FemShep/Garrus: “This Valley of Dying Stars” 2/2
anonymous
September 12 2012, 01:55:07 UTC
He’d thought there was nothing left, until his taloned fingers brushed a scrap of fabric tucked down in the very bottom. Drawing it out slowly, he forgot to breathe.
A traditional turian handfasting cloth, used only for the most formal bonding ceremony.
Unbreakable… except in death.
This one, knotted with tiny gems of cobalt blue, would have cost more credits that he’d ever possessed in his life.
That she’d wanted… with him… He’d always hoped, but she’d never even hinted…
Her hands, forever too cool, pulling him close as she brushed her lips against his mouth
His chest seized, his heart contracting in sharp jerk that wrenched a wail out of him at last. There were no tears-his physiology made weeping impossible-but he gasped desperately for air all the same. Keening loudly, Garrus buried his face in his hands and mourned the woman who should have been his bondmate; should have been his wife.
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It had cost him a ridiculous sum to find a driver who was willing to break the rules and take him up here-not that it mattered. Seeing the Presidium spread out below him again was worth it.
His favourite place on the Citadel.
Garrus opened his last bottle of ryncol and drank deeply before raising the bottle high in a silent toast; the edges of the clumsily-tied handfasting cloth around his wrist fluttering in the artificial breeze.
“You lied, Shepard.” His words were slurred and soft. “Said I’d never be alone. But here I am.”
He drained what was left, letting the bottle drop down from his fingers; watching as it toppled, end over end, down into the desolate emptiness.
She was gone and she’d left him and there was no coming back this time. Only one way forward from here.
Re: FemShep/Garrus: “This Valley of Dying Stars” 2/2
anonymous
September 26 2012, 17:34:40 UTC
oh my god, what are the odds that i look at this and "the scientist" - coldplay is on the radio? the combination has me in tears (as if the story didn't do that already).
Re: FemShep/Garrus: “This Valley of Dying Stars” 2/2
anonymous
September 28 2012, 01:56:10 UTC
A!A here... Oh my goodness, thank you so much! And a humongous thank you to everyone else who left comments as well.
I'm sorry for not replying sooner (I haven't figured out how to follow posts so I get notified automatically if there's a new comment). I'm seriously blown away that you would do this for me! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Seeing this totally made my day, and I'm just... I have no words for how happy this made me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
A traditional turian handfasting cloth, used only for the most formal bonding ceremony.
Unbreakable… except in death.
This one, knotted with tiny gems of cobalt blue, would have cost more credits that he’d ever possessed in his life.
That she’d wanted… with him… He’d always hoped, but she’d never even hinted…
Her hands, forever too cool, pulling him close as she brushed her lips against his mouth
His chest seized, his heart contracting in sharp jerk that wrenched a wail out of him at last. There were no tears-his physiology made weeping impossible-but he gasped desperately for air all the same. Keening loudly, Garrus buried his face in his hands and mourned the woman who should have been his bondmate; should have been his wife.
-----
It had cost him a ridiculous sum to find a driver who was willing to break the rules and take him up here-not that it mattered. Seeing the Presidium spread out below him again was worth it.
His favourite place on the Citadel.
Garrus opened his last bottle of ryncol and drank deeply before raising the bottle high in a silent toast; the edges of the clumsily-tied handfasting cloth around his wrist fluttering in the artificial breeze.
“You lied, Shepard.” His words were slurred and soft. “Said I’d never be alone. But here I am.”
He drained what was left, letting the bottle drop down from his fingers; watching as it toppled, end over end, down into the desolate emptiness.
She was gone and she’d left him and there was no coming back this time. Only one way forward from here.
He closed his eyes.
And jumped.
…
Turians don’t swim, Shepard.
They drown.
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Oh, I...
I think I need a replacement heart. You've broken mine so well, a!a, that I don't think I can put it back together.
Thank you. (And please watch your step, the floor's a bit wet now.)
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well done, a!a, well done.
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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8173/8026948315_1b64ec64fe_b.jpg
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great job.
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I felt a little weird posting it unsolicited, but if it's appreciated by anyone, then I'm totally satisfied.
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I'm sorry for not replying sooner (I haven't figured out how to follow posts so I get notified automatically if there's a new comment). I'm seriously blown away that you would do this for me! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Seeing this totally made my day, and I'm just... I have no words for how happy this made me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Also, thank you. :D
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