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Lt. Commander Ashley Williams thread: "Don't 'Ash' me!" We're Back Baby!


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Hehe ^^
Your Roxi is definitely some badass chick, huh? *g*
And Ashley likes that *cough* *cough* ...

Speaking of "badass women" - Ashley fits the role. Can you imagine any of the other ME-women can top her? And I wonder if ordinary dudes can even hope to get in touch with such a woman. Are they interested in "normal guys without hero attribute"? Could Ash fall for Conrad Verner (who seems to be pretty normal, except for his fanboyism).


!!! Page 555 !!!
Someone needs to prove a top-Ash-bomb ... I can't, I'm @ work :(

Just for the record: looks like I finally overcome my confusion with my fiancee and that co-worker. I'm fine now and loyal to my girl. Seriously ... what was I thinking? Stupid hormones.
(Falling in love is a nice drug ... and dangerous if you're not allowed to do so).

Modifié par CptData, 21 décembre 2011 - 10:27 .


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I reckon that Kasumi comes close, I admit we don't have alot on her aside from the fact that She's a pretty badass thief. And what she did during the last cutscene of her LM is possible, especially since genetic enhancements and gene therapy are standards in the 22nd century. After her, its Jack, then Samara.

I disliked alot of the characters, but those were about the only three female characters I liked after Ash. The rest were boring in my opinion, not bad, boring.

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Aurora313 wrote...

I reckon that Kasumi comes close, I admit we don't have alot on her aside from the fact that She's a pretty badass thief. And what she did during the last cutscene of her LM is possible, especially since genetic enhancements and gene therapy are standards in the 22nd century. After her, its Jack, then Samara.

I disliked alot of the characters, but those were about the only three female characters I liked after Ash. The rest were boring in my opinion, not bad, boring.


Hmm, okay, looks as if we're not on the same wavelength in that matter ^^
For me, Samara comes close and Miranda. Kasumi is nice ... I like her. And Jack? Don't ask me. I had a hard time to learn her knowing. I like her now, never got her KIA in the SM run. Just don't call me a "fan" of Jack. I'm not in that "spoiled-childhood"-trope, not a bit. It gives a bad feeling and actually, makes Cerberus looking even worse than it is already.

For me it's basically Ashley > Samara > Miranda. They're all pretty much badass. Liara becomes badass in ME2 too, but BW had to break her character first - something I don't like. If they had done something similar to Ash, I would have ditched and never romanced her again. :(

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EDIT: Eep, not about to leap to conclusions but pretty sure the poster above me is a troll. While I'm usually happy to see a new fan drop a line to support Ashley... not loving the username and some of the other posts I've seen him make.

New page, new Ash picture:

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Shepard: ... and that's why I need your help.
Kelly: I see why you came to me.
Shepard: Hope you can help me, Kelly. I really need someone who understands women.
Kelly: I understand everyone, John - may I call you John?
Shepard: Sure.
Kelly: Okay, John. I had a view on Ashley's profile. She's a tough person but also one that deeply cares for her friends. Consider yourself lucky - she has strong feelings for you-
Shepard: We were a couple before I got killed - just for the record.
Kelly: I see. She has those feelings. Did you ever talked with her about it?
Shepard: More than once. Ash seems to be a bit distracted. I think she simply don't believe I'm back. Or she does and doesn't believe I'm still the same person.
Kelly: Yes, that sounds right. It's a real ethical issue. Are you still John Shepard, the Hero of Elysium, the Victor over Saren? Or are you a new Shepard that just shares the same memories with the one who died. I can try to find an answer, but don't expect any before this war ends.
Shepard: Actually, that's not necessary. I know I am the same. Chakwas finally told me I got a greybox - seems to be part of that N7 deal. Sure, my body died, but my "soul" was saved in that greybox. Cerberus hadn't much more to do than to patch me together and download my memories and soul into my brain.
Kelly: You say it as if it's daily routine ...
Shepard: I'm sure it wasn't. Doesn't change anything that I'm back and still the same.
Kelly: Maybe you should tell Ashley your idea then.
Shepard: I tried, but she don't want to hear it. She even got another issue ... Ash is christian. But I didn't see something while I was dead. I simply ... wake up shortly after everything went dark. The last thing I can remember was how my lungs started to burn ... the pain ... and then I came back. Looked into Miranda's face.
Kelly: Hmmm ... maybe Ashley feels confused now. You came back from the dead but didn't see heaven or hell or something similar. You simply died and came back without knowledge of the time between both lives. That could worry Ashley.
Shepard: Yeah ...
Kelly: Maybe you should try a spiritual trip. Something that gives you more insight ... and connect you to your subconscious mind. I could give you lessons how to do that, but that's going to be an intimate experience. Similar to a mindmelt of an Asari. Do you want to try this?
Shepard: Kelly ... I don't know ... Ash wouldn't understand this. Think we just need to talk about it and maybe I'm going to find out one day.
Kelly: It's your decision, John.
Shepard: Indeed, it is.


Thoughts?

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Nice CptData Shepard would be very weary of doing anything like that with Kelly for fear of what Ashley would do if she found out. I had the same thought myself when I wrote that elevator series. If Ashley would be able to accept that Shepard didn't see anything Heaven or Hell in the 2 years he was gone. That could really give Ashley a crisis of faith couple that with Shepard returning, she would have no idea what to believe in when two of the most important things to her are in conflict.

Hey guys I'm so disappointed that no one got the subtle point to this dialogue. Obviously it was too subtle. Ashley was testing Shepard to see weather he could handle them living together. She wanted to see how he would react when she started bringing her own Stuff in to his quarters. Like putting scatter cushions on the sofa or taking over all of the wardrobe space or putting bowls of stones everywhere etc. So for all of you literal guys out there I've added another section that changes the whole meaning of this dialogue. Enjoy.

SSV Normandy SR2 - Traveling Through Space
Deck 1 - The Loft
07:30hrs

Shepard: What in the hell
Ashley: John what's the matter?
Shepard: Son of a Bi*ch
Ashley: *Gets up out of bed and starts walking over to the bathroom* John.......
Shepard: Of all the god dam stupid.........
Ashley: John what's got you so wound up?
Shepard: THIS WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?
Ashley: that's my underwear *Snatches it out of Shepards hand*
Shepard: what's it doing hanging up in my private bathroom
Ashley: Would you like me to hang it up in the crews bathroom for everyone else to see
Shepard: oh man, Why don't you hang then in your own quarters
Ashley: Because my quarters are also the XO's office so same problem.
Shepard: But this is a mans bathroom stainless steel, chrome taps, steel floor *starts grunting like an ape*
Ashley: Well if I can't hang my underwear in you bathroom then I'll have to go commando
Shepard:...........
Ashley: John?
Shepard: So I get to keep my manly bathroom and you'll be going commando all the time. Hey I call that a win.
Ashley: and no sex...EVER.
Shepard: Not even on special occasions Birthdays, Christmas, New years
Ashley: Never
Shepard: Easter
Ashley: No. Your choice
Shepard: you always fight dirty, you know that?
Ashley: it's the only way I can win. *smiles* Now out you go
Shepard: But I haven't even showered yet.
Ashley: Then you shouldn't have been complaining so much *Smiles and shuts the bathroom door*

Shepard: Shepard to Chief Gardner
Gardner: Yes Commander Shepard?
Shepard: Haven't you finished repairing the laundries washing machines yet?
Gardner: Sorry commander I won't be able to get them working till we reach port. There was no replacement parts on board and Tali told me it would take her at least a week to fabricate news ones.
Shepard: We never had this problem last time.
Gardner: We were a well funded Cerberus ship then, The Alliance doesn't give you anything extra for just in case.
Shepard: Just do what you can.
Gardner: I've already got the entire female crew on my back sir. I went to clean the women's bathroom early this morning and there was over a hundred garments on dozens of washing lines.
Shepard: Tell me about it?

Modifié par AllianceN7Marine, 21 décembre 2011 - 01:16 .


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Uhh, I kinda got it.
And know what? Since my fiancee moved in, my spartan furnished apartment feels a bit more like home. It's not really that manly anymore ... at least, it feels less than a camp and more like a good place.

Think my Shepard wouldn't be offended by Ashley's underwear dangling in his bathroom. He'd be rather amused ... and fall in love with Ashley again.

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CptData wrote...

Uhh, I kinda got it.
And know what? Since my fiancee moved in, my spartan furnished apartment feels a bit more like home. It's not really that manly anymore ... at least, it feels less than a camp and more like a good place.

Think my Shepard wouldn't be offended by Ashley's underwear dangling in his bathroom. He'd be rather amused ... and fall in love with Ashley again.

It's just before that point when you both have your own places. She'll bring some of her stuff to yours but just try putting something of yours at her place with out asking. Once she moves in then theres no problem in therory. I don't mind it either to a degree, but I draw the line of having 10 scatter cushions on my bed topped of with a cute bunny rabit. Although I doubt Shepard will have that problem with Ashley.

P.S I'm still working on Part V of my latest dialogue series but it's taking me some time to work out the basis for Dr. Anna Johnson personality. I want her to be like a little sister to Ashley, so that Ashley has a "girlfriend" on the Normandy some one who she can talk to. As she would never talk to Kelly I think.

Modifié par AllianceN7Marine, 21 décembre 2011 - 02:26 .


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Hmm, why not choosing Tali? I always imagined her being a good friend to Ashley.
Dr. Chakwas is the only other female crewmate Ash could talk to, but would you talk with your doctor about your feelings and secrets? Hmm, nope. Think Tali fits best. Liara does not, because of obvious reasons: she's a competitor for Shepard's pants *g*

And you're right about Kelly. Ash thinks she's creepy.

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CptData wrote...

Hmm, why not choosing Tali? I always imagined her being a good friend to Ashley.
Dr. Chakwas is the only other female crewmate Ash could talk to, but would you talk with your doctor about your feelings and secrets? Hmm, nope. Think Tali fits best. Liara does not, because of obvious reasons: she's a competitor for Shepard's pants *g*

And you're right about Kelly. Ash thinks she's creepy.

I had the same thoughts but I'm on the fence with Tali. I know Quarians are very sociable as a people and she is quite young but I don't know weather Ashley and her would become "Girl Pals" and of course lets no forget that Tali is also a rival to Ashley for Shepards affections.

I can't really explain it, the two of them in that setting just doesn't feel right, I've tried writing dialogue between them and it never seems to ring true to both of their characters. That's why I decided to create a new character that could fill that void. Though it could be just me of course.

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Ashley bomb.

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Can someone pm me spoilers of Ashley about continuing my romance with her in ME 3?

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me too please

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Dialogue challenge to the dialogue writers:

Ashley celebrating Shepard's birthday with her. (female shpe obvs)

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ADLegend21 wrote...

Dialogue challenge to the dialogue writers:

Ashley celebrating Shepard's birthday with her. (female shpe obvs)

No limits or keep it under Mr.Brainheart steamy style?Image IPBImage IPBImage IPB
P.S it will be either his 33rd or 34th birthday at the time of ME3 by my working out.
Oh hang on female shep. Thats not fair I'm no good at writing female Shep I start writing then I think:
 
Ashley and Femshep..........Ashley and Femshep togther...........Ashley and Femshep togther in a shower
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ADLegend21 wrote...

Dialogue challenge to the dialogue writers:

Ashley celebrating Shepard's birthday with her. (female shpe obvs)

Hey don't throw out fun challenges when I'm supposed to work!....hang on, why am I even here? Image IPB

I'll throw a challenge out there to find a picture of Ash that'll without a doubt get me to go work!

AllianceN7Marine wrote...
No limits or keep it under Mr.Brainheart steamy style?Image IPBImage IPBImage IPB

Lol, you know, I don't know how I deserved that title really..Am I subconsiously being that perverted? Image IPB 
Oh well better live up to the reputation then...Image IPB
^It got so hot that the armour apparently started to melt Image IPB..or this is one of Shepards fantasies whilst standing in an elevator.
Shepard: *stares at Ashley and Liara*
Liara: Image IPB
Ashley: Image IPB
Shepard: *still staring*
Liara: Eh, Sh-shepard? hello? *blushes*
Shepard: *keeps on staring*
Ashley: Quit staring at us already!...Ma'am.
Shepard: sorry, just thinking about what I might get for my birthday...

Or, on second thought, maybe I just shouldn't try and live up to that.

Modifié par Mr. Brainheart, 21 décembre 2011 - 08:59 .


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hahaha nice one Brainheart xD

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ADLegend21 wrote...

Dialogue challenge to the dialogue writers:

Ashley celebrating Shepard's birthday with her. (female shpe obvs)


Hmm, naj, no f!Shep for me B)
Mostly because it'll end non-PG13.

I'll think of something for a m!Shep birthday and Ash. Not too steamy. :police:

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I think I should just write an elevator dialogue and that'll be the end of it. What cha think?

(No, no, no.)

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What's up with people unable to write femshepley without turning it into something inappropriate, does this always happen when you write a dialogue between two women?

I realize the dialogue I just wrote doesn't really help either...

But this one might!

Shepard: Stand attention!
Ashley: *salutes* Ma'am!
Shepard: Williams, I'm not pleased!
Ashley: Well your gun was already slightly damaged, I didn't mean to drop it, it was just that-that-
Shepard; What? What are you talking about Chief?
Ashley: Uh..Nothing Ma'am.
Shepard: As I was saying, I'm not satisfied, I'm working my ass of to have a well running ship and still everybody is slacking!
Ashley: But everything is going fine!
Shepard: You mean you don't even know what you forgot!
Ashley: I don't know what you're going on about, Ma'am.
Shepard: *a slight tear stands in her eye* Well you can all kiss my ass then!
Ashley: That'd be against the fraternization rules.
Shepard: *walks away quickpaced too the engine room* I can't believe you forgot my bi- *the door opened and see suddenly notices the balloons, the crew gathered in the room and a big present wrapped in paper on the floor*
Ashley: Birthday?
Shepard: You were just playing me? *a small tear rolls onto her cheek* And there I was being all ****y...
Ashley: You didn't really think we forgot, did you? I know how much this means to you. And you mentioned it about a thousand times.
Shepard: It's been so long ago that I celebrated my birthday with real...friends. *whispers, a little choked up* Thanks, all of you.
Ashley: Heh, are you getting all sentimental Ma'am? That'd be a first. *gently grabs Shepards shoulder and whispers* Go ahead open your present....


Up to you to imagine what's in it.

MegaBadExample wrote...

I think I should just write an elevator dialogue and that'll be the end of it. What cha think?

(No, no, no.)

Either that will make sure it's buried forever or it'll create a creepy cult around it, full of people expecting you to write a follow up..

Modifié par Mr. Brainheart, 21 décembre 2011 - 09:49 .


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Nice Mr.Brainheart^^^
Sorry we all have to know our limitations and I know that I simply can't write FemShep it just sounds like MaleShep wearing drag. So I'll stick to what I do best Male Shepley. Hope I don't disappoint anyone.

SSV Normandy SR2 - "Somewhere Out There"
Deck 1 - The Loft
19:30hrs

*Shepard walks in to his cabin*

Shepard: Hey Ashley I just received a report from Liara, She's got some some cred.....
Ashley: You where saying John
Shepard: Oh no I forgotten something, Did we have plans?
Ashley: *walks up from the lower deck with 2 glasses of champagne* what makes you think that?
Shepard: Low lights.....Soft music.....You in a very nice black dress
Ashley: What this old thing?
Shepard: If that's old I can't wait to see what's new!
Ashley: oh that's under this dress. But first you have to tell me what special day it is.
Shepard: Our anniversary?
Ashley: No that's next month
Shepard: Armistice Day....no wait that was 3 weeks ago........
Ashley: Either you tell me what special day it is or you won't get to unwrap your present
EDI: Excuse me for interrupting but you have an incoming message on the captains priority channel Shepard
Shepard: Hold that thought Ash, On screen EDI
 
*Shepards model collection disappears and is replaced by a holographic screen*
 
Shepard: Mother.......Why are you using the priority channel?
Shepards Mother: It was the only clear channel I could reach the Normandy on. I've been trying to reach you all day.
Shepard: Is something wrong?
Shepards Mother: I just wanted to wish my son happy birthday that's all.
Shepard: Well you're a little early mom by about 2 weeks
Ashley: John its April 11th
Shepard: No it can't be?
Shepards Mother: It is John listen to us......Has he been working to hard Ashley?
Ashley: he hasn't taken a day off since we escaped Earth.
Shepards Mother: Do I have to order you to take a day off or should I place my next call to Dr Chakwas
Shepard: It's not that simple, the galaxy's at stake I don't have time for self indulgence
Shepards Mother: and what about Ashley. She's been planning this for weeks.
Shepard: Weeks?.........I'm sorry Ash I guess I have been a little too focussed on my work.
Ashley: Well now's your chance to make it up to me.
Shepards Mother: Well you two have fun I've got to get back on duty. Happy Birthday John. I love you.
Shepard: Love you to mom.
Ashley: Bye Anna.
 
*Ashley takes Shepard by his hand and leads him down to the lower deck of the Loft*

Ashley: Before we eat I want you to open this
Shepard: *Unwraps the box* What's this some sort of shrapnel?
Ashley: It's a piece of Sovereigns hull. It took some doing but I wanted you to have a reminder.
Shepard: That the reapers are coming? A little late don't you think *Smiles at Ashley*
Ashley: No silly *slaps him on the arm* That the reapers aren't invincible, that they can be beaten and you were the one who beat them.
Shepard: Have I told you lately how glad I am you're here?
Ashley: No
Shepard: Then allow me *Pulls Ashley in close and passionately kisses her*
Ashley: Guess we'll both get to unwrap a present tonight *Smiles then kisses John*

Modifié par AllianceN7Marine, 21 décembre 2011 - 10:34 .


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IT HAD TO BE DONE. BUT I KEPT IT CLEAN.

Ashley: Is there like a button somewhere? That can stop and seal off the elevator?
Shepard: Sure, there’s a lever over there, why?
Ashley: Just curiosity.
Shepard: No games.
Ashley: Right.
Shepard: I mean it. Don’t-
Ashley: Okay, okay. Behaving.
Shepard: And no games means none at all.
Ashley: Aye-aye, sir.
Shepard: What the hell?
Ashley: Whoops. Total accident, I swear.
Shepard: Ash…
Ashley: Whoops.
Shepard: Really? You just dropped my shirt to the floor. Ash…
Ashley: Dropped is such a strong word, don’t ya think?
Shepard: Well… what word would you have used instead?
Ashley: I… Freed it? I set it free. There.
Shepard: That works. I guess. Still don’t know what to think about you undressing me, here, right now.
Ashley: I don’t want to think, that’s why I’ve got you. To make me not think.
Shepard: Really? Here? Now? This is a seduction plot.
Ashley: Hey, You’re catching on. Now, just play along.

*Hot stuff happens so hotly*

Shepard: So…
Ashley: Huh.
Shepard: Yeah.
Ashley: That was--
Shepard: Yeah. Wow.
Ashley: Different. Intense.
Shepard: Sorry about--
Ashley: It happens.
Shepard: Not usually. I feel bad now--
Ashley: Don’t. After that how can you? How’s the head by the way?
Shepard: Took a pretty hard knock, but at least it’s not shattered.
Ashley: You’re a little bit gone. I think you might have a concussion or something.
Shepard: I knew what I was getting into.
Ashley: No you didn’t. I practically ambushed you in the elevator. Helpless victim.
Shepard: I should tell somebody.
Ashley: You should. Just…Leave out the details.
Shepard: Yeah, that would be for the best.
Ashley: We should probably get up. Shower. Get dressed, and then get back to killing.
Shepard: Yeah. Next time bring a rug or a blanket. The floors cold on my back.
Ashley: ...Next time? Planning ahead there, skipper?


LOL I just left it open for data to come in and…Well, you know the drill. Add a little something more to it. God help you all. Night night. Sleep tight and all that.

Modifié par MegaBadExample, 21 décembre 2011 - 10:30 .


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AllianceN7Marine wrote...

Nice Mr.Brainheart^^^
Sorry we all have to know our limitations and I know that I simply can't write FemShep it just sounds like MaleShep wearing drag. So I'll stick to what I do best Male Shepley. Hope I don't disappoint anyone.

*snip* 

Nah, I wasn't really complaining, it's good to know your limitations and you shouldn't write something you don't enjoy writing as much. It was more that both you and Data said you weren't able to keep it PG-13 Image IPB
Also, nice dialogue!

@Mega; Hehe, that was pretty wild and steamy by the sound of it Image IPB, I like how you set it up for a sequal, now I fear (and to some extent perhaps hope...Image IPB) it'll never be buried!

Well, G'night all.

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Mr. Brainheart wrote...

AllianceN7Marine wrote...

Nice Mr.Brainheart^^^
Sorry we all have to know our limitations and I know that I simply can't write FemShep it just sounds like MaleShep wearing drag. So I'll stick to what I do best Male Shepley. Hope I don't disappoint anyone.

*snip* 

Nah, I wasn't really complaining, it's good to know your limitations and you shouldn't write something you don't enjoy writing as much. It was more that both you and Data said you weren't able to keep it PG-13 Image IPB
Also, nice dialogue!

@Mega; Hehe, that was pretty wild and steamy by the sound of it Image IPB, I like how you set it up for a sequal, now I fear (and to some extent perhaps hope...Image IPB) it'll never be buried!

Well, G'night all.

I think the one I just wrote was less than PG-13 rated.
A lot depends on my mood when it comes to Steamy, even more so when my girlfriends around.
I'm just like male Shepard in that regard we both can't resist a beautiful woman in mind and in body.Image IPB

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Okay. Here you go with my dialogue. As a special present for Shepard I did it in two variants - one for f!Shep and one for m!Shep.

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(F!Shep is named Joanna)

EDI: Message from Admiral Hackett, Commander. Priorty Alpha.
Shepard: Fine. Put it on my laptop.
Ashley: Hey Joanna. Heard you have-
Shepard: Hang on, Ashley. I think that's an important assignment.
Ashley: But Skipper, you know what day-
Shepard: Ash ... this is important. Seems as if the Normandy is needed at the Citadel. ASAP. Now get back to your post. We'll talk later, okay?
Ashley: Aye aye, Commander.
Shepard: Prepare a team, Ashley. Joker, set a course to the Citadel. Maximum acceleration.
Joker: Course plotted. ETA 2 hours.
Ashley: Time enough for-
Shepard: Sorry to cut you mid-sentence, but I definitely need those hours to take a nap. I'm up for 48 hours and that coffee doesn't do it anymore. I'm sorry ... can't it wait a bit?
Ashley: No, Ma'am, it can't!
Shepard: What's wrong with you?
Ashley: Nothing, Joanna. Just ... take this. And ... happy birthday.
Shepard: Wait - I forgot my own birthday?
Ashley: Seems so. I'll see you after your nap, Skipper.
Shepard: See you later, Ash.

... a lot later after docking at the Citadel ...

Shepard: Admiral *salutes*
Hackett: Welcome back, Commander. And ... happy birthday. We collected some money from the commanding officers in the Fifth and ... here you go.
Shepard: It's a datapad.
Hackett: You should read it, Commander.
Shepard: *reads* that's a joke. Isn't it?
Hackett: It isn't. You got your own Yacht. Perfectly fitting for two.
Shepard: That thing is expensive. 1.500.000 Credits ... Admiral ... I can't accept this.
Hackett: Why not? You earned it, Commander. And welcome to the Citadel.
Shepard: Thank you, Sir. By the way ... who told you of my birthday? It's not in the official files ...
Hackett: Your XO Williams told me. And ... despite the fact you're still violating the rules regarding fraternization, I won't stop you.
Shepard: Uhh ... what gave you that idea, Sir?
Ashley: That's something I want to know too.
Hackett: Wait, you two are ... not?
Shepard: NO!
Hackett: ... awkward ... I should go. Commanders ... *leaves*



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(M!Shep)

Shepard: Hey Ash. Something new?
Ashley: Just the usual. Fights everywhere, some ships lost, another colony wents dark. Guess it's a bad sign that I don't care that much anymore.
Shepard: It is. And you're not alone. Doesn't matter how hard we try, we can't save all of them.
Ashley: We should still try to save most. Skip, I know we can do that.
Shepard: Where's my good ol' pessimistic Ashley? *smiles*
Ashley: She's still with you. But even I don't believe we can't win this. We have to win. Hear me?
Shepard: I can hear you. Anything else, Ash?
Ashley: Nothing I know of. However, Hackett wants to talk to you in the Com Room.
Shepard: Thank you, Ash. I'll see you later. *leans in for a kiss*
Ashley: *kisses Shepard*

... a little later in the Com Room ...

Shepard: Admiral Hackett?
Joker: Last time I checked I was Joker. What's up, Commander?
Shepard: Ash sent me here to talk to Hackett. Where's he?
Joker: I don't know. EDI, do you know where Hackett is?
EDI: Admiral Hackett is not on board.
Joker: See, Commander? No Hackett here.
Shepard: I don't have time for that, Joker. Open a channel ...
Joker: I can not do that.
Shepard: Why?
Joker: I can't - direct order by Spectre Williams.
Shepard: Order revoked. Open a channel, Joker.
Ashley: Joker, revoke-order revoked.
Joker: Guys, what's wrong with you?
Ashley: Time to lift the secret. John ... you're looking still not older than 32.
Shepard: I am 32. What's going on here?
Ashley: Not anymore. It's your birthday, stupid. 33. Sounds neat. Joker, call the rest of the crew ...
Joker: Aye Ma'am. *uses intercom*
Shepard: Wait, Ash, this is my birthday?
Ashley: Every year, same day, same month.Yes. Deal with it. *smiles*
Shepard: If that's my birthday, where's my present?
Ashley: You'll see tonight ... just you and me, understood?
Shepard: Ash ...
Ashley: Shush! Just enjoy the party, okay?
*Kelly comes in*
Kelly: Commander, you're needed in the CIC.
Shepard: You heard the woman, Ash ...

... back to CIC ...

Whole crew Happy Birthday, Commander Shepard!
Shepard: That's ... wow. Surprise ... guess I'm the only one who forgot that birthday, right?
Garrus: Seems so, old friend ... seems so.
Zaeed: Aye! That never happened to me, not even after half of my face got blown off ...
Tali: Thank you for the mental image, Zaeed.
Zaeed: You're welcome.
Shepard: Wait, you did ... you got all of those guys?
Ashley: Sure. Remember last visit at Citadel?
Shepard: Last week? How did you hide them?
Ashley: You were so distracted to fight Reapers, you didn't even take time to check your ship. They were down in the cargo bay, preparing your birthday party ...
Shepard: But they're all here ... Samara, Jacob, Miranda ... even Jack. And Kasumi. Mordin ... Wrex. All of them ...
Ashley: Yup.
Shepard: That's the best present of all ... I'm glad they're here.
Ashley: Just wait until you get my special present for you *smiles*

Modifié par CptData, 21 décembre 2011 - 11:36 .