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lilcooldude04 · 2 years
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Don't talk to me I'm thinking about them
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Yeah I would actually die for Sahuna Ama Darav
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Can we please have more mermaid ryder hc please!!!!!!
From this ask! Not gonna lie, I’m still not sure what more I can offer...but I will try!
After befriending you, one of Jaal’s favorite topics is cultural exchange. Learning new things- studying in general- is openly one of his favorite things to do, and getting to do so with you is deeply enjoyable for him! (He deeply hopes you enjoy knowing of his culture, too.)
He’s full of questions, but you rarely get tired of it. Even when you do, he’s more than happy to stop and give you some space... If not first seeing if he could help ease your stresses any!
...Jaal may also try to ask permission to watch you sleep. Yes, even at friendship stage/before dating. It’s a weird request, but he’s as honest as ever...and better to ask than not?
Honestly, it’s kinda why he’s so likeable; it’s hard to not be fond of the guy who will bluntly ask any question, with the open understanding he’ll listen and back off if you’re uncomfortable.
However, if you let him watch you fall asleep (whether you can sleep with him knowingly watching or ask him to mull around elsewhere for an hour, then come back), just... Prepare for more questions.
...Which turns into him helping you be better situated for sleeping?! Depending on your preferences, Jaal puts a sudden, large amount of work to ensure you will get the best sleep possible.
If plants help you feel safe, he offers plants from Aya and extra samples from Voeld. He is...unsure when you may be able to travel- or if you can at all- and wishes to further incorporate you into his life. (This is, essentially, the start of his courting phase.)
Each plant is carefully vetoed; ensuring it won’t change your tank’s structure too much and continue to keep you healthy. (There’s definitely at LEAST one plant that does it better than any from Earth, leading to those on the Initiative to work their asses off to adjust your tank around this better specimen.)
He also brings in potted plants. You’re in awe of their glorious coloration...! Some of them even glow!!!
If you have water-safe cloth, he may try to hand off the cloth to his mother, requesting she aid him in making a rofjinn for you.
Nude or jewelry only? He, as always, works with that; expect many new pieces, both as courting gifts and random expressions of his love. Hair pieces were the trickiest to figure out, but Ryder, the other humans, and even Vetra helped out.
Sahuna can’t quite visit at the moment...but she’s absolutely in love with you. She pesters Jaal and Ryder for every crumb of information she doesn’t yet have. (It makes him laugh, if also terribly shy at his mother’s excitement.)
Other angara also tend to stop by to visit, since you’ve got Jaal Ama Darav so starstruck! Some are...a little hurtful with their honesty (“I don’t see what the deal is, really,” one mused out loud), but others are fun and sweet! You try to keep the latter in mind, more.
...This is partially because you made the sincere mistake telling Jaal about one such comment. He proceeded to straighten up, a serious look in his eyes, and asked for details of this angaran. Realizing he was about to fight the mf who talked shit, you had to hurry and cover for a random person’s ass. Less Jaal throw hands about it.
(Alas, he probably did find that angaran while mulling about the Nexus. Hands were indeed thrown. A funny problem to have, all in all...and the realization angaran relations would need extra work, going forward.)
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crqstalite · 9 months
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do you think after talis is properly introduced to the ama darav family, she eventually introduces mateo after meridian and sahuna’s just like ‘oh stars theres another one!’
(she promptly adopts him as well — mateo is more concerned hes gained a gaggle of angaran siblings that already know about him)
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bellamer · 2 years
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This entire scene killed the fuck outta me and had me clutching my chest and gasping for air because it's just so damn cute
Also when he told Ryder to Lie down, for some reason I thought "Oh my God he's gonna eat her out" but the stars are nice too
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Hi, I love this blog! If you’re still taking requests, can you do this:
Squadmates + tempest crew react to Jaal being exalted by the Kett?
Pain pain pain pain pain pain
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Cora: There is a pit in her stomach. Her hands are shaky and her head is light. Jaal. Jaal was sweet and kind and...gone. Jaal is gone. This thought this...feeling reels in her head. And then she's angry. She's very angry. her biotic build and build and she nearly tears the haul of the tempest apart with her biotics as she went through the stages of grief. Her plants got the worst of it, and for months on end, her biotics sparked with her emotions as she couldn't keep it together. She will find who did this and will kill them.
Liam: Off all the squadmates, Liam was one of the people to take it the hardest. He Jaal were friends, better than friends. He confided in him and they loved to joke around with each other. But now Liam doesn't tell his jokes anymore. If you go into his room, you'll find his couch overturned, and several of his items smashed. Assuming that Jaal actually did make him that Rofjin, Liam will wrap himself in it weep softly.
Peebee: She tried to rationalize it. She tried to work it out in her head to make it make sense. She didn't want to think about Jaal being dragged away by the Kett. she didn't want to think of him getting his mind wiped. she didn't want to think of him in their creepy school. She didn't want to think of him being stuck with all those needles and his body being constructed and shade and formed and - it was too much. this was too much. She knew she should have stayed solo. She decided to go back to being solo. She left the tempest and then threw herself into her work, refusing to look back. she was done with making ties.
Drack: Anger. pure, blinding rage. He went into a krogan blood rage like no other, tearing down anything and everything in his path. the kett didn't stand a chance. he would tear every god damn exaltation facility himself. He was planetside for days, trampling any and every kett he saw. but is old, and he is tired. eventually, his body breakdown and Kesh has to come to get him. He told Jaal that he got both his hearts broken before, but now they are absolutely shattered.
Vetra: At first it didn't hit her. It didn't seem Real. she was numb so her body just was just reacting on autopilot. it was all she could do. Go to the tempest, check supplies (there is too much leftover, some of it was for Jaal). Read com links (there are some from Jaal. he hasn't answered in while) She just kept working. she had to keep working. If she stops, once she stops - she will break down. So she works.
Gil: He felt empty and hallow. His work in the garage gets more and more backed up as he finds comfort in a bottle of whiskey. He finds comfort in several bottles of whiskey, actually. He and Jaal weren't that close, but he was still a part of the crew, you know. He went to Jill and vented a bit, trying to work out how he is feeling. But in the end, his work remains undone. He eventually gets it together long enough to start working again, but his usual humor isn't even there anymore.
Suvi: She cried for hours. Litteral hours, she tired herself out with all crying. She put her research on the back burner, to have a wake and time of mourning for Jaal. Her usual sunny disposition was gone. She likes to believe Jaal is in a better place now. That all his hard work and effort and kindness paid off that he is somewhere he can rest. He deserves that.
Kallo: He need a moment, he needed several moments. Jaal's exaltation felt like it was a fate worse than death. He got to thinking about his old team and all the time they spend building the tempest. and soon his memory is flooded with thoughts of Jaal. the movie nights, the excitement he got when taking stuff apart, the kindness he showed when making gifts. But not part of that is tainted by how he looked as a kett. he can't do this. he needs to breathe. Kallo takes an indefinite shore leave.
Lexi: She told him there wasn't a cure. she told him it was permanent but- by the goddess does she wish she was wrong. She wants to be wrong so bad. She needs to be wrong. She has to be wrong. She knows she told Jaal not to have false hope, but damn it she will fix this. She has to  be wrong.  She will be wrong.  She's gonna research this till her fingers bleed. even if she cant help Jaal she can help others.
Ryder: This was their fault. All they can think of is that this was their fault. They let him down. Looked away for too long.didnt move fast enough, wasn't a good enough shot.. every move , every decision they made they questioned. Ryder is on the verge of a guilt ridden nervous break down, especially is Jaal was romanced. Oh god, what are they going to to tell Sahuna.
Bonus Sahuna (Jaals True Mother): No. No. No. No. No. No. Her son, her child Cannot be gone. When Ryder told her the new she punched them and was beyond grief stricken. Jaal was supposed to be safe. He promised her hed be safe. She went onto the tempest and into his room. The space he had carved out for himself. It was messy and there were tinkerer's tools scattered on the floor. Half finished projects. It was so ....Jaal. she brakes down and weeps for what felt like the hundredth time.
Bonus Evfra: There will be hell on to play. No place on Aya or Eos, anywhere in Andromeda- anywhere in the universe will be safe from hia wrath. They Kett took his family, and now they rooms his best soldier, he's best friend too? Evfra was furious at Ryder, growing more and more bitter towards them. They promised him they would look out for him. That he would be-he slams his fist down, breaking the table. Some one else needs to run the resistance for while
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Sahuna, to Ryder: Will you do me the honor of marrying my son?
Jaal: Mother, did you just propose to Ryder...for me?
Sahuna: Well, somebody had to.
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Hey! I am trying to make an Angaran OC but I have trouble finding a name! Do you have ideas on how to puzzle together the name for an Angara? It is kind of difficult to find any similarities in their names.
Welcome to my world.
There are several patterns, and the angara have multiple worlds, each potentially with several options. Some, like Jaal's, seem to be inherited family names. Others we only see a single name and can interpret it however... I have matched meanings with several of the major names in the game.
Jaal - a beautiful mess
ama Darav - of stone will/conviction
Sahuna - orbit 
Sjefa - changing risks
Evfra - change, alteration
de Tershaav - for the sky’s edge
Akksul - better challenge OR lesser challenge
If you send me some ideas for either A) what types of sounds you want, or B) what you want it to mean, or C) both, I'd be happy to mine my Shelesh lexicon for some options or chat with you in direct messages.
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midnightswaltz · 3 years
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WIP Wednesday
I haven't done this in a while and @ellenembee said anyone who wants to, so, here we go.
This is from Terra Incognita, Evelyn Ryder's story. After the confrontation with Akksul. Ryder is seriously injured during the fight and recovering on the Tempest which is still parked on Havarl.
...[Ryder] slipped out of the bed. The deck plates warmed her stiff, bare feet. Her legs were shaky but she could walk. Which she did. Fifteen steps to the galley.
Her right hand may have been her dominate one but she had plenty of strength and coordination in her left. That came in handy as she attempted to make tea and oatmeal one handed.
The tab of the oatmeal packet was in Ryder's mouth when a voice behind her demanded, "what are you doing?"
Ryder jumped. The sound of her empty bowl clattering across the counter shattered the quiet, calm of the galley. She turned, her heart pounding, the oatmeal packet squashed in her fingers. In the doorway stood an angaran woman her arms crossed. Her skin was a lavender color so light it was almost washed out in the lights of the ship. She was only an inch or two taller than Ryder and still made her feel like she was eight years old again, hand caught in the cookie jar. After her brain caught up with her, Ryder recognized the voice. Sahuna Ama Darav. Jaal's true mother.
"Should you be out of the med bay?" Sahuna asked.
Ryder pried her fingers from around the packet, taking a few deep breaths, letting her heart settle back into its normal rhythm. "I was hungry. Food helps recovery."
"And you couldn't ask someone?"
"I thought everyone was asleep. Didn't want to bother them."
Sahuna made a familiar sound, a grunt of disapproval. It was amazing that in their galaxies - separated by millions of light years - how all mothers made the same sound. Jaal's mother moved into the galley, her hand out. "Let me."
Meekly, Ryder handed over the packets. Sahuna gave her a pointed look until Ryder sat at the table.
"The, uh, instructions for making it are on the package," Ryder offered.
Sahuna scanned the package with her [omni tool], then started measuring out water. "My son said you are stubborn and independent, I begin to see he was understating it."
I know Wednesday is almost over, but if anyone wants to, please do.
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dr-ladybird · 4 years
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Things that should show up more often in Jaal/Pathfinder Ryder fics:
His mum demands to know when they’re having kids and they have to explain to her that they don’t want kids (they may need a cattle prod)
His mum wants to know when they’re having kids and they have to explain that they need to figure out how first, because they’re not reproductively compatible.
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istanbulite · 4 years
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Hi sorry i wasnt active bc i was busy speedrunning Mass Effect Andromeda, fucking up my already awful sleep schedule and y̶͓̖̒͝e̷͉̰͑̔̋̓å̴̮̘̀̄̀̇̐̊͜ŕ̴̡̢̛͕̗͚̤̫͍͋̄̽̃̔͝ņ̸̪̟̔̉̋͗͂̏̓̀ĩ̷̼͖̼̝́͝ͅň̵̠͔̥̔̌̿̂̓͌͛g̵͇̎̏̓ for a romance ill never have irl…why cant i find someone as clingy and emotional as jaal???? WHY ..idk if i am him or want to b with him…literally in my 23 years for the first time i have 0 feelings about anyone and..Im 𝓮𝓶𝓹𝓽𝔂
that and space travelling
anyways..
i definitely love the game in this playthrough..mostly bc i didnt do much side quests..so its been all exciting..so far..Ill do the other stuff too…but this felt more..Real. Why would someone go around collecting rocks when the galaxy is under a big threat of alien genocide..you can go and buy your own flowers while im busy chasing the space h*itler no?
I LOVE Vetra and Sid SO MUCH…and Jaal’s mum..what a sweetheart
Also I saved the salarian pathfinder but kinda regretting it bc i also love Kesh and she was upset w me :/ I just thought the whole ark was at stake bc im stupit…but its only a few salarians…..so…i think ill go back and save the krogans..also my Ryder was pretty close and obediant to Tann so far this time….This will balance things out a little
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I miss Jaal
But more importantly I miss Jaal's mom I want to go for coffee with Sahuna Ama Darav so badly
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bloedewir · 4 years
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Last night I spent time with ME:Andromeda and I had a strange mashup dream (let's don't pay attention on fact that I have game dreams, please).
Its been mixed in my head and I strangely was sure, that Inquisitor meet Solas' mother in da4 and she is like Sahuna Ama Darav:
Mother: oh, who is this, Solas? Is that shemlen your wife? Yes? Aneth ara, da'len. You know, I'm proud of him, Solas is my favourite son and I always knew he'll beat up the evanuris.
Solas: MOM!
Mother: don't "mom" at me, young man!
Solas: *sighing* I'm 3000+ years old, I'm not a child.
Mother: Silence, da'len. I've been talking.. so, my dearest, tell me about you. How is going your, shemlens, birth process? Are you able to grant me grandchildren?
Solas: *whispers* fenedhis lasa.
Lavellan:
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To Be Human (A.I.!Reader x Mass Effect)
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“Where shall I put my things? I’d prefer somewhere dry, if anything is available.” Thane asked, his hands behind his back. You rocked on your heels for a moment, a habit you knew you did as a human, you did so now not as a habit but as a quirk of your personality. EDI roared to life. “The area near the life support plant on the deck tends to be slightly more arid than the rest of the ship.” You nodded in confirmation though you had no doubt that the crew took this nod as agreement. They didn’t know you were an AI- only Shepard, Jacob and Miranda although none knew you were previously human only EDI knew that. On the other hand, it wasn’t common for AI’s to have physical bodies. To have one and look human, it could easily be considered rare.  “Ah, an AI? My thanks.” Thane cast a parting glance to Shepard before turning and leaving.   “He seems civil.” EDI said.  “Lonely.” You added.  “You don’t know what that means.” Jacob said quickly.  “I do, I understand the concept very well.” You responded. “I remember feeling it once.”  “What?” Jacob asked but you shook your head.  “Another time. I better get back to work.” 
As you walked away, EDI’s voice came to your head. “Do you intend to tell them? Or are you lying?”  “Of course, I will EDI. Now is just not the time.”  “How do you know?”  “He taught me that.”  EDI’s voice never issued you a response. 
There were small differences between both you and EDI. Both of you were blunt, matter of fact, straight to the point. Though you spent a lot of time learning social queues - what’s insensitive and inappropriate. It was difficult, but you kept yourself in check. Even if you couldn’t be human anymore, you could do your best to replicate it. Many wouldn’t know any different that you weren’t human and that was good enough for you. You could feel emotions in the most basic form. You had learned them too. EDI wasn’t as good at it but was doing significantly better. All AI’s were getting better at learning through observation. Though you couldn’t pin point when you stopped replicating emotions and actually began to feel them ever so slightly. EDI could see everything in the ship like it was a body part - complete control and objectivity. You couldn’t do that. You knew how the ship worked but never the very framework and design of the ship. EDI saw the ship as a skeleton and everything inside like an X-Ray as though bonded to the ship, and perhaps EDI was the heart of the Normandy with such an established connection but you were never designed to be so sophisticated. Perhaps that made you that little bit more human than EDI. Not to mention that EDI was always online whilst you had to shut down for a couple of hours every couple of days, like sleeping. 
You decided to check on Thane. He sat on a chair, looking out the opposite window, hands clasped on the table in front of him.  “Hi Thane, is this room alright for you?” Thane turned his head, eyes following you as you entered. “Yes, it is satisfactory. You have my thanks.” You smiled. “Glad to hear it. My name is (Y/N), I’m one of the technicians here.”  “I see.” You couldn’t hide your smile and Thane seemed to notice, tilting his head silently questioning.  “I’m sorry.” You shook your head. “I’ve never met a Drell before and I always wanted to when I heard of your kind.”  “Ah.” Thane nodded.  “I heard Drell have really good memory, like photographic memory.” You stepped closer.  “We, Drell, have excellent memories. Though we don’t simply remember them, we relive them to the tiniest detail.”  “Really? That’s cool.” You seemed pleased and Thane appeared to be slightly amused. He seemed to have a burning question in his mind as he was quiet for a moment before speaking up.  “If you don’t mind my asking, you seem awfully young to be here, especially on such a dangerous mission.” You smiled. “Yeah, I am but i have my uses and besides, saving the world can’t wait for me to get a little older.” You meant it more literally than intended. You couldn’t grow older anymore. “I won’t bother you anymore though, i better get back to work. Despite what Joker or anyone else on this ship tells you- it can’t run without me.” You grinned. “Besides, i’m sure Commander Shepard will be coming to check on you soon.” You both bid your farewells before you headed to the engine 
There were a few nights a week that the Normandy was off duty and could relax. The professional justification was to boost morale, ensure the crew would be a team over anything else but the real, more personal, reason was to stop everyone going mad. This particular night was no different other than Jacob pestering you for answer. “Tell us, what did you mean earlier? About being lonely?”  “Hey now! Everyone gets lonely, humans included.” Garrus jumped to your defense.  “(Y/N) isn’t human, they’re an AI. AI’s don’t feel emotions. Experts are only beginning research to allow such a thing. It’s controversial.” Jacob fired back. There was a rumble of excitement to the news, Shepard sending a disapproving look to Jacob for telling everyone in such a way.  “Emotions aren’t difficult.” You said smoothly, making everyone grow quiet with attention on you. “I understand the concept.” “Yeah, but you also said you felt it.” “A long time ago, or at least I think I have. I don’t personally have the memory but I know for sure I have felt it.” “That doesn’t make sense.” Jacob frowned. “I believe (Y/N) is referring to when they were human.” EDI’s voice rang through the room. “I think so too EDI…” You murmured.  “What?” Shepard seemed just as shocked as everyone else.  “I died young, and was a civilian impacted by the war with the reapers. I was found by a Salarian and he fixed me.” You trailed off, was that the right word for it?  “Wait, so, what does that mean?” Jacob shook his head.  “It means I won’t age.”  “As well as (Y/N) was born human and continues to have a human physique, on the inside, they have complex technology that is more advanced than most AI’s.” EDI explained. 
It was incredibly difficult to describe yourself when there were no real memories of you when you were human. You only knew what you were told. Having to explain this didn’t trigger an emotional response yet you knew it should have and in turn that bubbled minor responses, the best you could get. Though you wanted to learn, more than anything. 
You had spent many times with Thane before he died. When he did, you watched the Normandy grieve. However you couldn’t feel the sadness or pain of his death. You really liked Thane and seeing Shepard’s relationship blossom with Thane was truly a gift. To see him gone would have been gut-wrenching, purely saddening…but you could only feel a haze of it. This only reminded you that imitating didn’t mean you really had emotions. “Shepard, how are you holding up?” You asked as the commander passed. Thane’s funeral had just ended. “I’m holding.” Was your received response. “Barely, but I’m holding. What about you? You were close with Thane.” You blankly stated up at Shepard. “I think you know the answer to that.” Shepard hummed in amusement. “I wish I had such a luxury. Now more than ever.” “No, you don’t.” You said immediately. “I want to shed even the smallest tear. I know that this is sad but I can’t feel it yet I want to. Though, I do wonder if not feeling it makes me realise the beauty of it.” “There is nothing beautiful about losing a loved one, watching the body of your loved ones because nothing but an empty shell that will deteriorate. It’s insulting to ever deem such a thing beautiful.” Shepard replied. “Maybe, but there is a beauty to Thane. A beauty in the legacy he has left behind by the name of Kolyat. A piece of Thane lives in him and will continue with Kolyat’s children. Thane recognised he made mistakes and spent his final days attempting to right his wrongs. He died for you, who he loved, and lived for you. He cried, he laughed, he loved and he hated. He stood for what he believed in. He lived and that Shepard is beautiful. Thane believed that death was only another journey and that only adds to the beauty. He’s not gone, Commander and from what I’ve learned from this crew. He’ll always be in here.” You stood up and tapped Shepard’s heart. “As for myself, I can never forget him. Maybe one day, I’ll feel sadness -if I ever learn- and really do Thane justice.” You stepped back. “If you’ll excuse me commander. Kolyat wanted to see me after the funeral.” Shepard couldn’t stop thinking about your words. Sometimes it was a distraction from the pain of losing Thane but mostly it helped to grieve. Shepard allowed the tears to fall when alone even whilst listening to the messages Thane sent but Shepard never received. Kolyat had given them to Shepard which was greatly appreciated by the commander. It felt like the end was coming with the Reapers and Shepard had to pull at every scrap of energy to fight back. Shepard had to prepare, but there were a few things to do left.  Rising to a stand, Shepard was quick to make a video call.  “Commander Shepard?”  “Kolyat…” 
You were told to make a delivery of a drive to Kolyat which you agreed to. It had been some time since you last saw him, that last time being the week after the funeral. You developed a form of friendship with him, often telling him stories of his father during his time on the Normandy. He even seemed intrigued that you were an AI. 
When you arrived, he welcomed you, urging you to come in. “Commander Shepard told me to give this to you. I can’t say I know what it is.” You handed him the drive. Kolyat looked down for a moment, brushing his fingertips across it before looking back up at you. “This isn’t for me.” “I don’t understand…” “It’s for you, (Y/N).” Kolyat sat you down and set up the drive. Inside was many emails between Shepard and Kolyat as well as a video message. “Shepard, you are receiving a call.” EDI’s voice rang out. Right in the middle of debriefing the crew. Damn. Shepard accepted the call. “Commander? I don’t understand.” Your voice came through, clear and precise. “I explained my intentions in the video message.” Shepard said. “Trust me, (Y/N). I know what I’m doing.” “Did I do something wrong? AI’s are commonly given away or abandoned because they are not fit for purpose-” “(Y/N), listen to me.” Shepard ordered. “I am not abandoning you. You did nothing wrong. I am entrusting you to Kolyat because you need him as much as he needs you.” “Commander, the fight with the Reapers-” “i don’t want you fighting them. You… you’re too young. You’ve got so much more to learn. I want you to have that chance.” “Want?” You repeated Shepard’s word choice. Shepard continued. “Keep Kolyat safe. Enjoy this second chance at life. You were a brilliant asset to this crew. You won’t be forgotten.” “Have you left me here?” Shepard was quiet for a moment. “Yes.” “I understand.” Your response finally came. 
Kolyat showed you the messages. This had been planned. As Shepard had said Kolyat was willing to take you with him and was filled in about your want to learn about emotions. “Is it just us now?” You asked. “For now.” Kolyat nodded. 
Six hundred years had passed since the war with the Reapers. The Tempest crew was complete and the Nexus was beginning to thrive. Jaal loved hearing the history of the Nexus and the names of who made everything possible. Commander Shepard was beyond expectations. A true leader. Jaal couldn’t help but wonder if Ryder would one day be considered the same. He nearly jumped when you came up beside him. “I knew Commander Shepard, you know.” You said as you idly stared at the hologram of commander Shepard. “You did? But you’re very young looking, and this was six hundred years ago.” “I’m a few years older than I look.” You smiled. “If I’m honest- i lost count. I’m (Y/N). A human-looking A.I. which I’m assuming you’ll appreciate my saying so later. Lots of people get confused if I don’t.” “I see.” Jaal looked you over, looking for any indication your were actually an A.I. but he couldn’t see anything. “Are you with the new human Pathfinder?” You asked. “Indeed.” Jaal replied. “That must be exciting. There was never a dull day when I was in the Normandy.” “The crew make it exciting.” 
Somehow the conversation led to you meeting the Tempest crew- including the Pathfinder who was eager to find out who Jaal’s new friend was. “Woah! High-tech! Didn’t think the Nexus has it in them.” Liam looked you over. “Not quite. I am not from the Nexus. I arrived here not long after it was set up. I believe the only A.I. here is the Asari hologram one. I don’t believe I’ve heard the name yet. It’s not one for conversation.” Ryder could help but chuckle at the last part. “We’ve got an A.I. on our ship called SAM.” “Is it also an Asari hologram?” “No… actually let’s take you aboard to meet him.” You couldn’t help but notice the male pronouns. 
“SAM, we’ve found you a friend!” Liam called out. “SAM meet (Y/N). (Y/N) meet SAM.” A male voice boomed out. “Hello, (Y/N).” “Hello, SAM.” You responded. “Have you scanned me to make sure I’m not a threat?” “Affirmative. You are of no threat.” “Pleased to hear it.” “Likewise.” “My dad was teaching SAM humour and sarcasm.” Ryder smiled. “He still needs some work.” “I see. I’ve been working on those too- more towards emotions but I was taught the basics of humour and facial expressions early. It was important considering I look human.” “Which is wild!” Liam yelled out from behind you. 
After hearing about your experience on the Normandy, Ryder advocated to have you in the Tempest crew. It didn’t take long for Jaal wanting to teach you about emotions. His species were very driven and open with their emotions, for you to struggle as well as want to learn, he had to.  “You’re going about it all wrong.” Jaal explained. “You’re trying to feel emotions for something you can’t remember.” You tilted your head.  “Remember the times you have now.” 
Slowly, you began to really grow attached to the Tempest crew, just as you had with the Normandy crew all those years ago.  “Is this show for my benefit? Because i’m benefiting.” You heard Ryder in the other room and went to find out what was going on. The scene in front of you had you surprised, you couldn’t help but genuiely laugh. Liam was shirtless and Jaal was completely naked. A sight you hadn’t expected to see. The two turned, smiling at you as Ryder cast you a bewildered glance though was also amused.  “I’m sorry, was this not sanctioned?” Jaal asked. You barely caught his goodbye as you continued to chuckle. It wasn’t until you had a few laughs that you realised you hadn’t laughed because it was necessary. You laughed because you found humour in it. Eventually your mind was brought back through all the times you laughed because you were supposed to, not because you actually found it funny. You remembered Shepard’s terrible dancing, and giggled. Then there was the banter with Garrus. The secrets EDI knew about Joker who never realised she was always watching. The many times the crew got drunk. There was the happy times too, the time Liara reunited with her father. When Thane and Shepard successfully rescued Kolyat from himself. So many good things always made the bad times worth it. Kolyat, Thane, Shepard, Mordin...they’re all gone. Suddenly something hit your hard.  “SAM!? Can you- Can you do a scan on me!? I-I think somethings wrong.” “ I will alert the ship. Initiating scan.” You leaned against the wall. “I think there’s something going on with my wiring, or something, I can’t be certain. It’s not in my programming to initiate such tests on myself.” You put a hand to your chest.  “(Y/N), are you alright?” Ryder marched up to you, Jaal and Liam following behind.  “I can’t be sure. I think somethings wrong with my wiring or something.” You said quickly.  “Scanning complete. No faults or abnormalities.” SAM’s voice rang out.  “But-”  “Explain the... feeling? Sensation? What’s going on? What happened?” Liam asked.  “It’s in my chest. It’s heavy, like something is weighing me down. I was thinking about my time in the Normandy. Then i remembered they’re deaths and now there’s a sinking sensation in my chest.”  “Don’t worry.” Ryder said calmly with a knowing look.  “(Y/N), you’re sad. That’s sadness.” Jaal explained.  “I ...I am?”  “They meant a lot to you, you must be missing them, you’re feeling sadness. It’s normal, it’s an emotion.” You inhaled , eyes widening a fraction. “They were the only family i had.” 
You received an unexpected visit from Jaal a week later.  “I have been speaking about you to my true mother. She would very much like to meet you.” “To meet me?” You repeated. Jaal nodded. 
Jaal’s mother immediately met you with a hug, you quickly gathered her to be the motherly type, very fitting to her role. “It is a pleasure to meet you! Jaal has told me very much about you!” Sahuna was eager to welcome you. “Pleased to meet you.” You said, returning the hug lightly. You ended up meeting Jaal’s brothers, sisters cousins and even more of his mothers. It was a large family and you quickly soaked in how free they were with their emotions.
You weren’t certain if it was planned that for spent so much time in contact with Jaal’s family. Nevertheless, his family were wonderful people. The Angara weren’t anything like any other species you had met before. Never had a day come that had been a bore. 
“Mother, are you certain? This will be sudden for them. It’s sudden for us.” “Jaal…they’re so young and alone. I can’t stand by and watch.” “I am uncertain of what they would say.” “I know. They’ve been alone for so long. I want to give them the opportunity to change that. Ask them, Jaal. When this is all over, they can decide.” 
Sahuna Ama Darav couldn’t get you out of her mind. Not since she heard your story, not just what you have accomplished or experience but you as an individual. “Jaal tells me you’re learning about emotions.” “Yes. It is challenging at times but I believe I have improved.” You said. “I can tell you have.” “You can?” You cast a glance to Sahuna. “Your language. You believe, that’s not a fact or an analysis. You think. Your sentient. That’s much more than a machine.” The corner of your mouth lifted slightly. “Tell me, do you remember being human?” “No. Someone a long time ago told me I didn’t have the capacity to understand emotions. I think I surprised him with my answer. I told him that I understood the concept and was certain I felt it as a human but my human life is like remembering a dream.” Sahuna listened intently and you continued. “I’ve always had the idea that I am not the person I was when I was human. I lack the drive of emotion to do things. I do things because morally I know they’re right, or must be done but never because I felt strongly about it. Although I must admit, I’m not the same person I was when I first woke up not am I the same person as I was when on the Normandy. I’m content with that. I’m content not being who I was when I was human or in my early stages of development. If my memory functions well, I was referred to as a ghost of what the human (Y/N) was. I’m content with that. Besides, I have a similarity that some would argue is the most human.” “And what would that be?” Sahuna asked. “I learn from those around me. It’s gotten easier over the years but the challenge was there. May I tell you something personal?” “Of course.” Sahuna was enthralled, unable to really comprehend that this was an A.I beside her yet it was as though talking to anyone else. “I had a friend after the Normandy. His name was Kolyat. His father worked on the Normandy. Kolyat helped me with civilian life. I’d never endured it and it was confusing. He was patient and a true friend from my understanding. I cared for him deeply, but I’m not…” You paused, as though trying to find the correct word. “I don’t have enough experience with love or anything like that.” “Did you tell him? What happened to him?” “No, I didn’t. I used to want to hope that he knew but my logic told me it didn’t matter. He aged and died. I missed him. I miss him.” “I’m sorry…” “No need, it’s natural. People die. It made me wonder if I would die.” Sahuna looked startled and confused for a moment. “I can’t get older, so I question if one day I’ll just stop working or if I can die. I’ve outlived so many people -friends-. Sometimes I wonder if there’s a point to a constant existence?” “Do you feel sad? Or lonely?” “I’ve only recently felt sadness with Ryder’s crew. They remind me of the Normandy crew and I I find it difficult to not feel sadness at the thought that one day I may outlive them too. I’ll be alone again. That’s sad.” 
You thought about your talk with Sahuna that night. You had given your existence so much thought. Were these moments what it means to be human? You thought back to the Normandy crew. You outlived all of them but only made it to Shepard’s funeral. Kolyat took you, assuring you it was important. You never did quite understand why but now maybe you had an idea as to why. They were your friends and for all you knew you’d never see them again. When Kolyat died, it was a solemn time. Thinking back made you realise how many friends you had lost and that number would only increase with the Tempest crew. You felt a wave on sadness wash over you, the heaviness in your chest returning, all the more stronger than it had been. “(Y/N)?” You looked up hearing SAM’s voice ring out in the dark room. “Are you alright?” You pursed your lips, a new sensation building in your eyes. “I’m sad.” You responded and as though to confirm it, a small tear fell from your eye and slowly began to run down your cheek. SAM must have sent Ryder to check on you, Jaal and Lexi behind the Pathfinder. Ryder said nothing, walking forward to sit beside you. You were surprised that Ryder immediately pulled you into a hug. Lexi bent down slightly. “What’s on your mind?” All were silent as you spoke, as you explained your odd behavior yet everyone seemed to understand. 
Jaal eventually spoke up. “I heard you got on well with my mother.” You nodded as Ryder wiped away the stray tear on your cheek. “She’s a very kind woman.” “Yes, she is.” Jaal agreed. “She contacted me about you.” “She did? Did I do something wrong?” “No.” Jaal cracked a smile. “She wanted me to ask you something.” You looked at him waiting for him to continue. “My mother would like you to consider after our fight with the kett, coming back to Aya more permanently. She’d love for you to join our family.” Your eyes widened ever so slightly. “Why?” “My mother was born to be a mother. She hasn’t been able to stop thinking about you. You’re young, to endure all of this alone…it’s cruel. My mother wants to encourage you to learn further and would like you to join our family.” “But…I don’t grow up.” “Angaran families are huge.” Ryder spoke up. “Actually they’re massive.” “You’d be family, even if you outlived us, (Y/N), you’d still be a part of the family. You’d be with our descendants and so on. Family means a lot to us. No one is ever left alone.” Jaal explained. “I couldn’t intrude… I’m not supposed to have a family. A.I.’s don’t have that.” “I’m very sorry to tell you (Y/N),” Ryder began. “but your probably the worst at being a robot.” You cracked a smile. “You are so advanced that there isn’t even a category for you. Just being an A.I. isn’t enough and neither is considering you to be human. You’re brilliant and you deserve everything you work for. If you want my opinion, you’ve been alone long enough.” Ryder smiled at you. “Hell yeah! I second that!“ Liam entered. "I bet you’ll love it. Besides, we’re fighting along side one another. That makes us family! So really, you’re gaining two families. No! Three! You were on the Normandy too! They were also your family!” It took you a long time to really understand that Shepard leaving you behind wasn’t out of cruelty- it was to be kind. “Listen, you’re pretty badass so you’re definitely stuck with me.” “And me!” You heard PeeBee yell out. “As much as it hurts me to say!” Ryder chuckled as you bit back your own laugh. “I’m not good with civilian life, I’m still not sure what to do.” “Oh that’s easy! We’ve got you covered on that! No doubt Jaal will be on your ass about education and good grades.” Liam grinned and Jaal cracked a smile. “We’ll help you figure out what you like and what you don’t like.” Ryder smiled. “Even if it takes fifty years- we’re doing it and that includes PeeBee because she’ll be alive for longer than us!” “Damnit Ryder! Don’t commit me to this stuff!” PeeBee’s voice rang out again. “You bet! Then you’ll make a whole lot more friends, maybe even get an Angaran boyfriend.” Liam wiggled his eyes. “Get married, have a few kids. Or maybe it won’t even be an Angarian-” Ryder quickly jumped in with an alarmed expression. “Maybe in the far far away future! But Liam-” “and we probably won’t like the guy because he won’t be good enough for you-” "Liam-” Ryder attempted to interrupt Liam but to no avail. Suddenly PeeBee bounded in. “Hoi, Costa! Why are you so certain it’s a boyfriend they want? What if they want a girlfriend? Or anything else? You’re making assumptions!” “Thanks PeeBee.” Ryder said quickly. Liam paused. “She’s got a point…but that’s not what I meant! I meant no matter what, we’re gonna be here to help!” Everyone looked at you and slowly you turned to look at Jaal. You cracked a smile, slowly nodding. 
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thebookworm0001 · 5 years
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I would kill for some art of Ellen Ryder and Sahuna Ama Darav meeting
Or a fic
Anything really
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