Chapter 135: The Last Honourable Batarian in Council Space

=== Summary ===
Balak has come to the realization that he doesn’t hate Shepard any more. He can’t hate someone who puts so much effort into being informed on everyone’s culture, has thrown their weight behind helping his people, and who let him hold her child without fear. But he also sees her strength burning away- and her spirit getting concentrated in her eyes. It reminds him too much of the time he saw her as Isabel Windsor and he can’t take it anymore.
Balak confesses the Marquis’ involvement in the batarian’s rebuilding efforts to Khonine. She listens to him carefully, asking questions to understand their situation, and Balak answers honestly.
Khonine goes to think about what to do- and decides that she might be able to help.
Archangel meets with Balak and asks him to set up a meeting with the Marquis to help trap him. Balak agrees, though he fears the consequences, hoping to clear his conscience.