Shepard

The Assignment

Warning: Inappropriate Language is used.

"Shepard, we're reassigning you."

"Uh, yes, sir. Where?"

"The SSV Normandy, commander."      

"Really?" Shepard said, her head spinning. The Normandy was one of the most advanced vessels in the entire galaxy. A perfect combination of Turian and human technology.

"Really, commander. The captain is Captain Anderson. He's currently on a mission on Zhu's hope, responding to a civilian outburst. They'll be back in a few days."

"I...I don't know how to thank you, sir."

"No need, Shepard. You've always been a remarkable soldier. Your service has been more than enough."

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The SSV Normandy was obviously no joke. It looked like it could have fit any number of rooms in it. A captain's bunker, crew bunkers, a mess hall, a med bay... everything.

A lieutenant came out of the ship to meet her on the dock. He was short, not much taller than Shepard, had light brown hair, and had brown eyes.

"Oh!" He yelled.

"What?!" a startled Shepard replied.

"I just... I uh...Well you..."

"Speak clearly, Lieutenant."

"Yes, sir. I just wasn't expecting you to be..."

"What?" Shepard asked. She was getting irritated, because she knew exactly what would he was going to say.

"A woman."

"What, you thought a woman couldn't have racked up as many achievements?"

"No, I-"

"Relax, lieutenant. I'm just kidding. You have a name?"

"Jenkins, sir."

"Alright, Lieutenant Jenkins, I'm ready to board."

"Yes, sir. The captain has directed me to show you around the ship."

"Lead the way."

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The Cockpit

"And to end the tour, commander, here's the cockpit. This is our pilot Joker." The pilot's chair swerved around.

"Nice to meet- Oh, DAMN. The Alliance is officially my favorite thing ever!"

"Excuse me?" Shepard asked in surprise.

"Oh, nothing," he said as he swiveled back around. "The Alliance is just deploying hot chics now," he mumbled. Shepard glared at the back of his seat, and looked to Jenkins for explanation.

"Joker's an ass, commander. That's the only way I can think to explain it."

"Hey!" Joker yelled. Shepard laughed. She hadn't been around humor like this in a while... and she enjoyed it.

"I guess the Alliance will have to stop deploying ugly ass men then, Joker."

"I, I- You know what? Fair enough."

Shepard heard a footstep behind her, and by nature swung around into a fighting stance. The lieutenant that had approached her stepped back in surprise. She lowered her fists.