Prompt: behind (or: because when she uses dynamite, it usually works)

This Follows # 2: Murder


"Well. I'd normally save munitions for anniversaries, but if you think that'll do it."

"That's a lie." It comes out in a startled rush of multi-tonal amusement, like a cough doubling as laughter. Mandibles spread wide and clicks loud when settling; Garrus says: "You didn't even wait for a second date."

"See," she draws out, right hand leaving orange omni-light to gesture. It is a foe and mission and a don't shoot that gets her message across. "That was self-preservation. You had a Hammer."

The omni-tool's targeted upgrade is perfect; she'll have to reward Solus and Goto with something shiny.