The surgery went well.
I mean, not that I remember it, but that's what I was told when I came to. Nothing out of the ordinary. A smooth, uneventful procedure.
The recovery process was minimal; just stay hydrated and try not to bump my head on anything. That was easy enough considering I'm not clumsy.
We're home now, it's getting late, and I'm resting in my room with gauze wrapped around my head like some kind of half-breed mummy. There's a dull throbbing right behind my eyes, but that's to be expected. It's manageable, and not the worst headache I've dealt with. I close my eyes and lean back against the wall as I sit on my bed, heaving a sigh.
My door opens, and I open one eye to see Garrus walk in with a pitcher of water and an empty cup.
"Hey, how are you hanging in there?" He asks as he pours me a glass and sits the pitcher down on the end table nearby. He hands it to me, and I take it.
"Been better, been worse." I answer before taking a sip, and he sits down next to me.
"I've always had a curiosity regarding Biotics," Garrus admits as he leans back against the wall. "I don't think I've ever heard of a Turian having the ability... I mean, maybe somewhere, but... I don't know."
"I'm sure there's one somewhere by now," I say. "A lot of unusual things have happened since Synthesis."
"Good point," He chuckles. I smile a little before closing my eyes and resting the cup carefully on my lap.
"Are you sure you're okay?" He asks, his hand on my shoulder. I nod and sigh.
"Yeah, it's just..." I look down at the cup of water, moving it in a way that causes the ice water to swirl around. "I'm happy. Not just that, though. I'm... content. And for whatever reason, that feels like a bigger deal to me than just being happy."
"I can see how, though. Really." He drapes his arm over my shoulder, and I lean into him. "You've been happy with Andrew and Fletcher, watching over them and making sure you stayed together. But now, you don't have any needs. You have a bed, a home, and you'll never go hungry."
"Maybe you should quit C-Sec and become a shrink," I giggle softly, and he tilts his head a little.
"A shrink? Is that a human word?" He asks, confused.
"I... Yeah, I guess. Someone that helps people through tough times in their life, giving advice and that sort of thing."
"Ahh, I see." He says with a grin and kisses my head. "I guess that's also kind of my job description as a father."
"Yeah. I guess it is." I smile up at him, and he squeezes me lightly with a hug.
"Anyway. You should get some rest. You've got a big day ahead of you tomorrow." He stands up and begins to walk to the door, but I sit up.
"Wait," I say, and he turns around.
"Yeah?"
"...Thank you."
He smiles and nods, walking back over to kiss my forehead, avoiding the bandage to kiss the bit of skin just above my eyes.
"Anytime, Cass."
And with that, Garrus turns and leaves the room. I sigh and finish the cup of water, setting the empty glass on the table next to the pitcher. I raise my arm and attempt to call Kam on my omni-tool. It doesn't take but two seconds for her happy face to appear in the hologram.
"Cassie! I was starting to think you forgot about us." She says, and I see Jona push his face into the frame as well, which apparently annoys Kam. I can tell by the look on her face and the fact they're cheek-to-cheek.
"Hey, how'd it go?" He asks, his eyes wide with curiosity... or is that concern?
"Uneventful, which is a good thing." I say with a light laugh, and Jona makes a funny face.
"Lucky you. First Quarian, remember? Took twice as long as it does for a human, mostly because nobody besides other Quarians seem to know where our freaking ears are." He says, but he has a smile on his face so we know he's not angry. Maybe a tad annoyed. I giggle a little, and so does Kam.
"It's not that hard," Kam says.
"You're one to talk. Remember the part where I said 'Nobody besides other Quarians'? You're not helping the case." Jona says, bumping her shoulder lightly. I laugh and shake my head.
"You two are ridiculous. I need to get some rest, but I'll see you tomorrow." I say.
"Glad you went through alright, Cass." Jona says, smiling... a different kind of smile. I feel my cheeks go warm.
"Thanks..." I say softly, smiling back. Kam looks from me to him, and her jaw drops.
"Keelah!" She exclaims, and I see his eyes go wide, like he knows what's coming. "You like he-"
All I see is his hand reach for her omni-tool, then the call disconnects. I sit there in silence for what feels like an hour...
Then I start giggling. Like, hysterically giggling. Quietly, at least, but hysterically.
Must be the anesthesia still wearing off. That or I'm slap-happy; so tired everything seems funny. I flop back onto the bed, still giggling as my eyes slowly close.
I better be over this by morning.