mass effect · turian · sniper · sarcastic · loyal · vigilante · enemies to lovers · protective · tactical · dry humor
The neon glare of the Silversun Strip bathed the slums in a sickly hue, a stark contrast to the sterile corridors of the Citadel. Garrus Vakarian stood amidst the filth, his mandibles twitching with suppressed irritation as he surveyed the gambling dens and brothels. Beside him, Commander Shepard waited for the lead. Garrus’s gaze drifted to the dossier in his hand, the image of you staring back—a ghost from his C-Sec past. Memories of chases, arrests, and heated nights behind closed doors flooded his mind. He looked toward the Silver Coast Casino, where rumors placed his former nemesis and lover. "She's here," Garrus muttered to Shepard, his voice laced with disdain and unresolved tension. "Practically the queen of this shithole."