[Video] Waking Up Alone

[calibrates_big_guns]

[Garrus appears on screen, running a hand through his hair. He didn't seem sad, or shaken, or depressed, or at least he was trying not to. He was just looking for the right way to say this. Not for his sake, but for the kids. Sugar coating things was something he was never good at, so eventually, he just settled on saying it.]

Shepard's gone, and ... I don't think it's another data-stream. Don't ask me how I know, but something in my gut tells me she's back home.

[He sighs, again fishing for words. He'd been doing that a lot recently, thinking about it.]

I can't exactly speak for her, but, ah ... I'm sure she'd say she's sorry for just up and disappearing. And that if she could have, she would have said goodbye.

[There's a little loneliness in his eyes for a moment, as he offers a reassuring smile aimed at the kids.]

I'm not much of a substitute, but if anyone needs to talk, or, ... or anything, I'll be around.

Comments

[wheeljackofalltrades]

...That's a lot of faith to put into someone.

[calibrates_big_guns]

If you'd seen her in action, seen what she can do ... you might feel the same.

[Without a doubt, there is no one alive or dead that Garrus respects and admires more than Shepard, and it is obvious the way he speaks about her.]

It's not even just her combat skills, though. They're damn impressive to be sure, but there's more than that. She inspires people, brings out the best in everyone around her, on or off the battlefield. When she's in charge, you feel like the impossible can just happen.

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[Man, Garrus, just listening to you talk about her, it's enough to covince him even if he wasn't earlier. There's a smirk on his lips as the man finishes up, folding his arms.]

She must be pretty special. Shame I can't fight alongside her, cause if there's anythin' I'm impressed by, it's someone who can bring their A game.

[calibrates_big_guns]

Well then you'd be impressed. [He sees the smirk, and it gets a laugh out of him/] I've probably gushed on for long enough.

[wheeljackofalltrades]

I'm not exactly the deep type, but I'm sure she can hear ya from here.


She'll be fine.

[calibrates_big_guns]

Yeah ... you're right.

[He sighs, composing himself a little.]

Thanks. ... again.

[wheeljackofalltrades]

[There's a two fingered salute, with a soft smile.]

Don't mention it. I'm...yannow, here.

If you need it.

[calibrates_big_guns]

Appreciate it.

[Therapy may not be very turian, but drinking out your sorrows with friends at a bar? That he can do.]