Mass Effect 22010

Commander Shepard:
The last time we talked, you started speaking about a past event as if you were watching it.

Thane Krios:
Drell have perfect memories. We can relive any moment in our life with perfect clarity. It's difficult to control at times. Some of us disappear into... well, let's call it "solipsism."

Commander Shepard:
What do you mean, solipsism?

Thane Krios:
When a memory feels as real as life, it's as valid as life. Thinking about a moment brings back the smell of cut grass, the warmth of another's hand on yours, the taste of another's tongue in your mouth. Wouldn't you rather lose yourself in such a memory then spend the night alone, staring at walls of metal and plastic?

Commander Shepard:
Isn't that a rather personal memory to talk about?

Thane Krios:
Forgive me. Lately I have spent a great deal of time reviewing my life. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable.

Commander Shepard:
Isn't there a risk that you could lose yourself in bad memories as well?

Thane Krios:
Of course. Remembering the times I've taken bullets is... unpleasant. But I can look at my knee and see it's not shattered. The memories that are hard to escape are those of despair.

Commander Shepard:
You can remember everything that happened in your life?

Thane Krios:
Nearly. I expect if we remembered the birth trauma, we'd never recover from it.