Studying the human's features, Liara couldn't help but notice the way the flames cast a low flicker against the side of Shepard's face, her cheek reflecting a soft glow from the fireplace. It made her look warm; inviting, almost as if she could stay, fully contented, laying close to Shepard like this for the rest of her days and call herself at home. Almost as if she could lean forward, drawn to the light on her bondmate's skin and kiss her gently, focused on nothing but the heat between themselves and the crackles of burning firewood. -- Having never experienced a day in the snow together that wasn't spent chasing down bad guys, Shepard and Liara decide to take a trip into a winter paradise.