The Nihil froze when they saw her approach, and the Nihil woman swore loudly. “Get away! This is our score!” she yelled before throwing the woman she was restraining to the side and pulling her blaster.

Vernestra didn’t draw her lightsaber, but she did raise her hand toward the woman and push her backward, maybe a bit more forcefully than necessary. The Nihil flew into the air, arcing high and landing out of sight, and Vernestra turned her attention to the man with the girl.

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