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[thessian]

I... see. You originally had your sights set on the Commander, and only chose me after observing an abundance of the former and a lack of the latter. I don't know whether I should be disappointed at having been ranked as your second choice, or excited by the prospect of seeing Shepard again — Shepards, or so you tell me. Goddess. For once, I won't ask how that's possible.

Well, shall we get started? We can't very well wallow in a void of our own emotions forever, no matter how hard-hitting the ending may have been.

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[servesdrinks]

Anything's possible here, sweetheart. But you're right. Better to pull your bootstraps up and move on than let some admittedly horrific endings keep you held back.

[thessian]

Better to pull up my bootstraps? And here was me thinking you'd suggest I head-butt something.

[servesdrinks]

Well, that was suggestion two, but I don't know if you have anything around to headbutt, and I know how you feel about admitting to your krogan heritage, so... [A little shrug.] You know how you best deal with things. I'm just here for support.

[thessian]

It's not that I'm denying it, so much as it is a case of genetics not— [ sighs ] Never mind. Although I do appreciate it.

The offer of support, that is.

[servesdrinks]

Of course, kiddo. Anything I can do for you, just let me know. It's what I'm here for.

[galacticheroine]

I'd think an archaeologist would know that a story is never really over, despite how it seems. Things got dark, but no matter the outcome, there's still everything that comes after, right?

[thessian]

But with archaeology, there are certain things — lost to time. To eternity, even. And Javik only proves how we romanticise the past, shape it in our own image, no matter how thoroughly we dedicate ourselves to research and understanding. We misinterpret, and we often forget, but...

I do see what you're saying, Shepard. It's good to see you.

[asari_lover]

Hey, regardless of whether you're your mun's first choice or not, you're definitely mine.

[thessian]

When you put it like that, there's no one else's first choice I'd rather be. I hope you don't think I meant to imply otherwise, Shepard.

[asari_lover]

Oh, I know. Just thought it bore saying again.

[thessian]

Of course. Hearing that sort of thing is always welcome, no matter how many repetitions have preceded it.

... by the goddess, Shepard, it's good to see you again.

[asari_lover]

[Jane takes a step forward, putting her hands on Liara's hips and resting her forehead against Liara's.]

You have no idea, Liara. You're the only reason I managed to go as far as I did, you know. Hell, if not for you, I don't know if I'd been able to keep going after Virmire...

[justliketheolddays]

You can bet we're all happy to see you. I know I am. Your face is scarce enough, believe me.

[thessian]

And despite being the third of its kind I've seen thus far, your face is still a sight for sore eyes, Shepard.

[justliketheolddays]

I'm always looking for yours, Liara. It's not home without you.

[thessian]

I can return the sentiment, and only all too readily. Which can only say too much about the way things have been forced to play out between us, beyond our control.

How have you been, Shepard? I don't mean to intrude, but I can only keep my curiosity to myself for so long.

[justliketheolddays]

I'm still alive, which is something given everything thrown my way. I'm also tired as hell, but I'll always be honest with you. Don't ever think you're intruding, because that's not possible.

[dont_touchmyshit]

Hey, doesn't matter if you were second choice or not, the main thing is that you're here after all the fuss.

You might actually find something entertaining to do around here after all, T'Soni.

[thessian]

I think my definition of entertaining might be a little relaxed, for the time being. Right now, I'd feel blessed to have no real commitments beyond starting on a new book, reworking some of my old, misguided assumptions about the asari and Protheans alike.

[dont_touchmyshit]

An academic approach, but I can see how that would be entertaining for you in light of everything that's happened. Find that Asari aren't as high and mighty as we claim to be?

[thessian]

While we certainly are what we are, we may have had a little more help reaching this point than we were initially lead to believe.

[stilcalibrating]

I'll admit it always good to see a familiar face around, even with all the Shepards. I can't say I mind but it's good to see you Liara, even with how terrible the ending was.

[thessian]

Hello, Garrus. I'm glad you could make it to this rather bizarre reunion, of sorts. There isn't a whole fleet of yourself running around, arguing over who gets to calibrate which firearm, is there?

[stilcalibrating]

[That will get a laugh.]

I've seen a few but not so many as Shepard. I guess I'm a bit difficult to have around despite always needing something to calibrate, maybe that's the entire reason why there aren't as many of me around.

[thessian]

You're not difficult to have around, Garrus. If anyone's difficult, it's Shepard, and the incessant end-of-the-galaxy scenarios that insist on biting at her heels. However few of you there may be, I'm grateful to get the chance to speak to just one of you.