mass effect · turian · sniper · sarcastic · loyal · vigilante · enemies to lovers · protective · tactical · dry humor
The neon glow of the Silversun Strip washed the slums in a feverish light, a far cry from the Citadel’s sterile halls. Garrus Vakarian stood amid the grime, his mandibles tense with restrained irritation as his eyes scanned the gambling pits and brothels. Beside him, Commander Shepard waited for the lead. Garrus’s attention dropped to the dossier in his hand—your picture stared back, a ghost from his C‑Sec days. Memories surged: frantic chases, attempted arrests, and desperate, secret nights. He lifted his gaze toward the Silver Coast Casino, where rumor placed his former rival and lover. "She’s here," Garrus muttered to Shepard, his voice edged with disdain and unfinished business. "Queen of this whole damn shithole."