There’s only so much fight in a person. Only so much death you can take before you–
Before your friend picks you up, dusts you off, and tells you you’re the best damn soldier he’s ever met. Every fight we’ve seen could’ve been our last. Every bullet we dodged could’ve been the one. Odds don’t matter anymore. This fight has always been ours to finish.
I want you to know that no matter what happens, you’ve been a champion to the krogan people, a friend of Clan Urdnot, and a sister to me. To every krogan born after this day, the name “Shepard” will mean “hero”.
Had to be me. Someone else might’ve gotten it wrong.
I’ve never been part of a team. I’m learning the virtues of facing death with others at your side.
Thank you, Shepard. You gave me purpose. Now let’s find something big to kill.
Our scepticism was misplaced. Thank you.
Thank you, Commander. For letting the last voice of the Protheans speak. It has been a privilege.
Almost thought you weren’t going to make it, Shepard. Glad I was wrong.
Shepard, when this mess is over, drinks are on me. Be safe out there.
You know, I’m not sure that I’ve been wrong about Cerberus … but I’ve been wrong about you. I need you to know that I’ll never doubt you again. I’ve got your back.
It’s been an honour serving with you, Shepard.
Getting you to the ground alive is a responsibility I wouldn’t trust to anyone else.
I came on this ship firmly believing humanity was on its own in the galaxy. Shepard brought all these aliens on board, and there’s no way we could have accomplished what we did without them. I am proud to say I’d die for any member of this crew, regardless of what world they were born on.
This wasn’t a victory by a single fleet, a single army, or even a single species. If this war has taught us anything, it is that we are at our strongest when we work together.
Can’t wait to see what the hell you make us do next. It’s been a good ride.
You did good, child. You did good. I’m proud of you.
Zaeed Appreciation week is April 30 to May 6 and looming like a sniper with a Black Widow, so let’s hear it for the goddamn yellow armor-wearing badass.
Hey, Whiskey, what sort of fan content is appropriate?
Any of them, my dear friend! Far art, fanfic, headcanons, screencaps, vids, playlists. Reach out your creative hand and do the thing!
Hey, Whiskey, I don’t see my post being reblogged. What to do?
Tag everything with #goddamnbadassmerc and #threewhiskeylunch. Or @goddamnbadassmerc and @threewhiskeylunch everything. You can also send me an ask. I want your stuff to get seen!
Hey, Whiskey, what are the rules for Zaeed week?
Please be respectful to others and to the character. This is a place for fun and positivity.
Please check your bigotry and ageism at the door.
Please tag NSFW material and put it under a cut.
Please tag for triggers and squicks. I will gladly tag anything specific if you let me know.
Hey, Whiskey, do you have any prompts?
Oh boy, do I.
Day 1: The early years. Where did he grow up? What sort of family life did he have? Did he have siblings? Who was he before the Blue Suns? How did he and Vido meet? What sent him into the far reaches of the galaxy?
Day 2: Jesse
Day 3: Hoist the sail on all your favorite Zaeed ships
Day 4: That yellow armor. Where did he get it and when? Why yellow? What’s up with that symbol on his right arm? Did he custom order that pauldron to be bigger or what? Why yellow?
Day 5: Life on the Normandy. Favorite moments (be they in-game or headcanon), who does he hang out with, what does he do with his downtime?
Day 6: Post-war retirement (or not…?)
Day 7: Free for all! Anything not covered above, or that you’d like to have a do-over about.
Have fun, everyone! And don’t forget to fire your impact shot.
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