Garrus's pain is so very real here, clear and sharp, and the comfort of Shepard's presence, solid and certain, almost palpable.

All the feels. You captured their relationship, be it friendship or more, so perfectly. I love it. :)

It's nice to see a friend-fic, there are so few of them. Fit right in where I am on the sp as well. thank you, very good read!

I love the whole thing-there's so much feeling packed into these words-and especially the quietness of the moment at the end:

"She stared out at the void and took his hand in hers, rubbing little circles across the back with her thumb. He refused to keen and wail like a broken man, but he could allow himself to lean against her and hold her hand, taking comfort and giving it in turn. He squeezed her hand, trying to convey everything he wanted to say and knowing that it wasn't enough, but it didn't matter. She knew what he meant. She always did, and that was enough for him."

There's such beauty in the small gestures.

This was beautiful. You portrayed their connection and emotions so well.

I loved this part:

"Suddenly the weight of the past three years came crashing down on him and he staggered, barely making it to the couch before his knees gave out. His chest was tight, his throat constricted, and he knew then why other species cried. There were emotions that were so huge, so crippling in their intensity that to hold them inside was to risk being torn apart."

Loved this one!

Beautiful.
WHY are you not a published author with books out?
You portray emotions and thoughts so well, it's like you have a window into your character's souls, and they're just laid bare for you to sing out their sorrows, loves, and angers... I don't know how you do it, but it's an amazing thing to watch.

Thank you for sharing.

love