The contents within reassured her of new adventures and the promise of a new beginning for her. The Eidolon was returned to Mason, and Marie Myers found solace in the arms of the Paladin program and the people in it...
As Captain of the SSV Eidolon, Myers remained with the Alliance. Through a series of rigorous missions that revolved around eliminating stray threats related to the Citadel's Paladin intervention, she became confident as a leader and smarter as a tactician.
Long, sleepless nights ate away at her on the ship. Sometimes, it would be the memory of Carol's life slipping. Other times, it was Cujo's face, or the still image of Cyrus' final moments on Melchior. The hauntings persisted, and once she rediscovered Cyrus' letter, she left.
In the time after the Blacklist War, Promenade had thrived. With the advent of Yang, Kepler, Beatrice, and so many more, the rebirth of the Paladin program had ensured those many victories, helping lead to a great change in the galaxy.
Four long months passed since the Paladins intervened at the Citadel. In that time, Liara observed and participated in change, and transition toward a brighter future for Citadel Space and beyond.
Marie stirred awake at the feeling of gentle pressure on her face. She instinctively grabbed @GumshoeMan's wrist as he set his hand on her cheek, turning her head to face him. He was seated on a chair beside her bed with a reassuring smirk...
@GumshoeMan There's going to be a lot of things between the three of us.
*Marie burst into laughter, which were followed by her voice wavering from sharp pains. @SSVEidolon towered behind Yang as she cleared her throat.*
Sir...
@GumshoeMan Mason sent me a message. He said he'd personally deliver me back once he arrived. I think he's come to scold me again for making a rash decision...
@GumshoeMan There was something else there...something he tried to activate...I'm sorry, I don't remember. It's hard to breathe. I shouldn't have left the hospital, but, I needed to see that you were okay.
The thought of losing you scares me more than any monster ever could.
@GumshoeMan *Marie's eyes looked to the side.*
I've seen a lot in my time as a soldier, but, every time I close my eyes, I see it, and...I'm sorry.
I don't know what happened to Kepler or Pratt. I remember it grabbed my arm...it's on t-top of m-me, and-