Nina did not make a habit of visiting the newbies when they showed up at the tavern. If they were anything like she had been when she arrived, the chances were high they'd just start a fight. But maybe she was in a good mood today — felt the desire to be helpful in a way that wasn't just offering herself as a quest buddy or sparring partner.

She settled beside Shepard just as a flame shot out of her mouth. "You normally do that, or are the drinks fucking with you?"