just finished ME3, spoilers ahoy

[twiceadays]

 Control, huh? [She nods slowly before rubbing the back of her neck. What else can she say? Hey, thanks for letting me get killed.]

There's no reason for all of this... pain. I did what I had to do, for Earth. For the galaxy.

For the crew.

[A pause.] Stick with your original idea about not updating me. We'll both feel better about... everything.

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[failedhorribly]

Maker's breath, if I'd known it would have gotten this sort of reaction, I might have gone for the dramatic death route myself. I'm fairly certain the most I got was a few confused looks and an 'oh that's sad'.

[twiceadays]

Hey, if I could have gone with an option where my ass got to stick around, I would have.

[failedhorribly]

Just your ass? Sounds gruesome.

[twiceadays]

[A snort.] Trust me, what I've seen... [She sighs.] What I've seen? That's less gruesome than you think it might be.

[boldlydriving]

Huh... [She absently rubs the back of her neck. Also unsure of what to say. 'Welcome to the club, congrats on dying for the galaxy'?] I chose something slightly different, but... Yeah, I know. It... was worth it.

[twiceadays]

[Well now. This isn't strange at all.

She's seen stranger, of course.]

They lived. Earth was saved. That's all that really mattered. [There's a long pause.] Right?

[boldlydriving]

[there's a pause, before she nods.] Right. What's important is the cycle finally ended. It's nothing to cry over.

[ofthenormandy]

You did what you thought was best, Shepard. That's... all that matters.

Doesn't make it hurt any less, though.

[levitascado]

You have my sympathy, Commander. For what it's worth.

[twiceadays]

The galaxy doesn't have to worry about being wiped out again. [She snorts softly.] We fulfilled our purpose.

[twiceadays]

No... It doesn't, Tali.

How are you holding up?

[twiceadays]

[A pause, before a nod.] I had a feeling it would always end this way, but... Thanks.

[levitascado]

No doubt you did...given the odds. However, like you said, you did what you had to.

[ofthenormandy]

Honestly? I've been better. But... maybe with some time, and more of that brandy - maybe things will get better. Eventually. I don't know.

[twiceadays]

[Okay, she can't help but smile at that.] Maybe let someone else pick up the drinking instead.

[go_in_peace]

A noble sacrifice. [8( god shepard] ... I had always hoped your destiny would be kinder, by the end.

[twiceadays]

I did. And I'd do it all over again, no matter what.

[twiceadays]

[Oh god, Thane.] Thane. [Totally choking up here.]

[go_in_peace]

Shepard- [And a pause] Siha. [Because hell if she isn't a warrior angel and hell if he doesn't love her B( ] What you have done- what you will do, I am blessed to have been a part of it. To have met you.

Rest now, while there is time. Perhaps it is selfish of me to wish you to avoid your destiny for as long as you can.

[twiceadays]

[Ugh, she doesn't even know what to say, so she just cups his cheek for a moment before attempting a smile.] I got that bastard for you, Thane.

No... It's okay. I've been selfish, too. I want all of you to be able to enjoy life before... Before we go home.

[go_in_peace]

[His lips have to quirk somewhat at that as he takes her free hand.] As I have heard. I regret not delivering you that final slain foe.

That is an order I would be happy to follow, should you do the same.

[twiceadays]

Don't regret that. What you did was more than anyone could have asked for. [She squeezes his hand.] You're right. He should have been ashamed of himself for what happened.

[A nod.] And here I thought getting together with you and Garrus was me enjoying life.

[go_in_peace]

I suppose you are right. It would be a waste to spend what time we now have on regret. [his lips quirk the slightest bit] Especially on an enemy unable to take his target from a single ill defender.

It is an enjoyment, of that much I am certain. [wryness there] I worry even on Coruscant the Reapers plague you.

[ofthenormandy]

Oh, come on! [you can't see it but she is totes pouting rn] I wasn't that bad.

[twiceadays]

Regrets are better left for the bar and a good bottle of booze. [Mm. Booze.] Exactly. I like how alike we think.

[Oh well... She frowns again.] I think they would plague me even if they were gone.