Just a Mass Effect 3 fanfic

Back To The Citadel

(Joker is flying the Normandy back towards the citadel, and he gets contacted by a citadel air traffic control officer)

Officer: Normandy, we are transferring your docking clearance to an alliance official

Joker: Figures. We're back in action and the alliance already wants us tagged and collared

Officer: Just our way of welcoming you back, Flight Lieutenant Moreau

Joker: Yes mam. Requesting docking permission

Officer: Docking permission granted. Would you like private transport arranged?

Shepard: Yes please. I'm requesting transport to huerta memorial hospital

(Shepard and Thorne both take a private shuttle to huerta memorial hospital)

(Shepard arrives at the hospital right away while Thorne goes to pick something up from a shop)

(Shepard visits Ashley, and on his way out, he walks past a hospital room and sees Thane Krios practicing his hand to hand combat forms)

Thane: Commander Shepard. When I heard earth was under attack, I tried to call. But I never got through

Shepard: Thane. Good to see you staying in shape

(Shepard and Thane shake hands)

Thane: My disease, Kepral's Syndrome kills slowly. With enough treatment, regular exercise, and a healthy lifestyle, I can extend my lifespan by a few years. Of course, my allotted time has come and gone. Now I exercise because it pleases me. What are you doing here?

Shepard: I was visiting a friend who got hurt on a mission. Ashley Williams. We all fought together at the collector base

Thane: Ah, yes. Ms. Williams. The dark haired human in intensive care. A skilled warrior, even by my standards. She will be starting physical therapy with my class soon. I will help however I can. As long as she is here, consider her under my protection

Shepard: I appreciate it, Thane

Thane: It is a good time to be generous. I am on my "last legs", after all. My disease had put most of my other plans on hold

Shepard: If you're feeling up to it, we're on an important mission with the Normandy's crew. We could definitely use your help

Thane: I would not be as I was before. I require daily medical attention

Shepard: We do have Dr. Chakwas and her medical team on board

Thane: I appreciate the offer, Shepard. And I do wish I could help you. But if I know you, you will want to fight the reapers. You will need the best at your side. And I am not at mine

Shepard: You don't have to wrestle krogans and break their necks. We could definitely find you some lighter work if you still want to help

Thane: I am at peace with what I've done in my life, Shepard. There comes a time when one must rest from war and conflict. It may not be your time, but I have reached mine

Shepard: I understand. I wish the best for you, Thane

Thane: And I for you. Do not grieve for me. I have good friends and good doctors. My son visits regularly. Perhaps we will be able to keep up via the extranet now that you are free

(While Shepard and Thane chat, Thorne walks into Ashley's hospital room with some books in his hands. He finds Udina in there talking to her)

Udina: I'd like an answer, Lieutenant-Commander. The galaxy has need of exceptional soldiers like you. Now more than ever