Thread: I Was Lost Without You [Mass Effect] (Javorcek X Erebus)

People say that to an asari, a single year was little more than a drop of water in their otherwise vast pool of life and in most instances, they would be correct. To Liara TSoni, the fact was untrue. She could hardly describe her feelings over the course of two years, after delivering her loves corpse to whom she once considered one of their first and foremost enemies. Two years spent agonizing and finally coming to terms with her mistakes and sorrow, for once recognizing just what it meant to be a human as she threw herself into her work as an information broker on Nos Astra. While the Shadowbroker had caused her much grief in her short lifetime, it also gave her a reason to be distracted, to shut off emotionally and focus entirely on the task at hand. People say that Liara had changed, and in most instances, they would be correct. Maam, The timid voice of Nyxeris broke Liara from her musings of the past, a distraction she welcomed as she turned to face her assistant. Careena claims that the Normandy has entered the system and will be docking in a matter of hours. The mere mention of the ships name made Liara stiffen slightly, even if she was already aware of the fact. Perhaps not as powerful as the Shadowbroker, Liara had her connections elsewhere though the sources were lackluster at best. Some claimed that the Normandy had a new commander at the helm, others spoke of old times. She dared to hope but after two years of it, she could never quite believe it until she was proven otherwise. Commander Jane Shepard. A name that evoked a myriad of feelings within the young asari, Shepard had been her first love, her first meld, the first human shed ever connected with. Shepard had been there for her when her mother had perished, through thick and thin. It was a connection that was hard to forget and break. She wondered if they met now, with the years between them, would Shepard even remember her. Maybe Cerberus had done something to her, wiped her memories or made her into one of their mindless drones. Now to hear that the Normandy would be docking on Illium along with the rumors that her commander might still be alive it was a coincidence she could hardly ignore. She set herself to work, letting her assistant know that she was free to return home but she would not be leaving the office tonight. Nyxeris simply bowed and left, unperturbed by the fact that Liara hadnt replied given the subject at hand. She spent the remainder of her time going through various datalogs, slipping herself into sensitive information and pouring over holos regarding Jane Shepard and rumors that she was working with the enemy out of her own free-will. That part took her by surprise. It wasnt like Shepard to do that. The Shepard she knew would jump through burning loops if it meant sticking to her guns. But, Liara had to remind herself, the Shepard she knew was the Shepard from two years ago. She had to be prepared for their encounter to play out differently in reality as opposed to her mind. Her influence couldnt span far enough to predict just what might happen, after all. Things were happening all too quickly and all too fast, her usually tidy emotions thrown into disarray as the possibility, the rumors and everything. The only thing left to do was to see her with her own eyes to believe it. Liara contacted the concierge over her omni-tool, Careena? Yes, Id like you to greet the Normandy and its crew upon their arrival. If Commander Shepard is there, please let her know that Id like to speak with her. She tried to maintain a professional air about her, keeping her voice calm and collected as Careena confirmed she could do as much. Not many knew of her relationship with Shepard and she kept the fact private and close to her heart. The few that were privy to the knowledge were people she could trust. Knowing that sleep would be an impossibility, Liara decided to drown herself in work yet again, following up on a late payment would be a good place to start