A/N: This is a challenge I began on deviantART, it consists of 100 prompts for either writing or drawing...I think it's obvious which route I'm going. These will range from short little scenes to actual stories. The first prompt is 'Introduction' and I realized that I'd never really written about when Brina was first introduced to Kolyat properly. Enjoy. :)
Hell, it was a strange place; one Brina Shepard had not planned on visiting for quite some time. Nevertheless here she was…
"You are fidgeting Siha."
"Well can you blame me? Last time I saw him I punched him in the face."
"He understands why you did it, and has forgiven you." Warm hands slid down her arms before resting on her hips. Brina closed her eyes as she leaned back against Thane. This was it, the big moment, and she was scared shitless.
Funny that a woman who had faced a Reaper, chased a rogue spectre across the galaxy, and become the first human spectre would be so scared of meeting a barely out of his teens drell…
"Gawddammit." She growled, her southern accent becoming more stressed the longer she waited.
"You may leave if you wish."
No she couldn't. The hurt in Thane's voice was obvious. If she left not only would she consider herself a coward, but it would tell Thane she didn't care about his family. She did, so she wasn't leaving.
"He's gonna hate me."
"Nonsense." Green lips nibbled at her ear, causing a shiver to run down her spine as she breathed in the scents of cinnamon and leather.
She busied herself with examining the reconstruction of the Presidium. It was developing nicely, the damage hardly noticeable as the Keepers did what they did best. Anderson was right, their building efforts were only getting in the Keepers' way.
Thane squeezed her hand, gesturing for her to look behind her. She turned, feeling her stomach drop.
Kolyat Krios looked nice in his C-Sec uniform. Crisp, professional, and oh so pissed off.
"See? He hates me." She muttered as Thane's son came closer. She felt Thane's arm snake around her waist, pulling her close to offer comfort.
"Give him time Siha, I only just informed him of you."
That is exactly my point Lizard Man.
"Dad." Kolyat stated gruffly as he approached, nodding at his father before glaring daggers at her.
Thay Lord…Arashu help me. Brina prayed silently as she stepped forward.
"Well hi there, I don't think we've been properly introduced," She held out her hand, "Brina Shepard…"
Kolyat glared at her hand for a moment before hesitantly shaking it, "I'm Kolyat."
