Shepard was sitting at his desk, watching Tali sleep. He had been up for a while, working on his
private terminal, occasionally looking over at Tali, just watching her. Even with her suit on,
she was more beautiful than any other woman he had seen. He knew how much she wanted to stay
on Rannoch, and he wanted the same. When he heard her cry, the only thing he wanted to do was
make her happy again. His thoughts were interrupted by EDI.

"Commander, we have reached the Migrant Fleet."

"Thanks, EDI. Stand by for docking." Shepard replied, getting up from his chair.

He woke Tali up, telling her that they had arrived at the fleet. Shepard went to the
armory to suit up while Tali went to the cockpit to request permission to dock. He told
her to meet him at the armory when she was done. When he was fully suited up, he went
to the elevator and took it down to crew quarters.

Kal was sitting down in the room overlooking the drive core.

"Kal, we've arrived at the Migrant Fleet. We're docking with the Neema."
Shepard said.

"I appreciate your help, Shepard. I would've been dead if it weren't for you."
Kal stated.

"Anytime, Kal. I'll help whenever I can." Shepard replied.

Shepard went back to the armory to get his helmet. Tali was there waiting for him with
his helmet in her hands.

"I didn't make you wait too long, I hope." He said to her, smiling.

"I'll for wait for you as long I have to." She replied, giving him his helmet.

"Ready to see what the Admirals want this time?" He asked jokingly.

"Hardly, but they said it was important." She replied, laughing.

"Let's not keep them waiting, then." Shepard said, putting on his helmet.

30 minutes later

As the two boarded the Neema, Admiral Shala'Raan greeted them at the docking bay.

"Auntie, can you tell us why we were called back?" Tali asked.

"Tali, you have been selected as a candidate to be an Admiral." Shala replied.

Shepard could tell Tali was surprised, even through her helmet.

"But Auntie, you know I can't. I just can't abandon the Normandy and her crew.
And I will not abandon Shepard." Tali said firmly.

"I know, Tali. But you have to go through the election." Shala said.

"Who are the other two candidates?" Tali asked.

Shala listed the two names.

"Hal'Zeros vas Selani and Fian'Vael vas Ulnay."

Shepard remembered that name.

"I'm sorry, but is Fian'Vael is the father of Lia'Vael?" Shepard asked curiously.

"Yes, she mentioned you on her return to the fleet, Shepard. Thank you for helping her on her Pilgrimage." Shala said.

"I'm glad she's doing alright." He said.

"We should probably start to head to the plaza." Tali said nervously.

"Your right. Are you going to oversee the election, Admiral?" Shepard asked.

"I am, and will be the only one. The election of an admiral doesn't need more than one admiral to oversee it."
She replied.

Shepard and Tali started to head towards the garden plaza. On the way, they saw Lia'Vael talking with another quarian.

"Shepard, over here." She waved over for them.

"I just wanted to thank both of you for helping me on my Pilgrimage. I probably would've been arrested
if it weren't for you. I'm doing much better now." She said.

"I'm glad we were able to help, Lia. We had better go, though." Tali said.

"Good luck in the election, Tali." Lia said, before turning back to talk to the quarian she was with.

"So how exactly will this election go?" Shepard asked Tali while walking.

"I have to stand with the other candidates where the Admirals would usually stand, while the crowd votes for
who they want as an Admiral." She replied.

"What are you going to do if you're elected?" He asked, hoping he would like the answer.

"I will respectfully decline. I'm not going to leave you, Shepard. Besides, politics was never my strong suit."
She said jokingly.

They finally reached the garden plaza. The seating area was filled with quarians.

"Guess I have to go up there." Tali said, and walked towards the stand.

Shepard decided to stand up and watch the election. Shala opened the election with a prayer.

"This Conclave is brought to order. Blessed are the ancestors who kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this season.
Keelah Se'lai."

"Keelah Se'lai," The crowd said in unison.

"We are here today to choose one who shall be the next admiral. Each of them have proven themselves to the fleet many times.
Hal'Zeros, you have helped protected the fleet time and time again. Many of us owe you our lives. Fian'Vael, you have
kept us together with you wisdom. Without you, we would be lost. Tali'Zorah, you have proven your loyalty to the fleet many
times. You have served under Captain Shepard, saving us all. You have given invaluable data of the geth, taking us one step
closer to understanding their evolution. All of you have proven your worth, but only one will be an admiral. Cast your
votes."

Shala said, giving leave for the crowd to vote. All the quarians took out their omni-tools, voting. Shepard looked up
at Tali. He could see that she was becoming increasingly nervous. Shala took out her omni-tool, and counted the votes.

5 minutes later

"It is decided. Tali'Zorah, you have been chosen to be the next admiral. What say you?"

Tali had never been more nervous in her life.

"I am sorry, but I respectfully decline. As much as I care for the fleet, I cannot abandon my crew and ship. Most importantly,
I cannot abandon my Commander. Without him, I would be lost." Tali said, at first nervously, but became more confident with each
word.

"Very well, the new admiral will be Fian'Vael, if he accepts." Shala said, respecting Tali's decision.

"I accept, Admiral." Fian said.

"You are now Admiral Fian'Vael vas Ulnay. This Conclave is adjourned." Shala stated, stepping off the podium.

20 minutes later

Tali walked toward Shepard, who was standing at the exit.

"You know, your not such a bad speaker." He said smuggly.

"Your not the only one who has a way with words." She said.

"You ready to return home, Miss Tali'Zorah?" He asked, taking her hand.

"I'm always ready. I still have those immuno-boosters" Tali replied seductively.

Shepard and Tali walked back to the Normandy together, saying their good-byes to everyone.

Once back on the Normandy, they both went back to Shepard's cabin.