Apollo Cafe , Citadel
Nazara and Raiden took the table beside the great view of Citadel.Both were sharing Turkish delight .
" It's good isn't it " Raiden asked her " Taste like heavens "
" I admit , it has pleasant taste " Nazara answered him with a smile on her face " The sensation is ... delightful "
" I am glad you like it "
" The song..." Nazara asked Raiden curiously
" That's Beethoven symphony " Raiden answered her.
" That's….Pleasant "
" Guess. We have something in common "
" I wish that were true "
Both of their eyes fell upon the Krogan memorial.
" My Dad ... we walked once besides that Krogan memorial few months before you know.." He looked at her , sadness in his face " Sovereign attack...He died Serving on Cruiser Emden which... took full brunt of your attack ...didn't made it "
Nazara turned her eyes away from him in shame . Guilt started appearing on her face . She murdered her father that day .
Raiden realising what he said , immediately grabbed her hands , startling her.
" I..I..didn't want ..to ...to blame you " He tried to comfort her " I am so sorry...so stupid of me.."
" It's.. alright...Raiden." Nazara sported him a fake smile " No matter the actions , they still remind me who am I . A Butcher "
She walked towards the edge of cafe , looking away from him in shame.
" No.." He stood from his chair " You are not a Butcher "
He walked towards her . Grabbing her , he turned her towards him.
" How can you say that ..." She said , guilt in her face " You don't know me , Mortal "
" You're right . I don't know you ...but " He made her face him " Your choices says otherwise "
" That doesn't changes anything "
" It does..." He stared in her eyes " You saved my life back on Horizon from collectors . On top of that , you save everyone there from collectors . You could have returned to your sisters , but you didn't ."
He showed her his cybernetic arm to her
" This arm is the proof that despite anyone claiming you are to be , Butcher isn't one of them "
Nazara stand shocked at his proclamation
" Raiden..."
Their face inches closer , however the sound of clicking distracted them.
" Didn't knew you had thing for Reapers , Raiden "
both of them turned towards a smirking Garrus with a camera in his hand .
Both of them moved away from each other.
" I...We.." both of them mumbled something , unable to speak.
" Don't worry kid , your secret safe with me "
Garrus smirked at Raiden " This photo is just for insurance , you know "
" You're bad Garrus "
" You're bad , then I am your Dad "
Raiden tried to change the subject
" You were with Shepard , what happened "
" He is in council meeting . Anderson requested him to have audience with the council about Horizon " Garrus said with his usual tone " What about you . Besides playing date with your Girlfriend "
Raiden and Nazara turned their face away from him
" I have been temporarily transfer under Shepard command . Guess I be seeing you a lot "
" Welcome aboard kid "
" Don't mention it " Garrus turned towards Nazara " I suppose you are coming with him "
She nodded at him .
" I take that as a yes . Come on let's head to Embassy . I want to know what happened there "
All three of them headed towards embassy.