Elegance

Dresses were something Shepard was not used to. She had been in the military her whole life. That didn't leave her time to wear heels or dresses. But Kasumi was right – Shepard wouldn't fit in at Donovan Hock's party if she arrived in armor. She had no choice but to wear this kind of attire.

The dress was black, form-fitting and simple, yet elegant at the same time. The heels were easy enough to walk in. For the first time in a long time, Shepard felt beautiful.

"C'mon Shep! Let's see!" Kasumi beckoned from the other side of the door.

Shepard took a breath. "Promise me you won't laugh".

"Of course not!" the thief replied.

With that, Shepard stepped close enough to the door so that it slide open for her. Kasumi placed her hands on her hips and looked her up and down briefly.

"Absolutely gorgeous Ms. Allison Gunn. I'm sure Mr. Hock will be impressed" Kasumi said.

"Great. Let's go. Get this over with" Shepard said hastily.

Kasumi laughed "Of course. Wouldn't want to be late now, would we?"