( there's a low hum at the start of the transmission, though it's hard to tell whether it's due to electrical interference or if it's from the throat of the creature staring down in the feed.

his arms are folded across his chest, and there's a mildly foreboding look on his face. or maybe that's just his default expression. who knows. )

Apparently, teamwork is a focal point of this "job".

( the memory of a playful, sultry voice and hands clasped over his lingers at the edge of his thoughts. persistent, yet far away.

he pushes it aside for now, to focus on this properly, ears pointed forward almost deliberately. )

I've pored through the documents LILITH provided on these... creatures that invade their world. But what of your opinions of them and their ways? What do you find least effective about our current strategies? How do you find our numbers and their chances thus far? I seek these answers as to understand our enemy better from those who have actually faced them, to focus my efforts more effectively. An initiative that benefits both you and the citizens.

( it's a little self-important, but whatever. it's only the truth. )