"Shepard."
"Yes, Vakarian?"
"You actually named your ship after a fatal Krogan martini?"
"Grarak couldn't find a proper name, and he liked my suggestion. Why?"
"No reason, no reason."
Shepard climbed onboard the Ryncol, walking towards the cockpit.
"Dharos, set a course for Noveria. Peak 15."
"Yessir."
"Good man," said Shepard, patting the Batarian's shoulder.
"So," Shepard turned to address his two newest shipmates. "Welcome aboard the Ryncol. Finest ship this side of Sur'Kesh. Feel free to explore, I've already told the crew not to horribly maim you, kill you, or touch you in unsavory ways, so you're good to go. Word of warning though, if you're going down to the cargo bay, watch out for the grumpy old Krogan down there. Name's Wrex, and while he's more open-minded than most, I'd watch your backs, 'specially Vakarian," Shepard clapped his hands together. "Any questions? Tali?"
"Uh, where's the engine?"
"Second to last floor. Vakarian?"
"Do you have any ground vehicles?"
"We actually have a Krogan Tomkah, down in the Cargo Bay. Nothing else? Okay, I'll see you two around. I have preparations to make."
As Shepard walked away, the Ryncol pulled out of the docks.
Kaiden couldn't believe it. They had the evidence, they had solid proof, they had witness reports, they had everything! But still, the Council was arguing over Saren's allegiance! If they didn't let him find Saren, the galaxy could-
"Shut up, all of you!"
Kaiden shut his mouth immediately, regretting having a sub-conscious
"Yes, Spectre Alenko?" said the Asari Councillor.
Kaiden looked at the Council, terrified of what he was about to say.
"While we all stand here and argue amongst ourselves, Saren and the Geth are out there, killing I-don't-know-how-many people! And that's exactly what Saren wants! He want's to stall us, to keep us from getting to him! I saw Eden Prime, I saw what Saren did. And I know you all saw the reports. So as long as you don't want the galaxy to become exactly like Eden Prime, I suggest you stop fighting, and just let us go after him!"
"...You're right. As we fight, more and more people die," said the Asari Councillor.
"Spectre Alenko, you have permission to use any means necessary to apprehend or kill Saren. Good luck," said the Salarian Councillor.
"Thank you. I'll do my best."
"We know you will," said the Turian Councillor. "It comes with being a Spectre."
The Council left to their offices, leaving Kaiden, Udina, and Anderson to collect their bearings.
"Major Alenko," began Udina. "Do you know the words: 'political shitstorm'?"