A new batch of pictures, from curing the genophage and the days (?) that lead up to it:
Even if they had the cure, actually curing the genophage wouldn't be easy. Berlitz decided to go back to the Citadel one more time -- she had to make some arrangements with people that could hopefully help with their mission, stopping the Reapers, and the crew could use some time to relax... or make peace with the past.
When she went to the refugee camp located on the docks, she was mildly surprised to see Cortez standing there at the memorial wall. During their last talk on the Citadel, he mentioned he might visit it, but she didn't expect him to do it so fast. She went over to him and she didn't really knew what to say, but maybe only the fact that she was there was enough.
Berlitz didn't really feel like partying at Purgatory or walking aimlessly around the Citadel, so she figured she might as well check up on Mordin and Eve, as they were going to play the most crucial role in curing the genophage. Most of the crew was still on shore leave and Joker apparently thought this was the best time to have his version of the talk with Mordin, after she herself adviced EDI to just get on with it. She didn't really know how to feel about walking in on her pilot asking for advice on how to have sex with his robotic girlfriend, but she was glad those two finally decided to take a risk and start a relationship.
After all preparations were made and everybody was back on the ship, it was time to head out to Tutchanka and cure that damn genophage. There was a Reaper at the shroud, though, but 'luckily' it was one of the smaller variants. Destroying it probably wasn't an option, but hopefully they could distract it. The Krogan would go in on foot (and wheels) and the Turians would provide air support. That should give them enough time to get to the shroud facility and get that cure in the air. A solid plan... in theory.
Of course, in reality, things went wrong. First the Krogan, and especially that damn Wreav, had to engage in a pissing contest at some sacred place called the "Hollows". Then, when they finally got moving and the Turian squadron was on their way to the Reaper, the trucks stopped... because the damn road was destroyed! The Turians couldn't abort and as a result, they could only watch them getting destroyed by that Reaper. Not knowing what else to say, Berlitz decided to break the tension somewhat.
"So, EDI... you and Joker had sex last night?"
...
"No comment."
"Why not?"
"Because you are a ..."
"I'm a what?"
"She used a word from Asari language, Shepard. It translates as... 'blabbermouth'."
"Oh. Thanks, Liara."
Much fighting later, they finally made it to the Shroud. As it turned out, there was a big ass thresher maw living in these parts of Tutchanka. She even had a name: Kalros. She killed a bunch of Krogan on their way to the facility, but the biggest casualty was Wreav and no one really cared about him.
As they were on their own, without other Krogan or Turian support, they needed to think of a new plan. Luckily they had Eve with them. She suggested to summon Kalros and let her distract the Reaper. Just before each of them went their own way -- Wrex would raise the hammers, Shepard and her team would activate them and Mordin and Eve would get the cure ready -- Wrex thanked Berlitz for everything that she had done for him and the Krogan. It meant something to her, hearing that old, cranky Krogan calling her a sister to him.
Everything afterward happened in a blur. One moment they were getting shot at by a Reaper and the next they were wrestling with Brutes while the Turians, who had returned to give them air support, kept the Reaper busy. She don't know how she did it, but she managed to activate both maw hammers... and she would never forget what then happened before her eyes. A giant thresher maw taking a Reaper head-on, not only distracting it but actually
winning.
With the Shroud clear from Reapers again, it was time to activate the cure. The ancient facility didn't seem to hold much longer, but Mordin was adamant that he had to go up, even if it would be a one-way trip. Indeed, someone else might have gotten it wrong.
At first, Berlitz wanted to say she was sorry. But was she really? And he didn't seemed to be either. So she just said the truth: that he was crazy... and a genius.
Farewell, Mordin. If there is a god up there, then I hope he likes Patter songs.
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I felt bad, but I am curious.
Interested in whether you're using a controller or the old keyboard/mouse combo to play the game, btw.
