Please note that in this chapter Garrus is doing research on how to make sex work between himself and Julie Shepard, mostly because I have not seen too many stories do it. There will be parts when he is learning about the female reproductive parts. If you don't want to read about that, then please wait until the next chapter. If I offend you in this chapter, get over it because you had your chance to not read it.

Garrus's research for his night with Shepard had started simple enough. The Turian knew some basics of human anatomy and physiology. Of course, he knew the basics: the location of all of the human vital organs, the location of the major blood vessels, and the amount of pressure needed to crush a skull. (More or less information that was more suitable for killing rather than mating.) The only thing he really knew about the human sexual organ, besides the fact that they were in the same relative areas, that humans were not protected by retracting inside the body like Turians.

Thankfully, it was not hard for him to learn the workings of the female vagina, which was vastly different than his own species. (Human biology texts were easy enough to get a hold of without raising any suspicion from the rest of the crew.) For one thing, Turians did not have a menstrual cycle. A concept that took him a few rereads to fully understand. Although it did explain why the behavior and sent of human females changed every twenty-eight or so days. He also did his best to remember the apparent location of what was called the 'g-spot' after discovering what it was.

None of this, however, was helping in learning how best to make their attempt at interspecies intercourse. When it came right down to it, for his own kind, sex was a violent, bestial, and lustful affair. Of course that did not mean there was not love in the act, but it was not uncommon for there to be injury. Garrus had very little doubt that if was not careful he would do something to Julie that he would regret.

There was really only one person who could help him with this problem, and Garrus was not happy about having to ask him for help in this regard. However, there was a slight chance that particular person would blab about what the Turian and Julie were planning on. Also he was the most likely not to laugh at the situation. The down side was that that person would ask questions Garrus would rather not answer, but there was little choice.

He took a deep breath and entered the main tech lab to have a hopefully private talk with Mordin. Much to his relief, the Salarian was alone and looking into one of the six microscopes in the lab. I might as well get this over with. Garrus inwardly groaned and quietly closed the door in order to ensure their conversation was not over heard.

"Mordin, can I talk to you for a moment?" Garrus asked, half hoping that he would say no.

"Actually, wanted to talk," The Salarian lifted up his head and stepped away from the table. "Medical matters."

Before the Turian was able to respond, Mordin said, "Aware that mission in dangerous. Different species react differently to stress. Sexual activity normal stress relief for both humans and Turians. Still, recommend caution …"

Garrus quickly cut him off, shocked that Mordin knew why he had come to see him. "Wait, how do you know why I am here?"

Mordin started blankly at him with his large black eyes. "Considering past dalliance with Shepard, and her reaction after you were hurt on Omega, it would not be a great leap to think that in this type situation intercourse would result."

Instead of asking about what he meant by his injury on Omega, the Turian inquired, "Do you have any recommendations?"

"Turians based on dextro-amino acids. Human ingestion of tissue could provoke allergic reactions. Anaphylactic shock possible. So she shouldn't," Mordin let out a small cough. "Ingest."

The doctor turned on his omni-tool. "Also forwarding advice booklet to your quarters. Valuable diagrams, positions comfortable for both species, erogenous zones overviews. Can supply oils or ointments to reduce discomfort. Gave EDI electronic relationship aid demonstration vids to use as necessary."

"Are you just pulling my leg?" Garrus questioned, sure that there was more to this then could be seen.

"Shocking suggestion!" Mordin exclaimed, actually looking taken aback. "Doctor-patient confidentiality a sacred trust. Would never dream…of mockery. You and Shpeard enjoy yourselves while possible."

Mordin walked back over to his microscope. "Will be here, studying cell reproduction. Much simpler. Less alcohol and mood music required."

Later that evening, the Turian was alone in his room, debating whether or not to look at the things the Salarian had sent to him. After a few minutes, he grabbed the advice booklet. It was as good as place to start as any.

The booklet was very handy. For one thing it supported his discovery that the g-spot was an erogenous zone. There were also things that he did not really think about, like the breasts. Turians did not have them, but Garrus knew their purpose. It did not really cross his mind that they were also an erogenous zone. The diagrams were also very helpful. There were definitely a few things he wanted to try with Julie; however, he could not bring himself to watch the vids.

His mind was brought back to the present. The elevator was going up to Shepard's room, and he was holding a bottle of wine. As soon as he elevator stopped, Garrus took a deep breath and stepped into Julie's room.