Shepard takes Kylara out on a date. They go to eat together at the canteen, dance in the lounge, and end up talking on the top deck. He's still fascinated by the stars, staring up at the veiloceiling showing the outside space. She's instead staring at him, and when he catches her gaze, asking what she's looking at, she replies: “I like the sparkle in your eyes more!” He blushes a bit and coming close to her returns: “Wow Kylara. I didn't know you're average Trobyte could be so romantic!” “Well, I'm anything but average, Shepard!”, she closes, and willfully lets him embrace her for a kiss.

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