video; Garrus and Thane start a business

[go_in_peace]

[When the screen flickers on there is a frog guy and a space raptor, meaning Thane and Garrus seem to have decided to make some sort of announcement. Thane starts:]

Greetings. I believe it is customary to announce-

Whoa, hang on. [Space Raptor looks a little surprised.] This is the opening speech; you're supposed to make it more... [He gestures

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[popaheatsink]

I'm building you a space where you can shoot things as much as you like.

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[only_mostlydead]

I can't do that otherwise?

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[popaheatsink]

Well, legally.

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[only_mostlydead]

[A smirk.] I don't sweat the small things, Garrus.

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[popaheatsink]

One of the many things I love about you. But having our own private practice yard could be fun, when... you know, it isn't being rented out.

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[only_mostlydead]

Love, huh? [8'|] It doesn't exactly make it my own private anything if it's getting rented out, Garrus. I think you need a dictionary.

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[popaheatsink]

[...Oh.

Uh.

Great, Vakarian. Good job. Maybe next time you can think before you open your mouth. He's just going to be staring in slight horror at the video screen.] That came out-- [DON'T SAY WRONG] ... about you. I-- affection. I have great affection for ... and other things.

[Smooth. But what could he do? He could play it off, or continue trying to explain, or ignore it entirely-- but a tiny voice inside his head was warning, 'Traaaap!'

She'd be irritated if he kept going, and perhaps also irritated if he referred to his wording as a mistake. Damned if he did, damned if he didn't.

His life. Is hard.]

...Normandy crew gets first dibs, Shepard. Always. And at least this way you won't have the droids putting up a fuss if we put too many holes in something.

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[only_mostlydead]

[God, she doesn't know if she should be amused or if she should be upset, and it's all so very confusing. She was just fine with teasing him and not looking into the comment that much, but this flailing isn't not helping the situation.]

Yes, the comment was about me. You're not making much sense, Vakarian. [She's using her Commander voice now.] Think about what you're trying to say before spitting it out.

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[popaheatsink]

[It's Garrus. We all know how smooth he is when faced with feelings about his commanding officer :|

He straightens up reflexively at that Commander Voice, but after a moment exhales and glances away.] I know.

Maybe we can talk about this later. [Not in, you know, public. NOT THAT IT'S EVEN A BIG DEAL, SHEPARD.]

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[only_mostlydead]

[This time takes the prize, though. Seriously. He should get an award for it. His own parade.

She glances away as well, mouth twitching slightly.]

Away from prying eyes.

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[popaheatsink]

[He would like his own parade, he really would, but not for this :|]

More or less.

[...Was she laughing at him :|]

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[only_mostlydead]

[Oh but this is the only thing worthy of a parade rn.]

Good idea.

[And herself. And the situation.]