"Thanks." Chilchuck said it easily, and he meant it, too. He was used to other races being condescending about that sort of thing but he didn't get that feeling from Shepard.

A moment of quiet passed. The nights at the villa were pretty warm. Chilchuck could see people meandering about in pairs beyond the windows in courtyard below.

"You know...I'm here most nights." He cleared his throat. "That is, it's quiet and the drinks are decent. That's all. So, if you ever need to get away or get straight talk from someone..."