It was four at the afternoon according to local time, when they arrived at Illium. Lia was looking out of the window. She never saw anything so beautiful as Nos Astra. When the Normandy arrived to the docks Liara was already waiting for them, she was very happy to finally have a little time with her friends.

Lia was with Samara and Garrus, the three of them agreed that they will go and look around at the marketplace. Garrus wanted a new sniper scope, Samara just wanted to walk among other people, while Lia just wanted to see as much as she can of the city.

Shepard and Tali were standing beside Joker at the cockpit.

"Joker, please we are on shore leave, get off the boat and take a tour in the city."

"Sorry Commander, but I can't let EDI here alone; you know we don't want to get into any trouble for her."

"Jeff, I can pretend that I am a single VI you know that, so please take some free time, for me..."

"But...yeah fine, you win EDI... but don't act stupid!"

"I won't"

"So Commander, do you guys know any good restaurant there? And.. can you spare some credits for me, you for old time sake..."

"We might ask Liara for a good place, and sure it's technically Cerberus money, so you can have as much as you like..."

"Gee thanks, today I will be eating as a king."

The ship finally finished its docking procurers. The crew headed to the decomp chamber.

Lia was a little excited. She was hoping that with a little luck maybe she could find something for her pilgrimage, but the fact that she will be on the streets of this metropolis also added to her feelings.

The door opened and she saw an Asari at the entrance.

Maybe she is Liara, who they talked about... so she is the Shadowbroker. Keelah how many legends I will meet during this fantastic trip? The others won't believe me back at the flotilla.

Garrus was the first one the greet Liara.

"So Liara, finally you managed to take a little break, back with the old crew?"

"It's good to see you to Garrus, and yes I missed you guys, since I have my new job, I barely have time for anything... and who is she? I haven't heard about that you have a new crew member."

"Her name is Lia... Lia'Vael. Shepard and Tali meet her on the citadel she is one her pilgrimage, and they offer to help her."

"So Shepard and another Quarian...Well we could guess which is his favourite species in the galaxy" She said that with a smile on her face, and went straight to the little Quarian.

"So you are the Normandy's newest crew member? Let me introduce myself... Liara T'Soni is my name... and you must be Lia'Vael?"

"Yes... Lia'Vael nar Rayya... nice to meet you... Liara. I assume Garrus told you ... who I am." Her voice was so low

"Well yes and please don't be shy! Shepards friend is my friend. Please let me know if you need anything."

"Thank you and if there is anything I will inform you." Her voice was much stronger now.

Tali and Shepard were the last ones go out of the door as usual hand in hand. Talis helmet was on Shepards shoulder when they stopped to talk to Liara.

"Good to see you Shepard and you to Tali, I wish ever last happiness for the two of you... I should have to tell Shepard back on the original Normandy about your feelings Tali. I hope you'll forgive me."

"No problem Liara, he is finally mine and that is what matters at the end, so there is no place for any sorry here." Tali said this as she hugged her lover.

Shepard put his forehead to Talis helmet and smiled to her visor.

"Liara, so have you made any plans for today? I mean you wanted to speak just with us or the whole crew? By the way you said in your message to meet you in your office, why are you here?"

"I couldn't wait for you guys there so I wanted to meet you all here, and I think we all should go to my apartment, I will arrange a little party, if you don't mind?"

"That's a good idea! We meet you there at...When is good for you?"

"Well about 8? I will arrange all that's needed in a party... I tell you I am a bit nervous... I never did any party thing."

"You will be fine Liara I know it!" Tali hugged her friend, while Shepard went to the rest of the crew.

"Okay crew tonight we will have a party at Liaras home! We will meet here at about 7 o'clock local time, so don't be late! For the rest of the day I will send 2000 credit for each of you, so you could buy anything you like. Have a good time, and be here in time!"

Lia was a little shocked while hearing this; she never had that much money in her life.

2000 credits... that's a lot of money... I could buy almost everything I need...maybe a new suit or something else for mom and dad, I can't believe it... and I will be at a party tonight with the Shadowbroker! Keelah this is tha best day of my life so far...

Suddenly a well know voice woke up hear from her toughs. It was Kasumi, Talis best friend and a good friend of her.

"Hey Lia! Mind if I join you for a little shopping, we have lots of credits and a party tonight. I think I know what should we get you... I will make you pretty, trust me! It will be fun." Her usual smile appeared under her hood.

Lia nodded and they went to market place ignoring Garrus and Samara.

"Lia, I probably know a store here which sells stuffs for Quarians, since a lot of you people go here for their pilgrimage... Let's find you something nice! Maybe a new suit with more colours, just for the party, okay?"

"Thanks Kasumi, I was thinking about it to, and maybe something for my pilgrimage would be nice to..."

"Don't worry about it, we sure will find something for that but now, let's have some fun!"

The two girls went to the market place, while on the way Lia noticed that there are a lot of other Quarians there. She was happy about it. Finally they arrived at a shop named Keelish Fashion.

"Come on girl let's do shopping!" And by that moment Kasumi run into the shop, and immediately started to look throw the enviro suits.

Lia followed the thief in, and see noticed a beautiful dark green, golden yellow coloured one. Her grandmother had a same one, while she was little she always dreamt about a same suit. For her bad, there were not a single kind of suit in that colour pattern on the flotilla, because there were really expensive.

She looked closer to the suit. It was in her size.

I need this suit I really need it, please be cheap please...

As she looked carefully she fined its label. 3500 credits.

"Keelah that's a fortune, I will never have this suit... Well maybe there is something cheaper..."

Kasumi noticed how Lia was towards that suit, she felt sorry for the girl.

"Pssz, hey Lia, do you really want that suit? I mean really really?"

"Yes... since I was out of my bubble I always dreamed about the same suit, but I can't have it... its too expensive..."

"I'll give you 1500 credit, and you can buy it, take it as a gift."

"Really?! I can't take that Kasumi, you are just too kind... thank you!"

"You know that I am a thief do you? I don't need money really, so just take it, and be happy with it."

Lia took the money and bought herself the suit, she even changed it

"Lia you look beautiful! Now come on, we are almost late from the meeting!"

And both of them headed back to the docks.