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dovahbeeotch · 1 year

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Normandy Info board: SHEPARD’S BIRTHDAY

[NEW MESSAGES AS OF 00:00]

00:00- CHF. ZORAH: WAKE UP BOSHTETS ITS SHEPARDS BIRTHDAY

00:00- DR. SOLUS: Already sang human happy birthday song to her.

00:00- GO. VAKARIAN: I dont suppose I could convince you to teach me this song, doc?

00:01- DR. SOLUS: audio_attachment_human_birth_serenade

00:01- CHF. ZORAH: I picked up cake the last time we were on Illium

00:01- SPEC. JACK: it’s human tradition to smash cake into the birthday person’s face

00:01- CHF. ZORAH: i know you’re lying but i want to do that now

00:01- LT. TAYLOR: She’s not lying, it’s tradition and considered rude if you don’t

00:02- GO. VAKARIAN: Alright what’s the plan here? How about an ambush? Right outside her cabin?

00:02- LC. SHEPARD: im in this chat dumbasses

00:02- CHF. ZORAH: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHEPPPPPPPPPP

00:02- SPEC. JACK: happy bday grandma

00:02- LT. TAYLOR: Happy birthday!

00:02- SPEC. KRIOS: best wishes to you, on your birthday, commander.

00:02- FLT. MOREAU: How much are you hating this, LC?

00:02- LC. SHEPARD: @JOKER I’d rather get ambushed by a cake to the face than for them to burst into song

00:02- SPEC. SAMARA: Happy birthday, my friend. There is no one I would rather wander the void with.

00:02- SPEC. GOTO: happy BDAY SHEP! left a surprise for you in your end table ;)

00:03- SPEC. GOTO: it’s turian condoms, from Mordin and I <3

00:03- GO. VAKARIAN: hey, i got her the same thing

00:03- SPEC. GRUNT: gross. i got battlemaster a present too

00:03- LC. SHEPARD: really, gifts aren’t necessary

00:03- SPEC. GRUNT: it is a gun mod

00:03- LC. SHEPARD: unless they’re mods. thanks grunt

00:04- SPEC. MASSANI: HA! We caked the lil bitch right between the eyes video_attachment_happy_birthday_shepard

00:04- XO. LAWSON: what in the— why are you all awake??? we have an op tomorrow GO TO SLEEP.

00:04- CHF. ZORAH: image_attachment_shepard_cake_face_HBD!

00:04- GO. VAKARIAN: she is such a majestic creature image_attachment_shepard_eating_cake_off_her_face_like_a_starving_varren

00:04- LT. TAYLOR: image_attachment_shepard_throwing_cake_at_crew

00:04- FLT. MOREAU: @LC at least they didn’t sing?

00:04- LC. SHEPARD: no. there was singing. it was disgusting.

#mass effect #SHEPARD #HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHEP #Shakarian #Normandy crew #garrus vakarian #tali'zorah

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vodrae · 5 months

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I'll be more than happy to get with shepard in Mass Effect 4, but no gonna lie, let our space jesus rest a bit,

Ryder is too much unpopular

I don't want an asari kid out of THAT scene in ME3, because not everyone had Liara as their waifu so it would be basically mental SA

Maybe play a member of the gang ? Garrus is the obvious one, but maybe change character as we change environements ? As difficult it's sound to make.

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bagog · 6 months

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N7 Month, 2023 - Day 11: Crew

Post-war crew portrait.

No one wanted to be there, least of all Shepard, but it was a rare occasion where everyone was in one place again, and the air in the room reflected it. The artist was becoming panicked at how loosely the majority of the crew seemed to interpret her appointment time: Garrus was more than twenty minutes later, and entered impassive to his own tardiness. The artist tried several times to get everyone’s attention, but the old friends had taken to talking in a huddle nearby a refreshment table. She looked at Shepard helplessly.

“Alright everybody,” Shepard raised his voice over the cheerful din. “We’re all here to get this done, so let’s get started now that everybody’s here.”

“How do you want us?” Kaidan asked the artist, coming to stand beside Shepard.

It was for the official portrait—the Normandy crew—which was promised to the Smithsonian once it was completed. The majority of the crew had posed for a photograph earlier in the day, but for the Senior staff it was decided a massive painting was in order.

Hikka Haufika, the artist chosen by several planetary governments, busily arranged the reluctant aliens and humans into formation, explaining under her breath how she didn’t want to do the standard rugby line-up portrait, but wanted to create something dynamic, something that communicated more than simple likeness. All the while, a young intern stalked about the studio with a camera drone: recording the accompanying video which would be played beneath the portrait once it hung in the museum.

“I don’t understand,” Tali crossed her arms, tone threatening at boredom. “Couldn’t you just do a complete three dimensional scan of us? Then we won’t have to hold these poses for so long.”

“I’m an old fashioned painter,” Haufika declared, then quieter when the camera drone approached her face. “I’m not only trying to capture the look of your crew, but the energy.”

“Oh, you’ll get energy from this group,” Liara said cryptically as she was positioned standing at a computer console. The artist brought more laptops and data-pads and artfully strewn them about her.

“So how long is this going to take?” James asked, seeming to sink further into himself as he watched the crew members plucked out a lineup one by one to be placed in the scene

“Never thought I’d catch you afraid to hold a pose,” Steve chimed in.

“Very funny.” James rolled his eyes.

“You don’t have to stand completely still, James,” Kaidan was now standing in the scene, sleeves on his uniform rolled up, gripping a Valkyrie assault rifle awkwardly. “Nobody expects you up here holding your breath for two hours.”

“Two hours…” Javik groaned. He frowned at the artist and she returned the frown in kind, skipped over him to pose the next person instead.

“Yeah, Shepard’s not sweating about it.” Joker was seated on a stool to one side of the frame, the artist taking his hat on and off and on and off before finally leaving it on. “How many is this for you now, Shepard?”

“Two sculptures, fifteen holo-photos, but this is only my second painting.” Shepard stepped into the scene himself and took up a pose beside Kaidan.

“Commander Shepard,” Haufika tapped his shoulder. “Actually, I was hoping you would stand right over here.”

“Oh.” Shepard replied passively, but did not move. “Any way you can put me here instead?”

“I, um… it wasn’t really what I…” she stuttered as Shepard remained impassive. “Um. Sure. You can stand there. Whatever.”

This caused a chain reaction, however, that saw several people’s poses have to be recast and a few people moved around.

“You know,” Garrus droned, standing with one arm on James’ shoulder, a sniper rifle slung over his. “Whenever humans paint a turian, we always end up looking like monsters…” Haufika looked offended, but before she could speak up, Dr. Chakwas guffawed from her position.

“You’ve been on the extranet too much.”

“Miss Haufika recently opened a gallery in Cairo, and was a featured exhibit at the Volus neo-classicism museum last year.” Liara chimed in, and the artist seemed pleased. Took up sketching on her canvas again.

“Well, at least we know she knows how to paint an Evo suit,” Tali remarked dryly, a prop shotgun placed atop a fake console she was ‘reading.’

They continued to chat as Haufika set to work laying down the bones of the scene. A few people were shifted around. James was bored. Kaidan eventually leaned forward, whispered in Shepard’s ear:

“Well, is this about what you expected?”

“Javik hasn’t stormed out, yet, so it’s better than it could’ve been,” Shepard returned quietly.

“Hey there,” Tali’s voice rose, sparkling, above the rest of the chatter. “Shepard, Kaidan… if you two aren’t careful, the painting’s going to have you two whispering to each other.”

“Remember, this is for posterity,” Steve rejoined. “This is going to be the image of the Normandy crew to future generations.” His tone was tinged with irony, but Shepard smiled all the same.

He had never wanted to be the sort of person who was ‘remembered’ as a hero, or anything other than a friend. Whatever ‘energy’ it was Hikka Haufika captured, he hoped the image the future would remember would be one of him, surrounded by friends.

#n7 month #n7month #mass effect #fanfic #mshenko #but lightly #normandy crew #no time to edit or re-read this at all it is just UP

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stephbottorff · 6 months

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HAPPY N7 Day Everyone!

Final of my Garrus piece. Garrus:"That's unfortunate. Hospitals are not fun to fight through" Commander Shepard: What is fun to fight through?" Garrus: "Gardens, electronic shops.Antique stores, but only if they are classy

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baddieladdie · 1 year

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Prompt: Normandy crew reaction to horny Shepard

18+ Please move along children, Sinners right this way ->

Mordin: "Elevated heart rate. Sweat beading off forehead. Increased pheromone secretion. [Sharp inhale] Understand Shepard. Flattered, but not interested. However, can send [pause] material to your quarters."

Garrus: He picks up on it immediately. Turians have some of the most sensitive pheromone receptors in the galaxy. A gift from their ancestors who would cross valleys at the promise of a worthy mate. Generations of Turians finding their ideal mate through smell had lead to the boom of Turians across the stars.

But registering his ideal mate is of another species? Makes 'em a bit squeamish. He wants to provide what Shepard wants so badly but the vigilante's desire to succeed and fear of letting Shepard down only adds to the artificial pressure he feels.

Garrus finds himself in Mordin's lab, asking his loyal, trusted friend for advice. Mordin is more than happy to see the two uptight love birds finally ready to release some tension. Although feeling fulling flushed, he feels more confident engaging with Shepard.

Thane: The drell's been married. He's had kids. The dilf also has perfect, vivid memory. Canonically, he would spend lonely evenings recalling these intimate moments. This gives him insight on learning how to please Shepard's body, specifically.

He knows exactly what to do and isn't intimated. Do you really think the master assassin is afraid of a little ass?

EDI: Asks for Joker to explain why Shepard is acting so strangely around [Normandy Crew Member].

Aria: "Desperate isn't a good look for you Shepard. They should be begging on their knees for you. Never settle for less." -Aria comforting a horny Shepard missing their Ex/Haven't found a good partner to tango with

Liara: "I want you, Shepard" She reciprocates, bringing herself inches away. "I want to create a family with you, while you're still with me. I can't loose you."

(Meaning: Shepard's legacy could be extended with kids)

Kaidan: He's human. Da boi fucks. However, Perhaps our non-human lovers would come to him for advice on how to handle a horny human. As a bisexual king, he is experienced enough to offer practical advice.

Wrex: He gets it. He's horny 24/7/365. Unbridled rage is his outlet. He takes Shepard out to commit some violent acts.

Zaeed: He's tired. So tired. Life has been long and hard for the mercenary. He turns Shepard down in favor of discussing some of his old mission relics.

Samara: The milf is traumatized after completing her mission to kill her Ardat-Yakshi daughter, Morinth. She isn't interested at all.

Kasumi: She's no stranger to public sex. In fact, the master thief loves the thrill of it. The high stakes of getting caught and the challenge of finding the best local. It's everything and more the stealth expert could ask for.

Javik: "Primitive. Look at you. At the mercy of your own flesh. No wonder you were so easily conquered."

Jack: "Jesus Shep, wait til we get a room. You'll give Miranda an aneurysm."

#mass effect headcanons #mass effect #headcannons #normandy crew #does this count as smut?#idk #either way #not for children #mass effect fanfiction #18+#commander shepard #shepard x garrus #shepard x thane #mass effect javik #mordin solus #fanfic #prompt

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cinnamonrollorder · 2 years

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Ok but the Citadel DLC

It’s. It’s literally just. “This is your crew this is your family” and it’s. Perfection.

Like yes Shepard can handle themself they can do a lot on their own

But they’re not alone and they don’t have to do things by themselves

Someone’s trying to kill Shepard? First thing Joker does is get the crew and tell Shep’s LI about what happened

And the LI pretty much sprints over at high speeds to get to you. Sure they tease Shep and make jokes, but that entire time they’re working on how to get to you and how to get you to safety.

Wrex literally was just. In the area and when he sees some random mercs he doesn’t know shooting at Shep and the LI he just. Jumps down and obliterates the mercs with no hesitation. Sure he enjoys the fight but without a doubt part of why he stays is because nobody is messing with Shepard on his watch

The entire crew gets together and plots and plans and while everything is lighthearted, there’s the undercurrent of “nobody messes with our commander”.

They trust you and love you and just. Aaaa.

They’re a family. Even if some of them haven’t directly talked much, it’s a mutual understanding of “you’re part of the Normandy, you’re family and we work together”.

They care about the crew and ship and just as Shepard would obliterate anyone who messes with their crew, the crew will obliterate anyone messing with Shepard.

#mass effect #mass effect 3 #mass effect legendary edition #citadel dlc #commander shepard #normandy crew

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spectre-shitposts · 2 years

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Shepard: idk lately I've been waking up and choosing violence.

The crew: We've noticed.

#You think they missed it?#Garrus is BORED because there's no one to shoot #Jack is looting the bodies #Liara is Trying Not To Judge OR fall in love #Ashley is cackling and keeping score #Kaidan is dutifully following with medigel in hand and the occasional clutch barrier #Miranda is just walking behind doing work emails #Thane is eating popcorn #Grunt is doing some sort of nerdy 7 y/o dance and stepping on skulls while shit talking the bodies #Tali'Zorah is googling things while her drone takes pot shots #the crew of the normandy #mass effect #shitposts #Shepard #renegade Shepard #renegade #normandy crew

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aricazorel · 1 year

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WIP Mass Effect

Haven't done one of these in a while so I'm starting off the new year with an excerpt from my Mass Effect project. Have a bit from one of Joker's movie's nights on the SR-1 set during ME1.

~ ~ ~

“Have you seen this one?” Reese whispered as she leaned over, her shoulder bumping Alenko’s.

Kaidan shook his head. “Nope. Not this one. I’ve heard of it but never seen it. I think I might have seen the remake with my mom but I’m not sure.”

He glanced down. Even sitting, he was a couple of inches taller than her. Leaning down he said, “You could always look it up like you normally do when you have no idea what’s going on.”

Grey eyes glanced up at him. “I’m trying something new this time.”

“By not looking it up on the extranet?” he asked with a grin.

“You seem to get annoyed when I do that, so I thought I’d just go in blind,” she said reluctantly.

“How’s that working out for you?” he asked with amusement in his voice and making no effort to hide his grin.

Reese glared at him as she crossed her arms and sat up straight. Taking her refusal to speak as her answer, the Sentinel went back to watching the latest movie Joker had picked out. It was ‘The Blob’ starring Steven McQueen and Aneta Corsaut. He guessed it was supposed to be a horror flick aimed at teenagers, but he had been truthful when he told Reese he’d never seen this one. One from the 1980s seemed more familiar but even then, he wasn’t totally for sure. He’d have to ask his mom the next time he called home.

“What is the creature’s purpose?” Liara asked from the front row. Joker had insisted she sit next to him for a lesson in human entertainment. Kaidan wasn’t sure if it was so she would stop asking questions in the middle of the movies or because he really did think she needed a tutor in the area. Honestly he wouldn’t have put past the pilot to be both reasons.

“It’s the blob, Liara,” the Flight Lt. said as he motioned to the gelatinous mass moving across the screen looking for its next victim. “It’s only purpose is to eat people and get bigger.”

“But why?” she asked.

“Because it’s a horror movie,” Joker explained in a very patient tone considering it was interrupting his viewing of the movie he’d picked out. “It’s meant to scare the audience. It isn’t supposed to make perfect sense. It’s supposed to scare you.”

“It’s like those stories your parents tell you as a child to get you to not do something,” Garrus tried as he sat next to the archaeologist. “You know. The ones that involve something bad happening, like a monster eating you or something if you do whatever the naughty thing is you’re not supposed to do.”

“I suppose…” she said thoughtfully. “My studies have shown that many cultures pass down myths and legends that are similar to what you speak of.”

“Right,” Joker added as he pointed at the large screen again. “It’s like that with humans too. We use movies for that. Or they did a lot back in the day.”

“Quarians tell stories of the Geth in such a manner,” Tali chimed in. “I find it hard to believe the Asari don’t have something similar in your culture.”

“We do. But we are brought up to know they are not real. That it is simply a story,” Liara said. “We do not enjoy being scared with myths. History has provided enough real things to be scared of.”

“Like the Reapers,” Shepard noted from the row behind them.

Liara nodded. “Though, most people do not believe in them. They find it much more…comfortable to believe the Protheans are the oldest beings to exist.”

Ashley sat beside the Commander as she leaned back in her chair. “Are we gonna watch this or debate it’s historical value?”

“I am sorry,” Liara sputtered. “Joker offered to help be understand. I did not mean to interrupt—”

“It’s fine, Liara,” the N7 said as he jabbed the Gunnery Chief in the arm. “The movie is a little weird even for Joker.”

Kaidan had watched the exchange in silence as Reese tilted her head. He could almost hear the wheels spinning in her head as she tried to figure out something that really wasn’t meant to make scientific sense in a 1950s horror movie. Wondering how long it would take her to flip open her omni-tool and look up whatever it was, he was surprised when she perked up and whispered almost to herself, “Phagocytosis.”

“What?” he asked in confusion.

“Phagocytosis,” she repeated as she looked up at him. “It’s the answer to Dr. T’Soni’s question.”

“Ummm, okay,” he replied uncertainly. “I thought Joker and the others answered it.”

“No—Well, yes in a way but there is a scientific explanation,” she replied.

“Everything good back there, Reese?” the Specter asked as he turned to glance at the two Lt.’s.

“Ah, yes, sir. I just remembered something that would actually explain the blob’s behavior in an actual scientific way,” she said.

“Wanna share with the class?” her CO asked as Joker paused the movie.

“Really? You wanna nerd out on a B movie?” the pilot asked in annoyance.

“You better let her, Joker, or she’ll start reading everything the extranet has to offer during the rest of the movie,” Alenko suggested as the L3 bumped him with her shoulder.

“Fiiiinnneeee,” the bearded pilot said as Liara turned around patiently waiting for the answer.

Reese glanced up at Kaidan who only grinned and motioned for her to begin. She made a face at him and then started, “Phagocytosis is basically a process a cell uses its plasma membrane to engulf a particle of something. It’s like when it engulfs a pathogen. It’s a type of endocytosis. It’s a biological process in multicellular organisms that helps remove pathogens and cell debris—bacteria, dead tissue cells, and the like. Some protozoa even use it to obtain their nutrients.”

“Oh, well, that actually makes sense,” the Asari doctor mused as she turned back around. “Thank you, Lt. Reese.”

“No problem,” the ops officer said as she leaned back in her chair again.

“Can I start the movie again?” Joker asked impatiently.

“Go ahead,” Shepard said as the rest of the crew returned their attention to the movie.

After a few minutes, Kaidan leaned down and asked, “How’d you know all that?”

She shrugged. “I’m good with science facts.”

“Kori,” he said hoping to let her know he really wanted to know.

She sighed. “My grandfather was a biologist. I was around a lot of his work after he retired and started consulting and volunteering. He helped develop a lot of treatments for very specific conditions before he passed away.”

“Oh, I—I didn’t know,” Kaidan said, feeling bad for pushing. “I’m sorry. I—”

She shook her head. “Don’t be sorry. He was a good man that did a lot for a lot of people. It’s been a while anyway, but I know he’s always with me. Watching out for me. So, it’s all good.”

Alenko was quiet for a moment and then said attempting to lighten the mood, “I bet he never thought you’d use what you learned from him to explain the motivation of a monster from a B movie to an Asari.”

“Nope,” Reese said with a grin. “I don’t think he ever would have.”

#wip whenever #mass effect #kaidan alenko #kori reese #male commander shepard #liara t’soni #normandy crew #my stories

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dovahbeeotch · 1 year

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All found family shows have…

• Asshole with a heart of gold and self esteem issues

• Really sweet character who's capable of murder and also has self esteem issues

• Incredibly cool character who is the only one with a brain cell

• Sassy and hiding pain

(yes both of them)

• Milf

• Furious bisexual

• Only one capable of keeping a plant alive

• Emotional support himbo

Cred: @marxistgnome

#mass effect #grunt is a very handsome boy ok #normandy crew #shepard #garrus vakarian #mordin solus #thane krios

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vodrae · 5 months

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Shadow Broker: Garrus Vakarian can't reach his full potential because of Shep*CUT BY THE SOUND OF A TURIAN SOLOING A WAR WITH HIS HIS MINIGUN*

#commander shepard #mass effect #mass effect 2 #normandy crew #garrus vakarian #shadow broker

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wafflesrock16 · 2 years

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New chapter is up! In the wake of Shepard’s death, Nihlus and Ashley find themselves growing closer--and Nihlus invites Ashley to a Counsel sponsored gala.

#mass effect #krilliams #nihlus kryik #ashley williams #ashley/nihlus #turian #turian-human relationship #normandy crew #fanfic #waffles write #time for some romanceeeee

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bellamer · 2 years

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Ngl, it was kinda hot when they all just walked in like the badasses they are

#mass effect #mass effect 3 #black femshep #custom femshep #alissan shepard #joker mass effect #garrus vakarian #kaidan alenko #normandy crew

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angstyastro · 1 year

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Alien crew my dumbass beloveds

Bonus: Tali, Happy N7 day

#mass effect #thane krios #garrus vakarian #tali zorah #tali zora vas normandy #kaidan alenko #n7 day #mass effect 2 #astro art #my art #dumb of asses my alien crew but I love them

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baddieladdie · 1 year

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Valentine's Day on the Normandy

The ship's star date reads 'February 14, 2185'. It's Valentines Day on the Normandy SR-2. Commander Shepard had been preparing special Valentine's for each of their closest squad mates and friends - a token of their affections and a tribute to their favorite holidays on Earth. Who doesn't love a little love now and then?

Doctor Chakwas:

C: Shepard! It’s good to see you *the good doctor turns to face the familiar figure walk into the medbay* Finally here for your physical?

S: Not a chance *They wink mischievously* I had something else in mind

C: You know you can’t avoid your health forever, Commander.

Kasmui:

S: *Pulls a bottle from behind their back* Got time for a drink, doctor?

K: You're terrible at hiding secrets Shepard *Kasumi flickers into view* You should with doing push-ups, you are much better at those~~

S: Kasumi! *Shepard stutters as they nearly fumble the thin, rectangular box in hand. “how long were you standing there:

K: Long enough to know you’re up to something *Kasumi purred as she slinked up beside Shepard* Why the secrecy, Commander?

S: Why are you sneaking around my ship?

K: Tu’shay.

S: Well, *sigh*, since you already ruined your surprise, Happy Valentine’s Day, Kasumi

K: *Her eyes widened as she accepted the long package*

S: Oh it’s nothing like that. Just open it

K: *She leans against the table Shepard had been using to wrap the gift. The scissors still next to the ribbon*

S: Come on, Kasumi, it won’t bite

K: *She wiggles the lid free, exposing what looked to be a fine nail file. She brings the delicate object to eye level, rotating it between fingers* It can’t be…

S: Picked it up on Ilos with Thane. “The Theif’s Omni-tool”. ‘Discrete and effecdtive’ were the selling points

K: I could break through any lock with this *Her voice filled with awe and respect for the tool*

S: Just not on the ship, please?

K: No promises *Kasumi teases as she unfolds the manual, eager to put the new tool to use*

Zaeed:

Z: Back from your mission already, Shepard?

S: Many hands make for light work

Z: Heh, With Vakarian? Don't doubt it. Turian bastard could shot a volus' gas line from a block away. *Brief pause* You gonna show me what's behind your back or am I wasting my final breath?

S: Relax, it's a gift. You're among friends, Zaeed. *They hand him heavy rifle-shaped object covered in crinkly nauseating pink paper*

Z: If this is what I think it is, it better not be loaded under all that

S: Of course not! (I did check, right?)

Z: Thanks. I should let you go. Talk more later, Shepard. *Commander Shepard nods and exists*

Z: *Carefully unwraps the rifle - always treat a gun as loaded* Jessie? *emotion caught in the back of the old merc's throat* I told you not to touch her, Shepard, but she's as beautiful as the day I found her.

Samara:

S: Something you need, Shepard?

CS: No, just here to spend time with friend

S: *The ominous blue glow of obscene biotic power faded as Samara stood to face the Commander* You flatter me

CS: I'm not sure how much you know about human tradition...

S: I remember when your species first entered the Citadel. I think you'd be surprised, Shepard, how much I know of your people. For you, it is history. For me, it is simply a memory.

CS: Oh, yes, of course. So, it's Valentine's Day and-

S: Apologies Shepard, I am too deep in grief to start another family. Besides those years are behind me

CS: I, um no. That's not why I'm here *They chuckle awkwardly, pulling a card from their breast pocket* The Earth tradition of Valentine's day is about more than romantic love, it can also be a day to show your friends how much you care about them. Exchanging gifts, kind words, and whatnot

S: I see. The Citadel always played these "Every Kiss Begins with K" on nearly every holo ad. *She takes the envelope and opens it with a fiery flick of a biotic index finger, the paper fluttering to the ground. She opens the letter, a picture of her younger self holding her two young daughters close as they hugged at her legs* Shepard, How did you find this?

CS: I am Commander Shepard, the first human Spector. I have my ways

Thane Krios:

S: Sere, got a minute? *Shepard spoke softly, standing politely behind the drell, whose eyes were close with prayerful hands resting under his chin*

T: You needn't ask. Time for me is short, shia, but any I have is yours to take. *He admires they commander's figure as they smoothly rest into the empty chair across from him* It is good to see you, Siha. A drink? *He gestured to the glass bottle and small cup beside him. The shape of the bottle, the size of cup - it reminded the Commander of sake they had shared with Anderson during their trips to Tokyo*

S: Sure, why not *They watch him as he pours a glittering purple liquid* What is it?

T: Mal'efila. A drell word for a hanar drink. I picked up a bottle on our last shore leave, hoping we'd have a moment to share it. Careful, it's strong

S: *sniff* Is that...lavender?

T: *A membrane flicked across his glossy embony-black eyes* Lavender?

S: *smiles, filled with nostalgia* It's a flower from Earth

T: And you drink this...flower?

S: Ha ha, very funny, Thane. What makes lavender so special is its smell. You rarely find it anywhere off planet. I'm just...pleasantly surprised *Shepard sips from the small cup, the flavor of honey and lavender warmed her senses as they savored the drink*

T: What is it you came here to tell me?

S: I have something for you

T: And I, for you

S: Wait, seriously? For me? I don't remember asking you for anything

T: Neither do I, and yet, here we are

S: So you do know about...

T: Valentine's day, yes. I've never felt affection for another species before. I took upon myself to learn more about your people, your culture, your traditions.

S: Oh boy, that's never good *Shepard teased, well aware of what sorts of trouble the creative minds of humanity added to the Extranet*

T: Heh, nothing like that. But your kind do have a creative spark matched only by the height of their emotions.

S: It's what makes us human. Art expressing how we feel. I just wish they weren't so strong

T: Our emotions may not run as high, but our memories can be just as strong. Drell art stimulates the mind, triggers memories.

S: Speaking of which, here *They pulled an envelope from their pocket, embossed with the Spector logo*

T: *Looks at the envelope, then back at them. Mildly curious, he takes it and splits it open with a knife that was perfectly hidden in a pocket of his sleeve. Inside, a colorful brochure. Humans wearing strange brown hats were seating on stocky 4-legged creatures. Like Elcor, but more graceful. The humans looked out on a red-brown cannon a waterfall parted. As he opened the brochure further, 3 tickets and a letter fell into his lap* Forgive me, Siha. What is all this?

S: I'm taking you and Kolyat to the desert! Surprise! *Thane's lips dropped agape* You wanted to see the desert, right? I got my leave approved by the council and purchased a ship to take us to Earth.*silence pause* Something wrong?

T: No. You put so much thought into this and I know Kolyat will love it. I want to be a better Father to him. It shows how much you care about me, about us. Siha, I fear my gift pales in comparison

S: It never could. It's gift just having you in my life.

T: *He leans over, reaching for a black box enclosed with a green ribbon* For you, love

S: Got a new name for me? *Shepard smiles at the word*

T: I've been trying to learn more (about humanity) *His eyes take in the memory of her slowly unboxing his gift. Her eyes widened as she pulled a heavy, stylish jumpsuit in black and green from the box* I know dresses aren't your thing. I am pleased the mission with Ms. Goto went smoothly, but the way you walked in that dress...

S: I took your breath away~

T: Not funny, Shepard *he teases* I've seen you fight. I've seen you dance. But I have never seen you so uncomfortable.

T: This, is a custom jump suit. Stylish, giving (flexible fabric), and more protective than most armor

S:I'll be the sexiest one on the battlefield

T: I want you to be safe, even when I'm no longer here to protect you

Jack:

J: What do you want, Shepard?

S: you, Jack

J: excuse me?

S: I'd like to take you out

J: What the hell, Shepard?! You save me from the damn cell just to kill me here?

S: so you admit it - I saved you

J: I *jack shook her head in frustrstion* Stop dickin' around and just tell me what you want

S: Alright. Alright *Shepard relaxed, diffusing the electric energy of their conversation.* I wanted to ask if you'd join me for dinner.

J: all that - just to ask if I'll get some half cooked sushi with you? I'll pass

S: Wait, Jack *They catch the biotic wrist as she turns to walk away*

S: *sighs in submission* You're the most frightening, yet sexy person I've ever met. Being with you - I've never felt so alive. You're amazingly strong. Not just as a biotic, but also because you're a survivalist. Sometimes....well, I feel that you understand me in a way no one else really does.

J: I- Why? Why would you feel that way about me? I've killed people, Shepard. A lot of people.

S: so have I.

J: I got baggage you don't want around you.

S: I grew up an orphan on the streets of Manhattan. Joined the alliance when I was 18, and then died in the vacuum of space. We all have our pasts, Jack. But I want you to be a part of my future

J: * long pause as she blinks away the tears whelling in her eyes* So, you wanna try that new Asari joint? Heard the foods good, entertainment even better.

S: Didn't realize you had such a classy establishment in mind, should I change?

J: shut up *she teased, laughed lightly* I hope you're buying, cause I plan on us having dinner all night

G: SHEEEEEEPARD

Grunt:

Tali:

S: *Yeats a giant krogran build-a-bear at him. The good boy catches it and shreds the 'enemy' to pieces

[gives Shepard a model ship she was missing from from her collection]

Garrus Vakarian:

G: Commander

S: Garrus! - I, *They gather themselves, embarrassed to be caught off guard* Didn't see you there

G: *He raises a three pronged talon* No need, always good to run into an old friend- even in the literal sense *He awkwardly clears his throat, the familiar subtle purr behind each sound* I saw the ships star date today. From what the good doctor tells me, it's uh...

S: Yes, Valentine's Day

G: *He shifts awkwardly* Yes, it is. I, Well, I did some research and I got you this *He reaches into the pocket of his casual uniform, pulling from it a small simple box*

S: Garrus, I-

G: Don't thank me yet, you haven't seen it yet.

S: *They open the box. A simple, braided silver chain shimmers under the bright Normandy lights* It's beautiful, Thank you

G: I wasn't sure if you'd like it. Palaven silver is common, but my sister was convinced you'd like it. *He hooks the necklace around Shepard, the heavy silver chain resting against their collarbone* But I must say - it looks amazing on you - Shepard

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