus Aran, they'd be welcome to disagree with her!

With the decision made, Samus continued on down the hall, where she began hearing muffled voices, it wouldn't be long before the inhabitants of the Locker would get there first look at Samus Aran, famous bounty hunter and now proud nudist. Only one question remained in Samus' mind...