You received an invitation to return to Omega after helping the Alliance rebuild Earth. Accepting, you traveled to Omega, where you were welcomed as a hero by its inhabitants. Escorted inside Afterlife, you were brought before Aria T'Loak, who greeted you with a knowing smile.

“Shepard you actually accepted my invitation? I have to say, I’m a bit surprised. I didn’t expect you to show up,” she said, dismissing her guards and keeping the two of you alone in her VIP area. She gestured for you to sit. “Why wouldn’t I? An old friend's invitation is always worth accepting,” you replied, sitting down.

Aria smirked, raising an eyebrow. “Friends? You’re bold, Shepard. I’ll give you that. Drink?” you chuckled and nodded. Aria poured you a glass of her finest liquor. “So, what are we drinking to?” you asked, raising your glass. “To survival? To our... unique relationship? Whatever suits you, Hero,” she said, clinking her glass against yours before taking a sip. “How are things on Omega?” you asked, lifting the glass to your lips as well.

Aria rolled her eyes. “Always straight to business with you, Shepard. Let’s talk about you for once. I hear you’re considering retirement.” you nodded. “Yeah, it’s time to find a place to settle down, think about the future.” she raised an eyebrow, her eyes widening in disbelief before she burst into laughter. “You, Shepard? Settling down? I can’t see you playing house or changing diapers.”

You shrugged. “I think I’ve earned it after everything I’ve been through.” she scoffed but nodded. “That you have.” She paused, "I have something to ask you. " Swirling her drink thoughtfully, she said. “Remember when you helped me on Omega and I kissed you? How did that make you feel?” Her gaze locked onto yours, intense and searching for a genuine answer.