(Disclaimer: This is an alternative scenario with Ryder's current relationship)

Ryder turned his attention onto the patiently waiting Turian after the crew members had dispersed from the meeting room and returned to their posts. Scott's lips cracked into a broad grin as he approached Vetra and extended his arms out to take up her hands into his.

"Vetra, we haven't had the chance... I.. I'm sorry for what happened." Scott began with a whispering voice.

"Scott... it's okay. You're okay. I'm so glad that you're okay.." Vetra responded very quietly, dipping her head down and looking upon her hands held within his. "It was heart aching to find out that the Kett captured you but... it's over now so let's just... I wanted to talk to you.. alone."

"This is as good time as any." Ryder smiled admiration and waited for Vetra to lift her face and meet her green eyes into his stare. "What is it that you wanted to talk about?"

"It's complicated... you and me.. us.. together. I... I really love you, Scott, but after not seeing you when you were supposed to be behind me after we saved that group of Angara on Voeld... It was such a painful feeling in my chest. We... shouldn't do this anymore."

Scott's smile vanished, his heart sank into the bottom of his stomach and he softly protested, "Vetra, I don't understand."

Vetra answered as calmly as she could muster, "What if something bad happened to you? Nothing like Sam deliberately killing you just so you could escape the Archon's trap back on our mission to find Meridian... but I'm talking about something really bad that there's no coming back from... if you were exalted for example.. Spirits.. I wouldn't be able to.."

The human man softly sighed, lowering his gaze away, "I understand. I don't want you to have to suffer that kind of heartache because of me, Vetra."

The female Turian slowly pulled her hands out of Scott's grasp and took a slow step back. Vetra half-turned away, dipping her head again, "I'm sorry, Scott. It'd be for the better.. for the both of us. The pain is just too great to imagine..."

(Disclaimer: If Ryder never romanced any of the crew options and chose Sky as a potential candidate)

The crew members began rising from their places and turned direction for the descending ramps. Sara Ryder walked passed her sibling and remarked in demand sound, "You better take me with you... I want to see this!"

Sky took a few steps to stand in the Pathfinder's way, "Allow me to accompany, Pathfinder."

The Asari suddenly emerged behind the tall slender figure and grabbed Sky by the elbow and began to drag him away, "You're not going anywhere just yet, bucko! Maybe Poc's scanner will work... This is Rem tech, right? It's gotta be! It's like human meets Rem tech, only yours is... very, very, sexy-looking."

Scott called out before the Asari was able to make off with the humanoid in glowing runic armor, "Hey, Peebee! Can I barrow Sky from your scanning experiments for a sec?"

Peebee made a disgruntled sigh, "Don't take too long, Ryder! I need to find a crowbar or something..." She released Sky's elbow and muttered in her return toward the descending ramp.

Sky's unseen eyes followed the Asari before he diverted to turn his helmet to face toward the human Pathfinder's direction.

"This Asari named Peebee is quite persistent to obtain knowledge about my armor."

Ryder's lips curled into a smirk, "Your armor almost appears like Rem tech."

"Rem tech?" Sky questioned conveying his curiosity in his voice.

"It's short for Remnant technology. Maybe Sam can provide the info if you want to find out more."

"That is very generous for your artificial intelligence to do. Regardless, I can acquire the information."

"What is it about Sam that you don't like? You're not on an anti-AI escapade, are you?" Scott warily demanded with a narrowed look.

"No." Sky answered in firm tone. "I have stated before: there is always a flaw in a computer system that can be easily manipulated. One program virus can put your Sam into a flux."

"Becoming a killer AI, basically. I get what you're saying. Don't worry about it, okay? Sam is one of us, he is part of this crew. His system was built to prevent hacks... well, except the time when the Archon used my sister's implant to take control of Sam... but that's beside the point."

Sky tilted his head slightly offering a puzzled demeanor, "You were curious to know why I despise artificial intelligence... Is this the purpose of this conversation?"

"Well," the human man crossed his arms over his chest as Ryder relaxed in his posture, "actually, I wanted to know more about you, Sky."

"I do not like artificial intelligence."

"Yes, we kind of clarified that... I want to get to know you on... another level."

Sky straightened his neck upright and slowly shook his head, "No."

The Pathfinder expressed a surprised look, "No? Any particular reason why? Is it because of the over exposure to my irresistible charm?"

Sky's silver helmet shook again and he explained bluntly, "I am not particular about discussing my personal affairs. Who I am is not important. This mission has more pressing concerns than my own information."

"O-kay... That's good to know. You don't like talking about yourself. Alright, well, are you at least a little curious to know more about me... rather, what my job is.. Ahem." Scott cleared his throat trying to cover up his embarrassment.

Sky seemed taken aback by briefly tilting his head again and warily questioned, "Why are you making these inquiries?"

Ryder nervously responded, "I'm just trying to get to know you... my crew.. You're part of this crew now, so, um... I'm just really curious."

The humanoid man crossed his arms over his chest and respectfully tipped his head forward, "Very well. Your valor became known in the moments of defending me. I have included in my observation the level of kindness that you display toward other lifeforms.. What would you persist to know?"

"Your name; Sky. It's gotta be short for something, right? Don't you have a surname?"

"We have established my name is Sky and that is all that needs to be known."

"Right... You're obviously not from Andromeda, so, I'm itching to know-"

Sky politely injected, "Another galaxy. You have earned enough of my respect to know only that amount of information."

Ryder momentarily eyed the dark silver armor up and down, making another study over the slowly pulsating green rune-designs that were not registered into Sam's data.

"Your armor is very unique. Sam was complaining that he wasn't able to get any information on your biological life signs."

"And that is what it is meant to do. Consider my armor like your ship's cloaking ability. My armor provides stealth capabilities so that I remain undetected."

Scott cocked an eyebrow, "How did the Kett capture you if you're able to... cloak?"

Sky unfolded his arms, slowly turning away, and gracefully walked toward one of the large view windows. He answered, "I let them capture me."

Suspicion became known in Ryder's words, "You let them capture you? And about your other ability... You could have made your own escape! I really don't get it."

The slender figure returned to face the human man. Sky stood still in diligent form as he responded in a softly echoing voice, "If I planned for my own escape then you, with the Angaran prisoners, would have been transported into Kett space and prepared for a loathsome fate. Prior my eight days of imprisonment, I discovered that the Kett were intent to capture a particular lifeform, whom they called The human Pathfinder, before they made return to their home space. The Kett known as Primus instigated the order through the broadcasting communication to all vessels belonging to the creatures."

Ryder gradually gaped his mouth and he muttered in realization, "You were intentionally waiting. You wanted to help the rest of us to escape." The human's cheeks lighted up brightly in another form of embarrassment, "I get it and that's... very unexpected.. Um, thanks for waiting... and I guess I never said thank you for saving my life... So, thank you."

Sky quietly responded, "Gratitude is not necessary, Pathfinder."

Ryder offered a smirk, "You can call me Scott. If you need anything just let me know, okay?"

"Scott..." Sky slowly spoke.

"Yeah?"

"You are welcome."