Chapter 141: Nothing Changes That

=== Summary ===
Shepard awakens at home, though she believes she is either dreaming or hallucinating. She feels Viatrix on her chest, and the little one’s subvocals put Shepard back to sleep.
Nimue Wynn has reservations on commanding the Normandy in Garrus’ absence. She and Kaidan talk about why he split commanding officer duties after the Normandy was downed on 1002315 WIlliams. Kaidan’s advice to Wynn: “Talk it to death and shoot it if it gets back up.” . . . “then go back to the Citadel.”
Shepard continues to worsen, spending most of her time dissociating or unconscious altogether. Garrus assures her that they are going to figure out what is wrong and he is not going anywhere. When she awakens later, she asks Garrus for his visor though their connection- talking is becoming impossible,
As one of the Minos-controlled ships chases a ship of human refugees attempting to escape, a rachni ship intercepts them and orders them to break pursuit. The captain of the TCSV Sparta appears to not be willing to withdraw under any circumstances, despite Complex Melody in Rushing Wind and the rest of the rachni blockade bombarding their shields. The first officer decides she wants to live though, and puts a bullet in his head before ordering evacuation of their mortally wounded ship.
Solana is close on the Marquis’ heels- but the Normandy is three hours away from support. Reluctantly she sends a message for Garrus- she needs his help to act as backup. 
Shepard’s eyesight and hearing start to weaken late in the evening. When Chakwas relays Solana’s request for assistance. Garrus knows that his sister would only ask for help if the need was dire and no one else could make it. He reluctantly leaves, promising to be back and hoping he is not making a massive mistake.
=== Title Meaning ===
When Garrus asks Shepard if she wants to move up the wedding, Shepard tells him through their connection: "It's up to you. Ring or no ring, markings or no markings, I’ve been yours for years, Garrus. There’s no Shepard without Vakarian… nothing changes that."
=== Easter Eggs ===
The song lyrics in the chapter opening are a slightly revised version of the song "Turning" from Act Two of the musical Les Miserables. 
==== Discord Highlights ====
Nostalgia for old recording technology, Tea Discourse™, and nicknaming rachni after Russian space stations.