An Imperial Base on the Mid-Rim

[childofrebellion]

"Kay, why didn't that work?" Cassian stared at the console, those were the right access codes. They worked yesterday.

"I do not know but there is a fifty-seven percent chance that the codes were altered by the other new officer. He seemed to have opinions about security," Kay was sounding almost prim, that meant he was worried.

"I heard him, he lectured everyone over dinner about how its better to expect trouble because if you find it then that will earn you a promotion. Kriff, I can't break this," He hit the computer as Kay looked down the hall.

"We have an hour before the shift change and your transfer orders are arriving on the next courier," Both of them now glanced over their shoulders and Cassian spotted a door, it led to a garbage chute.

"I have an idea," He walked up to the door and tried to think of Milliways and Sombra, picturing her in his mind and Ibani as well. She knows the Force, perhaps she can intercede on his behalf.

The chute opened onto the noise of the Bar and Cassian climbed in as he heard Kay start to make a sound, "I will explain when I get back. This will help."

"You are being foolish," Kay's voice carried into the Bar as Cassian stepped through, pulling off the hat and feeling very exposed in the Imperial uniform.

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[childofrebellion]

When she asks, he turns and sees what she does, "Yes, we're trying to keep that from happening."

"Wookies are dangerous and helpful in a fight," Kay adds as he nods at her work.

[messwiththebest]

"They kind of look like someone I know. Maybe a little more hair, a little less pants."

Hi Winston. You are a pain in the ass as an opponent on a mission, but adorably befuddled when giving interviews. Ah, Overwatch.

"Maybe fewer rage issues?"

Come on, come on. Waiting for data to download is the worst part. You can't rush perfection, even though Sombra really wants to.

"Almost there. Anything else while I'm in here? More info, doors opened, alarms turned off, cams fuzzed -- ?"

[childofrebellion]

"Any records they have on us, look for notes on rebel cells," He doesn't expect there to be a lot but any information is good.

"Wookies have lots of rage, it makes them helpful in fights," Kay adds, "We have twenty minutes."

[messwiththebest]

"Yeah, yeah."

Sombra lifts one hand from the keyboard to shoo Kaytwo's words away.

"I heard you the first time."

Is that -- no, nothing on rebels.

But here's some hinky smuggler activity, some nebulous and obscure coded phrases, some top secret documentation on what is probably sewer construction on this base, and -- no, that's about it.

Sombra closes down her interface, snags the dongle, pulls out a tiny data chip, and tosses it at Cassian.

"There you go, everything and then some. I'm ready to split if you are."

[childofrebellion]

He grabs it then walks to the chute and focuses on Milliways, "Thank you, I'll get the door."

After a long minute, he opens it to Milliways, "There, I'll find you when I'm clear and we can arrange your payment."

Kay says, "Eighteen minutes and I wish for an explanation."

"And you will get one, Kay," He holds the door for her.

[messwiththebest]

"Toodles. Don't forget, you owe me lunch."

Sombra waves her fingers at both Kaytwo and Cassian, then flicks her thermoptic camo on and leaps through the door.

It's just fun, all right?

Sue her.

[childofrebellion]

When she disappears, Cassian curses under his breath and Kay says, "That should be impossible."

"I know and time to go," Cassian tucks the chip into a compartment in his boot, smooths his hair before putting his hat back on. Then he and Kay turn down the hall and go back to watching and waiting.