"Bloodlines" Fem!Shep/Garrus, Vakarian Family 2.1/?
anonymous
May 13 2014, 04:53:47 UTC
He is surprised when Garrus brings up the idea of bonding with a female before he does, and he is pleased beyond words when his son stammers as he asks for permission to take as bond-mate into the clan. He had thought that convincing Garrus to wed would be difficult
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Re: "Bloodlines" Fem!Shep/Garrus, Vakarian Family 2.2/?
anonymous
May 13 2014, 04:54:52 UTC
He sighs and turns his back to the boy in response. In truth, he cannot bear to watch, does not want to see Garrus' eyes pleading with such lovesick hope.
He is silent for a moment, trying to find the words that will not break his son’s heart before realizing that it will not matter. He cannot prevent his son from making a mistake, but he will not make it easier for him to do so.
“No.”
He expects Garrus to not allow him to offer a reason, and he is right. Garrus laughs, and the sound is cold and bitter. “Suppose this was all a waste of time, anyway.”
A door slams, and he is left alone on his office.
He does not hear from his son again for several weeks.
Re: "Bloodlines" Fem!Shep/Garrus, Vakarian Family 3/?
anonymous
May 14 2014, 07:14:47 UTC
Six weeks later, his omni-tool beeps urgently with the first communication from Garrus since their last meeting.
Commander Shepard and Legionaire Vakarian cordially invite you to their joining ceremony…It is a peace offering, he knows. If he goes to see them bonded, Garrus will grin, mandibles dropped in a smile. His son will clasp his arm, and tell him how good it is to see his father again. Tiberius would find himself smiling and agreeing, he knows. He has missed his son
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Re: "Bloodlines" Fem!Shep/Garrus, Vakarian Family 4.1/?
anonymous
May 14 2014, 07:32:18 UTC
Months go by, and he thinks of contacting his son often. Being a military advisor, it is difficult for Garrus to avoid meeting the Primarch but Garrus makes it a point to do so and, annoyingly, mostly succeeds.
Soon, he thinks that will change. His son will realize the mistake he has made, and he will be there for Garrus when the spectre vanishes, leaving his son’s heart in the dust. Humans, he knows, do not grasp the concept of life-bonding, and it is common for them to suddenly decide to break their unions over the smallest of problems.
And Shepard is not just human, but a spectre as well - and spectres never stay in one place for long. Attachment is not part of the job
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Re: "Bloodlines" Fem!Shep/Garrus, Vakarian Family 4.2/?
anonymous
May 14 2014, 12:19:26 UTC
Would you like a marshmallow?? No, oh. Okay.
Except, he fails to understand it's not for the Spectre they're moving. It's for Garrus' sake. And I imagine Shepard had just recently found out she's pregnant, huh? (the prompt did say about a baby Vakarian, after all) And they're going away for the baby's security, as well.
I'm loving it!!! I'm jumping all around the place in expectation.
Re: "Bloodlines" Fem!Shep/Garrus, Vakarian Family 5.1/?
anonymous
May 15 2014, 04:53:31 UTC
Just one chapter today, but it's a longer one. Thanks again to all who have commented! Hope you enjoy this chapter!
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The night of Garrus’ 30th birthday, his thoughts are only of his son. The sickness that began gnawing at his gizzard nearly a week ago continues unabated, and his son consumes more of his thoughts than is prudent for the leader of Palaven. He thinks of Garrus’ angry eyes, of Shepard’s heavy wet ones, and wonders if perhaps the best gift he can give his son is to merely wish for his son to be happy. He wants to tell him that.
He nearly calls his son several times, each time lingering over Garrus' name.
He even goes so far as to draft a letter to his son on his omni-tool.
I have only ever criticized you in hopes of making you better. Of making you happy. If you can be happy in this relationship, then - But he stops, deletes. He’s never been able to take the easy path before
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Re: "Bloodlines" Fem!Shep/Garrus, Vakarian Family 5.2/?
anonymous
May 15 2014, 05:00:54 UTC
Garrus is speechless and stares at him, teeth bared in aggression. It is not the reaction he is hoping for, but it is what he expects. His son is far too under that woman’s thrall, and he regrets not pulling Garrus away from her earlier, before it was too late
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Re: "Bloodlines" Fem!Shep/Garrus, Vakarian Family 5.2/?
anonymous
May 15 2014, 08:21:37 UTC
It's really interesting to see everything from POV of Garrus' father. I like the way you presented his reasons, not like "no because no", but from the point of somebody from a different culture.
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He is silent for a moment, trying to find the words that will not break his son’s heart before realizing that it will not matter. He cannot prevent his son from making a mistake, but he will not make it easier for him to do so.
“No.”
He expects Garrus to not allow him to offer a reason, and he is right. Garrus laughs, and the sound is cold and bitter. “Suppose this was all a waste of time, anyway.”
A door slams, and he is left alone on his office.
He does not hear from his son again for several weeks.
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A!A, you had me hooked!!
Looking forward to see the next bit!!
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I'm very excited that people are reading.
Posted parts 3 and 4 today, going to try to update with a part or two per day until we get to the end. :)
Thank you all for reading!
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Commander Shepard and Legionaire Vakarian cordially invite you to their joining ceremony…It is a peace offering, he knows. If he goes to see them bonded, Garrus will grin, mandibles dropped in a smile. His son will clasp his arm, and tell him how good it is to see his father again. Tiberius would find himself smiling and agreeing, he knows. He has missed his son ( ... )
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Soon, he thinks that will change. His son will realize the mistake he has made, and he will be there for Garrus when the spectre vanishes, leaving his son’s heart in the dust. Humans, he knows, do not grasp the concept of life-bonding, and it is common for them to suddenly decide to break their unions over the smallest of problems.
And Shepard is not just human, but a spectre as well - and spectres never stay in one place for long. Attachment is not part of the job ( ... )
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Except, he fails to understand it's not for the Spectre they're moving. It's for Garrus' sake. And I imagine Shepard had just recently found out she's pregnant, huh? (the prompt did say about a baby Vakarian, after all) And they're going away for the baby's security, as well.
I'm loving it!!! I'm jumping all around the place in expectation.
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Poor Garbear...
More please?
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The night of Garrus’ 30th birthday, his thoughts are only of his son. The sickness that began gnawing at his gizzard nearly a week ago continues unabated, and his son consumes more of his thoughts than is prudent for the leader of Palaven. He thinks of Garrus’ angry eyes, of Shepard’s heavy wet ones, and wonders if perhaps the best gift he can give his son is to merely wish for his son to be happy. He wants to tell him that.
He nearly calls his son several times, each time lingering over Garrus' name.
He even goes so far as to draft a letter to his son on his omni-tool.
I have only ever criticized you in hopes of making you better. Of making you happy. If you can be happy in this relationship, then - But he stops, deletes. He’s never been able to take the easy path before ( ... )
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