A/N: Here's a fun little piece. Just where did Tali get that herbal supplement?
I hope you all enjoy!
Written for the February 5th, 2014 "Insanity Round" on LiveJournal
Prompt: "Does this stuff have side effects?"
"Does this stuff have side effects?" Tali asked Mordin, holding a vial of green liquid aloft.
"No! Perfectly safe! Wait. Quarians have two kidneys. *Inhale* May cause you to have to urinate more frequently," he concluded.
"That's it? Please Mordin, this is serious!"
"Yes, certain. Herbal supplement from plants native to Rannoch. Safe for you to use. Still advise against mating with Shepard. Too many unknown variables. Risk higher than reward."
"I know the risks!" Tali shot back. "I want to do this. I want to share myself with him, and nothing you say is going to change my mind."
"Of course. Simply giving advice as doctor. But mammals let hormones do the talking. Ignore logic. Very interesting. *Inhale* Maybe write a book on it." Mordin smiled. "You and Shepard might get a chapter."
Tali put both hands on her visor in embarrassment. "Keelah! Please tell me you're joking."
"Change names of course. Doctor-patient confidentiality. Had same talk with Shepard. Would never dream of mockery." Mordin's wide grin belied his last statement and Tali thought it best to egress as soon as possible. It was mortifying enough without the doctor starting to make smug comments.
"Right, well… ah, thanks for… the stuff," Tali said as she walked out of the room, rather quickly.
"Don't forget to get Shepard to self-sterilize!" Mordin yelled after her.