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First Human Spectre

Shepard appears on screen, as well as a Turian with blue facial markings. Shepard brings up her hand, palm up toward her comrade to bring attention to him. "This is Garrus Vakarian. He is… was… the C-sec officer in charge of the investigation against Saren. He was a real asset on the Citadel while finding evidence and taking down bad guys. He is joining my squad."

"Thanks for bringing me aboard Commander." Garrus says nodding to her. She turns her full attention to him.

"No, thank you, Garrus. You didn't have to agree to come and I didn't bring you aboard as a favor. How you handled your investigation, your willingness to join me, and your determination to take down Saren, are what got you onto this squad. You earned this. Though things could get messy from here on out. As if it hasn't already gotten complicated." Shepard laughed a little bit remembering all the things she and her crew had already gone through, to just get started on this mission.

"Nothing I can't handle. Working with the first human Spectre to take down the biggest threat in the galaxy is worth it. How does it feel to be the first human Spectre?"

"Exciting. Overwhelming. At least I know this whole, kicking Saren's ass and saving the galaxy business is going to be done right. Well, no political bull to get in the way or waiting for orders." Shepard replied, a smile on her face.

"Playing by your own rules, no red tape to get in the way, no regulations. Just a clear shot to your goal… what?" Garrus paused at the look on Shepards face. Apparently she disagreed. Garrus looked worried now, while she managed to look sheepish with a frown on her face.

"The Alliance, Council, C-sec; they have no red tape here, but I do have my own rules. My morals and past created them. We talked about this a little bit in Dr. Michele's office. Innocents are not going to be casualties. When we get to our goal, we don't want to look back and notice all the needless destruction that marks our path there. People are going to die, but I want this done right, not fast." Shepard finished and looked at Garrus in the eye. His mandibles flared.

"Aye Commander." He nodded again. Shepard smiled and leaned forward, resting her head into her hand.

"So, have you seen the Council Chambers before today?"

"I've been in the chambers before for investigations, but not during a meeting."

"They seem like a bunch of hard-heads. With blindfolds-"

"Their heads so high in the clouds, high on their politics and power, and we are going to be dealing with them until this is finished." Garrus finished.

"They can't get any worse can they?" Shepard asked crinkling her nose. Looking at Garrus she tried to smother a laugh that sounded like something between a snort and a chuckle. Garrus was looking at her like she had lost her mind, and doubting how genuine the question she just asked was. "I guess it can get worse? Oh, that doesn't make me very excited. Quite the opposite actually. Oh, come on!" She exclaimed when his expression didn't change much. "Let me be positive about something!"

"I think realistic might help you more." Garrus retorts and Shepard rolls her eyes.

They both laughed. "I'm glad you're here Garrus, I think we will work well together. Your sniping skills and tech abilities will compliment my in-the-enemies-face shotgun and biotics I so love."

"You do like to charge into the fray."

"Indeed. Between you, me, and Wrex, nothing should be able to stand up to our combined might. I haven't gotten to fight alongside Tali yet, but she seemed to be able to hold her own against those assassins. I'm kind of excited about this." Shepard says crinkling her nose again. "If that makes any sense. Excited, and determined to take Saren down." Shepard adds with a fire in her eyes, sitting up straight.

"I'll be with you all the way Commander." Garrus replied, his own fire blazing in his eyes.

"Thanks Garrus. You said you wanted to take a look at the Mako?" Shepard asked standing up. Garrus followed her example.

"Just to get an idea of how your human ground vehicle works. I'm sure you won't hurt it too much on missions, but I figured I could repair it when needed. Your driving should be more than adequate to make sure the Mako doesn't come back too banged up." Garrus' face became confused as Shepard laughed and turned off the console.

Garrus' face fills the screen and he looks directly into it. He is frowning and his mandibles are flat against his face, tense.

"Shepard, your driving is insane." With that infiltration of a statement, he turns off the console.