A/N: I know I am awful at updating like I said I would. After school lets out for winter break next week it should be easier to keep up with. My apologies for the wait! Enjoy!
Liara was sitting on her bed reading a holo when Shepard stalked angrily into her room and threw herself down onto the bed next to her. Liara set her holo down and looked questioningly at the Commander, "what is wrong?"
Shepard kept her angry gaze focused on the ceiling, "the summit did not go well."
Liara moved closer to Shepard, "what happened?"
"We have to go to the Salarian home world to rescue some Krogan females who carry the cure for the genophage, against the will of the Daltress of course, but if I don't then we lose Krogan support, and we need them. Plus you know my opinion of the genophage."
Liara ran a hand through Shepard's hair, "it will be ok love. It is but one more stepping stone toward the ultimate goal."
Shepard sat upright and faced Liara, "and what is Earth is destroyed while we find all these stepping stones? Huh?! Then what? It will all be for nothing! While all the species of the galaxy send me on ridiculous missions while the human race is all but wiped out!"
"Austyn," Liara said softly, "everyone is just doing what they believe they need to, to survive."
Shepard rose quickly and turned toward Liara, "is that what the Asari are doing?! I couldn't even get the Asari to come to the summit! Where are your people Liara?!"
"They are doing what they believe is right."
"Right, I forgot, letting the humans die so that everyone else has a chance is the new battle strategy. Great plan by the way. Your people get an A+ for that one," Shepard spat sarcastically.
Liara stood from the bed, "I did not say that I agree Shepard. I am here am I not? I am using my contacts and resources to help you. You would do well to remember that," Liara said coldly.
"You're not doing enough then!"
The anger the Liara had been biting back came flooding to the surface, "I am not doing enough?! I am doing all that I can Shepard! I am but one Asari! There is nothing more I can do that I have not already! Do you not think that I would like to do more?! How dare you accuse me of not doing enough!"
"Oh please! You're the shadow broker for God's sake! Do something!"
"Get out! Get out before I force you out!"
Shepard looked at her in a mix of shock and anger, "force me out!? Pray tell how you are going to do that."
Liara felt the blue glow of her biotics on her skin, "how do you think," she growled.
Shepard took a step toward the door, "you wouldn't."
"No? Care to find out? I cannot believe that you would come into my room and accuse me of not doing enough to help you. I am only here because of you Shepard, I could be doing many other things but I am here lending you all my resources and helping with the catalyst as much as I possibly can! All for you Shepard, all because-because," she couldn't finish the sentence but the anger had drained from her all the same.
The anger had drained from Shepard who was now looking at the floor, "I'm sorry Liara," she said quietly.
Liara moved across the room and put her hand on Shepard's shoulder, "I know you are angry Austyn but you cannot act like this, especially not toward me."
"I know," she said gently pulling her shoulder from Liara, "I just need to be alone for a while."
Liara nodded and watched regretfully as Shepard left her room.
