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bellamer · 1 year

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Some things about my Male!Shep, Mackenzie Shepard.

- He's a bit of a hard ass, but seeing your parents and entire colony slaughtered will do that to you.

- It takes a while for him to open up to people, which is why he's always hesitant when people approach him to join his crew. He doesn't like change when it comes to his crew, because he has a system. You don't fuck with his system. It took him forever just to get used to Ashley, Liara, Garrus, Wrex and Tali on the ship in ME1, so when he did finally get used to them and then found himself thrown into a new crew in ME2, with most of his old crew refusing to come back, he immediately clung to Garrus and Tali because he needed at least a fraction of the familiarity he used to have or else he'd lose it.

- The only time he latched onto a new crewmate quickly, was with Grunt.

- Is gay but doesn't talk about it openly, so people just seem to automatically assume that he's straight. The only one who knew for a while was Anderson. No one else found out until waaay later, and when asked why he never said anything, he just shrugged and said "I thought you guys knew." because of how uncomfortable he got whenever a woman clung to him too much or when they had to go to strip clubs where there were only women.

- Developed a crush on Kaidan but never made a move on him because he didn't want to potentially ruin their friendship by confessing.

- Only a few people have the privilege to call him Mack. Joker lost that privilege immediately when he called him "Mack Daddy." The only people who he gives privilege to call him Mack are:

> Anderson. He looks up to him so much, and they have such a father/son relationship that Mack feels more comfortable when Anderson calls him Mack, especially in stressful situations, because it makes him feel grounded when his mind is racing a mile a minute.

> Kaidan,because it was one of the ways he felt he could be intimate with Kaidan without having to confess his feelings. After the spat on Horizon, Kaidan still never lost that privilege but during ME3, it kind of hurt him when Kaidan started referring to him as just "Shepard" again. The relief he felt when they were back into 'Mack' territory lifted an entire weight off of his shoulders, since, like Anderson, it makes him more comfortable when Kaidan calls him Mack, because it makes him feel grounded. He holds Kaidan near and dear to his heart, like Anderson so hearing Kaidan's voice call him a nickname he uses to show how close he is to someone, keeps him steady

> Liara earned this privilege after she helped take down Matriarch Benezia but quickly lost it when he found out that she gave his body to Cerberus and when she became a much darker person. His trust in her diminished, despite her reasons. He'd rather be dead than be stuck as a Cerberus pawn. She regained some of his trust back in ME3 but can only call him "Mack" in private.

> Garrus earned the privilege to call him Mack after he spared the solarian doctor who was harvesting organs. Granted, he ended up dying anyways but Mack thought that it was really noble of him to not give into blind anger, so Garrus earned the right to call him Mack and continued to sp so throughout the series.

> Wrex earned the right to call him Mack when he stood down on Virmire. Like with Garrus, Mack thought that it was really noble of him to stand down and go along with him, even though Saren might have had a key component to curing the genophage.

> Tali earned the right to call him Mack in ME2 after she was exiled from the Flotilla and changed her name to Vas Normandy.

> Jack earned the right to call him Mack because he thought that she had guts and he liked that. Plus, she called him Mack anyways, even when he corrected her to call her Shepard. Plus, she thought it was funny to say "Team Jack and Mack Attack" whenever she tagged along for missions.

> Grunt didn't really do anything to earn the right to call him Mack, he just thought that "Mack" would be easier for him to remember when he emerged from his metal womb.

#mass effect #mass effect 2 #mass effect 3 #shepard x kaidan #male shenko #ashley williams #liara tsoni #liara t'soni #garrus vakarian #urdnot wrex #tali'zorah #david anderson #joker mass effect #jeff moreau #jack mass effect #matriarch benezia

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horny-for-evil · 2 years

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I was scrolling through the Kaidan and Shepard tag cuz I couldn't sleep and I just want to know if anybody else agrees with me. (Also spoilers)

Yes Kaidan (or Ashley depending on your play through) is right when they call you out on Horizon but the whole plot point of you even working with Cerberus in two is completely idiotic. It never should have been a thing and I don't know why Bioware thought it was a good idea. I already went on a rant about how idiotic the arrival dlc is and I feel the same about the plot of two. The gameplay is better but the story just isn't. All that stuff in the begining of three should've been what we dealt with in two. Curing the genophage, establishing a peace between the Geth and the Quarians, crushing what's left of Cerberus, finding the beacon on Thessia just all of it. I'm sure I'm not the only one to point all of this out it just bothers me. They're only right because the plot makes them right. Theres no way you can undermine Cerberus in game cuz that data you find in that one side mission never goes anywhere. No matter how much you tell TIM to go screw himself you still have to do what he says. The only time you can actually stick it to them is at the end when you blow up the collector base but even then that doesn't matter because they have parts in three anyway. So Kaidan and Ashley are right. Even if you as the player actively hate Cerberus it doesn't matter you're working for them and there's nothing you can do in game to change that. My ultimate point is don't blame the character blame the shitty writing.

#mass effect 2 #kaidan alenko #ashley williams #commander shepard #shepard x kaidan #shepard x ashley

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mtreebeardiles · 2 years

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Is that a prompt list I see?? 👀👀

How about for Evvy and Kaidan:

♡: Accidentally falling asleep together

Thanks for the prompt! Decided some SR-1 silliness was in order! Also over on AO3!

"…what are you doing?"

Liara's question was met with a violent chorus of shushes, Joker, Tali, and Ash freezing in place and turning as one to glare at her. She blinked, bemused, trying to understand what it was she was seeing.

The trio were kneeling -- or in Joker's case, crouching slightly -- and seemed to be inching their way forward, making their way towards… the mess? She leaned out of the medbay's entrance, following the logical path and blinking again when she saw that the mess was not, in fact, empty.

Two forms were seated at the table next to each other, and from her vantage point she could just make out the slack features, the closed eyes, the way Everett was pillowing his head against his arms while Kaidan had apparently decided the Commander's shoulder was an appropriate place to rest his own. She smiled a little, shaking her head, and that smile widened as Kaidan seemed to snore lightly now and then.

It didn't answer her question though, only raising more, so she stepped out softly behind the sneaking trio to get a better look.

Ah.

A tray of cinnamon rolls rested on the table before the slumbering officers, and as she inhaled more deeply she caught the undeniable scent of them. Another late-night baking session, not an unusual occurrence after one of their biotics lessons, though she was certain their falling asleep at the table was a first. Maybe Everett had learned a new move or two?

She glanced down as the other three began carefully inching closer again and her lips twitched into a smirk.

"Hey!"

A soft blue glow snagged the entire tray, Lifting it carefully and pulling it over to Liara's waiting hands.

"I'm sure the rest of the crew would appreciate if we shared these," she said primly, arching an eyebrow at them. "Don't you think?"

"You're no fun, Doc."

"Yeah!"

"Tali, you can't even eat these!"

"Not the point, Liara!"

"Shhh!"

Ash this time, the chief gesturing at them to hush as the two men at the table seemed to stir. All four froze in place, waiting, exhaling slowly as the two resettled. Kaidan's arms slipped around Everett, and Liara was fairly certain he was drooling onto his hoodie.

"…on second thought," Liara murmured, "get in here and we can eat them ourselves."

She didn't want to disturb the Commander and the lieutenant, after all.

#my writing #Everett Shepard #Kaidan Alenko #mshenko #Everett x Kaidan #SR-1 era #Liara T'Soni #Ashley Williams #Joker #Tali'zorah #these idiots #prompt fill

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silver-turian95 · 1 year

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Mass Effect Series: Light Within Darkness Part 1

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sol-consort · 3 months

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Early morning Cuddling

[Fluff, suggestive, shepards reader, nb!reader]

[Ashley, Kaidan, Joker, Garrus, Wrex, Tali, Liara]

Ashley

Safety is a feeling you'll never lack in her strong arms. Securing you close to her chest so you can feel the drum of her heartbeat, slowly picking up speed as she stirs awake from her slumber.

And she smiles at you, sleep in her eyes and all, the first thing she ever thinks to do is express her happiness at you being by her side.

Tightening her hold for a moment so she could give your forehead a tender kiss. She looks at you as if you were something fragile, as if it was her duty to protect you. No matter how strong you might be, at that moment, you have no doubt she'll take a bullet for you and more.

The two of you have to get up soon before Joker's announcement calls for your required presence. But Ashley can't help but linger on you, steal a few more moments of peacefulness before the blaring of shotguns is all that she may hear for the rest of her day.

Her hair is a mess, black strands sprawled on the pillow below her. Framing her face and giving her a more gentle look than her usual tight bun hairstyle does. Her upper body bare with her chest pressed against yours. She smells like that one soap she keeps stocked on the Normandy since she has joined your crew.

You feel lucky being one of the few able to see her in this intimate state.

☆

Kaidan

He has an alarm that he ignores, preferring to cling more into your body and bury his face against your neck and shoulder. Leaving the alarm annoying beeping.

With a sigh, you reach over and turn it off. Except it's one of those alarms that require you to solve a simple equation to turn off, simple by Alenko's standards. The same one cuddling into your body and refusing to let go from the warmth.

So the poor alarm ends up thrown across the room, or stuffed under the bed with a pillow to muffle its sound. You wonder why does he keep buying them when he keeps ignoring them.

Running your fingers through his hair gently, you pry him off of your neck in an attempt to get him to wake up. He's always groggy in the morning as he attempts to blink the tiredness away from his eyes.

A clear contrast to his usual disciplined self, freshly out of sleep, Kaidan is not someone you want to come across on the Normandy. The morning is around the time when he needs to take his required medication for L2 implants and migraines since he'll not be granted another opportunity of free time until the day is over.

Your presence during it has been helping him in more ways that he cares to admit, your warmth chasing away the stray nightmares that used to plague his mind each night.

☆

Joker

The two of make it work, with a lot of patience and being mindful of his osteogenesis.

While cuddling, he is the one on top to avoid any pressure on his bones. He's the one hugging into you with his head resting on your strong arms. He tries to lighten the mood whenever he notices how careful you're being, a part of him hates his hugs not being reciprocated but he understands why.

Still, this is vastly better than sleeping alone on his bed. Feeling you underneath him, listening to your calming heartbeat. It almost makes everything worth it, every sleepless night spent studying during the academy, every day spent alone, every empty bed.

He trusts you with himself, with his genuine vulnerability hidden under his witty jokes and sharp mind. He is aware of how much effort you're putting in. How you truly see him as a person and not a charity cases.

He's usually the one waking up first, pilot training and all. Quietly leaving the bed to not disturb you as he goes and checks to the helm to check on the ship's states. Him and Dr.Chakwas are the first early birds aboard the ship and they've grown into a comfortable routine of doing the opening shift as the rest of the crew stirs awake one by one.

By the time he's done, he makes sure to prepare a hot morning drink for you and take it back to your quarters. Sitting on the edge of the bed.

His smirking face behind the steam from the hot cup is the first sight you see in the morning. His voice telling you an awful pun that has you almost choking on your drink with a groan is the first thing you hear.

And you wouldn't have it any other way.

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Garrus

He's unsure of this arrangement at first, of if this is who you really want to cuddle up to.

Human skin is squishy, fragile and soft, unbelievably so when compared to Turians' hard plated shells. Humans are just bare with nothing to protect them whilst having fuller bodies than other aliens with soft skin. Yet somehow, Turians are supposed to believe these soft creatures are the apex of their own planet, evolving from predators with their forward facing eyes rather than prey.

Garrus has always wanted to feel a human up close, their soft fragile throats that any Turian could squeeze so easily in their large clawed hands. Break with their talons like an eggshell.

Yet this race was incredible resilient, quickly stealing the Turian's reputation of being the most hostile race in the galaxy, the humans and their temper and fight or flight adrenaline responses were quickly making a name for themselves.

That's why he almost can't believe it when he gets to hold you in bed. Allowing him to almost pin you down so easily, to wrap his large claws and long arms around you. Nuzzle your bare neck with his sharp mouth and enhale your scent.

Turians would battle for dominance amongst themselves, a play pretend sort of fight that comes from deep natural urges to top the other even in relationships. So from his view, you allowing him to hold you so close and sleep next your defenceless form is you surrendering to him.

Garrus has never been the aggressive type, even by Turian standards he was too nice at times. Yet something about you is digging at these buried ancient instincts of his, the low deep growls each morning when you try to pull away, the tighten of his sharp claws around you.

It comes so naturally that he does it unconsciously, not realising the growling sound is coming from the back of his throat in the morning until he clears his throat in embassment. Unaware of the soft squecks and caws he lets out each night when you scatch behind his neck and he melts into your touch before falling asleep.

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Wrex

He prefers short naps throughout the day so he may stay alert even through the night, it comes naturally for his species to be on their gaurd through most hours, that's what makes them such great fighers.

But you're a bad influence on him, coaxing him with you into this bundle of soft sheets and blankets that you humans call a bed. Making him lay on his back, a position so intimate for Krogans to be in, and cuddling to his side.

You're...warm. the skin and meat seperating your heart from his hand is so thin in comparison to his. Are humans not afraid? How could they have evolved to have their heart at such an exposed location for all to see and touch.

And to think you were supposed to be the predetor and him the prey, so why does he get this urge to protect you. To keep your bones intact and never allow any harm your way.

A wolf in sheep clothings, that's what humans are. He has to remind himself constantly not to get tricked by your seemingly harmless appearance. Tantalising lips or mesmerising eyes. That you're as dangerous as him if not more from what he has seen of you throughout the years. Terrifyingly cunningly at times and overrun by basic rage instincts at others, a volcano of emotions that's constantly erupting.

That's why laying next to you in the early morning is such a strain on his instincts. He can feel himself changing, his body relaxing around you and his mind resting for once. He can feel his gaurd lowering and he hates it, hates not being on his toes, not being on constant alert.

But you hug him so sweetly, cuddle his arm so tenderly and tell him to stay by your side. How could he refuse, is he even strong enough to refuse when your touches are the most intimate thing he has had during his whole life? When the feeling of a human sleeping next to him made him feel more safe than he ever did in the best of armours, and here he was supposed to be the one protecting you.

Wrex remains by your side until it's time to wake up, until it's time to start the routine he grew so familiar of.

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Tali

The hum of the engine used to be what lulled her to sleep, and with how eerily silent the Normandy gets around this time, it leaves her restless.

The early morning is her respite, when the chatter and clinking of soldiers outside getting ready for the day is audible through the walls. Tali finds herself drifting off to a comfortable sleep, reassured that she is safe and alive with the sound of life around her.

She becomes incredibly cuddly in the early morning, as much as her restrictive suit allows. It's not the same one as her shore one, yet it is still as effective in protecting her immune system.

She wants to feel your warmth, your soft human skin and run feel your hair. But both of you know it's not possible yet. So you settle for hugging her waist closer to you, running a hand down her covered back and hoping it will make her feel something.

That maybe, just maybe, a sliver of your warmth will slip through.

By the time she is dozing off to dreamland, it's your turn to walk out the door and face your responsibilities. Leave the wamrth of your bed and ready your team for another survey of a freezing cold planet in the vast empty space of the universe.

☆

Liara

Her fingers are soothing as they run over your body, encouraging your muscles to relax and your eyelids to flutter open. Her melodic voice humming in your mind.

She manages to wake you up as peacefully as she can, eyes wide and full of wonder as she is ready to greet a new day with all the discoveries it may bring.

You wonder where she gets all this energy from, and why isn't it infectious. She seems the most awake of everyone in the morning, and yet she stays by your side in bed until you get all the rest you need.

You never had to tell her to stay either, she did it by herself. Claiming it feels like the right thing to do, how doting she can be on her loved one at times.

Liara is always curious about any dreams you may have, admitting how sometimes they can be like a window into a person's inner psyche. How much she wants to understand you better, on a deeper level than anyone before her ever did.

As if she wants to merge her soul with yours, and maybe to her own kind that's what true love is like. To liara, the mornings you share together remain the highlight of her day until nightime when she gets to feel your embrace again, hear your voice and listen as you tell her about how your day went.

There's so much to admire about her curious nature, her genuine love for knowledge and exploration. The way she likes her coffee especially sweet and the way she hums each morning to stirr you awake.

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amaraeshepard · 1 year

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CITADEL - ORDERS TO RESUPPLY, REPAIR AND RELAX - PART TWO

Flux Nightclub Aroch Ward, Citadel

KAIDAN It was usually busy, but tonight half of the crew of the Normandy had decided that a night of shore leave meant a night of drinking, dancing and when the music transitioned, conversation. Though some drank and laughed, the table that Kaidan found himself sitting at was quieter. Not somber but still carrying the weight of their mission. He found himself glaring at the beer bottle in his hand while Garrus, a Turian that he had come to know and respect let his sub-vocals growl in anger even as he kept his words to himself.

Joker on the other hand was vocal. Very vocal. As was Ashley, the other human soldier that had joined the crew after the nightmare that was Eden Prime.

“It’s all bullshit!” Ashley growled, thumping her own beer bottle on the table. “The Commander did everything she could and saved the team so you could get them out and they still-”

“Just another council moment. Be a Spectre and do what you have to do, but please don’t break anything. I mean…why bother giving her a rank if she can’t use it?” Joker growled and sat further back in his chair. “Shepard is good. Good person good. She doesn’t need this shit.”

“She does what is needed to get it done. I respect her for that.” Garrus finally spoke, his own dextro beer bottle hitting the table. “I have never met anyone like her. Selfless.”

“She’s always been like that. Brave beyond reason and kind…” Kaidan absently stated.

“That’s right! You knew her as a kid!” Joker smiled, his attention locking on Kaidan.

The frustration of the conversation vanished and now, Kaidan had three pairs of eyes watching him closely. He had been asked several times for a clarification on the nature of his relationship with Shepard, and each time he had refused to answer by dodging the question or shifting the narrative enough for the answer to be lost in some vague answer he had thought of. It wasn’t lying but omitting. He wasn’t sure how to answer if he was truthful with himself. They had a moment in her quarters the other night. Something that could have been something more but she was still his CO and he was still her subordinate. Once the search for Saren was over, they would have a chance to figure it out. He would leave the Normandy if he had to…She was worth it.

“Come on, Lieutenant, spill! I’ve been dying to know since the launch party! Help us out!” Joker leaned closer as though a secret could be whispered to him amidst the loud music and flashing lights safely.

Music and lights that are going to blossom into a headache soon, I should go back to the Normandy and sleep.

“It’s nothing special. Our families knew each other and-” His words hung in the air as though frozen. He was frozen as well, locked into place as his eyes caught a familiar figure that cut its way through the crowd.

Spectre Amara Shepard, wearing that damn white dress, had arrived. Both her Normandy crew as well as strangers parted before her, eyes widening as they focused on her form while some dry swallowed or let their jaws drop. She was always beautiful to him, but it was her confidence that drew such a reaction from others. She was unapologetically herself and her confidence was just as felt as it was seen. She knew who and what she was in a way that most of the galaxy could only wish to learn, and she never felt the need to demean or bring others down to feel that way. She instead brought others around herself up and helped them find that confidence in themselves.

Her eyes, seas of molten gold, had locked on their table and then on his own gaze as he watched her. He was to distracted to notice anything around him any longer and found himself smiling as she arrived at the table.

“Hope I didn’t miss too much fun.” She teased.

“You look amazing Commander!” Ashley said in near-awe.

“You clean up well, Shepard.” Garrus chimed in, a soothing subvocal accompanying his words. “Good to see you out here.”

Amara smiled, “May as well make the most of it, we are on leave regardless.”

“That we are, Commander.” Kaidan suddenly found himself saying.

“So how many drinks do I need to catch up?” She asked, pulling a chair from another table to her left. She pushed it between Kaidan and Garrus and took a seat. “Can’t have my crew leaving me behind.”

“We are on our second round, Commander.” Ashley finally said. “You have plenty of time.”

“Not as much as you would think, Chief, I plan on hitting the dance floor. I didn’t get dressed up for nothing.” **Sorry posts have been slow this past week. Tis the season of real life issues and seasonal survival runs to stores for food, baking supplies and gifts! Thank you for reading! Hope you like it and be safe out there! ♥**

#amara shepard #mass effect canon divergent #mass effect fanfiction #kaidan alenko #shepard x kaidan #f!shenko #kaimara #joker moreau #ashley williams #garrus vakarian #love these dorks

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