Liara's transport landed in a small town called Anadivine. The town was perched at the edge of a cliff, high in the Athame Mountain Range with a population of about 600. Liara wasn't interested in those people, however. She was only interested in Jay T'Nora.
Disembarking the transport, Liara walked to a nearby map-stand and looked for T'Nora Hiking Equipment. Her eyes studied the screen, taking in all the information before her. She had always been good with cataloging information, and that only made her better at her job. Being the Shadow Broker was strenuous at times, but it came with a lot of perks. She had all the power in the world and knew everything worth knowing. Finding the shop on the edge of the map near the cliff, she turned and walked out of the transport station.
Anadivine was a somewhat popular tourist attraction with some of the best views on Thessia. The cliffside overlooked an impressive valley with a large forest and a vast lake nestled in the middle. It was surrounded on all sides by snowy peaks and had a beautiful sunset, regardless the time of year. The town itself mainly consisted of small hotels and restaurants. Guides were available to lead lead hiking trips into the valley or climbing the peaks.
Liara calmly walked her way across the town to the cliff-side and gasped at the beautiful view. She promised herself that she would take Shepard here when the human felt up to it. Tearing her eyes away from the view she continued on her way. Her eyes rested upon a small shop that had a sign that said "T'Nora Hiking Equipment." Liara couldn't constrain herself any longer and rushed over to the shop, flinging the door open.
"May I help you?" asked the shopkeeper. Jay T'Nora was a well-looking matron. She was currently wearing cargo pants, a hoodie, and hiking shoes. Liara couldn't help think of how that was exactly what her Shepard wore.
"Yes... I need you to help me find someone," Liara said. She didn't know how Jay would react to Liara speaking Rangala's name.
"And who would that be? I can point you to the best guide in town. Of course, that'd be me," Jay smiled.
"I'm looking for Dr. Enya Rangala," Liara stated. For an instant, Jay's smiled faltered, but returned just as quickly.
"I'm afraid I don't know who-" Jay started before being cut off.
"I know you are covering for her, Jay. I know she's an Ardat-Yakshi. I know she's currently trying to stay under the radar. Now I'm not here to-" Liara herself was cut off as Jay sent a shockwave at her across the store, throwing her back. Following after Liara, Jay prepared to hit her again but reeled in surprise as Liara biotic-punched her in the face.
"Listen to me! I am not here to hurt or bring Rangala in!" Liara tried, but Jay retaliated with a biotic throw, once again launching Liara across the shop.
"Really? Then just what are you here for?" Jay asked sarcastically. She raced behind the store counter and pulled out a suppressor pistol and aimed it at Liara.
"I am here to ask for her help!" Liara yelled. "My bondmate is dying and I need your friends help. Rangala may be Claire's last hope. Please..." Liara pleaded. Jay's pistol seemed to waver.
"How... how do I know you're not lying to me? That you're not an undercover Commando?" Jay stammered.
"Because, if I was a Commando, I wouldn't have asked politely, and, you wouldn't be breathing right now." Liara said. Jay seemed to take in what Liara said. Slowly, she lowered her pistol and reached her hand to help Liara up. Liara grasped the offered hand and stood.
"Why do you need my sister?" Jay asked.
"Rangala is your sister?" Liara asked. She didn't remember this fact in her files... she made a mental note to meet with Glyph later.
"Half-sister, yes. We had the same father." Jay confirmed. " Although she is about 600 years older than me. Enya is in the Matriarch stage now. Can you explain why you need her, in more detail?"
Liara told Jay about Claire's illness and how it could not be cured. She explained they had seen many of the galaxies best doctors and now Liara had grown desperate. She felt herself tearing up as she explained. When she finished Jay was silent. Finally after some time, she spoke.
"I can take you to her. However, you may never speak of her again nor where she lives. When people ask how Shepard was cured, you will not mention Enya in anyway and you must never return to find her."
"I swear, I will never speak of this. Do you really think that she can help Claire?" Liara asked with her hands over her heart.
"I believe that if Enya cannot help Shepard, no one can." Jay said.
Liara and Jay stepped out of the shop. Jay turned to Liara,
"Usually, I hike there because I like the view, but since we're short for time, we'll take my skyrover." Jay gestured behind the shop, and the two asari walked around the corner into an alleyway. Liara tried to make out the rover in the darkness, but the effort proved too difficult even with the help of the moon's glow. Jay walked down the alley until the rover slowly became visible. A Thessian skyrover was similar to a skycar, but rovers were better suited for high winds and adverse weather conditions. Skyrovers also have the capability to travel twice as far and are slightly bulkier than their skycar cousins.
Liara stepped forward to the rover and rested her hand on it. She winced and lifted it away.
"Are you alright, Liara?" asked Jay, concerned. Jay unlocked the rover and opened the door for Liara. Liara nestled into the skycar before answering.
"Yes, however, I believe I fractured my wrist," Liara grimaced. Jay closed the door and walked around to her side before getting in.
"Sorry Liara, I thought you had come to kill Enya..." Jay apologized.
"No, It is alright, Jay. I believe you," Liara said. "Maybe Enya will help that, too."
"Of course she will. I believe she will do all she can to help you. It is who she is. Who she always has been."
Jay started the rover and they slowly rose into the air. Liara thought about what Jay had said. Liara hoped dearly for it to be so.
With a several hour trip ahead of her, Liara, exhausted, soon fell asleep in the rover. She couldn't recollect the last time she had slept. She guessed she'd had about four hours worth of sleep for the last 2 weeks, total. Liara had slept fitfully in those brief four hours, and she did the same now. She dreamed of Claire, dreamed of the reaper war, her mother... she dreamed of many horrible things. She dreamed about the first time she shot a man. The time she destroyed an Atlas singlehandedly with her biotics, and, even more impressive, the time she destroyed two Harvesters at once by smashing them together. She remembered blushing deeply when Jack clapped her on the back and said she was a 'bad-ass'. She dreamed about the first time she and Claire had kissed, and the first time they made love.
Liara slowly opened her eyes. She reached to rub her eyes, but winced as she moved her hand. She sighed.
"Are we arriving soon?" Liara asked.
"Yes, we are hovering overhead, but I can see someone watching the compound" Jay replied, fearfully.
Liara's eyes widened. She had forgotten about Ramirez.