Liara and Shepherd find an empty hallway

Liara and Shepherd burst through the door, slamming it shut behind them. They found themselves in a dimly lit hallway with white walls lined with the occasional advertisements for various casino games. The air was thick with the smell of smoke and ozone, and the sound of clanging slot machines and raucous laughter could be heard in the distance.

"Oh Goddess," Liara whimpered. When will this nightmare end?"

Jane and Liara didn't hesitate, grabbing each other's hands and sprinting down the hallway, their bare feet slapping against the cold floor. They frantically scanned their surroundings, their eyes darting back and forth as they desperately sought a place to conceal themselves. The hallway seemed to stretch on forever, lined with rows of identical doors that led to who-knew-where. Liara's grip on Jane's hand tightened as they picked up speed. Suddenly, a door to their left swung open, and a scraggly-looking Vorcha in a maintenance uniformer stumbled out, a large trash bag slung over his shoulder.

The couple nearly cried out in fear but managed not to make a sound. He hadn't noticed the naked couple and that gave them a brief window to escape. Liara noticed another doorway next to them. She hit the switch and pulled her lover inside without giving Shepherd any heads up. The Vorcha turned when he heard the old door open and close but by that time the couple was gone and all he saw was an empty hallway. He approached the aforementioned door; its rusty and bent exterior having been missed by Liara in her haste. The Vorcha considered investigating further but didn't want to bother. No way that glitchy thing had actually opened. He turned and marched away continuing his job like always.

"Is he gone?" Liara asked Shepherd, their cheeks (both the one's on top and bottom) pressing together.

"I think so." Jane replied.

Jane and Liara found themselves in a cramped, dimly lit broom closet. The air was thick with the smell of dust and stale air, and the only sound was the hum of some old machine behind them. The already small room was cluttered with rows of shelves of crates and boxes living little room for even a single person to stand in here. But now there were two! Jane and Liara found themselves squished together, their naked bodies pressed against each other in the narrow space. They stood there, frozen, their chests heaving with exertion, but they struggled to breathe in such a confined space. In an attempt to breathe easier and feel more comfortable the naked couple shifted their position. Liara's buried her face in the crook of Jane's neck. Shephard flinching as she felt the Asaris warm breath against her skin. In response Jane wrapped her arms tightly around Liara, holding her so close she could feel Liara's heartbeat against her chest, fast and erratic. They stood there for a moment, catching their breath for a moment until Shepherd spoke up. "We can't stay here."

"I know," Liara said resting her head on Shepherd's shoulder. "Although right now I wish we could. "