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Ah the Citadel: Center of galactic commerce and government.
Don't forget center of corruption and staging of an attempted Reaper invasion.
Right, that too.
And where Shepard's memorial statue is.
Oh that should be fun.
"What's the hold up Joker?" the commander asked as she came into the cockpit.
"You're dead remember? I can't just toss your name around and get your cushy Alliance and Spectre clearance," the pilot explained.
"Yeah, somehow I keep forgetting I'm dead. Must be the whole breathing, heartbeat, and getting shot at thing."
"Your life being threatened makes you feel alive?" Joker asked with a cocked eyebrow. "Damn shame."
"Well there are other things," Laura said slyly as she spun Joker's chair around and sat on his lap.
"Oh?" the pilot gulped. "Such as?"
"Mmmm talking with you, touching you," she continued as she slowly traced Joker's beard.
Stay calm, deep breaths. Try not to focus on the incredibly hot women in your lap.
Too late.
Crap.
"There is one other thing," Shepard said as she lowered her face closer to the pilot.
Joker's console pinged.
Shit.
"Ignore it," Laura whispered into Joker's ear.
"If I don't answer, they'll give our spot away," Joker said as he swatted blindly at the appropriate button.
"Normandy SR2 you are cleared for docking in bay 225."
With Laura currently nibbling on his earlobe, Joker found it hard to simply respond. "Uh…yeah okay…copy that."
"Let one of the Cerberus jockey's, or EDI handle it," Laura said enticingly.
"You, you are a tease," Joker stated while trying to avoid Shepard's lips on his neck. "You know you have a meeting with Anderson, and you know we don't have time."
"Oh fine," Laura said swatting his hat. "You got me. But you really should get more sleep. EDI tells me you haven't slept in quite some time."
"Sleep? Sleep is for the week. Besides, somebody has to make sure EDI doesn't go all Skynet on us."
"I'm serious. I know you and I will be relaxing for our quick shore leave, but while onboard this ship you need to sleep more," the commander said seriously.
"That an invitation into your quarters…ma'am?" Joker asked, wiggling his eyebrows.
"I wish," Laura sighed heavily as she stood. "But who knows where there are hidden bugs and cameras onboard. But this shore leave, I promise: spooning and snuggling for all."
"You're cute when you try to be romantic. 'Try' is the keyword."
"Brat," she said before successfully stealing the pilot's hat and placing it victoriously on her head. "Wanna feel important? Do some field work?"
"Are you saying I'm not important?" Joker queried. "And I thought our visit to the Citadel would be work free."
"I suppose you might…possibly be important to this mission," she teased while making a pained expression. "And relax. While I'm with Anderson I need you to pick up our newest recruit."
"I assume you trust me because this person is not a psychopath," he reasoned.
"Kasumi Goto is a master thief: stealthy, sabotage, infiltration and extraction. No history of excessive violence, or any mental illness that may lead to violent outbursts," EDI chimed in. "Cerberus has acquired her services as The Illusive Man deems that her skills will assist Commander Shepard."
"So as long as you don't have anything valuable lying around you should be okay," Shepard added.
"Yeah sure, nothing valuable just THE ONLY STEALTH FRIGATE IN THE GALAXY!" Joker shouted after arriving at the docking station.
"Relax. EDI can prevent theft. Right, oh great blue orb?"
"Affirmative Commander. Any unauthorized piloting opens my capabilities and allows me to take direct control of the ship."
"You've handled geth, and rachni face to face as well as shot down a reaper," Shepard encouraged. "One human thief escorted back to the ship is all I ask."
"Fine," Joker said as he followed Shepard into the airlock. "But I'll need my hat back."
"I bet you think that's cute," Laura said as the airlock opened to the Citadel.
"Yeah, would make a good scene ender," Joker said dryly as they took separate elevators.
After clearing customs with C-sec, Joker found himself in the Lower Wards and a bit confused. Having no idea what is quarry looked like, Joker was at a loss for what to do.
Well I guess if everybody knew what she looked like she wouldn't be a very good thief.
Not helping.
Right, right. Well she's been contacted by Cerberus and was told to meet here. Look for somebody that looks like they're waiting or eyeing your hat.
Putting his plan into action, Joker found a wall to lean against and watch the crowd. The sheer amount of people shuffling past, conversing, or purchasing made it difficult to see anybody standing still as the pilot planned. Finally, Joker spotted someone leaning against an advertisement column.
Most people don't lean against the columns, sure they watch them, but most walk right past them.
Limping over to the column, Joker was at a loss for what to say when he approached the hooded woman.
"You're not Shepard," she said simply, a small accent playing over her words.
"Indeed. But why would you be looking for somebody that is dead?"
"Cut the crap. Where's Shepard?" she asked.
"Being a master thief and stealth expert I assumed you would already know," Joker said, crossing his arms.
The thief smiled and finally looked at the pilot face to face. "Meeting with the first human councilor in private of course. You must be Joker."
"Of course you know my name," Joker said, walking to the ship. "Coming?"
"I've already slipped aboard. This is only a hologram," she said before disappearing.
"This just keeps getting better and better."
So the plan is to have Kasumi and Joker play off of each other similar to Shepard. Review por favor