Foxiyo Week: Day 7 “(Don’t Get) Cocky”
300 words. Rated T. References s03ep04. tiend gave Riyo stealth accessories and I loved it. Meet CC-2067. ( @foxiyoweek ) . . . Chuchi started when she opened the door; Reaper completed her shock by manhandling her back into the cabin and removing his helmet. “Hello, Senator Chuchi. We’re going to have a chat.”
She scrutinized his Corrie armor for anything she’d missed. “Who’re you?”
“Grunt,” he repeated.
“Am I in some kind of trouble?”
No wonder Fox fancied her: she was modest for a senator. “You tell me.”
“If you’re intelligence, I’d appreciate you simply asking what you want to know.” And a smart cookie, too.
“You know what I want.” Reaper sat on the cot and extended his hand. To her credit, Chuchi made no insulting assumptions and stood impassive. Comprehending her piece in this puzzle, she unclipped the pendants from her hairpiece. “Thank you. These pick up all sorts of interesting things.” He laid out tools from his belt and gestured for her to join him.
“Now?”
“Why not? It’s a long jump.” She frowned once more for propriety, but sat down. “Niemies don’t give up their own easily. Let’s just say I’m curious about your success with Canay.”
“I followed the stench of extortion. But I’ve nothing more incriminating than what you must already possess. Senator Amidala had the pure sabacc and still lost to the idiots arrayed in the Senate.”
“Ah, but that was a Council investigation. This was … much more rogue.”
“There was a danger of the daughters being moved.”
“It wasn’t a criticism, Senator.” Reaper popped open the enamel and went for the innards. “What diplomatic dance you do now doesn’t concern us.”
“Appropriate disclosures will be made,” she sniffed.
“A squad was sent to escort you home, not assault the place. That’s good news, don’t you think? Be a shame to lose those nice Choruk boys.” Reaper smiled, pointedly. “They really like you.”