'Koris, Zaal
Commander Shepard, Admiral Zaal'Koris vas... Qwib-Qwib.
At least I don't have to try and ignore that smirk of yours any more.
You never did let me tell you some of the great history of the Qwib-Qwib.
No matter now. I should get to the point, I suppose.
Forgive my lateness, Commander, I have wanted to pay my respects for some time, but things have been very busy.
As the former Admiral of the Civilian Fleet, I have had to take a large role in the re-settling of Rannoch. Of course, this task has been much easier due to our reunion with the Geth.
I must thank you for that, Shepard, from the bottom of my heart.
You gave us back our home; you brought us back into harmony with the Geth. You reminded both sides of their duty to each other.
And, of course, you saved my life. I think I'm finally ready to forgive you for that.
More importantly, you saved my people. And for that, I cannot thank you enough.
I am truly sorry that you have not had the same opportunity to be at peace, as we now have on Rannoch. Believe me when I say: I wish that you could see for yourself. You watched the Quarian and the Geth at war - I wish you could watch us in peacetime.
We call ourselves, "The Quarian-Geth Consensus", and although there are those who have yet to put aside the suspicions of the past, I speak for the majority when I say that we are determined to live up to that title.
Tali'Zorah is one such. I am sure you would be proud of her. I know that I am, and that her father would be. I have not always seen eye-to-eye with the Zorah family, but in her capacity as Quarian Ambassador to the United-Species Council, she deserves much praise.
Indeed, there is much to be proud of.
Commander, I would have died for my people - you know that, I think.
While I would have happily taken your place, I thank you for your sacrifice.
A/N: Thanks for waiting guys. We're finally on to the Quarian Admirals - look at that! I know several of you have been eager to hear from Zaal et al.
I have to admit, this was another chapter that I wasn't sure about when I began to write it. I do like Zaal'Koris, and I'm a huge fan of his voice actor, Martin Jarvis.
Hopefully I've managed to emulate that brilliance in some small way.
Thanks for the feedback on Balak, as I've said, I was really looking forwards to writing him, and I was very pleased with how the final product took shape. Same goes for Kolyat.
Anyway, I hope you guys accept this late offering. I'm afraid that there almost certainly won't be another instalment until next week end, as I'm launching into my exams on Monday morning.
Wish me luck!
-Nevery.