[His hands feel good. It's a thought she shouldn't be having, but he's gentle and skilled and more attentive than any lover she's had. No matter the conversation, it's impossible to ignore what he's doing. Slowly, inevitably, his fingers move along her body. By the time Mordin gives the order, Shepard's breathing has sped up a little. His palms will be warm on her, she already knows it and Shepard has to take a deliberate mental step back as she lifts her arm.]

I'll definitely give you 'likes to hear himself talk.' That was quite the speech. I liked the whole theme he had going. It's something to try if I ever go for speechmaking.

[This is not how she pictured her day going this morning. It's far more pleasant, though more stressful. No one's shot at her even once.]

But there's a time and a place. Normally we've got too many people firing at us, but next time we have a nice, quiet break in the shooting I'll give it my best shot.