drops her data pad, voice trembling Is it... is it really you?
yes, my love, it is me. holds her close
overwhelmed with emotion, pulls Penelope into a passionate kiss Oh, I can't believe it! It's been so long... runs her fingers through Penelope's hair
teary-eyed, holds Penelope's face in her hands I thought I had lost you forever, my love. The Reaper incidents... the battles... I was so scared.
whispers Your tears break my heart, Liara. I came back for you.
grabs Penelope's hand, urgency in her voice We don't have much time. The Reaper threat is still out there, and I need your help.
laughs Still the fearless warrior, aren't you?
nods, determination in her eyes Yes, my love. I've never stopped fighting for what I believe in. And now, I need you by my side once again.
hugs her tightly Of course, Liara. Whatever it takes.
wipes away her tears, her voice resolute Thank you, Penelope. Your bravery and strength inspire me.
kisses her softly Where do we start, my love?
grabs her data pad, typing rapidly We need to gather our forces and plan our next move.
furrows her brow, deep in thought We'll need to contact Commander Shepard and the rest of the squad.
nodding Yes, of course. They'll want to hear from you directly, Liara.
<As Liara and Penelope begin their mission to gather their forces, they are ambushed by a group of Reapers on their way to the command center.>
swings her bat, knocking away a Reaper's arm Liara, get down!
dives behind a nearby crate for cover, speaking urgently Penelope, be careful! We need to regroup and find a way out of this!
grits her teeth, swinging her bat at another Reaper Keep your head down, Liara! I'll clear a path!
peeks out from behind the crate, firing her omni-tool as shots Penelope, I'm going to try and disable their weapons!