Jaal
Jaal was most pleased about how things went down at Havarl. Everybody lived, the Forge was safe and the Roekaar's position was vastly weakened. And he won against Akksul. For the first time ever. He was a little bit ashamed about how good that felt, but that didn't damp his spirits.
What did send a little pang of sadness was the scene around the second bed in Medbay. Not in a malicious sense, no, no, just a little bit of envy. He did want something like that someday. He was glad his friend was happy, but was also a bit hurt she didn't tell him.
"Stop squirming, Ryder. Or Lexi will use her extra big needles, I would know" Suvi reprimanded the Pathfinder.
"That's because you try to eat alien flora" the brunette squirmed still, "And I can't help it, I'm ticklish."
Lexi sighed "You be glad you got shot here and not somewhere else. This is superficial."
"Thank god" Suvi sighed.
"But it's a ticklish place" Ryder countered. Lexi rolled her eyes and continued the treatment.
The Scottish scientist took Sara's hand and shot her a reproaching look. Ryder practically melted and let the doctor work. Both humans smiled at each other.
Jaal smiled as well but then hissed lightly when his fresh wound was tugged by the motion.
Ryder and Suvi jumped up slightly, startled by the sudden sound. Lexi smirked but she followed with a professional tone "You know what to do Pathfinder, Athame knows I had you here enough times for the same reason."
"Yeah, yeah"
"That doesn't really inspire confidence, Ryder"
"I shall remind her of all necessary steps, doctor T'Perro"
"Thank you, SAM" Suvi said before the asari could.
Lexi nodded "You're free to go then. But only to your room, you need rest."
"What, but I need…"
"She will," the red-headed scientist smiled, "Right? Ryder wouldn't want us to worry needlessly."
"Ok, then" Sara mumbled and gingerly slid from the examination table.
When the human duo left, Lexi shook her head fondly and approached Jaal "Those two."
"What do you mean, doctor?" the sniper asked in confusion.
Lexi moved his head to the side so she could take a better look at the wound Akksul made "It'll scar but you will be alright."
"Yes. Ryder referred to my future scar as 'badass'"
"Of course she did" the doctor snorted, "And I meant their behavior."
"Ryder and Suvi? Isn't this normal behavior between mates in your galaxy as well?"
"Even the alien can see it" Lexi muttered and shook her head again.
"I am confused" Jaal cocked his head to the side.
"They are not together"
"I am more confused"
The asari laughed "I'd say so are they. Now stay still and let me fix you."