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Summary: Malavai Quinn and F! Imperial Agent share a mission and more while rooting out a threat to Imperial Intelligence.

Author's Note and Disclaimer: Will contain smut and cameos by many. *Major Spoilers for Chapter 3 Sith Warrior and Imperial Agent storylines. Takes place between end of Chapter 3 and start of Makeb (Rise of the Hutt Cartel).* My husband's Sith Warrior is borrowed with my husband's permission and blessing. I own nothing. BioWare and others own the sandbox-I'm just playing in it. I make no money off the writing of this story nor any other. Thank you for reading.

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Chapter One: Interlude

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Darth Lok'nar glanced at the datapad, red-tinged eyes narrowing. The purebred Sith spared a glance towards the ramrod form of Captain Malavai Quinn and nodded. Though they were not at the same level of comradeship as before Quinn attempted to execute the Darth with droids, they had reached a certain level of détente.

"My Lord?" asked Quinn.

Lok'nar frowned and tapped the datapad, tossing it to the Imperial. "The universe can wait a bit, I suppose. And the crew needs a vacation," mused the Sith, stroking the protuberances around his mouth. "Yes, I give my blessing for you to take a leave to work for Imperial Intelligence."

Quinn let out a breath he hadn't even realized he'd been holding and nodded, glancing down at the datapad. "I'll book immediate passage as per my orders," he acknowledged, stowing the datapad.

"And, Malavai?" called the Sith from over his shoulder as he strode from the bridge.

Malavai looked up at the Darth. "Yes, my Lord?"

Lok'nar's eyes narrowed as he offered a feral grin towards the medic. "Remember, it is to me that your loyalty lies. First and foremost."

Quinn blanched and nodded, watching his liege lord leave to find his apprentice. Taking a steadying breath, he began to tap the datapad, organizing his travel. It would be good to get out into the wider galaxy again, he thought as he headed towards his quarters. Without a further word to the rest of the crew, the Imperial stepped from the ship and faded into the crowds aboard the fleet ship.

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