Info:(Further down the corridor, you find a crowd of... you want to say human partisan forces, but no, these are clearly just civilians. They just saw >the overseer~ run for his life. They're more confused than scared, but with humans, these things are always adjacent.)##(You see no real weapons, but butcher knives, crowbars and sharpened metal rods are plentiful.) 
SKY:(When did you start thinking of humans as something distinct from you...? No matter.)
You:(You want to show them that there's nothing to be afraid of. You could easily take them, but... there's a better approach.)|Kneel down, to show them there's nothing to be afraid of=4
You:Dropping into cover is something your body is literally built for. Bulky as you are, you can go from standing to prone in a hundred milliseconds. But you take it slow this time, making sure everyone's watching.
You:Even kneeling, your head is almost at shoulder height. You lean forward a little, as much as your corset allows, and lower your head as far down as it'll go.##There is a long moment of hesistation.
Marty:Eventually, an unusually brave soul gives you a little prod with a baton. (Threat potential{ Nil.) You give the most non-threatening smile you're capable of, and nod encouragingly.
Marty:They put the baton down - slowly, carefully, showing there's no threat - and pets the synthetic fur on your head. The corset doesn't allow you to bend down further, so you just bow your head. The tension dissipates.
SKY:Well done. >Good drone.~
Dr. Xlookup:The care-bot can handle the rest. Lieutenant-Commander Vivid Coral helps drag in some benches and pillows while you keep watch. You are dimly aware of blankets, snack packs, bandages and warm beverages handed out.
Both:Your humans eat some of it first, to show it's safe, then share the rest.
You:You remain kneeling, anchored in place while everyone eats, but ready to jump up in case another threat appears.       It doesn't.##Eventually, the remaining humans clear out, leaving for the outside world. Or elsewhere in the shelter. Émile and Aubrey show them the way, then Aubrey returns to accompany you. You head further into the shelter, to >end this conflict.~
