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It had taken him what seemed like an hour to open the bottle. And now it sat, open and waiting for his touch. The unmarred surface ate the dim, bathroom light with its darkness until unwanted scraps softly glistened and glowed. He had only seen sheer blackness like it one place – taking a rare time out of the chaos to gaze out of the thick windows into space rolling by. He had found the emptiness beautiful once. As a child he thought he could fall through it forever and play among the stars. Now he knew there was nothing beautiful about it. It had taken the one thing away from him. It had taken her. That familiar hollowness cracked deep

He sat motionless in the chair. False light splayed through the large glass windows, illuminating the office in a white glow. Vehicles floated by noiselessly, content in their leisurely pace.  Colorfully garbed figures walked to and fro, letting the light and water add some beauty to their lives. Groundskeepers pruned and preened every vestige of greenery. They have no idea what's happened. His eyes roamed to the curved heights of the Presidium. Supports latticed the sky in patterns of strength. A bitter grin ghosted along his lips at the sight. I would have liked to go up there with you. But now… "Garrus," Anderson interrupted in a sof

The bag felt heavy on his shoulder, heavier than it should have been. He could almost feel the strap starting to dig in his skin like it never wanted to be parted with him. I know the feeling. The airlock control flickered green, waiting to be pressed and allowing him along the way to his future. Chills of fears crawled their way down his arms and legs. Come on. You took down a rogue Spectre and a Reaper and you're nervous about what's going to happen now? Part of him puffed up in military bravado. He was going to walk out that door without a second guess or hesitation. You're scared because you're leaving her. He heaved out a sigh, all brava

Explosions and shrieks ripped through the chaotic air. Chunks of rubble hailed down from the sky, squashing the fleeing people underneath. Red flashes of light cut out the sun, illuminating the charred bodies littering the street. Mothers ran with babes clutched to their breasts only to be sliced down by waves of bullets. Blood-splattered Cerberus soldiers stepped over the destruction, hounds determined to feel the hot blood of fox drip in their mouths. Dead… so many dead.  The sour, scorched air lumped in her throat. Bile steadily rose, burning her mouth. Thick tears welled in her scrunched eyes. Terror, grief, pain tore at her chest u