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    "I look forward to seeing how it compliments your look, m'lady." Sebarek remarked with a slight nod. He wasn't surprised she was ready for the gala. She had arrived fairly earlier than he had, for he had had to finish another assignment back on Brentaal IV, before making his way to Corellia. He was looking forward to getting hands on the preparation tasks prior to the gala. He hated feeling useless and always did his share of the work.

    As Akilah led him outside in the street, he arched a brow as a man exchanged some words with her. "Likewise, Max. I'm Alan."

    He nodded to her comment about regulars. "I've only been here a few hours but I can see why. The area is quite pleasant. I'll see you in a moment then."

    Taking his temporary leave, he headed to the rental speeder to retrieve his luggage and go check in at the hotel.

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    Nodding to the newcomer, the barber continued sweeping as Akiilah left him and moved across the street, entering the lobby of the hotel, noting a few new faces in the restaurant beyond. Businessmen, she guessed though was uncertain until one of them began commenting on stock prices as opposed to what he had noticed coming from the banking clan's reports. Corellia had always been a strong business hub and just another reason they had to get this place back to normal, away from any options to try and leave the Empire. Her stroll soon arrived at the open, transparisteel doorway and out onto the wide veranda fronting the beach beyond. A large pool had attracted a large group of kids and their mothers apparently, watching from the line of lounge chairs and covered tables along the inside, near to the windowed wall of the hotel. Innocence at it's finest, she mused.

    Losing herself in why they were here, the deputy director began broadening her thoughts into how the terrorists were getting supplied. A whole system was in place to gain materiel from outside the world, but an even more involved network of black market contacts would already be here. Coronet City was a large hub of criminals and now that the Imperial presence was so overt, they would have no recourse but to go underground. Giving the Imperial representatives a smaller, but more delicate road to travel without turning this whole thing upside down.

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    After retrieving his pass key at the reception desk, Sebarek went straight to his room. Out of habit, he made a complete sweep of the place. He preferred being safe than sorry. Imperial equipment to perform such things was more efficient than older devices he had to acquire from black market when working some private employers. He didn't regret his diverse experience because it had given him a lot of knowledge that was now useful for his agent life, but he was glad to serve a greater cause. He believed in the Empire and being a part of it meant a lot to him.

    Once everything showed up clear, he left the room and took the lift back to the main lobby. As he made his way towards where Akilah was, two kids stumbled into him and he exchanged a few words with them. That was the only good thing about a desk job on Brentaal IV, he could see his daughter every day. But he had to find balance between duty and family and so far he was getting a pretty good hang on it.

    Walking up to his superior and friend, he stood by her side. "Sadly, this isn't pool hour. We have other plans," he teased.

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    Smirking at the comment, "Good, didn't bring my bathing suit anyway. Might embarrass a few folks," she returned, spinning on her heel to face him. He was right, they had work to do so continued her tour around to the left and headed through the lobby once more. Guests enjoyed the quieter jazz group now performing in the club down the hall as the pair of Imperial agents headed back outside and then toward Sebarek's rented speeder. Walking to the passenger side, she opened the door, "Good time for you to get to know the landmarks, even though the resort's not that overly big, there are a lot of interesting areas to see."

    And it would be good to know how to get around should they have to escape rather quickly to the seaside starport and the ship that she had been given. Sliding into the black leather seat, she closed the door and buckled herself in, then waited. Once the engine was on, she touched the central panel and accessed the topographical map of the area, her manicured fingernail then gently hit several spots that he would be interested in seeing.

    "All set."

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    Sebarek couldn't help chuckling at Akilah's jest, before they went through the lobby again, heading outside the hotel. "I'll do that tonight when making my way back here. I like taking a good walk after dinner, so that'll be the perfect opportunity." He prefered being on top of things so he had less chances of being caught off guard. That could happen anyway but minimizing possible issues was crucial in their job.

    Taking the passenger seat as they reached his rental speeder, he didn't know where the cell was set where they would work, so he waited for her to input coordinates. "And I see that I'll even take the touristic route for farther landmarks before we get to our destination."

    Starting to drive, he didn't say a thing for a couple of minutes, before getting back to her earlier question about his daughter. "Yoko's doing well. She's loving the new house and one of my sisters who does freelance creative work agreed to come watch over her during this mission."

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    Taking in the scenery, picturesque buildings and greenery, sea breeze carrying floating birds drifting overhead, she continually assessed the area, getting new information since the last time she had done this not that long ago. Faces, speeders, families, friends and co-workers all becoming logged in mentally as they passed. Shopowners being friendly with certain people, not as cordial with others, information that could all become an asset later on, should the need arise.

    Blue eyes soon turned to the driver as he commented finally on his adopted daughter. "That's nice of her. You know, one day Yoko's going to ask you what you do for the Empire. What're you going to tell her?"

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    The way the resistance mostly operated, underground, at his point, made things sometimes more difficult to uncover. He had been on missions where the troublemakers were more in the open. Nothing was ever easy but how everything had to be more discreet at this point would prove a challenge for Imperial Intelligence. At the same time, it kept them on their toes and the more efficient they were with complicated missions, the steadier the protection they offered to the citizens was.

    Akilah's question was surprising though quite typical of her. "I'll tell her the same thing I've told the rest of my family since I took off away from Lorrdian nobility circles: I'm a private investigator, working for both corporate and personal clients. Even when I had spying and security jobs for previous employers, that's the cover I had used. I've never changed it and it has always worked. After all these years, it's second nature for me to say that."

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    Nodding, she grinned at the reply knowing he had his cover well rehearsed and for a spy that was important. Though having to keep more than two personas going at the same time was the trick and they had been trained by the best. Turning her attention back outside, they passed the first landmark on the navicomputer. Taking in the cream colored, block-like building which was the resort's city hall, she admired the grounds and clean look that the whole community seemed to keep. Workers and droids tended to all the menial tasks, cleaning the streets and sidewalks, proprietors keeping up with their own shops and other businesses no doubt kept the elite of Corellia coming every year. Meetings and other junkets were also scheduled here which made the resort town a mecca for information. The main reason they were here now.

    "I'm still formulating a theory on our terrorists," she began. "Seems like they're well funded and have a lot of information on Imperial movements which makes me think that there's someone in law enforcement or local intelligence that could be feeding them on occasion." A theory that still had yet to be proven.

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    "For all I've read from the intel we already have, I'm not certain either." Of course, they had to keep their eyes open as even something that looked clear-cut wasn't always as such. This situation was a bit confusing and there was no firm lead.

    "I was only half-joking about the chef earlier on, possibly being part of this. Besides businessmen, politics and other upper circle figures who would have the evident money to fund such things, and the network to do this, they would be the first to be watched. It's very likely some of them are truly involved but we should also look into high-branded professionals and possible entertainment names, who don't "look" as likely to bother with intrigue and resistance, but they would have easier reasons to move around and partake to this or that event, or even go off world, whether just in the system or in the rest of the galaxy."

    Now, he was rambling, but he had seen such schemes happen, especially prior to joining the Empire, so he knew that some groups leaned towards this type of approach.

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    Appreciating any and all thoughts on a situation, Akilah glanced to him as he talked and knew anyone was suspect until they had been proven otherwise. Nodding, she turned her attention back out to the street whose center was lined with tall trees separating each direction of travel. "This party tomorrow night is going to allow us to start tagging possible leads, but don't rule out a servant or maid as an asset. They see and hear more than most think they do." She had used several in that capacity in the past and it rarely disappointed her.

    Nearing a stoplight turning red, she settled in a bit more and took the chance to notice all those traveling in the same direction with them: a couple talking casually with a teenage girl in the back busy with her comlink, surfing the local net, three men in more expensive, stylish clothing spending more time scoping out the females within eyesight than one another or their destination, as well as the local officer on the comlink and smiling, no doubt talking with a wife or girlfriend as she read his lips.

    "But, I think our best option is to tap into communications, not only in the hotel but also personal devices. That's going to take our assets from the ship as well, but we're going to have to do the footwork." Leaning in, she turned up the volume on the radio slightly, enjoying the tune now playing. It's more ghostly keyboard and orchestra in the background created a very engaging song.

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    "I never rule out a servant or maid as assets. They are often easy to sneak in especially to large gatherings like the upcoming party, that requires more help and staff. They're just never the whole package, but as long as we have a solid lead and can follow a trail, I'd be glad to get any part of the food chain we can."

    As they stopped at the red light, he watched people the same way she did, and he caught one of the three men in expensive suit give a long look at Akilah. He chuckled, unsurprised that she'd catch attention. "You have a fan. I might be the one relegated to play maid at the party then..." He teased, still laughing.

    Driving again as the light turned green, he nodded to her comment about communications. "Personal devices are good to tap in. I just wonder how some might not be careful enough if we have to rely on our people aboard the ship, if there is some local or semi local jamming. I don't think it would be the case, but we know too well how the unexpected likes to happen."

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    She grinned at his observation, ignoring the trio in the nearby sport's speeder and turning to him as he added his own input on the party. "Actually, you're my plus one," she informed, realizing now that she had neglected to tell him that earlier. As they moved along, she thought about the possibility of being jammed or other issues that may arise. "Jamming signals wouldn't erupt unless they know they're being jammed and then we'd have a lead on a location to investigate. Jammers are always a beacon to it's source. Give the Imperial army something to do."

    But, he had a point, switching out comlinks from possible targets would take a lot more intel and recon on the guests than they had time for. There was a way, but she was adding more complications to their mission than may be necessary. Too bad they were the only two agents in this resort at the moment as others had their own missions they were working on around the planet. As their path turned a gentle right, the large mall and shops lining the street came into view. "May have to get your daughter something while you're here." Though nothing that screamed Corellia, she hoped which would have given his location away later on.

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    Sebarek quirked a brow, his eyes still on the traffic line as a stupid driver tried to outsmart everyone else, not caring about others one little bit, as Akilah said he was her plus one for the gala. "Good to know, so I don't act as if I never met you, right?" He grinned to her at last, before relaxing again as traffic returned to normal, allowing him to take in the sights every now and then.

    "They might know they're jammed in case we have a mole." Sebarek hated to admit it but he had seen that in the past, including in imperial intelligence and in such a delicate situation, one couldn't be too careful. Making sure you kept eyes open was crucial, in all possible directions.

    The place was beautiful though, and if the situation was less dangerous with the resistance that required to be crushed, he'd bring Yoko here for a vacation. As if on cue, his friend and colleague mentioned his daughter. "Oh, I'll make sure I do. I'll probably get her something from the zoo's shop." His child loved everything that had to do with arts and animals. "She asked my sister if you'll visit soon. I heard her mention you to Sakara the morning I left."

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    His comment about a possible mole melted her mood fairly quickly as she had always hated to think so, but the possibility was always there. The rebels had spies as well, she knew. Counter-espionage was another of many things that they had been trained in and always had to keep in mind when in the field as well as back home. It was almost better not to have too many links to the main office, if possible. Another two edged sword.

    Grinning as he mentioned Yoko's desire to see her, the thought lifted her mind back out of their job again. "Yeah, be good to see her again. Been a while." Two racy model speeders blew past them, one of them blasting the bass from their system and nearly made the deputy director draw her weapon and take aim, but she refrained. It was getting to the point where someone may think she was a lot older than she was. Zipping into the nearby parking lot, Akilah shook her head. "Selfish bastards."

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    From the corner of his eye, Sebarek noticed how his mention of a possible mole affected Akilah's mood. She was good at keeping herself in check, but between having been friends with her for several years and his Lorrdian body language reading abilities, he was prone to catch on such nuances. Moles weren't so common, but with the particular situation of Corellia, one wasn't too careful.

    He grinned when his colleague brightened up again at the mention of Yoko. "She's learning how to play the piano and I'm glad Sakara came to watch over her because she was the one who liked music best amongst us five crazy kids."

    Really? he mused to himself as the speeder passed by with blaring bass. He hated when people were so selfish. "No kidding."

    Realizing they were nearing on their destination, he thought he'd ask a couple questions before they got there. "So where is our base of operation located? How many agents are there? There were very few details in the memo, but I know you prefer sharing information face to face."

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    "Fleet's in system. Commander's name is Rez Ace. He's overseeing the purge of this rebellion and we'll be in touch with him when I have something to report," she informed, turning her attention to him again. "I met him and the team that's monitoring everything for us. They'll give us any added information needed or coordinate with the army if it comes to that." Blue eyes drifted to the street once more as they drove. "Which I hope it doesn't." That would mean they failed if the army had to show up, which wasn't a word she ever wished to use.

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    "So, it's just the two of us on this one," Sebarek replied, because he wasn't even thinking about them failing. That wasn't an option he was willing to consider. Could they reach the end of the day battled and bruised, if not on an operation table? Sure, that was possible, but they would get the job done.

    "Save for getting the surroundings memorized, and go through the whole list of guests and crew before tomorrow night, is there anything else on the to-do list?"

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    "Pick up of the equipment we'll need at the drop point," she replied matter-of-factly. "Other than that, no." Grinning, Akilah glanced to him and knew they already had enough to do before the party. Relaxing in the leather seat, she took in the resort town and knew that all of this would be back to normal as soon as they could get some key names. Arrests or assassinations would follow and they would be off to take care of enemy incursions elsewhere. Which there never seemed to be any shortage.

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    "We'll be busy enough as it is," Sebarek noted. The more they would know about the guest list and crew at the gala, the better they would be able to find information.

    He saw on the map that they weren't far from the Coronet zoo, so he thought they might make a pit stop there. "Do you mind if I pick something for Yoko before we get to the drop point since it's still early in the day?" His reasoning was also that if the mission went crazy, he'd already have picked something for his little one.

    In a sneaky way, that would also have them be seen together around Coronet one more time, which could serve his cover as her plus one at the gala. One never knew where the enemy had eyes.

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    "No, not at all," she replied, now eager to see some of what the local zoo had to offer, though knew they couldn't stay long. "I'm sure she'll enjoy that." Though having a life outside Intel wasn't truly possible, as everyone was under the microscope regardless of where they were, it was good to enjoy that fiction once in a while. Sometimes she wished she didn't know as much as she did about how intrusive an agent's life was to the main office, but they all had a dangerous job to do and this life wasn't for the faint of heart.

    Soon, she watched as they entered the parking lot and found an empty spot. Unbuckling herself, she opened the door and stepped out, taking in the warm sunshine and quieter atmosphere of the area. People on holiday, she mused. How long had that been?

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