Tread the Mill *
Tali walks into Normandy’s gym and an arm instantly snakes around her waist*Shepard: Come on over here Tali, I want to introduce you to something.
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Shepard leans his head on Tali’s shoulder grabbing her arm and pointing it at a machine*
Tali: And are you going to tell me what it is Captain?
Shepard: I will show you what it is.

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Tali’s stomach lifts into her chest catching the smell of peppermint off his breath excited to explore this thing*Shepard: Okay, here we go.

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Tali crossed her arms watching Shepard stand on the machine and starts running in place*
Tali:

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Shepard looks into her silver eyes, sparkling with intrest and questions*
Shepard: You want to try?
Tali: Well, yes!

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Shepard stops it and grabs Tali by the waist guiding her onto the tread mill. She clasps the handles slightly nervous*
Tali: I am not so sure about this anymore Shepard.
Shepard: You will be fine.
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Shepard pushes the button for the lowest speed*Tali: *
squealing* Faster!

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Shepard pushes the button several more times. Tali begins to sprint, but the sight of her still holding onto the handles while she runs is hysterical to Shepard*
Shepard:

Tali: *
panting* What?!
Shepard: Let go, Tali!
Tali: *
looking at the railings* Are you crazy?
Shepard: You are supposed to run without holding onto the railings.
Tali: I…I can’t!
Shepard: Then turn it off.
Tali: If I turn it off then I have to let go!
Shepard:
Tali: *
biting her lower lip with adrenaline seeping into her veins* Catch me if I fall!
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Tali lets go, but stops running completely shooting towards Shepard.*
Tali: 
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squealing*
Shepard: Gotch ya!
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Tali tries to get her breath back while cradled in Shepard’s arms. Her eyes become silver razors, narrowing through a grin*
Tali: Never again.
Shepard: *
whispering giving her a peck on the veil* Got it.