Lividity Jones wrote...
Daro'Xen stood as the fools she called her peers on the Admiralty had the audacity to judge an innocent girl for her father's ambition, watching Tali'Zorah's new captain pace back and forth as he delivered his defence of Tali's exeptional skill and dedication to her people. It was unnecessary, at least as far as Daro was concerned. True, she didn't very much care for the girl, but she wasn't malicious. Tali'Zorah was indeed innocent of the charges brought against her and Daro would not allow her to be punished simply because of vanity.
The human, however, was interesting. His defence was so... passionate. Shepard was all roaring fury as he railed against the Admirals. Something was behind those words. Daro turned her silver eyes to the quarian, studying her body language. There was something not ri-
The revelation caused Daro's heart to skip a beat. Shock gave way to overwhelming pity.
The foolish girl...
Then came the time to pass judgement. Han'Gerrel hastly pressed a holograpchic key on his omni-tool as Daro brought hers flickering to life. There was only one true verdict.
He will abandon you, Tali'Zorah. He will break you and destroy everything that makes you who you are. Hopefully, there will be enough of you to bring yourself back home on that dark day.
Not snipping this, this is good stuff.
This bit:
True, she didn't very much care for the girl, but she wasn't malicious.
Tali'Zorah was indeed innocent of the charges brought against her and
Daro would not allow her to be punished simply because of vanity.Is exactly what I always imagined her thinking, especially after she openly says the whole trial's a sham and that Tali couldn't have possibly done such a thing, unless she was a complete and utter idiot.