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Saints and Liars - Chapter 14

There are consequences for Cerys after her vanishing act on Kadara as Tann reassigns the whole Pathfinder Team to new duties on Meridian.

Art is by @beemot and a snippet is below the cut!

Chpt 14 - These Things

Cerys tried not to look bored as Kandros paced back and forth in front of her, his back stiff with rage and his voice boiling with anger. Under normal circumstances she probably would have been terrified to see Kandros to worked up, but it was difficult to take him seriously. Especially when he’d been yelling at her for a solid fifteen minutes and didn’t show any sign of letting up.

“What were you thinking?” He slammed his hands on his desk, the loud bang jerking Cerys out of her thoughts with a start. “Reyes Vidal had just made a very serious threat against your life, and instead of doing the sensible thing and returning to the Tempest, you decided to vanish into the wilds of Kadara to help sick people in the slums?!”

She frowned, unable to sit back and take the barrage any longer. “People were sick and Nakamoto needed medicine. It was easy enough for me to track down the smugglers who had stolen it and retrieve it. What’s your problem?”

The lie was practised and rolled easily off her tongue, but Kandros raked a furious hand through the air dismissively.

“You could have been killed, Cerys! You’re our Pathfinder and one of the only people able to operate remnant technology. We can’t afford to lose you.” His cold eyes fixed on her despairingly, and Cerys was reminded of the times her father had yelled at her like this. Times when she’d gone out drinking with a boy who he didn’t approve of, or when she’d snuck out to a party with her friends. “I don’t know what I have to do to get it through your thick human skull, but your safety isn’t just about you. People are depending on you.”

Finally, he seemed to have run out of steam and Kandros sank down on his desk looking annoyed. Cerys tried not to set him off again as she sat forward and tried to give him an apologetic smile.

“Look, I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful next time. I’m just not used to having to watch my back on Kadara-”

“Things have changed,” Kandros snapped. “You need to stop assuming that Reyes Vidal is playing games and start realising that he’s dangerous. Whatever the relationship used to be between you, however close you thought you were, he was clearly just stringing you along while it suited him, and now that the Initiative has become the enemy again it means that you’ve become the enemy.”

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53353261/chapters/140797606

Seren x Reyes and prompt #7. “You want me to give you your book/phone/item back? Make me.” 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Oh nice choice! (FYI Seren is now Aeryn Ryder) - below the cut and also on AO3

Aeryn opened the door to the private room at Tartarus to find Reyes at the back as usual. He was reading through a datapad, so engrossed in it that he hadn't even lifted his head to her appearance. She turned to Vetra who'd come with her down to the underbelly of Kadara and the Turian flexed her mandibles, a gesture Aeryn knew meant the same as an eyeroll for them and Aeryn held back a chuckle. What ever was on that slate must be very important to not notice her she thought. Probably important Collective business now that he was the de-facto ruler of Kadara. Still he had asked her to spend time with him here and she'd made sure to get some time off from exploring Meridian to do that. The least he could do was take some time off too. "I'm going to speak to Kian then head back to the port." Vetra whispered as she bobbed her head in the Turian equivalent of a grin."We'll pick you up in two weeks, don't have too much fun." Vetra left Aeyrn, who let the door close behind her and heard the distinctive click of the double lock going on as Reyes's sly eyes caught hers, a smirk playing on his lips. "I knew you were here Cariño, soon as your ship entered Kadara space." Of course he'd know, Aeryn realised, he always knew. So why was he so intent on what ever was on that datapad? She smoothly unzipped her jacket to let it fall open as it usually did, though she had her reasons for keeping it closed until now. "I wasn't sure, since you were so engrossed in what ever you were reading, that I thought you'd forgotten I was coming." Aeryn's playful tone matched the way she walked towards Reyes, her footsteps making her hips sway in a way that caught his attention further and he closed what ever was on the datapad, letting it rest on his thighs as he paid full attention to her. "Oh I never forget when you come...here." It was Aeryn's turn to roll her eyes as she closed the distance to perch herself on the table in front of where he was sitting, dropping her travel bag to the floor at her side. "Is that so..."

Aeryn toyed with the edge of her scarf, slowly pulling it from around her neck and letting it drop to the table. She watched as his eyes followed the scarf and then the bob of his adam's apple as he swallowed, realising she wasn't wearing anything under her jacket. His eyes fixed there and it gave her the opportunity to snatch the datapad from his lap, snapping him out of his trance as he tried to snatch it back off her. "Aeryn I need that! It has very important information on it!" Aeryn held the datapad out of Reyes's reach, lifting the pad up high. "More important than me being here?" She knew she sounded childish, but maybe she was feeling like playing a game. "You want me to give this back to you? Make me." Reyes sucked in his lower lip, yet what every annoyance he felt was replaced with a predator's smile and he suddenly stood, crowding over Aeryn, forcing her to lean back on the table, stretching her arm back to keep the datapad out of his easy reach. Reyes took in the sight below him as Aeryn's jacket fell open exposing her breasts. "What shall I do to make you want to give that back to me I wonder? I've been thinking about you all day Aeryn, thinking of what we could do whilst you were here. It got me all hot and bothered I could barely think."

"I like having that effect on you." Aeryn purred as she lay back, both arms lifting above her so that her back arched, exposing her chest further. Reyes grinned wolfishly, taking his time to look down at her, leaning down to kiss between her breasts. "Perhaps I know exactly how to make you give that back to me." He whispered as he reached back and started unbuckling her jeans, pulling them open to slide a hand under the fabric, finding Aeryn already wet to his touch. "Seems I have an effect on you as well." Aeryn moaned as Reyes slid two fingers through her folds to touch her clit, rolling his fingertips over it. He worked methodically, watching Aeryn's face intently as her pleasure built, every now and then leaning down to kiss her lips, her neck, her chest, noticing the tremble build in Aeryn's legs as she started to reach her peak. "Is this what you like mi amor?" "Yes…I'm so close Reyes!" "I know…" Reyes pulled his hand away, denying Aeryn her orgasm, making her lift her head up in a pleading mewl that only made Reyes grin. "Give me back my pad and I'll give you what you want…and more." Aeryn let her head drop back to the table, pouting defiantly but gasped as Reyes slid his fingers back to her center, this time dipping them into her core. "Reyes!"

The datapad was tossed onto the couch, making Reyes chuckle huskily as he returned his fingers to her clit, working them feverishly to bring Aeryn back to that knife edge and watched entranced as she tipped over, her back arching even further as she scrambled to grip the edge of the table with her hands. Working her through her orgasm, Reyes smiled when Aeryn lifted her head back up and reached for him to pull him down for a desperate and passionate kiss. "I missed you, you smug bastard." She whispered between kisses, "now give me what I want." "As you wish mi cielo, mi luna, mis estrellas. Anything for you."

Reyes quickly unzipped his combat suit, stepping out of it as Aeryn divested herself of her clothing and he pulled her off the table to straddle his lap on the couch. "Two weeks of nothing but enjoying each other's company, a man could get very used to this." He whispered as he felt Aeryn sink down onto his hard cock, dragging a low guttural moan out of him. This right here was one of things he'd had trouble getting off his mind once he'd thought of the possibility and now the reality was better than what he'd imagined. Aeryn ground her hips down, letting Reyes stretch and fill her again and then slowly rose up to ride him, her breath coming in short sharp pants that matched the sparks of pleasure that flowed through her. His eyes never left hers as she started moving faster as if the very sight of her was the intoxication he needed, watching as she came undone once more, the waves of ecstasy washing over her till she let herself drop down and let Reyes take over, his hips working hard as he thrust deeply into her, till he too came with a ragged gasp. Sweaty and sated Aeryn relaxed in Reyes arms, carding her fingers through his now tousled hair. "What ever was on that datapad that was so important anyway?" She said with a hazy edged voice of utter bliss. Reyes smirked and leaned them both over to grab the slate, opening it up to show her. Aeryn's eyes opened wide on the message that she silently read. "Reyes did you know that Angaran give gifts of commitment to their partners?" "No, but humans do too Keema, usually rings symbolising unity and eternal...why are you tell me this?" "Reyes…When are you going to give Aeryn a sign of your commitment? You two are adorable together." "You read my mind again Keema…Know any jewellers on Kadara?" "I have just the artisan in mind Reyes. Sent you her information."" Aeryn looked from the datapad to Reyes who had the biggest vehshaanan grin on his face, and she froze in his grasp as if time was holding still, afraid what she'd just read was a joke. Reyes pulled a small box from the side of the couch that she'd not noticed and opened it with the flick of his thumb. Inside were two rings made of a black metal inlaid with flecks of gold and a stone that flashed both purple and green in one ring . "I know…marriage is off the cards for the moment whilst we wrangle negotiations with the Initiative, but Keema isnt wrong that I want to show my commitment to you. I had these made by an Angaran here. He said he'd used traditional materials, but I chose the stone to match your hair and eyes." Reyes took the inlaid ring out and slid it onto Aeryn's ring finger where it fitted perfectly. She looked down at it, amazed and surprised. "How did you…?" "I may have assisted Mr Vidal." SAM piped up. "Reyes contacted me and explained the idea and since I only have limited experience in human relationship rituals I was intrigued to help accomplish this." "SAM...Reyes, it's beautiful." Reyes slid the other ring onto his finger and clasped their hands together, kissing hers reverently. "You are beautiful Aeryn. This is just the first of many things I want to do to show you how committed I am to making this work." Reyes smiled softly, his own hand now brushing loose hair that had fallen over Aeryn's face and tucking it behind her ear. "Now, how about we get dressed and I'll take you to my home. We'll bath in the nearby hot springs, I'll cook us up a feast, we'll fuck like Adhi and forget business for the time we have together. I've already arranged it with Keema and my main representatives. Unless the blackhole threatens to swallow Kadara, I am not to be disturbed." "God yes...I love you Reyes." "Love you too mi amor."

The War of the Worlds - art by Edward Gorey (1960)

REGIS SHEPARD - 18/??? MASS EFFECT 3 CITADEL: VOLUS AMBASSADOR

Sent to me from reddit today. This is art actually. Link.

luv bugs.,..,

OP turned off reblogs

Full credit for this idea goes to @raindropsyndrome 

I felt that their tmnt comic applied very well to our bird boi and froggy boi

100 days of art, 67/100.

Why does my favorite character in this franchise have to be so goddamn hard to draw.

Anyway, doodle because I tried and failed to get my ME1 playthrough done today and didn't have much time.

How I used to draw turians:

How I draw turians now:

Proof you really just gotta stay thirsty to draw what you love better 🕺💕

Saints and Liars - Chapter 14

There are consequences for Cerys after her vanishing act on Kadara as Tann reassigns the whole Pathfinder Team to new duties on Meridian.

Art is by @beemot and a snippet is below the cut!

Chpt 14 - These Things

Cerys tried not to look bored as Kandros paced back and forth in front of her, his back stiff with rage and his voice boiling with anger. Under normal circumstances she probably would have been terrified to see Kandros to worked up, but it was difficult to take him seriously. Especially when he’d been yelling at her for a solid fifteen minutes and didn’t show any sign of letting up.

“What were you thinking?” He slammed his hands on his desk, the loud bang jerking Cerys out of her thoughts with a start. “Reyes Vidal had just made a very serious threat against your life, and instead of doing the sensible thing and returning to the Tempest, you decided to vanish into the wilds of Kadara to help sick people in the slums?!”

She frowned, unable to sit back and take the barrage any longer. “People were sick and Nakamoto needed medicine. It was easy enough for me to track down the smugglers who had stolen it and retrieve it. What’s your problem?”

The lie was practised and rolled easily off her tongue, but Kandros raked a furious hand through the air dismissively.

“You could have been killed, Cerys! You’re our Pathfinder and one of the only people able to operate remnant technology. We can’t afford to lose you.” His cold eyes fixed on her despairingly, and Cerys was reminded of the times her father had yelled at her like this. Times when she’d gone out drinking with a boy who he didn’t approve of, or when she’d snuck out to a party with her friends. “I don’t know what I have to do to get it through your thick human skull, but your safety isn’t just about you. People are depending on you.”

Finally, he seemed to have run out of steam and Kandros sank down on his desk looking annoyed. Cerys tried not to set him off again as she sat forward and tried to give him an apologetic smile.

“Look, I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful next time. I’m just not used to having to watch my back on Kadara-”

“Things have changed,” Kandros snapped. “You need to stop assuming that Reyes Vidal is playing games and start realising that he’s dangerous. Whatever the relationship used to be between you, however close you thought you were, he was clearly just stringing you along while it suited him, and now that the Initiative has become the enemy again it means that you’ve become the enemy.”

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53353261/chapters/140797606

A redraw of a 5 year old piece :)

See below for the original

Holes (2003) dir. Andrew Davis

She has a good point

Neon Gambit

This is a fan art of my all time favorite character Gambit from the X-Men. I made this a birthday gift (26.04.2024) to myself and honestly I really do like how it turned out in the end =]  I hope you like it as well =]