Credit to u/SpacePaladin15 for NoP’s world and story. It’s amazing the level of community that’s been inspired by what you made, myself included!

This story won’t be done in the memory transcription format, as I’d prefer not to confine myself to that perspective/style alone. I’ve been working on and off on this for a while and decided to finally actually post it. It’s not finished yet, but I’m well along. Chapters are quite long, so I’ll think about how best to cut/format them for easier consumption (on Reddit, at least). I tend to be long-winded when I write though (as I’m no doubt already showcasing).

As a note, I’ve taken things about NoP in my own direction and expanded cultural aspects in my own ways, especially things having to do with the Arxur Dominion. I’ve made minimal efforts to slide the story into the official NoP timeline besides “somewhere near the end,” and taken especially the conclusion of NoP 1 in a bit of a different direction.

Parts of the narrative are planned to delve into NSFW, but a majority is merely suggestive and alludes to certain mature core topics.

I’ll be sure to mark chapters and separate such sections accordingly, as I understand that most might not vibe with full-on erotica, but might still be interested in the characters/story. I’m multi-posting sections to reddit under u/BlastaMastaZDSS on the NOP subreddit, the naughty bits will go onto the NoP NSFW subreddit. If I’m in breach of any rules/standards, please let me know!

Arxur-Human Exchange Profile

Name: Rasvai

Female Arxur

Prior Occupation: Dominion Propagandist and Broadcaster

Expected Occupation: Undecided

Screening Notes: Rasvai is remarkably intelligent and has proven herself to be quite cunning. Both screening and scans show her empathetic tendencies are hyper-focused on reading the purpose of others, their intents, and the implications behind their words. Though she does not emote much, she is insightful towards subjective questions and answers rather manipulatively, matching whatever context they are given to maintain some degree of favorable perception. She becomes frustrated when confronted by inconsistent logic or conflicting conversation partners, as they offer her little framework for her usual strategy.

Given her prior occupation and frequent brushes with Betterment via the Dominion’s broadcasting systems, it is reasonable to assume she has subconsciously adapted her perceived “defects” for use in currying favor. She maintains, emphatically and repeatedly, that she worked closely with but was never an agent of Betterment.

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She has admitted to a long history of violence with other arxur, though maintains a remarkable level of discipline and restraint when dealing with humans. Tests designed to push or frustrate were met with expected reactions, but few signs of violence outside the norm. Per Advocate's recommendation, no covert tolerance tests were conducted.

During her interviews, she has expressed regret and disgust with arxur practices regarding sentient rations. When offered sentient rations “under the table” by an arxur plant, security intervention was immediately necessary to curtail her violent response to our agent. There are zero signs of recidivism regarding sentient meat.

Note from Dr. Torres: The manipulation detailed above loses us support among the arxur, and keeps riling up rumors that the Dominion has Betterment agents hiding in our programs. I want my objection to these underhanded methods noted and I’ll leave them wherever they’re goddamn relevant! End Note

Voluntary care beyond the required therapeutic workup and health screening was repeatedly denied by Rasvai. She is notably unwilling to express any sign of weakness, either physical or mental. She regarded the idea of therapy and vulnerability with open scorn but acknowledged that if it was a requirement for the exchange, she would subject herself to it. 

She has expressed a repeated and consistent desire to integrate and build a new life for herself away from the dictates of Betterment specifically. Rasvai has also expressed distrust and suspicion regarding humanity’s purpose with the exchange but seems resigned, accepting whatever she believes awaits her in Sol.

Stage 1 Exchange Eligibility: Approved

Pairing: When asked, she expressed no preference for an exchange partner. Given her history, clear skepticism, and paranoia, Rasvai would be best paired with someone open, extroverted, and unfiltered. With any luck, someone without ulterior motives and a clear communication style will help her improve her social skills. She has admitted to never having formed any bonds outside of direct blood relations and seems doubtful such things are even possible.

Exchange Partner Selected: Callie Strobel

Note: Miss Strobel has experienced two failures in the program before Rasvai. Her first partner was ejected from the program due to faking their interactions by using a chat program and was revealed to have bribed their way into the program.

Her second partner was withdrawn due to an unrelated traumatic breakdown. Miss Strobel has not expressed any desire to withdraw from the program. In fact, she continues to exchange letters with her second partner as they are being rehabilitated.

Stage 2 Exchange Eligibility: Co-Habitation approved with the following conditions:

Overt geo-monitoring via ankle cuff. A covert panic button should be provided to Rasvai's partner to trigger a rapid on-site response. Weekly liaison visits and communication quotas.

I wish Rasvai the best of luck in the program!

~UN Liason, Dr. Guy Velar.