Does what it says on the package; they pulled us here, on purpose, out of whatever we were doing. Summoned. Or kidnapped, if you're not feeling charitable.

[But if you call yourself that in public, it tends to raise eyebrows. Some battles can't be won.]

C'mon, mess is this way. [She leads the way to the food. It's plain fare, hearty and filling, if a little under-salted. Military food isn't very good, but it's plentiful, hot, filling, and most importantly it's free. Shepard takes her own portion off to the side, and waits for Cal to dish himself something.] I always think better on a full stomach.

[Most do.]

So, Cal. Where you from? What's home like, for a guy like you?