[ Topic Reviewed - Post-War ]
“Can I assume you’ve put your past relationships behind you?” The tone was snide, probing.
“That’s none of your damn business.” she was quick to snap back, hands balling into fists, though it would have done no good.
“If it affects the mission, better you should leave it behind. Commander Alexandra Shepard, once you find a way through the Omega Four Relay to the Collector home-world, there’s no guarantee you’ll return.
If there’s any hope of surviving you, and your entire team will need to be fully committed to this.”
His patient, calm words, devoid of sympathy or emotion rang through her ears. No matter how she yelled, swore or threatened, his tone remained the same as ever, like an adult patiently explaining a simple fact to a child. Except he wasn’t, they’d just finished debriefing from their previous mission and he’d quite clearly led both her and her team into a trap. He’d jeopardised the life of an old friend in the process, simply because he needed bait.