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This polaroid is part of the Reaper War Exhibition in London at the Modern Museum in year 2260.The polaroid is dated the night before the final stand against the Reapers. Scholars and scientists believe Haze Shepard somehow knew she wouldn't survive the last battle and on the night before it she snapped a picture of herself next to Ashley, leaving it on the pillow on Ashley's side of the bed.
Long after Ashley's death her children found this polaroid in a hidden box. This is the last picture of Commander Shepard alive and to this day scholars debate what Haze Shepard had been thinking and whether Lieutenant Commander Ashley Williams was aware of having her picture taken or not. Is she awake in the picture or asleep? Some argue that the lieutenant is smiling in the picture while others argue it is simply the shadows making it appears as if she's smiling. Others also debate whether or not Ashley knew this were their last night together. Some theories point towards the hand and how it seems she is grabbing onto the Commander. These are a few of many questions discussed and debated. Questions no one will ever truly know the answers to. No one except for the two people in the picture. Perhaps one day, the tale will be told.
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elmjuniper In reply to ??? [2013-12-05 11:34:56 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much. It always makes me really happy to hear what people think of my fangirling. Thanks for commenting and I'm really glad you liked it.
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AlyStark In reply to ??? [2013-12-05 04:54:00 +0000 UTC]
Very sweet and cool! I'm intrigued by the thought of what would be in the museum from the Reaper War.
Also the thought that poloroids are still around is fun and disturbing!
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elmjuniper In reply to AlyStark [2013-12-05 05:05:27 +0000 UTC]
I always figured this Shepard to be fascinated by photography. It's her kind of relaxation thing. Being a total photography nerd she would of course have gotten her paws on an old Polaroid camera.
Right? So many things in my head right now. Probably dossiers, photos, bits from the Normandy, bits from the Reapers, miniature models of London at the final stand, replica of shuttles and makos, oh and crew armour! And I'm sure Liara being the little archaeology freak that she is would be in chargeof what goes in the museum and stuff. One of Liara's memory boxes! Oh Lord, you really got me started here....
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Padawanmage [2013-12-05 02:17:49 +0000 UTC]
Oh, that's beautiful! I also wished that Ashley had been romanceable especially when you read how they had recorded the lines for a FemShep/Ash romance but never used.
Oh, well, I'm half tempted to write out the scene where Shepard takes the pic while Ash is sleeping(?)
Either way, great pic.
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elmjuniper In reply to Padawanmage [2013-12-05 02:44:06 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. Yeah, romancing Ash as FemShep is pretty fun, but in the 3rd game Ash responds completely to a BroShep so when she snogs you she's kinda making out with FemShep's nose. Haha
If you do write the scene, please let me know. I'd love to read it!
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Padawanmage In reply to elmjuniper [2013-12-05 23:35:35 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome. Just trying to see how Shepard would use the Polaroid without waking Ash. Oh yeah, I remember that nose getting kissed like that.
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elmjuniper In reply to Padawanmage [2013-12-06 04:10:30 +0000 UTC]
LOL yeah I was like: noooooo! Stop it!!
It's your decision if she's awake or asleep. Many scholars disagree on the matter after all.
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PistachioInfernal In reply to ??? [2013-12-04 22:49:25 +0000 UTC]
GODDAMNIT!
And I love the whole 'Reaper War Exhibition' thing.
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elmjuniper In reply to PistachioInfernal [2013-12-05 05:00:11 +0000 UTC]
thank you!
I was thinking about it as I was editing it. I wanted a personal message from Shepard to Ash, but then ofc my brain went and made it even more angsty with the whole "exhibition idea". Whenever I go to museumsi always find it a little sad when you find certain pieces that are so intimate, but tell a fantastic story. I wanted to emote that with this pic.
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PistachioInfernal In reply to elmjuniper [2013-12-08 02:26:50 +0000 UTC]
It works, it works very very well.
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Deemonef In reply to ??? [2013-12-04 21:12:36 +0000 UTC]
Wow
This is an excellent idea
Sad, but very great art
I love it, and have a lil' tear in my eyes
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elmjuniper In reply to Deemonef [2013-12-05 04:57:10 +0000 UTC]
Thank you.
I always wondered about the aftermath of "The Reaper War" and what the world/galaxy might look like half a century later or so. And ofc what impact ME3 chars had on Earth as well as the rest of the galaxy.
Aaaw...it makes me a little happy though people seem to understand the bittersweet "feeling" of the pic.
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Exar-Kun-IV [2013-12-04 20:38:46 +0000 UTC]
Damn....
Great work.
Your description really ties it all together very well.
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elmjuniper In reply to Exar-Kun-IV [2013-12-04 20:40:38 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I'm glad it kind of worked.
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