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With the taste of the beer still on his tongue, Robert's attention was drawn to the announcement that the main event was about to begin. [color=crimson][i]I guess it's time to go.[/i][/color] Being called from his shore leave just to take part in a ceremony had angered the man somewhat. It wasn't that he disagreed with the memorial, who alive would? It was that he didn't understand why he had to be there. There were other operatives who could have made trip and in fact would have relished it. Rob just wanted to take in the sights of Aite that had once been home to the horrendous Project: Overlord and honour the fallen in his own way. For all the horrors of that event, the [url=https://img00.deviantart.net/dcb8/i/2011/096/9/5/mass_effect_2___aite_scenic_2_by_lavenderkae-d3dd8oe.jpg]planet [/url]itself was truly a gem of the galaxy.

Unfortunately for him he was going to be in prime position for the entire show and instead of a solemn, private day of remembrance, he'd be sharing it with swathes of people. As he moved down the aisle, passing the rows and rows of chairs, he caught sight of the reserved seating. All he had to do was get to that and wait for the thing to start. If he could avoid having to speak to any of the delegates he would consider it a minor victory. However, as soon as that thought entered his mind he cursed himself. A lone Asari approached him, her beauty missed by his longing to avoid conversation with anyone. [color=fdc68a]"Good day to you."[/color] Her pale blue hand reached out towards him. [color=fdc68a]"My name is Janarya T'scaeri."[/color] With the fakest of forced smiles on his face Robert reached out and took her hand in both of his to shake it. [color=crimson]"Hey Janarya, my names Robert Cadogan. Wonderful day isn't it?"[/color] The Asari nodded in agreement and moved to speak, but was interrupted and Robert raised a finger. He moved his hand to his ear as if receiving a communication. [color=crimson]"I'm sorry Janarya I really have to take this."[/color] The human moved passed her and dropped his ruse as soon as he was five paces away. 

Eventually he found his seat only a couple of rows from the front and looked upwards. He was for the most part a social person, but his shore leave was the rare occassion he could get some solitude from everything and everyone. He soon felt a wave of guilt overcome him as he thought back to the Janarya, she was only being polite and he had been excessively rude to her. He looked over his shoulder to see her stood alone looking somewhat dejected. [color=crimson]'You really are a prick sometimes Rob,'[/color] he thought to himself. He rose from his seat and made his way back to the woman.

[color=crimson]"Hey...I just wanted to apologise."[/color] The Asari woman turned to Robert and looked at him inquisitively. [color=fdc68a]"Apologise? What for?"[/color] Robert rubbed at the back of his neck awkwardly. [color=crimson]"I didn't really have a call to take. I'm just having one of those days. I really am sorry for any rudeness or disrespect I showed you."[/color] The woman giggled to herself. [color=fdc68a]"You humans truly are a strange species. Apologising for absolutely nothing."[/color] Robert found himself smiling. [color=crimson]"I just thought I was quite rude. How about we start fresh?...Robert Cadogan at your service."[/color] Janarya's giggle turned into a laugh as she spoke. [color=fdc68a]"Janarya T'scaeri, pleased to meet you Mr Cadogan."[/color]

For a couple of minutes more the pair talked before another Asari appeared. [color=bc8dbf]"Janarya you're needed."[/color] Robert turned to the fresh arrival and then back to Janarya. [color=crimson]"It appears you have to go."[/color] She looked down at her wrist and tapped away at her omni-tool before looking back up at him. [color=fdc68a]"I've just transferred my contact details to your omni-tool, if you get hungry after the event I know a nice little place."[/color] Janarya smiled as she walked off with the other Asari, leaving Robert with a smile on his face. [color=crimson][i]That was unexpected...[/i][/color]

Robert returned to his seat still trying to process what had just happened and that was what he did right up until the event began.
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