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[justliketheolddays]

 New face and new icons, huh?  Guess I can't complain.  Third try's got some charm and I always thought about dying my hair red.  It works.  [She shrugs.]  You gotta shitton of work ahead of you before we get anything good, though.    

Better get to it, then.

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[opticshots]

How wonderfully philosophical.

[justliketheolddays]

That's what I get for reading good books.

[opticshots]

[Just a little chuckle at that.] Good on you.

You going to be alright with the makeover, though? When it comes down to it?

[justliketheolddays]

Yeah, I'll be okay with it. Not like I spent any time before staring at the mirror.

[opticshots]

Okay, just making sure. Can't have you having some sort of identity crisis when we're trying to save the galaxy or whatever.

[justliketheolddays]

[Her laugh is a bright bark at that.] I've been through too much to go batshit over my own face not being 'right'.

[opticshots]

Hey, hey, just making sure. Sometimes it's the little things that get to you the worst. An itchy nose can ruin a day. An itchy nose that doesn't even feel like yours would have to be worse, I assume.

[justliketheolddays]

Good point. [All the side-eye.]

[opticshots]

Just tell me if I need to threaten any muns to make you more comfortable, alright?

[justliketheolddays]

[That's actually kinda adorable, Tali.] I'll holler if I need backup. Thanks.

[opticshots]

[Yeah, it's what she does.

And have a friendly, admittedly sort of lazy salute.]

I'll always try to be here if you need me, Shepard.

[justliketheolddays]

Likewise. Anytime, day or night, or any of those weird in between hours. [Shep's smile is crooked and just as lazy.]

[opticshots]

Day and night are relative in space, anyway.

But I appreciate that, really. I know you won't let me down.

[justliketheolddays]

Maybe I should have said shift. Works better on twenty-four hour time. Barring disaster, I'll do my best not to let you down even if I can help it.

[opticshots]

Just all the time, Shepard. Don't hurt yourself. And if I recall correctly, you're pretty damn good at not letting me down even when faced with all sorts of disaster. It's just how you do things.

[justliketheolddays]

I guess it is. Life and limb mean nothing when it comes to you and the rest of the crew.

[opticshots]

You don't ever think you're a little too attached to us all? [Don't worry, you know she can't direct mean-spirited teasing at you. This is for fun.]

[justliketheolddays]

Never. [Such a serious face. What is this joking thing, Tali.]

[opticshots]

Not interested in training a new squad, Commander?

[justliketheolddays]

Oh hell no. [That's definitely a snerk.] We have no time for that shit. Besides, I can't trust anyone but you guys. No one else gets my crappy sense of humor.

[opticshots]

Hey, since when do I get your sense of humour? Most days you're less funny than Vakarian.

[justliketheolddays]

...maybe Joker gets it. More often?

[opticshots]

Every once in a while, at least. I hope. Otherwise I feel bad for you.

[justliketheolddays]

[She snorts softly.] Maybe. Guess that's a question for Joker.

[opticshots]

Broach the subject lightly. You humans like to think you're funny.