007 ✰ Accidental Audio

[renegadeparagon]

[The audio is full of rustling at first, and a few mumbled curses, including a very sharply barked "Stupid god damn space hamster." then a dull thud is heard. Finally the sound becomes clearer as Shepard acknowledges he has the phone, and his voice is evidently full of sleep and grumpiness, but fondness that is obviously not meant for anyone but

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[mamamolisher]

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all the way on the desk? impressive cmdr.

in the future though, maybe 'send' instead of 'send to all'. ヽ(´ー`)ﾉ

[renegadeparagon]

Shit.

I hate this machine.

Sorry about that Major.

[mamamolisher]

no need to apologize, cmdr. i'd think saving the galaxy earns you a little slack.

hopefully the major feels the same way. if not, well. the couches here aren't so bad.

[renegadeparagon]

You think so?

If Kaidan kicks me out, I'll stop by your place first. :D

[standsfast]

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[ Kaidan is up and about when Shepard gets up, after a hell of a battle to convince first himself to get up, and then escaping the clutches of a sleeping Shepard. He's in the city, just looking around, getting some exercise as he goes through the various thoughts that people have told he has far too many of - and when he sees that post on the network? His first reaction is fond exasperation, because of course Shepard is still lazing about. (He has to admit to getting the warm fuzzies at imaging the other in his shirt, though.) The mortification at the post being on the public network strikes a little slow

[renegadeparagon]

[Shepard had collapsed into bed, after the message, because he did get up to do a few things but it's his day off and he planned to spend it in bed. Somehow, he'd fallen asleep half under the covers half out, one leg and one arm out. The movement in the room doesn't even wake him, not since he's been getting more and more accustomed to actually sharing his living space with someone, and he doesn't wake until he feels the kiss against his skin, and hears Kaidan's soft but husky voice. A smile twitches to his lips and he opens his eyes slowly, looking up at him through somewhat sleepy eyes.]

Yeah? It smells good. [He won't say it out loud, but the smell of it made him sleep that bit better, and it's honestly ridiculous how in love he is. He's been with people, he's dated, but none of them ever really meant what Kaidan means to him. He knows it's because they've been through so much more together than any friends ever should have, and that they both stood by their convictions even when it kept them apart, so it means all the more

[standsfast]

[ Kaidan can't help his small grin as he moves to sit next to Shepard, letting himself just take the other man in for a moment. With how their lives were at home, it wasn't often they got time like this, wasn't often that Kaidan got to see Shepard like this - open, relaxed, sprawled out like he didn't have a care on the world. It's kind of wonderful to see it, to know that he gets to see it. It's wonderful, and he's going to enjoy it.

But he can't help laughing when Shepard mentions the message, ducking his head in an old, reflexive habit he hasn't broken quite yet. He looks up again, shaking his head as he lifts a hand, rests it over the side of Shepard's neck, thumb rubbing against his skin. ] Pretty sure being half asleep didn't make it any easier. Might wanna avoid that in the future.

[ He looks away briefly, over to the hamster cage, where the hamster is still residing (for now). When he turns back to Shepard, he raises a brow. ] That thing is a regular escape artist.

[renegadeparagon]

[He smiles more as Kaidan rests his hand against his neck and, after a few moments, he can't help himself from taking hold of Kaidan's hand, just to thread their fingers together. It's silly, maybe, but he's glad they have a chance to be like this. They damn well deserve it, after everything they've all been through, and he just wants Kaidan to be happy.] It wouldn't have happened if I was using my omni-tool. I can work that with my eyes closed.

[When Kaidan looks away, Shepard takes a moment to just look at him, to take in his profile, and he rests his head against his other arm as he watches him. It's strange, really, now that they have time and no Reapers hanging over their heads, he's noticing things he never really took in before, and Kaidan's strong jaw and the light stubble make him look all the more rugged, but the pale skin and dark hair just contrast so perfectly. And it's at that point that Shepard shuts himself up, because he knows he's fawning over him inwardly.]I'm beginning to think it's planning these escape attempts

[toaccomplish]

I'm not sure what bugs me about this more- learning about your sex life or the fact that you have a hamster.

[renegadeparagon]

I'm sure that's your jealousy talking, so I'll let it slide.

[toaccomplish]

The last thing I've got right now is jealousy! Hamsters are disgusting, Shepard. There's gotta be a hygiene violation for those in the code of conduct somewhere.

[renegadeparagon]

Honestly? I'm beginning to think you're right. If it keeps escaping like this, I'm going to need to rehome it. Maybe Lieutenant Leng would enjoy it more.

[sheistheswarm]

voice;

Commander. [ Can you just hear the smile in her voice, Shepard? ]

[renegadeparagon]

Kerrigan... [Sarah, please. Just don't start tormenting me. I hate these phones so much.]

[sheistheswarm]

Do you have a list of commands for the rest of us? Or is Major Alenko the errand boy today? [ John, I already know all of this. You two are could make a fully decorated marine cry with your sappy thoughts. ]

[renegadeparagon]

I can make a list for you, Kerrigan. [You're a cruel woman, you know that? It's no wonder we're friends.]

[ironfail]

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[Must not laugh must not laugh must not - oh well forget that.]

How sickeningly domestic, Commander. You have a hamster?

[renegadeparagon]

I think I'm allowed a level of domesticity after the last few years.

[A lazy smile.] It's a space hamster.

[ironfail]

Next he'll be making you breakfast in bed and you'll be shopping for curtains together. [...Spaceship curtains, whatever. Either way, ew, gross.]

Ooh, space hamster, that makes it much better. What, it breathe fire or something then?

[renegadeparagon]

I'd go for the breakfast but you don't hang curtains on a space vessel. It defeats the purpose.

[He snorts.] It'd be interesting if it did. But no, it just handles space travel without getting health issues like Earth hamsters would.