Elle hadn't explored much of the Camp since she arrived. There'd be the odd grocery run every other day, but it doesn't count much for exploring.

And that's what Elle does: she explores. Or did, at some point.

Before she became a Spectre, her desire for exploration was at the helm of her motivation. Being with the Alliance was hard and dangerous work, but it was always worth it. Though, the harmlessly selfish desire to explore was put to the wayside once she became aware of the reaper threat.

She went from some crap assignments on uncharted territory to chasing an indoctrinated ex-Spectre all over the galaxy. It was a different type of exploration. It wasn't fun anymore.

Now, with the weight of the galaxy's problems lifted off her shoulders, she has nothing stopping her from craving adventure the way she used to. As she leaves her living space to take a walk, a sudden realization hits her. She hasn't revisited this feeling of exploration in quite some time, and it's... nice. The possibility that Cerberus altered her in secret ways has always been at the back of her mind, and knowing that this childish desire to see the world still exists nearly erases those worries. You can't fake that.

She heads for the Electric Heart. She overheard some locals in the infirmary talking about the thrift shops, and that's where she'll go. It's quite the walk and it'd make more sense for her to take proper transportation, but she's young, fit, and able. It's been a long time since she just went for a walk, anyway.

As she starts forward, she wonders what kind of light clothing she'll find there. It is humid here.

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none of this counts for ac. all annexed-tagged entries will be one-shots that will help me keep track of the things shep does at her own leisure!