'Laser dot trembles on the skull. Spice on the spring wind. Sunset eyes defiant in the scope. A bystander noticed my spotting laser and threw herself between me and the target. She couldn't see me… but she stared me down.'

Thane had spent a lot of time thinking about the promise Raven had made him to take care of his son, Kolyat, long after he was gone. Was his son to be a member of her crew until he, too, died? If he was only so lucky.

His thoughts were interrupted when Raven entered the Life Support room. His hands folded together on the table when Raven sat down across from him, her long hair down for once and she was in relaxed attire. Shocking, really, with how professional Raven always was.

"Siha, can I help you with something?"

"How are you holding up, Thane?" There was concern in her voice, her eyebrows furrowed together gently like one perfectly groomed eyebrow against her perfectly blemish-free face. Minus the few freckles and a mole here and there, Raven was perfect in all honesty.

"No worse. You need not worry. My time is short and any that I have is yours to take," Thane replied, meek and slowly.

Raven's mind began to wonder what the word he used meant. Siha. What did it mean?

"What does 'Siha' mean?"

"It's a very special name. Maybe one day soon I can tell you. How are you feeling?"

"I'm doing just fine, Thane. Is there anything I can do for you?" Raven reached across the table and gently placed her hand on top of his hands for a brief moment, a small smile curling on her plump pink lips.

Thane couldn't help but stare, unblinking at her pink lips. She was so different from his wife, Irikah. Usually Drell weren't attracted to humans, let alone the Asari. Asari had many features they shared with humans ironically, though. And why was she dressed so...relaxed? Was it just for him?

"Only time can tell. I've been thinking a lot about my son and what I can do for him. He is...still so young, Siha. I'm always fearful for him. However, when you walked into the room, I felt the air shift. The vibrations you give off are clearly felt, the smell of the air is so much sweeter and light. There is no bad intention in your heart. I don't think I've ever had someone care about me so much in many years. A friend."

Only a friend? It would have to be a start. Maybe Raven didn't even notice him. After all, he wasn't soft and smooth like a human. Thane was soft in a different way. Smooth, even. He had beautiful green scales that grew darker on his stripes, a deep forest green. They covered his body entirely, like a tiger. If given the chance, he would show his Siha the anatomy of the Drell. He just knew she was entranced by the man in every way possible.

Raven nodded slowly, examining the way his red ridges along his throat met perfectly together. In a way, Thane reminded her of a frog. A cute green tree frog. Or maybe he was poisonous? She'd have to ask Mordin. After all, she had been talking to the doctor about Thane a little already. Only asking about the where-abouts of the Drell species, and how long they lived. Also about any ailments for the sickness Thane had.

"We're going to be very good friends, Thane. If there is anything you need, let me know. I'll do my best to help you."

"Thank you, Siha. I should return to my meditations." Thane withdrew his hands and brought them to his chin, resting his chin on them gently as he let himself slip deep into thought.

Raven took her leave, her mind arguing with her if she should have said anything more. She realized she said just the right amount.