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"You got your archaeologist fiancee to try out for a burlesque show?"
Who: Jack and Shepard
What: Old friends reunite.
When: Today
Where: Pawn Shop
Status: complete
Rating: Pg-13 for talking about burlesque shows



"Long time no see," Shepard said, as she waltzed into the pawn shop. It had been closed for a long time for renovations. She glanced around, then walked up to the counter, "Like the new look."

Jack smirked. "Thanks. Thought it could use an overhaul. Modern look and all that." It did look better. More likely to attract legit customers as well as the other sort.

"It's kinda sexy." She leaned on the counter and flashed a grin at Jack, "So how have you been?"

Jack shrugged. "Still got some wierd dreams now and then. Fucked up stuff."

"Dreamed about any kind of biotic school, yet?" Shepard asked, curious.

Jack raised an eyebrow. "Biotic school?" Nothing like that had showed up. Nothing like a school. That place, where ever it was, hadn't been anything like a school.

"Yeah, this was later I think. After the collectors."

"The fuck are Collectors?"

Shep laughed, "Bug like aliens the reapers control. The ones that killed me."

"...fun." Jack smirked. "How's things with that...what was she? Archaeologist?"

"We're engaged!" She couldn't keep the excitement off her face or out of her voice.

Jack laughed. "Congrats, Shepard!"

"I was surprised she said yes," The older woman replied, quietly. " I was sure she'd think I was crazy."

"She'd have been right, but hey, maybe she likes crazy." Jack stretched. "What brings you in today?"

"Saw the store was open and I wanted to drop in. See how you were doing," She said, watching Jack stretch appreciatively. "It's been too long."

Jack laughed. "Yeah, it has been. Should buy me a drink some time, Shepard." She leaned over the counter and smirked. "You having a bachelor party?"

"I hadn't thought about it. But I should. Girl in cake and everything. Hell, I'll buy out a strip club, not like I couldn't afford it."

Because naturally, Shepard would be the one with the bachelor party.

"Niiice."

"You game?"

Jack grinned. "Totally."

Shepard grinned back, "I'll let you know when. Right now I don't even know when the wedding is. I managed to convince her to try out for that burlesque show, though. You should try too."

"You got your archaeologist fiancee to try out for a burlesque show?" Jack laughed. "Damn, Shepard, you are good."

"I know, right?"

"Might check out the show at least," Jack said.

"I've been planning on going down there and checking out the scene anyway." She replied, "I've got something else I need to do first." Like save Garrus' ass, "Hey...Have you experienced any..unusual blue glowing?"

"Not in the real world." Jack crossed her arms. "In dreams, yeah. That happens."

"Let me know if it happens here, Jack. Okay?"

She nodded. "Yeah, I'll keep you up to date."

"Thanks." Shepard straightened up, "I should get going. But it's good to see you around again." She paused, then added, "Ever going to make kissy face with Miranda?"

"The fuck would I do that for?"Jack made a face. "I'd rather punch her."

"The look on her face would be priceless."

Jack rolled her eyes. "Fuck you, Shepard."

"Liara would kill you if you tried anything." Shepard gave Jack a wink, "See you later."

"Later, Shepard."