Data Log Entry: 21831202
I have the overwhelming feeling that something really bad is coming. Perhaps that is to be expected after the day I had.
Williams made a tasteless joke today about Liara in the cargo bay. "Let's ask the Professor about her sex life. I'm sure we will find it illuminating." It really bent me out of shape. I had to walk away before I ripped her head off. I knew Ash wasn't keen on aliens, but I never thought she'd stoop that low to make fun of one.
I went across the hall to the engine room to see my young quarian friend, to help me calm down. Tali brought it to my attention that perhaps, I am feeling a little protective over Liara. She says that I'm worse then an over protective father figure. I lash out at anyone who tries to hurt Liara. She gave me two examples: "Remember what you did to that krogan battlemaster who tried to kidnap her? And what about the batarian you pulverized because he said, 'Nice ass' to Liara?"
Sitting here I am beginning to wonder, was it true? Do I treat her differently then anyone else? I guess I can see where sometimes I do, but it's because she's not used to this cruel world. I told Tali, that she comes from a very different place. She is full of innocence and purity. "Really?" she blasted me, "Then why is it she can move a 2 ton shipping crate like it didn't weight a thing? Doesn't sound like someone who needs an awful lot of protection, if you ask me."
"Shepard, perhaps it's time you realized that you and Liara…." Her words faded off but I got the gist of it.
I hesitantly replied to her, "Not just good friends?"
So here I am sitting in my cabin, wondering how I got myself in this situation. I didn't mean to like her. I mean it's pretty much against Alliance fraternization regulations, however she isn't Alliance. Hell, she's not even a crewmember. She's more of an honorary guest; a prothean expert helping us with our mission.
As much as I like to dwell on this, I have to remain focused on the bigger picture right now, bringing down the rogue Spectre, Saren Arterius.
~ Katherine J.