Part Three

Arrival

Aboard Chi Cho’s Revenge

Outskirts of the Aliso system

38 ABY

“Go time.”

Laren set down his datapad and looked to Kel Zar. She reached forward and took a wireless conventional communicator from the dashboard of the cockpit and handed it behind her. Laren took it with his left hand and saw the red light flashing, indicating there was someone on the other end trying to send a message. He prayed it was TuQ’uan and not the premature end of this mission.

He pressed the button and spoke into the communicator. “Blue here. Setting the table.” It was a ridiculous code which indicated he was nearing the Aliso system and not in any immediate danger.

“Red here. Dinner’s ready. You should grab the drinks.” It was TuQ’uan’s voice, using the code they had agreed upon which signified he was still safe and the plan was to go forward. TuQ’uan had insisted on using this ridiculous code, but Laren had obliged out of cautious necessity.

He looked to Kel Zar and nodded, the communication with TuQ’uan now closed. “When the Plagueians ask us to transmit our codes, we should be in the clear. Are you ready?”

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I hope you enjoyed part three of our first chapter of the upcoming Plagueis storyline featuring Laren Uscot! Special thanks to Laren for writing most of this section as well.

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