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[purebiotic]

You're second-guessing yourself again. And yes, it is that obvious.

If you're beginning to have doubts, then just take your time. It doesn't seem like I'm going anywhere, after all.

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[purebiotic]

[She becomes a little more somber, but the smile is still there.]

I would have to agree.

I hope you don't mind company?

[fightforthelost]

[He can appreciate the levity of the moment, but he also appreciates the somberness too. After everything he's been through and witnessed, he needs a little bit of that. Hell, the renegade hard-ass even softened up a bit on some things during the Reaper War.]

You won't catch me complaining about it.

[Especially not about Liara of all people.]

[purebiotic]

[Liara understands the need for the two, as well. Hell, probably the entirety of Shepard's crew needs both a bit of laughter and seriousness to deal with everything they've been through.]

Good to know, because I really don't think you would have a say in the matter, anyway.

[fightforthelost]

[That gets a small laugh out of him.]

Just give me fair warning if you or the crew plan on saving any other galaxies so I can at least polish up my hardsuit.

[purebiotic]

[Always a good sign.]

Noted. Though from what I've heard, most of the time spent will be travelling from world to world and just... simply living. On a ship as big as a space station.

Not to say that there won't be any excitement -- if there's trouble to be had, it always has a habit of finding you first.

[fightforthelost]

Must have some sort of magnet in my head or something.

[A wave of his hand.]

As for that first thing, I might need a refresher course in just living.

[It's a pun on being dead a couple of times, but it's more than that too.]

Seems like all I've been doing since I was born was fighting. [Being an earthborn orphan and all.]

[purebiotic]

[She can relate, but perhaps not at the same level.] And I've spent many of my own years buried behind research. [Life was so much more predictable until she met you!] And even I think it'll be strange returning to something so much more normal. If you can truly call it that.

Does this mean we should just look forward to the opportunity we've been given? Maybe you'll take to just living more than you think, Shepard. Either that or grow bored within a week.

[fightforthelost]

A week? Hell, I give it a few days before I'm looking for a firing range or crashing a bar with Garrus.

[And then added quietly:]

Opportunities like this don't come often, I guess, and I've always been the opportunistic type.

[purebiotic]

Well, either a firing range or a bar should keep the both of you busy for awhile.

[She looks over him for a short moment.] Then you might as well try to enjoy it while you can. I'll attempt to follow suit.

[fightforthelost]

[He's silent for a short moment. It's not like he'd been expecting any opportunity at all after... Well, it doesn't matter. She's probably right. She's always right. It'd be different if he were the only one there. Then he'd just close himself off, but some of his crew is around.

He finally gives her a nod before glancing back over at her.]

You think they have any batarian ale?

[purebiotic]

[Thank the goddess for the crew; better to share in misery (or happiness) with others than alone, that much is certain.]

Only one way to find out, isn't there? I may do a bit of research myself.

[fightforthelost]

Now that is something I've got to see. Liara T'Soni researching the bar stock? Sign me up.

[purebiotic]

[She laughs lightly at that, smiling sincerely.] Then when you're not drinking with Garrus, maybe you can help aid aforementioned research. It'll be... enlightening.

[fightforthelost]

[Shit, don't laugh and smile all prettily like that. He sort of has a thing for you and can't be held responsible if the renegade interrupt pops up and he goes in for a hug/kiss.]

Enlightening. That's a polite way of putting it.

[purebiotic]

[w e l p that might not be a bad thing, since this Liara has actually been romanced by Sheploo in ME1 and ME3. The mun needs to PM you about that later, anyway, when she actually starts writing her app. XD; ]

How would you describe it?

[fightforthelost]

[Oh, well yeah. He sort of told her he loved her right before they warped over to fight Cerberus, so yeah. He still has her picture in the cabin. And do it pm forever that's how we roll.]

Embarrassing, probably. I can hold my liquor better than a krogan, but I have a problem knowing when to stop.

[purebiotic]

[That's pretty much how the conversation went with her, too. ;w; will do, will do, expect one soon]

If you end up passing out on the ground, Shepard, I promise I'll do my best to try to carry you out.

[fightforthelost]

[Renegades have feelings too! /excitedly expects]

There's equipment for that on the Normandy, unless that's your subtle way of getting your hands on me.

[purebiotic]

[They just hide it under all the head butting, I see I see.]

I- [dammit, Shep] I don't think making you lose consciousness is a very subtle route. Unless we have different definitions of the word.

[fightforthelost]

Subtle in a sort of ingenious way. Like that Broker everyone is always talking about.

[He looks so amused.]

[purebiotic]

[It's reflected in her expression a little bit as well.] You flatter me with that sort of comparison.

[fightforthelost]

It's just the truth.

When you arrive, do you think you'll pick up your studies again? I doubt you'll find anything on the Protheans, but there's a lot to study on that space station.

[purebiotic]

I think I probably will. [When she says "probably", it comes out more like a "definitely".] It's hard to spend most of your time researching or gathering information and not immediately gravitate towards it again when presented with this kind of opportunity.

[fightforthelost]

Let me know if you plan on excavating any ancient ruins on the planets we visit. I'll tag along.

[It'll be a good excuse to get away from that paragon imposter. Plus, he's a bit protective, not that Liara needs a bodyguard...]

[purebiotic]

[Can't you two Shepards get along? 8( Also, Liara doesn't need a bodyguard, but she certainly wouldn't object to the company.]

You'll be the first to know. Thank you, Shepard.