Not much movement in the thread, so I guess I'll post the rest now:
Ash: Shepard, you
can’t resign Not after these past few years. You know as well as I do that the Reapers were only the tip of the iceberg. There’s a bigger threat…
Shepard: That’s not going to be defeated in my lifetime. And it’s not going to be defeated through fighting alone. I’ve had it, Ash. I’m tired. I’m tired of shooting at things. I’m tired of blowing things up. I’m tired of
destroying. I’ve been tired since before we stopped the Reapers. These past few years, being with you has been the only thing that’s kept me going. I can’t keep doing this if I don’t have that, Ash. I can’t keep doing this without you.
Ash: Shepard…
*they kiss*
Ash: If you’re not here, then what’s next?
Shepard: The Council. Councilor Osoba has approached me a few times about taking a diplomatic position. I’d be helping to end wars. Stop disputes. Reorganize the galaxy. Exactly what we need to do right now. And it’s exactly what
I need to do right now. Even if it isn’t always pleasant.
Ash: *smiles* You always could handle the political crap. Maybe the Council just needs a few of your speeches…
Shepard: You should stay in the Alliance, Ash. You’re good at it. You’re one of the best. Almost as good a Spectre as me…
Ash: Hey. “Almost?” And, you know Skipper, I don’t seem to remember asking you what I should do.
*smiles*
Shepard: Heh, yeah.
Ash: You’re right though. I’m not ready to quit.
Shepard: This will be a good opportunity. Take the lead on your own. Hell, maybe they’ll even let you take over the Normandy.
Ash: The Normandy? It’d be nice. But, after my conversation with Hackett, and after what you’ve described with the Prime Minister… I’m not so sure it’s going to happen.
Shepard: Still…. It’s a good opportunity.
Ash: It is. And I want to take it. But where does that leave us?
Shepard: I have some money saved up. I know you do too. Maybe we can find a place on the Citadel. I’ll be there all the time. And it’s not like you’ll always be on assignment.
Ash: Yeah. But we’ll still be away from each other. A lot.
Shepard: *smiles* Isn’t that life as a military spouse? I knew what I was getting into, you know.
Ash: *laughs* You… As a civilian. Wow. It’s hard to imagine.
Shepard: Not for me. You can keep doing what you do best, Ash. We’ll find a place on the Citadel, and I’ll keep a light on for you.
Modifié par DWH1982, 23 juin 2012 - 02:14 .