Just a Mass Effect 3 fanfic

The Casino

(The Normandy's crew is gathered in Shepard's new apartment)

(Shepard, Thorne, Jane, Kaidan, James, Liara, Garrus, EDI, Galahad, Jack, Javik, Kirrahe, Grunt, Mordin, Thane, Ashley, Samara, Tali, Legion, Jacob, Miranda, Wrex, Kasumi, Zaeed, Joker, and Brooks are all debating on what their next move should be)

(Shepard and Thorne are talking behind a closed door)

Thorne: I'm telling you, Shepard. There's more to this "Brooks" character than meets the eye. Her timing at the restaurant couldn't have been a coincidence. And she just happened to get shot in a non-lethal place? I don't trust her

Shepard: I have my suspicions too. But for now, just let this thing take it's course. And keep an eye on her. We need to determine our next move

(Shepard and Thorne walk out into the living room)

Thorne: Kasumi. I need to speak with you for a second...

Joker: Ok. Later, when this is over and everything's settled, we are gonna talk about this bait thing

Tali: Back during my pilgrimage, I used to walk around near that sushi place and watch the fish through the window. I knew they'd never let me inside, but I'd think to myself that someday, when I've proven my worth to the galaxy, I'll go there for dinner. And then... you broke their floor

Shepard: Do they even have food you can eat there?

Tali: That's not the point, Shepard

Kaidan: The Normandy's nice, but for unwinding after a mission, you can't get better than this. The observation lounge needs a hot tub

Zaeed: Or at least a decent bar

EDI: The restaurant attack has made the news. Civilian casualties have been restricted to the double digits if you exclude fish

Ashley: I'm glad Liara's on this case. If anyone can sift through a mountain of boring crap to find that one critical clue, it's her

James: Nothing beats having a krogan bodyguard, huh? I had a buddy like that once. Ah... no. Not so much a buddy, really. More of a prisoner who helped us. It's a long story, man. Anyway... Brooks. She's kinda cute. Think she's on the market?

Galahad: Easy there, Romeo. You literally just met

James: That didn't stop you from flirting with Jack, did it?

Galahad: Ok, that's different

Jack: How?

Galahad: Flirting's one thing, but actually making a move? That takes time

Jack: It definitely took you long enough

Thane: I know you're there, Kasumi. I can hear you breathing

(Kasumi uncloaks)

Kasumi: Aw...

Mordin: No matches on weapon. Results?

Legion: No known public or military weapon manufacturers have a match. Private corporation origin is likely, Mordin Professor

Javik: Commander. In my cycle, when we fled combat by falling through tanks containing aquatic animals, we usually... Oh. Right. We never did. (Chuckles) You are a trailblazer

Wrex: I bet you've never seen a shuttle get taken down like that before. Heh. I still got it

Grunt: I thought we were done with all the shooting on the citadel after cerberus messed the place up. They must want you bad, Shepard