He practically poured the glowing drink down without tasting it. Even if his head hurt bad, his talons kept searching for the sore spot. His mandibles twitched and he felt warm, knowing that his neck probably changed color to a aggressive purple tone, but he did not know if it was because of the alcohol or the aggression. Why was he so upset? Because a brat had knocked him over and, somehow, Shepard had convinced him to not arrest her. He was used to people not liking his choice of career, but it was his job to take care of people and keep them safe. He ordered a new drink and the bartender started mixing. He should have bought some alcohol with him home because the high music with the combination of the injury from earlier made a horrible combo. He just hoped that all the drinks at least could relieve him of the pain for a while. He rested his head in his hands, the darkness was a welcome change. He glimpsed through his talons and tried to count how many empty glasses he had before him. He quickly ended the counting when the edges of the glasses melted together with the counter. He sighted. Maybe he was just nervous, going out chasing for a specter is not a safe path and his father would give him hell for leaving c-sec. But he was tired, tired of rules that did not make sense and having to take the hate from people. He wanted action and the choice to do what felt good, felt right. He did not know what to think.
When John entered the Flux he immediately recognize Garrus at the bar. He was sitting as far away from the dance floor he could, but still close enough to order. Garrus had sunk down and was staring with half closed eyes at the pink glowing drink in front of him. The turian must be really drunk, John noticed since he did not even react to him taking a seat next to him. John reached and took the drink from the turian and he started to complain, but stopped when he saw who it was.
"Hi Johnny!" Garrus said in an attempt to mimic Jane. He tried to hold his head straight.
"Yeah, sorry about that." John replied. He could see that the turian was in no state of understanding an explanation right now.
"Come on. lets get you home." Garrus did not object, but unfortunately dragged an empty glass with him. John could not bring himself to blame the turian, but payed for the last drink and the crushed glass and they started the big project of moving the drunk turian. John wished that Wrex was there, because Garrus was heavy. When they made it outside of the bar a big problem appeared, John had no idea where Garrus lived. He stood still for some minutes, trying to figure out what to do, while the turian found new fascination for the bright the lights outside. After some time John decided to stop a skycar and get a ride home to his crappy apartment. He had a sofa, so Garrus could spend the night there. They would not leave until the day after tomorrow either way.
When they entered the apartment Garrus had started to sober up little, but was getting sleepy. He kept mumbling to himself when John helped him to the sofa. It was dark in here, since the night cykel was on.
"John?"
"Yeah, -That-Good-Looking?"
"Ha funny. You know one thing I don´t understand?" They had reached the sofa and Garrus fell, more that sat, down and the sofa complained highly. Shepard took place beside him.
"No."
"That all the cute girls go for you. Seriously first the snooty human, and then the quarian and the latest psychotic brat today. Do not misinterpret me, I do not prefer humans, but I am impressed."
"First of all, how do you know that Tali is cute, you can not see anything behind the visor?"
"You never seen a quarian without the mask? Then you have something to look forward to." Garrus smirked.
"And I am not going to comment on Williams and Jane."
"You call her by her first name, then she must be special."
"No comment Vakarian. Remember to take of your armor or you are not going to be happy tomorrow." John rose to get to his own bedroom.
"John?"
"What?"
"Thanks."
"Don't thank me yet, I could tell Jane that you called her a psychotic brat."
"Would not bother me, she is."