Yours
Reminder: Organize outbox during next spate of free time
To: Cllr. Landra Tevos
Cc: Adm. Stephen Hackett
Cc: Capt. David Anderson
Cc: Lt. Kaidan Alenko
Cc: Lt. Jeffery Moreau
I have contacted you several times to initiate discussion of the possibility of recovering Commander Shepard's body, and again I would request aid from the Citadel Council and/or the Human Systems Alliance in this endeavor. Time is of the essence. I have finally secured what I believe to be a credible lead, and will leave the Citadel tomorrow.
Dr. Liara T'Soni
First Daughter of Matriarch Benezia
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Kaidan, I have explained myself a number of times already. If you cannot understand my actions, I hope you can support them. If you cannot support them, I hope you can accept them. Failing that, I hope you find some sort of peace.
I will not ask for your forgiveness. If I am correct, the only person who will need to forgive me is Shepard.
Liara
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Dear Captain Shepard:
Please excuse the inadequacies of this letter. I do not know how to properly express my sorrow at the loss of your daughter, and my sympathies for you and your family in this difficult time.
I did not know Commander Shepard—forgive me, but it would be too strange to call her by her first name—for very long, but she is a remarkable woman. While many humans would have made assumptions about me because of the unfortunate reputation of the asari, the commander treated all members of the Normandy's crew with the same affable (if at times baffling) jocularity. She was the most dedicated and compassionate person I have ever known, and she strove to honor the Alliance and her family's tradition of military service.
You must know of the love and esteem your daughter had for you. The one time I saw the inside of Commander Shepard's footlocker, I was struck by the number of holos of friends and family members that she had affixed to its lid. Though I understand she was not often with you, her thoughts never stray from those she loves.
There must be many friends and relations extending support to you at this time, and I would seek to add my voice to the chorus. Reaching me directly may be difficult in the coming weeks, but if you contact the Armali law firm of T'Karras, Visthia, and L'Shii, they will ensure delivery of your message.
Your daughter is always in my thoughts. I pray she finds peace in the embrace of the Goddess.
Respectfully,
Liara T'Soni
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Ms. Lawson:
If there is more that I might be able to do to assist in the success of the Lazarus Project, do not hesitate to contact me. Regardless, I trust that I will be informed when the project reaches its conclusion.
I appreciate your offer of support in my future endeavors. However, I would appreciate it more if you would remind your superiors that if she comes to harm at your hands, nothing will shield your organization from my retribution.
Cordially,
Dr. Liara T'Soni
First Daughter of Matriarch Benezia
Dear Tali:
How wonderful to hear from you! (If you need to contact me in the future, please use this address, as I know it to be secure).
I am glad that your Pilgrimage gift was so well received. Goddess knows what a trial it was to secure that data! I know Shepard would be as happy for you as I am.
Have you told Garrus that you are safely back with the Migrant Fleet? If you haven't yet, please do get in touch with him. I believe that he considers himself the unofficial protector of all non-humans to have served on the Normandy—even Wrex! To the best of my knowledge, he has rejoined C-Sec, so his old email address should be reliable.
My life is slowly settling into a new routine. You were right; I find that I cannot simply return to academia now that I know the truth of what is threatening our way of life. Still, I must accomplish a final personal task before I can fully devote myself to opposing the Reapers. In the meantime, I will do my best to raise awareness.
For the time being, I am living in a business residence of my mother's on Illium. I know the Migrant Fleet does not often visit this part of the galaxy, but should you find yourself here, I hope you will visit.
All my love,
Liara
Jeff:
Thank you for letting me know about the intended memorial. Unfortunately, the press of work will prevent me from attending. Know that my thoughts and my heart will be with you all. My regrets are sincere; it would have been good to see some of the old faces from the Normandy.
Thank you also for keeping an eye on Lieutenant Alenko. I have not spoken to him since I left the Citadel last year, so it is good to know that he seems to be adjusting to his grief and beginning to move forward. Shepard would not have wanted him to punish himself for her absence.
She would not have wanted you to punish yourself either. What happened was no one's fault.
Please do stay in touch. Oddly enough, I find that I miss your so-called sense of humor.
Liara
Dallethya:
There is no need for you to apologize for giving notice. Indeed, I appreciate that you have given me so much time to plan for your departure. If you find that you need to leave earlier, tell me. You have been a friend as much as you have been an assistant for nearly two years. Though I am sorry to part from you, I admire your dedication to your family. Your daughter is fortunate to have a mother such as you. I will pray for her speedy recovery.
I am attaching the résumés of several potential replacements. (Though of course, you are irreplaceable). When you get in tomorrow, would you please review them, contact the three you think most highly of, and arrange for them to come in and be interviewed?
Liara
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Maiden Nyxeris P'Sevvor:
T'Soni Information Services is pleased to be able to offer you the position of Primary Assistant. We are confident that your skills, experience, and ability to access unique sources of intelligence will be valuable additions to our organization.
Should you accept this job offer, you will be eligible to receive the salary and benefits discussed at your interview and detailed in the attached packet. To formally accept, please sign and date a copy of this attachment on the indicated lines, and return it to T'Soni Information Services before ten days have passed. You will be expected to begin work two weeks from today.
Should you choose to decline this job offer, please sign and date a copy of the last page of the attached packet and return it to T'Soni Information Services within ten days.
I hope that you will accept this offer, and look forward to working with you. Feel free to contact me at this address during normal business hours with any questions or concerns you may have.
Dr. Liara T'Soni
First Daughter of Matriarch Benezia
Founder, T'Soni Information Services
Ms. Lawson:
Although I may have delivered 'Patient X' to you, I certainly am not going to help you manipulate her. Surely, a woman as intelligent as you are can understand why someone who has served the Alliance loyally for her entire life might have difficulty adjusting to the fact that she is now chained to your particular organization.
The best, and only, advice I can give to you is to be honest with her. She may accept and forgive offensive candor, but never deceit. Honesty is paramount. If my friend is to survive battling the Collectors, she must trust those she is relying upon. With that said, I did not find her for you just so you could lose her again.
Cordially,
Dr. Liara T'Soni
First Daughter of Matriarch Benezia
Founder, T'Soni Information Services
Jeff:
Exactly how was I supposed to know that Shepard wouldn't want you to punish yourself because she wanted to be the one to inflict punishment? On the bright side, Dr. Chakwas is an incredibly capable member of the medical profession.
Best wishes for your speedy recovery. I am sure that you are not as badly damaged as you believe yourself to be. It is unlikely that Shepard would render you incapable of flying the Normandy.
Liara
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Well, if my jokes are "the meanest things anyone's ever said to" you, then it is at least partially your own fault. Before my time on the Normandy, I was more satiric than sardonic.
You do too exaggerate. Only Shepard is worse.
Liara
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What do you mean, "at least I'm not in as bad shape as Garrus?" Have you spoken to him?
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Garrus Vakarian:
How dare you disappear from my life the way you did! Do you have any idea how worried about you I have been? How worried Tali has been? Even Wrex has emailed me asking after you! Not to mention that crewmembers from the Normandy whom I barely remember, and people from the Citadel whom I have never met have asked!
Honestly, what is wrong with you? Why am I even asking this question? You are selfish. Unbelievably selfish. Don't you argue with me! To vanish without even doing your friends the courtesy of occasionally informing them that you are alive is the ultimate act of selfishness!
I am furious at you! I am also grateful that you are alive and well!
Jeff tells me that you were seriously injured recently. Again, I am glad that you survived, that you are safe, and that you are with Shepard. However, I hope your injuries are very painful. Keep in regular contact from now on, or Goddess help me, I will put my work on hold and travel to wherever you are to make sure that every bone in your upper body has been broken and that you are incapable of dictation.
The minute you finish reading this, you will email Tali and let her know you are all right.
Finally, since you are with Shepard now, I expect you to keep her out of trouble. (Barring that, I expect you to keep the amount of trouble she finds herself in minimal). She is all alone except for you. Keep each other safe. If either one of you dies, I will never forgive you… you clowns!
With Resentment and Affection,
Liara
Dear Shepard:
I just received your email. I am glad that you were able to contact your mother, and hope that she is doing well.
I really was delighted to see you the other day, but please, understand that nearly every square meter on Illium is monitored by listening devices, making candid conversation nearly impossible. That is why I gave you that datapad. Of course, only now do I realize that I did not make you promise only to check this account from the datapad, but thankfully you remembered that on your own.
Tell Tali how much I miss her when you see her, and apologize for my being a poor correspondent.
What, by the Goddess, does "stay frosty" mean? Is it a reference to Illium's elevated surface temperature?
As I explained before, the threat you overheard was not sincere. Over these past two years, I have had to cultivate a certain persona that is, to an extent, at odds with what you must remember of me. Change is an inevitable part of life, and though I may have some regrets about what I have done, they are outweighed by my satisfaction in what I have achieved. I understand that it might take you a while to come to terms with who I have become, but I hope you will eventually be willing to become reacquainted. Either way, I do not want to discuss the 'flay you alive' comment again.
No matter what changes time has wrought, or what decisions you come to, please know that I remain your friend.
Yours,
Liara
Jeff:
If you are still able to contact Kaidan Alenko, you need to tell him to get in touch with Shepard. If he does not, he is going to lose her.
(Take a moment to pretend to be surprised. Have you finished? Yes, I know those two were the worst kept secret in Council space. Yes, I know that they were nowhere near as subtle as they thought they were. Yes, I know Kaidan occasionally acted like a complete fool in his eagerness to impress Shepard. Are you finished now? Really? Joker, we can talk about this another time. Yes, I promise. No, not in graphic detail.)
I can direct Shepard's anger away from Kaidan. That might make her more receptive to an apology, if you think he would be willing to apologize. Let me know, because to say I am reluctant to divulge the information that would draw Shepard's fire is a gross understatement.
Liara
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Jeff:
I am glad to hear that Kaidan remains at least somewhat rational.
Shepard mentioned that you are on your way to Illium. The day after you dock, tell Kaidan to send his email. Otherwise, just prepare to stay out of her way for the next few… weeks.
Liara
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Of course it is true! Goddess, why would I lie to her about something like that? You know how she feels about honesty!
And really, what did you think was going to get her mind off of Kaidan calling her a traitor? Nothing less than telling her that someone she considered a friend is the one who gave her to a terrorist organization. It is my fault that Kaidan thinks she betrayed the Alliance. I had to do something to try to fix a problem that I created.
Do not act as if this is some sort of incredible shock, Jeff. I know that I included you on nearly all of the communications I sent begging someone with authority to help me find her body. It is not my fault that the only people who responded were a terrorist organization.
I am not going to apologize anymore. I am not sorry. I would rather have Shepard alive, hating me, than dead.
Liara
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No, I do not plan on saying any of that to her. I explained what I did, and I apologized if I hurt her. That should be sufficient. I am not going to beg for forgiveness. I do have some dignity.
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I am not—Even if I was—Mind your own business, Jeff!
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Jeff:
Your apology is accepted. I am sorry also.
Liara
Dear Shepard:
You are right, of course. I had no way of knowing who you would be when you came back. The only thing I knew for certain was that Cerberus would use you for their own purposes, and I did not care. At the time, I did not fully appreciate that you—and Feron—would pay the price for the decisions I was making.
I am sorry. Even if you cannot forgive me, please know that I only ever intended to be your friend. (Embarrassingly enough, I suppose it speaks to how few friends I have that I was so unable to let you go).
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Tali:
First of all, I need to thank you for the help you gave me in hacking those security terminals and finding that information on the Observer. I know it was an odd favor to ask, and that Shepard was not enthusiastic about assisting me, but I appreciate your talking her around.
Please, apologize to her again for me. I know she wanted to talk, but I—I just cannot afford to be away from work right now. It is unfair, but if you could try to make her understand?
I know how cowardly this is, but I think that Shepard is still angry with me, and well, some things never change, I suppose.
If you do not want to risk irritating the commander, say nothing to her. Eventually, I will find my courage. In any event, I want you to keep yourself safe. From enemies, and from Shepard's wrath.
The next time you visit, my time will be at your disposal, I promise.
All my love,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
You cannot imagine what your forgiveness means to me. Thank you, my friend.
Keep yourself safe, if only because I apparently owe you a copious amount of alcohol as an apology for rescuing you from the Collectors.
Yours,
Liara
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Miranda:
I am given to understand that you had a hand in Shepard's recent acceptance of my decision to allow Cerberus to take possession of her body. Thank you. I cannot imagine what you said or did to change her mind, but whatever it was, thank you. Once again, I find myself in your debt for restoring Shepard to me.
Gratefully,
Liara T'Soni
Ms. Lawson:
I am given to understand that your organization recently and knowingly sent the leader of the Lazarus Cell into a Collector trap without any sort of forewarning. (My sources also indicate that you were not involved in this deception, and I am glad that you yourself are well). I would ask you to remind your superiors that your organization is in possession of several persons I value highly. Fortunately, all of these individuals escaped without serious injury. Should their lives be placed at unnecessary risk again however, I will put everything aside until I have personally fired the shot that ends the Illusive Man's miserable life.
In case I have not been clear, that is not a threat; it is a promise.
One last time, let me reiterate how glad I am that all of the members of the Normandy are doing well.
Cordially,
Dr. Liara T'Soni
First Daughter of Matriarch Benezia
Founder, T'Soni Information Services
Jeff:
Did you know that Kaidan wrote to tell her that he had started to date someone else? Shepard has asked me if I would be able to obtain security footage from several restaurants and public spots on the Citadel. (No, I am not going to give it to her).
I would appreciate it if you wrote to our former shipmate and informed him that he is an idiot. If I were not so busy (and if I had your colorful vocabulary), I would do it myself, but you are probably the better person for this task.
On a different note, I hear you are to be congratulated for some truly spectacular flying when faced with the Collector ship. I would say that I am impressed, but your ego is enough of a problem. (Also, if I may be frank, I expect miraculous feats from a ship when you are at the helm).
Liara
Dear Tali,
I have never regretted not being on the Normandy as much as I do at this moment. I am so sorry for your loss. Since I heard the news of your father's passing, I have been sitting at my computer, trying to find words to help ease your grief. As always though, I find myself unequal to the role I want to assume. If I were with you, I would merely sit with you in silent support, as you did for me two years ago, but sadly, I cannot.
My heart is breaking for you, Tali, my friend. Tell me what you need from me. My thoughts are with you, though I am not.
All my love,
Liara
Dear Shepard:
There is a package waiting for you at C-Sec headquarters from me. Inside is a congratulatory gift for your young protégé, Grunt. Kindly convey my best wishes to him on successfully completing his rite of passage.
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
No, I did not get you a gift. Mere supportive participation in the Rite of Passage does not make you an adult krogan. I know that you know this.
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
Honestly, I think the best argument in favor of your being an actual member of Clan Urdnot is the fact that you received a breeding request after aiding Grunt. I notice however, that you did not bring that up, and as such, I will consider this topic of conversation closed. Unless you would like me to inform Thane Krios that he is not the only non-human vying for your affections?
Yours,
Liara
Ms. Chambers:
If you have concerns over the commander's subjective identity, I suggest you discuss them with her. As a member of a monogendered species, I confess that I do not really understand the questions you have put to me. That said, my limited observation of the human species does not indicate anything particularly unusual about a female who seems so thoroughly unable to comfortably don the traditional garments of her gender as Shepard.
Cordially,
Dr. Liara T'Soni
First Daughter of Matriarch Benezia
Founder, T'Soni Information Services
Dear Shepard:
I am not always telling you that you are overdramatic. Sometimes, I tell you that you have the tact of a krogan battlemaster. (This is not hyperbole, since you actually are Grunt's battlemaster).
I must confess that what worries me the most about your email is that I appear to be your chosen exemplar of the asari. Kindly reconsider, before you change your mind about handing my people over to the Reapers.
Have I made you smile at least a little? Good. There is no reason for you to give up hope for your species. Goddess, you know as well as I do that the time I spent with you and the Normandy's crew is the reason I think humans might not be an utterly lost cause. (There is no need to inform Ms. Lawson that I consider you a better example of your species than she is, but as I type this, I also realize the utter futility of asking you not to lord this sentence over her head).
What I am trying to say, in my usual roundabout way, is that there are not parts of you worth saving. The totality of who you are, Shepard—you the individual—is not just worth saving. You are worth dying for. Why do you think so many are willing to follow you to the Collector Base? Why did we all follow you to Ilos? (Well, why did everyone but me follow you to Ilos. Personally, I would have gone to Ilos on my own if you had not been willing to lead us there.)
It is not at all surprising to me that this boy, David, had faith that you would protect him. Don't you remember that I had the same reaction at our first meeting? Even if you did make fun of me for being trapped behind the barrier curtain, you never hesitated to offer aid. You only asked me once if I was a thrall of Saren, and after that you never questioned my loyalties or used my mother as a reason to treat me unkindly.
Do not blame yourself for the terrible things you encounter. You know as well as anyone that there are dark corners of the galaxy. However, I pray that you remember that for those dark places that we have heroes like you, people who drag evil into the light and shoot it between the eyes until it stops moving. (See? I do listen when you talk about battle tactics. Sometimes.)
You are a good person Shepard. Never doubt that. Today was difficult, but tomorrow will be better. There are people who care about you. When you feel you are too tired to face the darkness on your own, come to us, and we will do what we can to give you a chance to rest.
Yours,
Liara
Dear Shepard:
For the last time, I do not speak drell, Feron did not have an affectionate nickname for me, and I have absolutely no idea what 'siha' means. If only you knew an actual drell who could help you with this conundrum….
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
No! No! Whatever you do, do not ask Koylat Krios what it means! Even I know better than that. He was not the drell I meant and you know it.
Yours,
Liara
Miranda:
Thank you for keeping Shepard alive. She once mentioned to me that the two of you were too different to ever trust each other, but clearly, your relationship has evolved past this. It would appear that you did not need my advice on how to overcome her prejudices after all.
Best wishes on the success of the Lazarus Cell's final undertaking. I feel it would be pointless to wish you luck, since you are clearly a woman capable of taking her fate into her own hands. I am confident that you will return alive and successful.
Regards,
Liara
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Garrus:
My friend, Garrus Vakarian. The greatest officer C-Sec never appreciated. The only person thickheaded enough to think that a single turian could make a difference on Omega. The only person amazing enough to actually achieve that insane goal. If you could survive every merc group on Omega targeting you, you can survive a few dozen thousand Collectors.
And you will survive them. You had better. If you die, I will never speak to you again. (See? Do you see how terrible that joke was? I need you to continue to cultivate my sense of humor. So don't you dare die.)
Take care of yourself. Watch our girls, but watch yourself.
With Love and Confidence,
Liara
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Thane Krios:
Shepard would never say it so directly, but she cares about you a great deal. Please look after her.
Liara T'Soni
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My Very Dear Tali:
You and your omni-tool and your shotgun are going to be incredible when you face the Collectors. I know this because you are always incredible. Incredibly, you befriended the uncomfortable, awkward scientist rescued by Commander Shepard. Incredibly, you made her feel welcome in a strange, frightening place. Incredibly, you became her sister.
Of course, you were also part of the team that defeated Saren and saved the galaxy. You delivered new and valuable information about the geth to your people. I imagine a great many people would find those achievements more impressive than the ones I mentioned earlier.
To me though, your willingness to be my friend, despite all the ways I must disappoint you, will always be the most incredible thing about you. Thank you for that. So do not die. I will be very, very alone without you.
Do whatever it takes to survive, if only because I will have to be terrible to Shepard and Garrus for the rest of their lives if they come back without you.
All my love,
Liara
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Jeff:
I am sure that it is offensive for me to tell you how difficult it is for me to write this email. My difficulty arises primarily from the fact that it was not until now that I realized that we are—at least I think that we are—friends. How odd is it that we barely spoke during our time together on the Normandy, but in the following years, we have finally gotten to know each other? Regardless, I am glad that we did. Had it not been for some of the extranet links you sent me, I would never have found a number of the weaknesses in my system's firewalls. (That was not a joke).
Take care of yourself, my friend. Bring yourself, your ship and your crew back safely. I expect nothing less from the galaxy's greatest pilot.
When you come back, the two of us will share a drink and a conversation in person.
Your Friend,
Liara
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Ms. Goto:
Good luck on your upcoming venture. If you should come through it successfully, please contact me at this address. I have several pending business ventures that could benefit from your skill set.
Dr. Liara T'Soni
First Daughter of Matriarch Benezia
Founder, T'Soni Information Services
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Dear Shepard:
Thank you for entrusting me with your message to your parents. I will do as you ask.
Thank you for being the person that you are, and for being my friend.
I am sorry if the choices I made, selfishly, wounded you in any way. Please know that that was never my intention. At all times, I have tried to be your friend.
"Stay frosty," as you always say. I find that I prefer the galaxy when you are alive, and I doubt I would be able to retrieve your body from the Collectors themselves.
Yours,
Liara
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[DRAFT]
Dear Shepard:
Don't you even dream about dying. It would be unconscionably selfish of you to put everyone who loves you through that pain a second time. (Yes, I said I love you, don't let it go to your head. I also love Garrus, and we both know he is far more debonair than you are.)
We have established that you are not going to die, so when you get back you should let me (or Garrus, Miranda, or someone) take you for new clothes. I can only imagine you get tired of wearing things with holes where the Cerberus logo used to be. Although I can also imagine that you would choose to continue wearing those outfits just to spite Miranda.
Good luck in your campaign to coerce Thane into greater intimacy. From what you have told me, he seems like a good person. I am glad to see you happy with
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[DRAFT]
Shepard:
I wish I could be there with you. If you die again, I won't be able to stand knowing that there might have been something I could do to save you.
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[DRAFT]
My Dearest Shepard:
I haven't been able to sleep since I received your email. I keep wondering at what exact moment you are going to reach the Omega-4 Relay, and why I am not there with you.
Do you remember how hopeless everything felt before we reached Ilos? Did that trip feel hopeless to you? I remember sitting in the mess with you during the final approach, after everyone put on their armor, but before we crowded into the cockpit to irritate poor Jeff. You were so calm as you read over the mission reports you were drafting that I hardly recognized you. It made me certain that you were as afraid of dying as I was which, strangely enough, made me feel better.
I don't think I'll be going into the office until I know for certain that you are out of harm's way. In all likelihood, while you are fighting Collectors, I am going to be asking Athame to make sure those creatures have terrible aim. For Jeff, Ms. Lawson, and Garrus, and Tali of course, but mostly for you.
I love you, Shepard.
You must know already. Some days, I think that everyone in the galaxy must know. Why do you think I was always tripping over my words on the old Normandy? True, it was partly because I had no idea how to be around so many aliens, all of them so loud and confident, but eventually I realized that I was awkward primarily because I love you.
There is nothing about you that I don't love. I love the way you always at least pretend to be interested in what I am telling you. I love the teasing way you smile. I love how funny you think you are, despite mountains of evidence to the contrary. I love how quickly your anger boils away. I love the way the little bit of green in your eyes shines more brightly when you are excited. I loved the scar that used to be on your chin, and I love how perfect your skin is now. I love how stubborn you are. I love the length of your legs. I love that you accept responsibility for things beyond your control, and then you bend them to your will. Everything. I love everything about you.
I have watched you with Kaidan, and I have listened to you talk about Thane, and I wish you would see me, for once. Isn't that selfish? Shouldn't I be happy that you are happy? You're a good friend, a true friend who wants me to find happiness, but every time you tease me about Feron, or Miranda, or anyone, all I can wonder is how you find it so easy to believe that everyone in the galaxy is in love with me but so impossible to love me yourself.
Now do you understand why I was willing to let Cerberus have your body? Why I didn't care if you hated me forever so long as you were alive to do it?
Come back to me. Come back for me, come back in spite of me, come back to ridicule me, I don't care. Just come back.
Yours, Yours, Yours,
Liara
Dear Shepard:
I would say that there was never any doubt of your success, but I hesitate to inflate your ego any further. In any event, I look forward to seeing the crew of the Normandy. Please congratulate them all for me.
Yours,
Liara
Dear Shepard:
I cannot believe that I am doing this, but attached please find all the information the Shadow Broker has on what is planned for the next season of 'Fleet and Flotilla.' You do realize that the time I spend dredging up this sort of information is time I am not spending using my resources to help you combat the Reapers.
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
"Being dead for two years and having a lot of television to catch up on" is not an acceptable excuse.
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
Yes, I do remember who was with me when the old Shadow Broker died. Garrus was there. Poor thing, he was injured, too.
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
Oh, were you? I had forgotten.
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
On the contrary, I happen to think that I am very funny, despite your allegedly contradictory evidence. In this regard, I find we are quite similar.
Yours,
Liara
Feron:
Please have an agent get in touch with Shepard's crewmember, Jacqueline Nought, aka 'Jack,' and inform her that if she would be interested, the Shadow Broker might be able to provide her with information on her birth name and family.
Liara
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I am not enthusiastic about it either, but remembering what I owe Shepard has helped me to overcome my reluctance. The commander assures me that she will keep Ms. Nought in check.
Dear Shepard:
About that mission for Hackett. Please be careful. I have not been able to find any information about this Amanda Kenson or her project. You know how unusual that is. In all honesty, if it were not for the Admiral's assertions that Dr. Kenson was researching ways to stop the Reaper invasion, I would advise you not to accept this mission. For some reason, I have a bad feeling.
Yours,
Liara
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Dear Shepard:
I am not quite clear on what happened in the Bahak system, and unfortunately, none of my usual sources aboard the Normandy seem capable of coherently explaining events to me. If I know you though, you have taken the deaths of the inhabitants of that system onto your conscience. Stop it. We both know where the blame belongs, and it is not at your feet. This was just the first shot in what could be the last war we ever fight. Heavier losses are surely in our future. Do not fall to a sense of guilt. You saved many more lives than you sacrificed. Accept the cost and steel yourself for the future.
I do not care how loyal you are to the Alliance, or what shade of blue you claim your blood is. If you let your government use you as a scapegoat, I will never forgive you. That will make for several awkward shuttle rides, as I will also come to Earth to facilitate your escape.
Please, I know how you feel about politics, but stay frosty! Words can be more dangerous than weapons, and you cannot afford to be wounded now.
Let me know that you are all right.
Yours,
Liara
Author's Note: Apparently, if you ask, sometimes you do receive! Who knew. But now this is REALLY done. (That said, I keep imagining Shepard sitting on the floor of her bathroom, typing out emails to Liara on her datapad and laughing as she imagines the asari's reaction).
