Loyalties:

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Chapter 27

You can leave your helmet on!

… Your quiet breathing and rhythmic pervaded of sweetness the flow of time. I was lying in your arms, motionless. My gaze absorbed through the stars, far beyond the ceiling window. Unfortunately, the pleasant sense of well-being, spreading from your sleeping body gradually was dissolving. I was very tired, but I couldn't sleep.

It was less than four hours, to our landing back on Rannoch. Geth Fighter squadrons were preparing to intercept the Civilian Ships. The Legion knew the location of the server that controlled them. It said, it was able to turn it off, but it needed your help. Of course, you didn't hesitate.

I knew you'd do anything to prevent further losses of Quarians' civilian lives. For this reason, I was too worried to sleep. I felt pervaded by some dark discomfort, which gradually paralyzed my stomach. It nestled in my heart, haunting every beat. Malaise crawled sneaky into my throat, stealing the air to my breathing.

Anxiety surprised me wild. No defense against the overwhelming tidal wave. It has spread out, like the undisputed master of my body, relentless, and free to travel anywhere inside. The dull apprehension, gave me no peace. I felt as the frail slave of my own chills, just an easy prey of my torment, and burden!

I felt it wasn't a mission like any other. Indeed, it seemed to me so far-fetched, I could not even imagine that, in a few hours, you'd entered the ... Geth Consensus!

However, you were smiling in your sleep, clasping me gently in your arms. You looked so peaceful, relaxed. I tried to close my eyes. I curled up more, to gather all your warmth, by tuning myself with the beat of your heart. Your voice surprised me with sweetness, while your lips rested lovingly on my brow ...

S: Hey, Little One, you should try to get some sleep!

I didn't want you to note anything. I didn't want you to realize how much I was worried about you. So, I tried to lie …

L: Sure! Don't worry, I just woke up.

Of course, you could feel, it wasn't true! Your voice touched me again, more gently, immediately speaking to my heart …

S: I'll be alright because, you'll be there to watch over me!

I wanted to pretend it was true! I didn't want you to worry about my pain. So, I tried to control myself with all the willpower, flowing within myself. However, my voice could not lie ...

L: You'll be in an interface pod, Shepard! Thanks to which, the Legion will have full access to your mental faculties. The truth is that ... I'll can only watch over your body, because your mind will be completely in the Legion's hands! ... In the synthetic hands of a Geth!

By the Goddess! Do you realize that you might transform yourself in ... an empty body, Shepard?! What if something goes wrong? What if Legion will not keep what it says? You are seriously risking to lose your mental faculties, Shepard ... now and forever!

I was reflecting myself in the mirror of your lovely face, right in front of you, sitting in your bed. While the blue of your eyes illuminated your smile. I was talking softly, trying to capture my heart in words, revealing to you, all my fear. However, your relaxed attitude and secure couldn't be enough, to make me feel more peaceful. When my voice became more sad, dejected, you reached out your arms to hold me again, as your voice became a kiss ...

S: Come on, come here! Did I ever tell you the reason I trust Legion?

I hugged you back, held you in my arms. I was comfortably lying, resting on your chest, and absorbed in the reassuring sound of the beating of your heart ...

L: No, you didn't. Please, tell me now!

S: The Illusive Man gave me the coordinates of that Collector derelict vessel. It was a huge Collectors' ship, seemingly abandoned, but it smelled damn like a trick!

However, to cross the Omega4 Relay, we needed the Reaper IFF transponder. So, we had to take the risk. We boarded the ship, letting the enemy set its trap. As we headed toward the Core, we walked into an ambush.

Some husks appeared behind me, from nowhere. Before I had time to react, I heard the unmistakable whistle of two large-caliber bullets hissing within inches from my ears. The sharp sound of bones crushed, behind my back, and the thud of two bodies, which slumped to the ground, as large garbage bags.

You know, only a very skilled sniper can get a bullseye twice in such quick succession. That sniper was Legion! I was in the Legion's sights for who knows how long. He could blow my brains out, if he wanted to. Instead, he saved my life. That's why I brought him with me!

Time later, just before passing through the Relay, Legion came to me. He sounded worried, and told me...

"LE: Commander Shepard, all our simulations reveal a 0.32% probability ratio to survive the mission. However, our chances to get the Collectors terminated rose to 27.68% probability ratio, thanks to the Old Machines IFF transponder. We are sorry not to be able to offer you a better life expectancy."

Of course, I perfectly knew the whole thing, so I told him ...

"S: Fear not, Legion! I don't plan to be impressed by the statistical surveys. You know, we organic beings, we have a couple of special countermeasures capable of subverting any theoretical model. They are called "Hope" and "Faith!"

Legion seemed rather puzzled. He couldn't see the usefulness of my statement. So, he said ...

"LE: Your statement is not entirely clear Commander Shepard. "Hope" and "Faith" are just two, typical organic emotional states. They are devoid of any practical relevance. They cannot effectively be thrown against a powerful enemy, and getting it destroyed."

Actually, I was afraid that the whole thing never made a lot of sense to the Legion. However, I told him what I'd say, to any other comrade hard pressed, right there ...

"S: Where you're wrong, Legion! They've a great practical relevance, instead. Whatever the battle, when you start fighting, and you don't think you can do it, you've already failed! The hope and faith will make the difference between us and them. They dominate us numerically, and have powerful weapons, but we cannot afford to fail!

I'm sure we can get the Collectors destroyed, Legion, and we'll never stop believing so, until the end! Moreover, our friends are there, and we gonna get them back! So, our goals are clear. There's just one thing to do, "fight!" Our mission is our top priority, but we'll do everything to not get ourselves killed, I promise! "

The Legion was silent for a long moment, while his front panels moved with great turmoil. Finally, he turned his glittering eye straight on my face. His voice was thoughtful, almost emotional when he spoke again ...

"L: Commander Shepard, we think we know the reason we repaired ourselves, using a piece of your armor. When we recognized it, on the ground, in the rubble of the Normandy, we defined the concept of ... loss. We got a great ... respect for organic being who had been able to defeat the Guardian of the Old Machines. For this reason, we wanted to share a sign of our ... consensus!"

Well, it's strange, I know, but the Legion respects me, Liara! And, he has always been different! He's much more highly evolved than any other Geth. Likewise of EDI, Legion is developing a consciousness, and maybe something more. You know, we spent much time together in the past. He would've really had a thousand opportunities to kill me! Actually, Legion in the same way of EDI could take control of the Normandy, at any time, if he wished to do so.

Instead, the Legion has been a loyal comrade. He always tried to protect me. I trust him, he won't betray us! Legion is the only one able to monitor, and take account of a plethora of different mission parameters, ensuring my safety. He will protect my mind, and you'll protect my body. Saving the Civil Ships is vitally important for the Quarians. Everything will be fine, you'll see. We'll stop the Geth Fighters, Baby, you bet!

Your resolute tone broke down my fear. My courage found its way, in the strength of your conviction. Even my voice became safe, the tone gradually stronger, but tender ...

L: I can see why you trust the Legion, now! Well, I trust you completely, Shepard! In a few hours, you will need to enter into a capsule pod, where you'll be totally defenseless. You gonna let your cognitive processes are transferred to a server, probably hostile. If you think Legion will protect you, then I think so too! No matter what your mind is going to face ... you can be certain that, I will take care of your body! I'll never leave you alone, not even for a second. I'll be there to watch over you, until you'll come back, making sure that nothing bad happens to you, I promise!

I was attracted towards you, back in your arms. Your soothing voice was seducing my lips, only a few beats away from my breath. The irrepressible urge to kiss you, it lured me closer, into the seductive charm of your fragrance, your words just my sugar ...

S: Yeah, I know! I love you too, Little Heart!

I kissed you madly. Until, the last my fear has faded on your lips.

… I've been watching you inside the pod, all along. My minutes stretched into hours. You were motionless, your closed eyes, your calm face. You seemed happy asleep. I had no idea what you were feeling, but I felt very cold without your presence in my mind. I only knew that your body was in stable conditions because, I was constant monitoring you. Finally, your fond presence came back around, through my thoughts, to my internal world imbued of you once again. I instantly realized, whatever you did in there, it worked because, all the Civil Ships were safe and sound.

When your eyes opened again, quickly flashing into my gaze, in my eyes stuck to your face, the flash of light became a flame. At that very moment, I experienced one of the most intense joys of my whole life!

… When the door of your cabin burst open, you were trying to read your report for the fourth time, but in vain. You were fighting so hard to focus on, in the shadows, back against the wall. Sitting on the desktop, in absolute silence. Your feet on your chair, the anxiety clutching your throat. You just wanted that, the disgusting medicine that Karin had forced you to gulp down to kick in quickly, getting your unbearable headache wiped out in a flash.

Garrus burst into the room, rushed step. His gaze seemed involved in something terrible. He immediately headed towards you. The agitated tone, brisk pace, breathing hard ...

G: Shepard! You've to pay me back ... right now!

His loud voice caused your sharp pain. Your brain throbbed. It bounces wildly against your head, as if trying in every way to get out. You raised your arms, with a grimace of pain. Your voice reduced to a kind of painful sigh, closed eyes ...

S: Please, don't shout! My head is splitting! That Legion's doodad really messed with my brain! I need to call it a day!

Garrus approached you warily. A flash of genuine affection shined in his eyes. He put his hand on your shoulder, thinly disguised concern, by probing the look on your face. He was trying to convince himself, it was just a small temporary disorder. Garrus' voice became very affectionate, as he said ...

G: Hey, you'll be fine, Shepard, you'll see! Did you see Chakwas?

S: Yes, damn it! She gave me a revolting concoction, and said it is acting quickly, but it happened over an hour ago!

The Garrus face grew darker. He took a glass from the table, and handed it to you with unexpected delicacy ...

G: Here, take. Drink some water can help you!

S: Thank you, bud!

You began to sip slowly, while you pulled a dry ice pack out of the drawer, placing it on your forehead, carefully. Then, you nodded the couch to Garrus, sitting in front of him. Your voice slightly improved ...

S: So, Garrus. What kind of debt are we talking about?

The Garrus lively eyes started to glow with excitement, in the midst of an enigmatic face nourished by his gloating tone ...

G: Well, you admit that, Liara and you are currently on cloud nine. But, you only got it, because of my priceless advice, Shepard! So, you dear, the time to pay back has come!

The dry ice soon began to spread a feeling of well-being on your aching forehead. Gradually, the pain was becoming less intense, and your voice more relieved, as you said...

S: Oh, that's right! Liara and I, we hardly keep our feet on the ground, Garrus! However, maybe, you need to know that, the love of my life almost left me, because of your so called, "priceless advice," Garrus!

Garrus couldn't hide a thread of concern for its bargaining chip became less realistic. However, he could not afford to give up. So, he tried to butter you, both with humor and all his "irresistible allure". It was pretty clear Garrus was up to something, no plans to yield ...

G: Come on, Shepard! A great soldier like you should be thanking me for making so hard her own fight! Secondly, I can't help but wonder, what kind of amazing thing must've been to make peace with Liara! Of course, all thanks to little old me! Oh, yes, you're in debt, dear friend! So, today I'm here to call in!

Garrus perfectly knew how to treat with his best friend. So, it wasn't long before his chummy attitude captured your heart. A smirk escaped your serious face, as Garrus began to feel relieved by the increasingly available tone of your voice ...

S: hmm, all right, I really owe you, pal! So, what can I do for you, Garrus?

I guess, your accomplice attitude was instilling a small drop of hope into a turmoil sea because, the Garrus tone suddenly became poignant ...

G: You got to help me, Shepard! I'm in trouble dead! ... I don't know what to do! I need some advice, and there's no one else I can talk to.

Of course, you had guessed what this was about, for a long time.

S: Something tells me, it has to do with Tali ...

Garrus raised an eyebrow filled with wonder. His troubled tone, betrayed his confusion, worried that his mood was so obvious to be easily unraveled ...

G: Really, Shepard? How do you know?

Well, to be honest, it wasn't Tali who told you! However, this wasn't just imagery, remember? After the Garrus' note, Tali was pretty worked up about! So, to keep her calm, I asked you, to know if Garrus had ever told you about some interest in Tali. Of course, we both thought they would be a lovely couple, and we were trying to be helpful so that they get together. However, this was our little secret. Here's the reason for your both serious and amused answer ...

S: Nah, I don't know! It's just a gut instinct, Garrus. However, when this war is over, I think I'll open a Marriage Counseling Centre, if we survive! By the by, I thought the chocolate had worked. So, why don't you tell me what went wrong?

Garrus sat on the couch better, leaning towards you, so he could be even more concentrated, in disclosing his mood to you. His tone increasingly worried exclaiming ...

G: Oh, it worked like a charm! The trouble is that I asked her for lunch on the Citadel, and ... and she said yes!

Of course, you were delighted to know it. Although Garrus didn't seem jumping for joy, yet ...

S: So, you've a date! That's great!

However, the reasons of Garrus were about to become a raging river... a big river of uncertainties ...

G: Spirits, Shepard! What if, she realizes I'm not like she thought! What if, she doesn't like hanging out with me! What if, she stops liking me, but I won't stop liking her! You know, I would like to make a good impression ... in short, I want to be interesting, intriguing... seductive... cool! But, I absolutely don't want she thinks, I'm just looking to get it on with her! No, wait ... hey, I don't even want, she thinks, I'm taking it too seriously, you know, I ... I ...! Oh, shit! You see the reasons why I need your help so much, Shepard! I'm afraid to be very confusing! ... And, what if I get her run away?!

You winked at Garrus, and you gave him an intelligent smile. The good old Garrus leaned heavily back on the couch, lost eyes. He sighed disconsolately, as your friendly voice said...

S: Hey man, relax! Something tells me, she doesn't wanna run away!

But your optimism was not enough to calm down the Garrus first-date anxiety ...

G: Oh, What I'd give to believe you, Shepard! So, please tell me, what makes you say that?

S: Let's say I just got an impression, but I think she likes you! All you have to do is to be yourself, Garrus!

You paused, maternal face. Your thoughtful glance straight in the Garrus one. Your heartfelt voice, still talking ...

S: ... but not so much, remember! Number one, you can try to handle your outsized Turian ego, dude! Don't be such a hot shot with her! Usually, good girls like Tali, don't like guys so blowhards, because they always seem fly-by-night, you see? Tali has a very romantic side, who barely manages to hide. If the chocolate doesn't cover it, you can try to put a little sugar in what you say. It'll be a cinch, don't worry! Your best bet is to be on time, act natural, but remember, above all, you have to be honest with her!

You need to make sure that, the one she's falling with, it's you, but absolutely not some sort of ideal mate who, sooner or later, will shatter! Number two, show yourself as you really are. You must be willing to take your risk, Garrus! If Tali don't like the real you, better to know, now and before, you fall head over heels in love with her. It'll hurt less when you'll get up, believe me!

Garrus was listening to you, twinkling eyes in confused look. All his scars dancing. He was showing clear signals of romantic turmoil in a pretty serious degree. Garrus seemed never been so frightened by anything in all his life. So, he had your advice in high esteem. You got the distinct feeling, he would cross the Omega4 Relay twice, rather than facing Tali's sweet eyes. Luckily, as in war than in love, no one else makes someone to feel confident, as you do. Garrus grinned halfway between amused and panicked-alarmed, exclaiming ...

G: Dammit! So, I don't think I have much longer!

You grinned back to Garrus, as you stand up, greeting him with an affectionate pat on his shoulder. Your voice even more encouraging, as you said ...

S: huh, huh, you don't worry about that, old chap! The good news is we're going back to the Citadel, just now. So you're right on time!

Garrus stood immediately up, hands in the air, excited face. He couldn't hold back a nervous giggle, saying ...

G: Huh, huh by the Spirits! I survived the Collectors and the Sovereign, Shepard, but ... I highly doubt I'll survive this!

Your ironic tone scratched the Garrus' backbone, getting his chills piling up ...

S: Hey, come on, old boy! Of course, you can! You know the old saying, "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!"... Well, fear not! If you just happen to die, you'll be forever remembered as the one who cured my horrible headaches, I promise!

G: Yeah, it sounds great! Thanks Shepard, where would I be without you?!

S: You're welcome, Garrus! All in a day's work!

… Garrus was waiting for a few minutes, sitting at the quieter corner table in the Sushi Bar. The dextro-menu bolted between his fingers, restless eyes, non-stop in probing the Reception area.

A savage battle was raging into his stomach, for hours. The bite of the tension knotted and clenched his internal organs, one by one. They incessantly ached and throbbed, as though in a kind of inexpressible turmoil. Garrus thought, it was almost like a "pleasant agony" before die.

Garrus had arrived well in advance. He needed time to mentally rehearse all the many topics of conversation he had prepared. But, more he focused, and more he got the impression that his brain had turned into fog. Some sort of dense fog and impenetrable, which made difficult any thought. The chills began to scratch back his spine, once he tried to focus on yours previous day's suggestions.

Until, Garrus stared hopelessly trapped at the lovely figure of Tali, who was advancing with an elegant stride toward him. His chest bombarded with a crowd of pulsations, like a crazed volley of bullets. His breath stuck in his throat. The feeling of losing consciousness, dramatically increased in his mind. Garrus felt like he was falling in an endless moment, where his heart couldn't stop to skip a beat, anymore.

Garrus waved his hand slightly, to attract the attention of Tali, greeting her. He felt pervaded by a feverish excitement, which showed no signs of decreasing. He had to admit to himself, his own tone of voice seemed a little too much strident, even though he was trying to control his voice with all his strength ...

G: Hie, Tali! Hey, you made it! I feared the Admiral Raan's Special Session threw away all our great plans for lunch!

Tali sat in front of Garrus, with sensual movements, her head tilted slightly to one side, forearms rested on the table. She leaned forward with a feline gesture to see the face of Garrus closer, crossing her legs. She looked very smiling, even though, from Tali's voice, you could guess the same sound, a little too much strident. However, she replied in an intriguing tone ...

T: Hie! Well, yeah! Better you don't want to know what's under here, Garrus! The truth is, I'd prefer face the exile rather than miss our date! Aw, this place is great, Garrus! I bet it cost you a packet! By the Ancestors! It's all just so elegant, and pleasing, and perfect here! Oh, what I'd give to try that fish!

The Garrus' body wallowed in the excitement. Tali's euphoria was electrifying every beat of his heart gone crazy. Finally, courage began to flow copiously in Garrus' veins. The wave of confidence pervaded of energy every molecule of himself, immediately restoring the boldness in his voice ...

G: Well, you know, when I was working in C-Sec, I thwarted a sabotage attempted against the club. The culprit was a former employee. When he was discovered with their hands in the cash register, he was fired, and he swore revenge. One night, while I was going off duty, I noticed some movement out of the building. A hooded guy was trying to bypass the security locks. When I saw him sneak through, I went to take a look.

I caught him trying to place some incendiary devices, intending to burn down the Club. Of course, after getting the devices defused, I busted him, and got his revenge throwing away. Well, I guess maybe I've earned the undying gratitude of the club owners. Since then, I get deep discounts, every time I come out and eat here!

Tali was listening the telling of Garrus with interest. Until suddenly, the seeds began to burn inside her. They found their way, silently, like a small bad flame growing, getting sure to hurt more and more. Tali looked into Garrus' eyes, thinking she had never felt so close to someone, before. She watched his clumsy face, thinking she couldn't be wrong. She felt Garrus deeply involved, and his heart sounds sincere.

At that very moment, Tali decided, she didn't give a damn about how many girls Garrus had hooked up in that Restaurant before her. She said to herself, the really important thing was that from now on, Garrus wouldn't have brought any other girl in that Restaurant but she. Tali realized, there was no better time to be honest with each other. She made a great effort of will, to keep her calm tone, as she said ...

T: I guess, you've already hooked up a lot of other girls here, Garrus, and ... I bet, none of them could resist your charm, thanks to this place!

Garrus felt like punched in the stomach, able to cloud his sight, to throw his mind in utter confusion. One thought still echoing inside him, while your voice was filling every silence, "What does not kill you, makes you stronger!" Garrus got a sudden shock. He realized, this was the right time to take the risk, no matter what! You were right, and he needed to be honest with Tali. Above all, he felt deep down, all that he wanted most was to get involved. Garrus excited voice stroked the feelings of Tali, as he told her ...

G: Well, I can't argue with that! But, that's not why I brought you here, Tali! The truth is, this is the most exotic place, and elegant I know. Also, I wanted you to taste the more delicious dextro-chocolate cake, in the whole galaxy!

Garrus paused, leaning toward the Tali's chair. His hand timidly touching Tali's one, who had a tremor of emotion. The thrill fused between their hands intertwined, in a fatal contact, pervading their bodies with the same spell, as if it would never end. Garrus' voice plodded of sweetness, while his illuminated by love gaze floated tirelessly in the eyes of Tali ...

G: I assure you, this place has never been so beautiful, till now! You know, it would be great to come in here only with you, from now on ... if you want it! I need to tell you something, Tali that I've never said before. Well, I don't know what it is, actually, but it's serious! You know, one day I woke up thinking, the galaxy would be an empty place and sad without you. You make me feel ... better! Despite the Geth, and the damned Reapers, now more than ever, I feel I don't want to surrender! I don't know what, but for sure, I never felt like this before. Well, just one thing I know. I'm afraid that ... if you now you get up, from that chair, and you walk away ... I could really die!

Garrus' voice stroked Tali's shivers, getting her flooded with emotion heart instantly stopped. Joy and fear ran in chills together, ripped out the air from every breath. Initially, Tali felt pervaded by endless beautiful feelings and wonderful, so nicely that she was almost afraid to dream. Then, the anxiety began to run up and down, frantic whirling, between her stomach and throat. The question that haunted her for weeks was smirking malicious in her mind, haunting her heart ...

T: Oh, Garrus! But, what if it was you to run away?!

Garrus stared at Tali in disbelief, a little goofy smile reflected in the glass of Tali's helmet. Soon after, the Garrus' protective voice, and confused slipped like a caress over the fears of Tali ...

G: Hey, Little One! What are you thinking?! I told you, I don't mean to play on you!

The sweet purposes of Garrus struggled into the uncertainty ocean of Tali, who couldn't control her great need to be led on to the beaches safe. Then, she said in a heartfelt voice ...

T: Well ... actually, I wasn't talking about that. It's just that, you are a Turian, Garrus, and I am a Quarian! My look is very different from yours, and ... Oh, shh... sugar! You've never seen me for real, Garrus! What if you don't like me? What if I was not so interesting!? What if I wasn't exciting enough for you!? My outward appearance is like hidden by a veil. It's invisible to the eye what I really am. Sometimes, the veil transparent allows a glimpse of a few things about me. So, I may even look intriguing. But, what if I let you down when you really see!

Garrus thought that, his heart was about to explode with joy. There was nothing more exciting than the touch of Tali's hand. There was nothing more amazing than the sweet confusion in Tali's voice. Garrus spoke to her with soothing words ...

G: Hey, what are you talking about? I like you for who you are! Your helmet only can cover your face Tali, certainly it cannot hide your inner aspect. I think you're a beautiful creature! You're so sweet, but strong, and assertive, and brave. You fight for what you believe in. You are able to offer all your talent in need. You never back out. You are funny and fun. You're a loyal friend. Many times, your words have been a great comfort to me, in the past. But, now, you are making race my heart, Tali. As it's never raced before. If I could really survive that war, getting a future of peace, well ... I'd like it to be with you!

Tali stood for a moment speechless, frightened that her heart was going to explode for real. She thought, the dazzling light into Garrus' eyes would be the last thing she saw in her life. The feeling of happiness ran out through her body, like a magic milk, which was intoxicating her reason, turning it into a pleasant confused elation. Tears fell down her eyes, but Tali wasn't worried about letting them drop. She was realizing, to be forced inside a helmet, sometimes, is not so bad. At first, her voice betrayed emotion, but then, words found the pleasant way of irony, as she said ...

T: Oh Garrus, you're so sweet! Thanks I ... hey, don't you dare upset my plan, Vakarian! I'm going to take that as a promise, remember! And, you need to know, we Quarians have very long memories!

Garrus let himself be carried in the same irony, and pleasant confusion ...

G: Oh, don't worry, I don't gonna make you angry! ... I promise! Since we're on the subject ... it sounds curious, you know! I was wondering what a Quarian girl might find attractive in such an old Turian toad, as I am! Well, you can see me, and all my lumbering presence, I guess! Are you sure did you have a close look inside the package?! What if, knowing me better you'll find out that I'm not "your perfect mate"? What if you stay disappointed by what you'll find? As you see, I'm afraid you're not alone in that scariest thought!

Tali smile grew wider and wider. Her eyes spreading a bright flare in her helmet, as she said ...

T: huh, huh, yeah! But, you're not old, Garrus! You know, I must say, I know you pretty well, but I'm discovering a side of yourself even more intriguing. There's something very soft under your Turian bacon. I love it!

The Garrus voice became deep and sensual, as he said ...

G: hmm, then you like toads. That's great!

Tali's words spread in the air, in a nice, sweet, sultry voice ...

T: Well, yeah! But, only the very, very sexy ones!

Garrus tenderly shook Tali's hand, drawing it to himself. The Garrus' lips gently caressed the hand of Tali, causing her a cascade of emotions. The voice of Garrus had a low tone, sensual timbre, which insinuated intriguing, through Tali's emotions ...

G: Aw, in that case ... when this sexy hurricane will make your body able to feel what your mind had never imagined possible. When, in the night, everything you can do will be screaming my name, begging me not to stop myself. Well, Baby, don't worry because, if you prefer ... you can leave your helmet on!

No way to hide the arousing rain of chills that run over Tali's skin. Her tone of voice kept sounding a little much strident, even though she was trying to control her voice with all her strength remained, exclaiming ...

T: Oh, may the Ancestors help me!

To be continued …