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[ralltiir]

[ The network ID attached to this one says "Commander Jeroen Akobi," advertising his military rank even though he forewent the Imperial uniform just about as soon as he was set loose upon this planet. Instead, there appears a handsome man in his forties in smart casual attire, haircut just the long side of regulation, facial hair game on point. He's got an affable smile on his face, though it doesn't quite reach his eyes. ]

These jobs they assign you when you arrive are a joke, right? I mean, I'm no specialist, but I've got more marketable skills than "mustache model." Are there any procedures in place for putting in a request for a new position? Because posing for pictures might be a good way to make some side money, but I'd prefer something that actually requires some thought and effort.

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[ralltiir]

Matters which I would rather not discuss on a public forum. I would be happy to continue this conversation privately, your Highness.

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[articulations]

[ She chewed the inside of her cheek as she watched him through the device, contemplating. There were two ways to go about a private conversation-- turning the connection to private or meeting in person.

Leia went with the first option. ]

Speak then. The connection is secured.

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[ralltiir]

[ He takes the time to examine the feed from his end, scrutinizing the encryption before deciding to trust it. ]

I take it from your tone when you learned of my loyalties that you align yourself with the Rebels.

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[articulations]

You're mistaken. I was always with the Rebellion, Commander.

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[ralltiir]

Then you'll probably be pleased to hear that I was on life support in the med bay after an attack by a Rebel saboteur.

[ There's a sharp edge to his words, but overall his tone remains politely formal. ]

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[articulations]

And?

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[ralltiir]

And thus, I was not kept up to date on any firings of the superweapon.

And, had I not been brought to this planet, I would have succumbed to my injuries.

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[articulations]

Shame you're here, then.

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[ralltiir]

[ How does one even respond to that? How do you look someone in the eyes and respond to them saying it's a shame you're not dead?

Akobi doesn't know. What he does know is where the 'off' button on his communicator is located. ]