*** Draco City, Dragon'taan, Krystal's clinic ***
"It'll be okay, kiddo," Markus assured him. He frowned, then directed at Krystal, "These tanks use Bacta or Kolto? I can't keep the two straight."
It was then that a wolf dressed in violet Sith Robes with red trimmings walked in. He noticed those present, then paused. His eyes were a yellow tint, but he seemed perfectly calm. "You guys were here first, so I'll wait," he said. He nodded at Markus. "Lord-Admiral," he commented.
Markus returned the gesture. "Darth Vulkest," he greeted him.
*** Sol's Bar & Grille, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***
"Neither of us really remember the exact circumstances anymore, but Falco and I met well before he got involved with Fox and his friends. We used to be a part of an old gang," Katt explained.
"And she continually toyed with me over the years since," Falco chuckled. "Admittedly, she grew on me."
"And from Falco's tone, he seems like he's ready to let me in," Katt poked.
"Being nearly driven insane by Sith spirits can do strange things to people, Katt," Falco sighed. "You stayed with me in one form or another all these years - I'd be a fool to throw you away."
"I see," Travis said. "But that... doesn't answer my question."
*** Draco City, Dragon'taan ***
The scarred man approached Weaver and Ray, stopping close enough so they could hear him when he spoke in a hushed tone, "Franklin Drake, Starfleet Intelligence. Your colleague, Zuka 'Vadam, told me where to find you. We understand you came into contact with a Vulpine Sith Lord, Darth Alduah." He subtly showed a picture of the Vulpine Sith that had been with them on that world they recently had been stranded on. "We need to find him - we think he may know something about a plot to de-stabilize the Klingon Empire. Did he ever say where he was headed?"
*** Speech Area, Draco City, Dragon'taan ***
"Of course it's a yes," Blythe affirmed. "I'm not gonna turn down VIP seats."
Nearby, a half-lioness, half-tigress woman approached the blue fox with food. "Sorry for the wait, hon," she apologized, "There was a long line."
Saraabi was quick to order ice cream and some cotton candy, then turned to her husband. "Want anything, dear?" she asked.
*** Dragon'taan Orbit ***
In orbit, a Reman Warbird marked as the IRW Leahval dropped out of Warp Speed alone. Comm chatter reflected surprise, but the captain was nonetheless permitted to join the festivities. Beaming down to the surface was a woman with Blond hair, semi-pointed ears, and a resplendent outfit.
As it happened, she beamed down directly behind Ray and Weaver, quite innocently and completely by coincidence.
*** Dromund Kaas ***
"I see--" Malgus started before he was interrupted by the messenger. He acknowledged the messenger. "Two strangers, both seeking to speak to me... this bears the mark of the Force to me." He addressed the messenger, "I will speak to the stranger." He looked to Alex. "Come with me. I have a feeling what you and this other stranger have discovered is connected." He started toward the Mongdrigan camp. When he got there, Malgus was immediately struck by the appearance of the stranger - a Dragon, green scaled, blue eyes, and dressed in tattered attire.
"My Lord," the Dragon greeted. "I am Mesmerin Argent. I don't think you are aware, but I have been here several years." Malgus' brow furrowed.
"Strange that I did not sense you," he remarked. He looked to Ickthis. "What's the story?"
*** Ruusan Orbit ***
"I'm certain," Alduah affirmed. "I have a safehouse there." It was then that Bahkriid's ship went to Light Speed, speeding off toward Toydaria. Jaden's X-Wing and Akarkek's D-5 Mantis followed suit.
*** Coruscant ***
The fleet at Coruscant kept hammering the Commander's fleet; the Fighters and Bombers, those that got through, carried a number of kinetic weapons and missiles that carried very advanced shaped charges. Those would rip right through the hulls of the Commander's fleet.
In a completely unexpected turn, a UNSC fleet appeared from Slipspace - not big, but consisting of several Destroyers, Frigates, and a handful of Artemis, Marathon and Autumn-class Heavy Cruisers, all loaded with very long-range MACs, loaded with new, ultra-dense, armor-piercing slugs capable of hammering the Commander's fleet from the distance they were at. "Coruscant Defense Fleet - this is Rear Admiral Klaus. We were passing by when we picked up your signal. Looks like we arrived just in time."