Criminal Post

To Riza's irritation at half the group vanishing, Cetea could only feel a twinge of worry. Azumi's tone of voice did little to mask her anger, and it wasn't like the sergeant to abandon a mission unless it was absolutely necessary. Whatever had happened was not good, and Cetea was half tempted to leave Omega right then and there in order to help her CO. [i]No. She can handle this, this is my mission. I need to be some sembiance of a leader here...[/i] She took a deep breath and pushed thoughts of Azumi's departure out of her mind. She didn't have a helmet, so she couldn't give any words of encouragement. This was probably for the best though.

Walking to the end of the alley, Cetea was meticulous in scanning the area. In the excitement, she had lost track of the two Blue Suns mercs. Though finding them was only half the problem, they needed a plan. "Understood, Zero. This will not be complicated. We will follow them to the Slums district, which is sparsly populated. There, we corner and incapacitate them without causing grievous harm. We will interrogate them at the same time, with one of the two being used to pressure the other into giving us the information we need about Vido's next 'meeting'. Afterwards, we silence them both so that our plans remain secret." She was silent for a few seconds. "...And Riza, you followed us of your own free will. We did not force you to come, and not once did we even consider asking for your help. It was your decision to have a part in our business, and you are free to leave us at any point. [i]I[/i] for one would prefer that this mission be handled by just Zero and I, and if you prove to be a liability, it will not be your decision whether or not you accompany us any further. I hope we have a clear understanding on this." It was surprising to hear herself talk in such a cold and calculated manner. It seemed that the Order was changing her in more ways than one, for better or worse was yet to be decided.

Then she caught a glimpse of two men in blue armor who had just turned a corner, past a batarian standing on a podium. "There, stay close." Cetea whispered, leaving the alley with quick but measured footsteps.