skin, bone, and arrogance
"There's definitely something on the scanners," the protocol droid said, reaching forward to adjust the long-range controls. "Do you think it is what that fellow said? Do you think it's that ship?"
"It's possible," mused Brooklyn Spencer, pulling her hair back and securing it in a severe-looking bun. She studied her reflection in the viewport, then glanced at the breather helmet that sat in the seat behind her. She wouldn't put it on yet, in case she needed to move fast, because: "It's possible that this whole thing is a trap. I'm sure my, er, persuasive methods weren't all that pleasant. This might be vengeance."
"Surely not, miss. Not when you know where he lives."
"Just be sure the weapons are armed and the engines are hot. We're about to drop..." Her voice trailed off as the Candy Crescendo reverted to realspace. "Try to raise it on comms. At least if there's a record we tried we'll have a defense if we get burned."
The droid adjusted himself, leaning forward and speaking into the comm. "I say! Unidentified corvette, do you copy? Are you in distress?"
"It's possible," mused Brooklyn Spencer, pulling her hair back and securing it in a severe-looking bun. She studied her reflection in the viewport, then glanced at the breather helmet that sat in the seat behind her. She wouldn't put it on yet, in case she needed to move fast, because: "It's possible that this whole thing is a trap. I'm sure my, er, persuasive methods weren't all that pleasant. This might be vengeance."
"Surely not, miss. Not when you know where he lives."
"Just be sure the weapons are armed and the engines are hot. We're about to drop..." Her voice trailed off as the Candy Crescendo reverted to realspace. "Try to raise it on comms. At least if there's a record we tried we'll have a defense if we get burned."
The droid adjusted himself, leaning forward and speaking into the comm. "I say! Unidentified corvette, do you copy? Are you in distress?"