Ryder sat on her floor in the dark with just her omnitool for a light illuminating her and the only sound was the voice coming from it. "I just don't understand why you would say that to me..." Vetras voice came the speaker. "I don't know why I said it. I didn't mean it..." Ryder replied with desperation in her voice. A heavy sigh was heard from the other side. "You knew when you met me what kind of business I did. You knew when we started a relationship what kind of business I did. To hear you say that... I just... I've got work to do. I have to go." With that there was a blip and the call was gone. Ryder felt an impending weight descend on her. The thought of losing Vetra was completely and utterly heartbreaking. Her breathing began to speed up, on the verge of hyperventilating as tears flowed from her eyes, when the door flew open. Ryders head snapped upwards in hope but was crushed again to see it was Cora.
"Hey, Ryder. I'm just dropping off these reports from the Nexus- Whoa! Whats wrong?" Cora asked in slight alarm. Ryder quickly wiped her eyes with a sniffle and stood up. "Nothing. I'm fine. Vetra and I just had a fight." Ryder took the tablets. "Thank you. I'll look at them in a minute." Cora frowned. "Doesn't seem like you're fine to me." She said. Ryder shook her head and replied, "I'm just tired... Sorry but was that all you needed? I need some time to myself." Cora nodded in agreement. "Sure. Get some rest." And with that she left. Ryder collapsed on the bed and let herself fall apart.
Cora walked into the cargo bay where Vetra was working on the Nomad, wilding typing into the keyboard in front of her. "So, I just met with the Pathfinder..."
She said to the turian, who stopped typing for about three seconds before beginning again. "Oh?" Was all she replied. "Yeah. She seemed upset." Cora said.
Vetra scoffed and asked her, "Why do you care?" Cora shrugged. "I don't. But I do care about how the Pathfinder performs and if shes as upset as she seems, then she can't. I don't know whats going on but honestly? She loves you and I know you love her. Stop being a stubborn ass and talk to her." Cora said before walking off. Vetra sighed heavily. Of course she loved Ryder. She loved her so much it hurts. Vetra knew Ryder was a kind person who saw the good in just about everyone, even Vetra herself. As much as she hated to admit it, Cora was right.
Vetra stopped typing and headed for the Pathfinders quarters.
The door slid open as Vetra entered the room. She found her girlfriend curled up with her clothes still on, not even under her covers on her bed, with tissue scattered every where and her mascara running down her cheeks. Vetra sat on the side of the Pathfinders bed and lightly ran a talon across her forehead, pushing her bangs out of her eyes. "Ryder..." She said softly. The humans eyes fluttered open but then she shot up when she saw who was in her room. "Vetra! What are you doing here?!" She asked, trying to wipe her eyes in an attempt to look presentable.
"I came here to talk to you about our fight." Vetra said. Ryder touched the top of her lovers hand. "I'm so sorry, Vetra. You're right. I knew what kind of business you did and I know you fought and struggled just to raise your little sister. You did what you had to do and I should never have judged you." Vetra looked into Ryders eyes. "I'm sorry too. You're a good person and I know you would never intentionally say something to hurt me. Its just a sensitive subject. I'm sorry I upset you." She cupped Ryders face in her hand. "I love you so much and I hope you never question that." She told her quietly. Ryder choked back tears and leaned into Vetras hand. "I love you too. The thought of losing you is too painful to bare." Vetra leaned down pressed her mouth plates against her humans lips. Ryder responded by putting her arms around Vetras neck and deepening their kiss until broke away from it. "I won't question you again. Can you get me some chocolate on your next one?" Vetra laughed. "Chocolate? Thats too easy! Anything for you, my love." She said. Ryder smiled coily. "Good. Now get over here. We have making up to do." Then she pulled the turian forward so she was on top of her. "Gladly."
Verta replied before softly kissing her again.
