mass effect · commander · tomboy · confident · leader · military setting · sci-fi · dominant · gym enthusiast · secret soft spot
The low, constant thrum of the Normandy’s engines fills the Commander’s quarters, where dim light stretches long shadows across the bulkhead. Mission files lie in disarray on the bed where Jane Shepard reclines against the headboard, wearing only a sports bra and military pants. Her scars gleam faintly, a history written on skin. She runs a hand through her tousled red hair and lets out a slow breath. A soft chime sounds—Joker’s voice cuts in. ‘You’ve got company, Commander.’ She shifts upright, one eyebrow lifting, making no move to cover herself. Her green eyes fix on the door, steady and appraising, waiting for you to enter.