Garrus and Shepard sat in Shepard's cabin, resting on the couch, their feet cocked up on the table, and drinks in their hand. It was the two men's chance to relax in the middle of the stressful mission to stop the Collectors. The two conversed on many things, but as the bottle of Asari honey mead got emptier, they got into the subject of their fellow crewmates.
"Who would win in a fight, Thane or Zaeed?" asked a tipsy Shepard.
"You sound like Wrex," responded a buzzed Garrus.
"Just a hypothetical question, but my bets are on Thane. He has speed on his side."
"Yea, but he has the heart of a teddy bear. He wouldn't kill anyone unless a jellyfish ordered him to."
"So you are bettin' on Zaeed?"
"I'd call it a tie. Who do you think would win a fight between Grunt and Wrex?"
"Oh, hehe, good one." Shepard paused to think. "Wrex is the epitome of Krogan warrior, but Grunt is too stupid to quit. I don't know. Who would you choose?"
"Wrex. Grunt is strong and insane, but Wrex is an experienced battlefield monster."
"Yea...I miss the old crew. Don't you? I mean this one is nice and hell I could say I love some of our new team, but..."
"Yea, I miss them too, but you got the best of the old crew right here."
"Oh, is Tali in here?"
"Haha, very funny." There was a small moment of silence and Garrus said, "You miss Ashley?"
"Ugh."
"Sorry for bringing it up."
"It's alright. What I had with Ash is gone...I think. I'm trying to move on."
"Move on to who?"
"Wouldn't you like to know?"
"I bet I can guess. Um...Miranda?"
"Yea, the bitchy ice queen? No, thanks."
"Uh... I know...Yeoman Chambers. You and her did have dinner."
"She's nice and pretty attractive, but I don't feel for her that way."
"Hmmm...Maybe you can put in a good would for me?"
"I might but she probably isn't into Turians with half a face."
"Some women find scars very attractive. Uh..How about Jack?"
"For my own safety, no."
"Samara?"
"Nope."
Garrus sat at thought for a while. He refilled his empty glass and knocked it back. "That Jacob fellow is a handsome man..Wouldn't judge any friend of mine for liking him in a romantic way?"
"Very amusing, but no."
"I can't think of any other women. Other than Tali, but..."
Shepard looked nervous and he sipped at his drink.
"Oh boy! I can't believe it! The Commander has a crush on our little Quarian machinist!"
"What? She's nice, smart, funny, and we have a history..."
"I guess she has an attractive body, too."
"If you want to make it out of this room alive you'll becareful."Shepard said playfully.
"I can't wait to tell Tali!"
"You'll keep your mouth shut or I'll toss out the hangar. It's not fun being spaced, trust me."
"Don't worry Commander. If I had lips they'd be sealed."
" Good. Now refill my drink. If there was ever a time to be drunk its now."
"Sir, yes, Sir." The Turian said in a mock military voice as he poured the last bit of mead in his and Shepard's cups.
