In the presence of the monstrous Mantoid with its disturbing hybrid form, my instincts screamed at me to be cautious. The revelation of Captain Chrome's true appearance, combined with the unsettling mix of organic and mechanical elements, sent shivers down my spine.
"Captain Chrome, you mentioned being the only Mantoid on this ship. Care to explain this?" I gestured toward the towering creature above on the walkway above.
The human face chuckled a bit, looking a bit uneasy. "One might say that we don't get along very well, and my people and I do not get along. Do you care to listen to my story?"
No. No, I did not want to hear this damn story! I just wanted to go back to my submarine and see all my girls. It had been too long, but the bastard had me in a precarious situation. At any point, this Captain Chrome could turn back on the interference field, so I didn't have much choice, but before that happened, I closed my eyes.