Lazarus Project: Mass Effect 2 (Shenko)

Chapter 78

Milky Way/Omega System/SSV Normandy SR-2

Earth year: 2185 CE ---December

"Garrus?" Tali's voice came over the comm. "Can you come down to Engineering? I'd like to talk to you."

"Sure Tali. Be right there."

"Have you had a chance to talk to Shepard about everything that's happened with Kaidan and Liara?" Tali asked.

Garrus stared into the cool, pulsing hum of the Tantalus drive core. They were standing near it since it was the only place in Engineering where they could get some privacy. "Just rumours." He sighed. "I know she heard from Liara back when we were on Tuchanka. Shepard didn't say anything, but I know she must have also got Kaidan's contact information."

"How do you know?"

"She told Liara not to contact her without it."

"Do you think she wrote to Kaidan then?"

"Pretty sure she did."

"Then why haven't we heard anything?"

Garrus shrugged. "Maybe he didn't like what she said. You know how stubborn the two of them can be. My guess is that it's some kind of misunderstanding. Again."

A look of horror came over Tali's face. "You mean like the way they were back on the old Normandy? Dancing around each other, neither of them wanting to make the first move?"

"Exactly."

"Kee'lah."

"You took the words right out of my mouth Tali."

"Do you think we should talk to Shepard?"

Garrus rolled his eyes skyward before answering. "No. I think whatever happens now is up to them. I don't think we can do much to help."

"Well we can at least be supportive." Tali admonished him. "I'm going to let her know I'm here to talk if she needs to."

"That's a good idea Tali, but I'm sure she knows that already."

"Hmm. Did you hear from Liara?"

"I did. I got her apology after she contacted Shepard. What about you?"

"I heard from her. I haven't replied yet though. Did you?"

"I told her how disappointed I was with what she did, but added I was glad she was taking responsibility for it."

"Well I'm still upset with her. I think I want to see Shepard and Kaidan back together first before I talk to her. At least then I'll know that the damage Liara caused isn't permanent."

"That might take a while." Garrus grunted. "They're stubborn. Remember?"

Tali laughed. "Oh I remember. But it was so sweet when they finally gave in to each other."

"True." Garrus smiled. "I've never been more frustrated than when I had to watch the two of them pretending they didn't care. I think the entire crew was relieved when they finally caved in."

"Remember Joker? How upset he was when he lost that bet with you? Thinking that they wouldn't do anything about it until after we took down Saren?

"I do, but it was totally worth it."

"It was. But anyways, thanks for coming to talk to me Garrus. I feel better now."

"You're welcome Tali. I better get back to work. I heard we'll be going through the relay soon."

"Of course. I should do the same. See you later."

Milky Way/Omega System/SSV Normandy SR-2