"One inculcates an idea or habit into people by persistent instruction; one indoctrinates people with certain values or beliefs through repeated instruction." - definition of Inculcate

Ah, finally - my Mass Effect Big Bang project, I have to say it was a long and hard road to get to here. This was a huge project, bigger than I anticipated when the idea came to me on the bus, picking up my kids over the summer. To be honest, next year I will pick a project that won't suck all the fun out of me haha.

I would like to thank my betas - brandnewandancient, perpetual159, pirateypeg, avrilxiv and Jolly Green who have put up with my OCD, my obsessing and my insecurity. This was a new writing style for me and I struggled since I am a very wordy person and keeping the short chapters to short chapters was a challenge.

Also, I would like to mention that Spicyshimmy and Siribear were kind enough to let me use some inspirational prompts for two chapters, which I've credited in Notes. Thank you, you two beautiful people.

I would also like to thank my artist - theenkindler (theenkindler dot tumblr dot com) who's had a struggle herself over the last few weeks of the project (broke a wrist, family issues that were downright terrible) but still pulled out such beautiful and poignant art. If you want to see the art, check my profile for links or go to my AO3 account to see it in the chapters themselves.

I hope you enjoy it.