This dreaded day has finally come. Should have read the fine print. My marriage included letting the in-laws occupy our house. Tali's family moved in a couple of days ago. I'm kidding. Rael and Rann are terrific house guests. They unpacked everything they arrived with, which was close to nothing. It saved me so much time. For auditory reasons, we requested they sleep in a room downstairs. Rael and Rann said they would take the room by the stairs. I teased them asking if they were in a relationship. Haha, the look on their prices was worth it! Rael loves Tali's mother too much to be with any other woman and Rann is asexual. She literally has no libido. Even if that was not the problem, Rann told me she never had any desire for kids. She has nothing against kids, Rann simply never had the urge. When I was living aboard the fleet, I've observed Rann played with the quarians who finally got their suits and witnessing it made me feel good to have her as a future live in babysitter for when Tali and I want to have date nights.

Cooking for two additional hungry mouths is not an issue, although Rael and Rann face obstacles for adjusting to Rannoch. They spent many more years than Tali has had in the suit. It's naturally to be less flexible to such a drastic change, but it will be worth it. The only time I ever see their faces are when it's mealtime. Rael and Rann claim it makes them feel their version of naked without the visors. Tali and I both assured them our home is their home and they are welcome to be comfortable here, yet they insist. We don't push it any further.

There is a meeting today with the Admirals, the representative of the geth, and governing body of the local people. The country we are in is large, however some places while habitable, are undesirable as scars from the revolutions against the old corporatocracy followed by the Morning wars are still visible. It's going to take alot of work to settle there, but the migrants are willing to take anything for homes.

It's been a while since Tali had put on her environmental suit. She asked me if I washed it improperly because it's smaller. I didn't. Tali's been gobbling everything I make and storing it as fat in thank Source best places. My beautiful wife complains that her suit feels tight around her legs and chest. It will only be for today. To make it easy, I transform into a quarian with a suit. Before we left, I had Rann and Rael help us out in taking photos. We pose in certain lights and angles to help make the editing of our wedding photos look more believable. We'll have to gaslight Kara and Roan's daughters who came. If it comes up, we'll tell them they got super drunk. They did get a bit tipsy.

Time is wasting. Tali loves driving over our property and knows exactly where we need to go. Her family sits behind us. Maybe when this is all over, we can go on a family road trip. It would be nice to know what is around us. I hope to find a hot spring, a campground, and whatever surprises that await.

The meeting is held in a geth dreadnought which is floating above the ocean. The drive (I'm saying drive instead of flying. It's easier. I know it's not accurate, but neither is putting your foot on the gas pedal in an electric car.) took over two hours, but the view was worth it. Gorgeous ocean blue as far as the eye can see. My eagle eyes spot a beach to the south. I told Tali we should go there after the meeting.

Tali says "I'm scared to swim in the ocean. I don't want a shark to eat me."

Sharp breath in through the nostrils "let me guess, the girls had you watch Jaws?"

Tali nods her head.

I tell Tali "we can't live in fear. I hate that frequency and that was a movie for entertainment. It's not going to happen to us."

Tali shoulders relinquish the tension, popping back up when Tali remembers "but I don't have anything to wear."

I forget Rann and Rael are in the backseat "we could go skinny dipping."

Tali asks "what's that?"

I explain "that's when we remove all of our clothes and swim."

Rael innocently asks "is that safe?"

"AH SHIT!" My screams cause Tali to slam the breaks.

I tell the stowaways "Not happening with you guys there."

Rann asks "why not?"

I answer "because only I get to see Tali's goods."

Rael says "I don't understand nudity. It used to be considered taboo to see a non-family quarian's face. That's obviously going to change, why would it be wrong to see any other parts of her?"

I can't believe we need to have this conversation "This might be my cultural standards talking but only I get to see my wife's fun zones. Okay?"

Rael and Rann genuinely don't understand it, but wisely decide not to argue. Tali leans over, tapping my visor with hers "I love how protective you are of me."

We arrive at the dreadnought. The imposing vessel peacefully gliding over the pacific (using calm definition) ocean ruins the whole atmosphere, but we have more important things to consider. The geth permit us entry into their ship. After we dock, the geth scan us to make sure we do not have any weapons. What they don't know is I am the gun. Hopefully I won't be needed. My average male size quarian body makes the geth look like metal giants. Three geth on both sides escort us to the meeting room. There we find the other admirals, additional geth, and suit less quarians. There are two tables opposing on another. In the middle is a desk where the main geth unit sits. I'm assuming he's a moderator of some kind. We take a chair and begin a meeting.

The geth is the first to speak "Greetings creators and those from the stars. The unit called Legion by Shepard Commander requested a peace treaty to be signed for the settlement of the fleet. Positioned to my left, are the leaders of Rannoch's countries possessing the greatest scientific, economic, and militaristic powers. Positioned to my right are the Admirals, the ruling body of the migrant fleet along with Tali Zorah, trusted member of Shepard Commander and her bondmate."

A suitless quarian, giving of strong general vibes, which is what I'll call him, asks "why is he present?"

I explain "I'm quite the anomaly. The migrant fleet quarians have spent centuries disconnected from Rannoch and are ignorant of the responsibilities which come with living on a world. As for me, I was not raised on the fleet, in fact I grew up on a planet called Earth where Commander Shepard's species originate. Don't ask me how that happened because it is a long and crazy story. What my role here is to act as a liaison."

The geth unit comments "Legion made mention of his many talents and viewed him as his favorite organic. He will be afforded the highest respect."

I warn everyone in the room "Like disdain, respect is earned. Everyone starts as common courtesy but will shift from one side of the spectrum to the other depending on their actions. I strongly advise striving for the later rather than the former."

My words unsettle both the Admirals and the representatives. Good. I warn both groups "I honestly do not care what comes out of this session. My sole priority is to live my life with my wife. We hold no interest in the affairs of others and will respect their rights and customs ONLY if they reciprocate. If anyone dares interferes with us, it will be ended. I sense everyone is getting tense. Listen to me carefully, I care not for your fear, but I will have your screams until they bore me if anyone does anything to make our lives unnecessarily difficult. While I'm smart enough to see the difference between incompetence and malice, you have been warned."

Admiral Han asks "whose side are you on?"

I snap my head back at him "my family's. Anyone who steps out of line, will be taught why you don't cross it. Understood?"

One of the other representatives, a borderline elderly man with a receding hairline says "you won't have to worry about anything from us. It's them you have to keep your eyes one. If you know our history, you should be scared of what lengths they will go towards."

Admiral Daro asks "what could they possibly fear from us?"

A third representative, a middle-aged silver haired woman with a take no bullshit attitude lists offs "intentionally poisoning of our air, food, and water supply through various compounds designed to react in our bodies for developing disease to weaken the population. Systematic propaganda to enforce immorality for profit, stealing purchasing power through monetary manipulation, spreading fear and forever promising safety while never intending to, the removal of our presence in our children's lives to indoctrinate them. The list goes on. Everything your ancestors did."

Admiral Koris says "I don't understand any of those."

She replies "We don't care. Alot of people were slaughtered to end those and we are never going to allow it's return. We beat you once and will do it again. The next time we won't let you flee to the stars."

Rael asks "everyone can we please take a moment to calm down? There is generational trauma on both sides. While we can agree one side is to blame, remember those who caused those crimes have since been long dead."

The general says "doesn't mean those beliefs died."

Admiral Hann says "it sounds like you don't want us here."

The geth says "Creator fighting caused destruction this unit has witnessed. No one wants to fight another war. Legion asked we help the migrants settle on Rannoch. I shall remind you geth alliance lies with those on Rannoch first. Geth are proposing an agreement where migrants will be allowed land and governing rights with supervision."

I said "a reservation."

The geth answers "yes."

I lived near the native american territories and heard about their history "Earth's governments had a similar system and abuse occurred. What is to prevent it from happening here."

The geth says "we will involve ourselves and settle disputes."

The Admirals shouts their annoyances "to be under geth rule? Preposterous." Admiral Daro said.

The general says "don't like it, move back to space."

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The geth says "you will have a defense force and maintain your rights and weaponry for self-defense."

That makes the Admirals feel better but irritates the representatives.

Rann says "in truth, our sole goal is to return home. The history of your people rattles me to the bone. We will not commit the atrocities you fear. The Reaper war damaged many of our ships. Your people have numerous advantages over us. Home field, numerical, logi-"

Admiral Han interrupts "Admiral Shala, you are-

Rann shuts him up "explaining the situation and if you interrupt me again, it will be the last. As I was reminding everyone what we already know, we are beholden to them. If the standards of the treaty are acceptable to us, we will adhere to it. I would like to add that will require assistance in building our new civilization."

The general says "build it yourself. We did it. You can do it."

Rann continues "that is our intention, we will commit our labor and resources, but we lack the knowledge how to build. Many years ago, my people developed plans for colonizing when we returned. Shipyards and skyscrapers to provide transport and housing to as many people in the fastest time available, but we need to know where we can build and how to construct the foundations. I ask for your wisdom."

The representatives give each other looks, unsure if they should help or not. The geth unit says there will be geth units willing to volunteer. He stresses volunteering. That the geth will have schedules and allowed to leave as they please. They are not for them to command. Doing sure will result in swift consequences."

The silver haired woman asks "those are details we can iron out later. What type of government will you be forming?"

The admirals are clueless. They never thought what would happen. I chime in "I've been to a lot of different places and thought of so many ways to govern a people best and I recommend a constitutional republic with elected leaders. You'll all probably win so you don't have to worry. Model your system after the United states of America. I'll give you a document called a constitution which lists what the government is not permitted to do, such as controlling the diets of people. Still can't believe they tried that crap. Anyway, the document I sent you may think it is a list of rules the government can't break. What it actually is a list of things if you cross, I'll hunt you down and make an example out of you. I prefer the rewards rather than punishments for motivation, but I am taking no chances with my family. Let the fear I am about to give you guide your actions for the rest of your days. While I have never tortured, If I find out if anyone intentionally caused even the slightest thing to directly harm my family, out of all the hells I visited, I will bring you more pain than any of them could conjure. Do not test me."

Admiral Han gets upset "threatening the Admiralty will not -" I get up from my chair, I'm taking no shit from anyone. I'm stopping this bud from growing and will happily give him the belt. Tali grabs my arm, to pull me back.

Rann and Rael warn their colleague "Han… don't piss this guy off. If he really wanted to, he would have killed you by now and there is nothing we could do to stop him."

Admiral Han stutters. Tali also chimes in "I know the Admirals are not corrupt, but if you ever do succumb, I'm firing my shotgun at you point blank. I killed Reapers to have a home on Rannoch. I'm not letting anyone take it away."

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGG! Oh My Source! My wife threatened to execute her people's leaders if they went totalitarian right in front of them. That was so ridiculously sexy! I need to put her in a star-spangled dress and rip it off of her pheromone rich smooth skin. OR a revolutionary war blue coat. I have one from my time in service. It's not flattering but I bet she can pull it off. Ooohoohooh new fetish unlocked. I can almost feel my cannon about to go off. I'm recharged enough to break our retention streak.

"Tali sweetheart let's head back home; I think we made our point. Geth, we are so happy with the house you built us. Whoever constructed it, please tell them we love our house so much and it is one of the greatest gifts ever."

Tali entwines her arm into my own "happily my cherished."

I said "let's go check out that beach. Rann, Rael, message us when to come pick you up. As for everyone else, act like the adults you are, or I'll come back and treat you at the maturity level you display and correct it. We are out. Bye."