One Amidst Many

Nightmares. Geth. Reapers. Kill everyone. Kill me. Kill me and I can’t do anything about it. Can’t fight, can’t run—. I remember it like it was yesterday, so close yet so far, scared, unable to do anything but wait and hope and pray.

I’ve started dreaming of them again—

—fire and explosions. People screaming. Bleeding. Running. Falling. I don’t want to see that again, don’t want to see my people suffer. People I love with the life gone out of them.

I don’t think I should leave my room. What if it happens again? I — how could I defend anyone I care about if—

I should just stay right here. Right here. Can’t find me here. Can’t. Can’t. Can’t.

fortheflotilla:

Integrated Helmet Recorder

Audio Log 96:

Major Kal’Reegar, Commander of the Narialta and its accompanying fleet.

I am in love with Tali’Zorah vas Normandy.

And I don’t care who knows, now. Not a bit.

—-LIEUTENANT, WERE YOU RAISED ON A DINGHY? SHUT THE DOOR WHEN YOU LEAVE A ROOM!

*ahem* Anyway.

I…I’ve never really had a name of my own. Vas Neema would be the closest I’d get.

Technically, I’m Urdnot Kal, son of Urdnot Kahn.

But…I’ve always considered myself Kal’Reegar vas Tali.

She is my home.

2300 Hours. Serial Number 77342987, Mission Status Complete, Awaiting Orders.

Major Kal’Reegar I am very happy for you. You must treasure the one you love and I hope I am as — happy as you one day. Perhaps I will find someone who will understand and accept— but I know that such fortune doesn’t come to everyone. But I am so happy that you are happy and it makes me smile. You both deserve all the happiness in the world and it— is rare because there have been so many terrible things happen all over the galaxy.

Keep your home safe.

-Veetor’Nara

fortheflotilla asked: You know, Veetor, when I was stuck on that compound and trapped beneath that communications dish---I couldn't help but think of my family. The people I'd love, and miss. I wanted to let you know that I counted you among them, buddy. I'll visit you soon. Keelah Se'lai, little leaf. - Major Reegar

I— I am not quite sure what to say. I — I never expected… your words are overwhelming and I am sure I cannot be as eloquent in answering you. I was so worried for you when you were on Palaven and I feared the worst, I didn’t think I would see you again. There was so much death, everywhere. I couldn’t think about it all. I couldn’t imagine all those lives being extinguished. I— I will be helping Admiral Daro’Xen with a project… I am - I think it would be all right if you stopped by. I would be very grateful, I was worried, so very worried about you. Keelah Se’lai. -Veetor’Nara

collegeaucrossdressing-deactiva asked: Veetor, this is Admiral Daro'Xen, I hope you're fairing well. I was curious if you'd like to come over to Base 3 and help with the experiments I've been running on proteins. It's nothing overly complicated and I thought you may enjoy the chance to do something time consuming and important. I'm not sure where you are now, but I can arrange for a shuttle to pick you up if need be. Respond back at your convenience, Veetor. Keelah se'lai, Admiral Daro'Xen vas Rannoch, out.

Admiral it is an honor to be asked, thank you. I would very much like the opportunity. I will make my way there, no need to take the trouble to send a shuttle. I am very excited about this chance to work alongside you and I hope I can be of some help. I will do my best not to get in the way. See you soon.  Keelah se’lai. -Veetor’Nara

I should have known he would remember me. I don’t like it. Don’t like him.

Respect Shepard, like Shepard. But not Cerberus. I can’t imagine what they would have done to me. I don’t want to think about it.

I hear Shepard is all right. Good. There should be more people like her.