Senjen got no response from the bound Utaysi. They were eerily motionless, looking at the hangar floor. 

“What!? [i]Why[/i] did you talk to them?!” Light spluttered incredulously, flashing black with dark green spots. “There is no ‘above board’ here, and there’s hardly an embassy. Oh no, what have you done…Don’t mention our cargo!”

Light then also went silent, and Senjen would learn the reason for that when he turned back to the ship and found the holopad woman standing neatly before them. Her helmet visor had unclouded, revealing a broad and chiselled face with full, blue-pink lips and piercing blue eyes. A strand of yellow hair framed either side, just at the edge of the viewing area. She was smiling warmly, revealing perfect white teeth.

“Hi, I’m Séverine, pleased to meet you! I’m here with my friends Eugene and Constance.” She gestured back towards the line, where the two soldiers worked.

“I couldn’t help but notice that one of our detainees spoke to you about some files while his comms were being monitored. I wanted to thank you for confirming our suspicions, we’ll be sure to follow this up with him. I am curious though - why do you think he spoke to you of all people? Is it because you look alike? Or is it because Utaysi are known for their proficiency at keeping files secure? I’m genuinely interested; I haven’t met many of your kind before.” She bored holes into Senjen with her eyes while Light quivered silently by his side.