*** Fleet Spire ruins, Corneria ***
"Tal Shiar are primarily Romulans - pale-skinned humanoids with pointed ears. Typically wear a special grey uniform," Fox responded to Fel.
Inside the Fleet Spire, another was tracking Sohdakin at range. More than far enough away that he wouldn't know he was there. Armed with a Disruptor Sniper Rifle, he rapidly relocated and kept quietly on the move until his cohort down below could tell him where he set up shop again and recommend a spot to do him without attracting his attention.
*** Docking Bays, Corneria ***
Before Tybalt could move, the masked, cloaked stranger was behind him, went to wrap his arm around him, and subtly pressed a disruptor in his back. "Easy," he whispered, "No sudden moves. Try to scream, and I'll disintegrate you. I'd prefer not to; someone wants a word with you. Just move with me and act normal."
*** Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***
"Calm down, sir," Draco said calmly. "This was months ago. DMC High Command still remains on high alert, but things have settled since then. These instances are actually quite rare here - far rarer than on most other worlds. Anyway, the Imperium of Man staged an attack here, which quickly was neutralized by our forces. They're still investigating how the Imperium smuggled nukes onto Dragon'taan without us noticing, but I can tell you, it cannot have been easy in the slightest." Draco looked to Tigress. "It's not that she's feeling ill, she just had a nightmare, Madame Tigress. That's all. Why? You know Dragons enough to care for them when ill?"
"Yes I do!" Tyber protested indignantly. "I told you yesterday I wanted to go to the movies with you! You said yes, and we made arrangements!" Tyber paused. "Too much activity around here?" he sighed as a surmise.
*** New Cerinia, Cerinian Wok, Asian restaurant ***
"No, I told you - it was my parents' idea; they wanted our relationship to feel more legitimate," Gideon responded. "They're not as much into the old Cerinian traditions as some others."
*** New Cerinia, Dovah Fried Chicken ***
Markus just lovingly chuckled as he headed for the family vehicle. Looking to Malcom, he motioned his head. "Come on, kiddo - you know how to buckle up." Malcom went to the vehicle and climbed into the back seat, buckling the belt up on his own.
*** Dragon'taan/New Cerinia Orbit ***
The IKV Furiam de-cloaked, and Vitani spoke to Kylie, "Sorry I'm late; got a little held up on the way here."
*** Warship Iron Dragon, Nephira Orbit ***
"It is... making use of your group that I wanted to speak to you about," Thrawn said. "I have read the reports of their contributions to the battle, which were considerable, and I felt they could assist my own with another, shall we say... hard target."
*** MJ12 Ship, Nephira Orbit ***
"The captain may be speaking truth, but I hear bad rumors about Majestic 12," Silrus responded. "Most only have bits and pieces of information, but--"
"We're an Insurrectionist Group - UNSC folk call us Innies - out of Earth, with origins in the pre-UNSC Illuminati--" Steiner began.
"YOU TRAITOR!" Kromm shouted, getting free of his bonds somehow and--
Before Kromm could get his hands on Steiner, Silrus pulled a sidearm with blazing speed and put a bullet in his head. Steiner nodded. "Thank you, mein freund," Steiner said.
"But your XO had a point - you're betraying your faction. Why?" Silrus asked.
"Hey, I was just an accountant with a military past before MJ12 raided my colony and pressed me into service," Steiner said. "I know the armored uniform and the ship look threatening, but I'm part-time, like a reservist. I never wanted any trouble."
Silrus looked to Katin. "I can't, in good conscience, condemn a man who was forced into service against his will - and he is cooperating. It's your world - your call."
*** Mongdrigo, Command Center ***
"Not that, Lieutenant - the Warships. The Fleet. Our new friends in the Imperial Alliance agreed to refit our ships in recognition for our work here, though I still don't understand why - how far along is it?" Malgus asked.
*** Mongdrigo, Hospital ***
"Do you use the Red Tiberium for anything?" Ahsoka asked.
*** Belsavis ***
K'Tath shrugged, and brought up an image of the urban world of Coruscant, plotting a course. "We need to meet with a contact here," he said as he worked. "He can point us in the direction of another objective."
*** Sol III, UACS Unseen Assailant, Captains quarters ***
Saraabi grumbled, then sighed. "Well, at least this way, my would-be hubby is with me instead of risking his *** on another ship. Come on - let's get underway." She started for the door, shaking her hips at him intentionally.
*** Outpost Onyx, Deep Space ***
Roc lowered the boarding ramp, paid the docking fee, and started into the outpost proper. Most of the Dragons paid Alex no mind, just minding their own business. A few eyed her suspiciously, but made no move toward her. Roc would lead Alex through the outpost and stop at one particular supply post. "Tell me you have the goods this time, Rik," Roc requested.
"I have the goods this time, R--" responded the gray dragon before he spotted Alex. "I'm... sorry, who are you?"
"Rik, this is Alex, she's the DMC/NCC Agent that's coming with me to Objective 22," Roc said. Rik's expression lightened up instantly.
"Oh! You came out of Dragon'taan, didn't you?" He asked. He extended a hand. "Name's Rik. Pleased to finally meet someone from there."