I know I have several stories out there that need to be completed, but my mind and fingers are currently stuck on Mass Effect. I've been reading many stories on here, and I've noticed that a lot of them revolve around the dialogue and events straight from the game. I am hoping to create something a little more original to spice things up. I can only hope that I do the characters justice.
Like this needs to be written … but I do not own Mass Effect or anything affiliated to Bioware. Just the pattern of the words. Enjoy everyone.
Captain Anderson let out a heavy sigh and rubbed the bridge of his nose attempting to ease the pain that was slowly spreading to his temples. How he had ever remotely believed that any conversation he would have with Ambassador Udina would be civil was just foolish. "My crew is not for show, Ambassador," he stated firmly.
And of course, Udina completely ignored his retort. "Think of it Anderson. What better way to enforce an alliance between human and alien?" The sparkle in Udina's eyes reminded Anderson of a small child believing that he came up with a brilliant idea and nothing in the world could show him otherwise.
"There are more important things we can be doing. Stopping pirates, slavers... this entire spectacle is a waste of time. And have you considered the consequences should either side win? The relationship between turian and human is strained enough as it is."
"But that is the beauty of it!" Udina exclaimed, pointing a finger in the air. "Two teams, both mixed with turian and human, soldier and biotic forced to work together. What better way to prove to the public that these races can work as one?"
Anderson slammed his hand on Udina's desk, nearly knocking over Udina's coffee. "That is why the SSV Normandy was created. She is the first step illustrating the beginning of a relationship between turian and human. But this! You are moving too fast. My crew can barely tolerate being in the same room with a turian that's standing still. What makes you think any of them would rely on a turian as a squadmate?"
"This is much bigger than the feelings of a few from your crew, captain," Udina said, eyes narrowing. "Humanity has been held back for far too long. We must show the entire galaxy what we are made of."
Captain Anderson leaned back in chair, hardly enjoying the full-blown headache that now pulsed with his every heartbeat. "If any blood is shed, it is on your hands. And I will not force any of my crew to join. They must volunteer."
Udina gave him a sly smile. Anderson wished he could punch it off of the ambassador's face. One of these days. "Anderson, you don't really believe I'd put our men in danger? You needn't worry. Live ammunition will not be allowed."
The captain let out another sigh wondering what he did to piss God off so badly that he had to introduce Udina into his life. "Well, one thing is for certain… I need to talk to Shepard about this."
