Nathan had gotten cleaned up and changed into his casuals. He had a pretty gnarly cut on his bicep, and so was on his way to Med Bay. He recalled Garrus had gotten a good knock on the head and wanted to see how he was doing as well.
Tali had said she was fine, but he figured he could pay her a visit, too. Just to make sure she was alright.
The elevator doors slid open and he walked out and to his right, heading towards Med Bay. He looked over to see a couple crewman sitting around in mess, having a meal together and laughing about something. They both saluted him as he passed. He gave a nod and smile, also returning their salute.
The doors to Med Bay slid open and he saw Dr. Chakwas talking with Garrus as she examined the back of his head.
"Hey Shepard," Garrus greeted him.
"Are you alright?" Nathan asked as he approached the two.
"Yeah, just a small cut. You?" Garrus asked back.
Nathan pulled his coat off and began to unbutton his shirt, "I didn't realize the gash on my arm was so deep," he pulled his shirt off and laid it down on the examination bed next to the one Garrus was sitting on, "so I figured the good doctor could fix me up."
Dr. Chakwas smiled at Nathan. "Have a seat, Commander."
Nathan jumped up on the examination table and watched on as she fixed Garrus up. He turned his arm and inspected the gash. A bit of blood had trailed down his arm, threatening to drip onto his leg. He got up from the table and went to grab a small piece of gauze to cover it up.
"Is it bleeding?" Dr. Chakwas glanced over at Nathan as she finished with Garrus, "there we go," she moved away. "The medi-gel will close it up."
"Thanks doc," Garrus smiled to her, getting up from the examination table.
She washed her hands, then wandered over to Nathan and inspected his arm. "Oh my, that is deep," she grimaced.
"Shepard's always jumping into fire for a damsel in distress," Garrus joked.
Nathan smiled. He recalled getting the gash while he was shoving Tali out of the sight's of a sniper shot. "It's what I do."
"Is Tali alright?" Dr. Chakwas asked as she began to clean the wound.
"Yeah, she didn't get hit," Garrus nodded, stretching his arms in the air. "I hate those damned Geth."
"Well, that's about a squad more down," Nathan said. "One million more to go."
Garrus chuckled. "Right."
"Well send her up. I would like to make sure she is alright, and that her suit hasn't received any damage," Dr. Chakwas ordered mildly.
Garrus smirked at Shepard, "The Commander will check on her. I'll see you later Shepard," he turned and left the doctor and Shepard.
Nathan knew Garrus had an inkling about how he felt towards Tali. He felt his cheeks redden lightly at Garrus' remark.
"She's fond of you, too, Commander," Dr. Chakwas' eyes gleamed with deviance as she briefly looked at him, returning quickly to focusing on his wound.
Nathan closed his eyes as he smiled. "This is the gossip-y-ist crew I have ever worked with."
"It's not every day we get to see our Commander loose his cool in front of a lady," Dr. Chakwas teased. "It's endearing to know there's more to you than just tact and brawn."
He chuckled, remaining silent for the remainder of his wound care.