[ALTERNATE UNIVERSE] Based on a Tumblr prompt. Written somewhat tongue-in-cheek, Commander Shepard of C-Sec takes in Kolyat Krios for shoplifting, but Kolyat refuses to tell anyone what he was really doing. Thane Krios arrives to, hopefully, shed light on the situation.
[AUish] "Retiring to Azura should have ensured my place in luxury but Prescott had other plans for me. He stomped all over the head scientist's toes to make sure I got my hands dirty with this project." Dissecting a Locust corpse has never been so much fun!
Takes place during Mass Effect 3 after Priority: Tuchanka. Kolyat is aboard the Normandy as part of the team, but Shepard hasn't taken him on a mission. While he struggles with the weight of his father's legacy and his inexperience in comparison, Shepard receives troubling news about the Citadel.