[It wasn't an intensely private experience for him, and it was actually the Shift that he enjoyed the most during his stay. It left him with memories of a life that he could never have, and a deeper respect for Luke. He didn't mind speaking of it--records were in the journals if Shepard ever felt like digging, and the effects lingered among his friends. Sabriel and Aang still referred to him as Red, the Commander's preferred handle.

There were still moments when he wished that both lifetimes were equally valid, and he knew that the Commander felt the same.]

No one expects you to understand. This place is fucking weird, and it really screws with a person's mind. Just, next time? Believe me when I say that I'm the most qualified man for the job. Odds are high that I really am.