The flicker of intent registers on Garrus's danger sense, sending a tingle racing down his spine. He shifts slightly bracing himself to move if he has to.

"I don't think I'm better than anybody, Dredd." And, whether Rico chooses to believe that or not, it's the truth. Garrus has a lot of flaws - he'd be the first to admit that - but ego wasn't one of them. He'd joke about his skill with a rifle, engage in some good-natured one-upmanship with friends ... but you don't have to dig down deep to find self-loathing for his many mistakes. There's no one who has spent more time dwelling on every bad call and impulsive choice in that Legionnaire Legacy than him.

Pretty much the only person in the Legion who he'd claim to have any sort of moral high ground over is standing right in front of him.

"I think you're an insecure little man who likes to wave his badge around and cut other people down because it makes him feel big."