Unity

Jan 1. - Eavesdown Docks, Persephone

I stopped off again in Eavesdown Docks on my way back from beyond the Rim.

As a Core world, Persephone is a friendly port. There is an Alliance base not far from the customs house, in fact. During the last war, it had served as a staging area for troops heading to the front.

The base itself, Unity Barracks, is manned by a small garrison that serves in the immediate area. Its proximity to the conveniences and distractions of the docks makes it a comfortable assignment.

I made a low pass over the docks themselves and landed on the pad reserved from military personnel.

I crossed the tarmac and approached the main building. The Alliance flag waved proudly overhead.

As I passed the guard tower I noticed a man in wheelchair talking with a woman. It appears that Tillery took the same route that I did when leaving Al Raqis for Alliance space. There were standing close to the gate.

"I'm sorry this is a restricted zone," I said approaching the pair

The woman frowned. "I ain't *in* your restricted zone, lady."

I gave a tight smile.

Tillery turned and stared at me.

"Mr Woodhen..." I began.

"Major."

"I wanted to speak with you, sir."

"I'm sure," he replied.

"...to ask if you would care to make a statement..."

The woman crossed her arms over her chest. "'Scuse me, lady. I was just havin' a bit of a chat to my friend here. You gotta wait your turn."

"...and if necessary to testify," I said finishing what I wanted to say.

"Of course," I said pleasantly and then to Tillery, "Whenever you are ready, please contact my office."

"You may not like what you hear," he added darkly.

"Possibly," I replied.

The woman smirked and glanced at Tillery.

He could barely keep the anger off his face.

"But," I said "I am interested if you would be willing to say the same things in front of a judge."

"Considering I'll be saying them to the 'verse, I would be willing to say it to a judge," he answered back.

The woman arched an eyebrow.

I smiled gently. "Very good sir," I said, "We are nothing without the law."

"Depends on how the law is used," he retorted.

"A very good point," I conceded. I prepared to leave.

"When we do talk," he called "It won't be in a government office."

"As you wish," I allowed, "I bid you a good day, sir."

"Good day, Major," he said firmly.

I nodded at the woman, "Ma'am"

She snorted but said nothing.

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[ooc - Thank you Gabe for the pictures!]