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[ the citadel's still ruined as anything, the reapers are still attacking, everything is still in chaos. but you know what? right now, kaidan's not going to think on all of that, because... well, 'sanity check' and all that. you can't think about these things non-stop and expect to keep your mind in tact, to not go crazy from it all.

so that's why he's sitting in the presidium courtyard, relaxing on a bench. it's funny when he thinks about it, how many times he's seen the citadel in ruins, almost like rebuilding it is a waste of effort sometimes when it's just going to get torn down again. there's bullet holes on the wall to his far left, scorch marks on the floor and few feet from where he sits, and yet people still take comfort in each other, the flowers still bloom. life goes on.

it's a good lesson to learn from, he thinks. maybe one some of the people he knows could stand to learn. he shakes it all off, lets himself relax for just a moment, take in the view as he hums an idle tune to himself. probably a pretty boring shore leave but all standards, but hey, who's there to judge? ]

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[He could tell you that, but then he'd be lying.] It was an accident! The squad got separated, I turn around and BAM- Atlas. At least I didn't plan it. Can't do that kind of stuff anymore. Have to be all responsible and stuff. [He grins a little. Responsible, yes, utterly.]

[Noah seems genuinely pleased with your decision, Kaidan!] Good choice. I'll make sure Steve knows to leave one for you. [He clears away the graphs and brings up a few new ones.] What assault rifle have you got? You're still only using an assault rifle right? EDI got us a bunch of Argus rifles, but.. it's pretty much just a retooled Mattock? The Valkyrie may be heavier, but her accuracy makes up for it.

'Responsible'. [ and he can't help grinning himself, just because. ] If I hadn't known you for so long, Shepard, I'd wonder about you. ... actually, never mind, I still do after all these years.

I've been using the Vindicator, actually. Can be a bit of a nuisance with its clip, but I've learned to manage it pretty well by now. Packs a nice punch for its weight too. I'll probably stick to it for a while yet. [ it's gotten him out of some sticky situations, man, you don't even know. ] Thanks, though.

Aw, you and your sweet talk.

[He frowns a little. The Vindicator, really? Is clearly what he's thinking.] You know how popular that thing is out in the Terminus Systems? I always knew you were a rebel at heart, Kaidan. [He closes out the graphs and shrugs.] Whatever works though, right? But we'll still have some extra, just in case you change your mind. Vega or Steve can hook you up, anytime.

[He lets his omni-tool shut off, and his arm rest back on his legs and just sits.]