Of course the landing platform on Omega was teaming with people as usual. However unlike the Citadel these people could get you the most dangerous, exotic and rare items within the galaxy.
"I love this place." Kitty spoke checking her gear once more before stepping off the Normandy and letting the sights, sounds and smell of Omega soak in.
The others had been given some shore leave as supplies were gathered. Kitty knew exactly which contacts to get in touch with regarding Shepherd's request. Adjusting the small bag on her shoulder she made her way to the lower quarters of Omega, before she could even start gathering the supplies she first had to check up on a few things.
How long had it been since she was here? Looking around it seemed nothing had changed. Every so often you could catch sight of the mercenary groups signia and then there was Afterlife, the main hub of Omega. Even from the outside the music could be heard thumping to an intoxicating rhythm begging for you to go inside and experience the pleasures of Omega.
Kitty smirked as she noticed the usual line to get into Omega, but that was one place she did not want to go. Aria could be forgiving when she wanted but Kitty knew that she would just be asking for a death sentence if Aria saw her there. There was no hiding from Omega's queen already Kitty would not be surprised if Aria already had her crawlers out watching her every move.
Making her way down to the lower quarter Kitty frowned when she saw a so called preacher spouting absolute nonsense against humans. It didn't bother her and it seemed it did not bother the people standing listening either, let him spout his nonsense because if he said something out of line it wouldn't be surprise if he ended up dead within an hour. That was the way of Omega.
"Well well well …. what do we have here?" Kitty spoke standing with her arms crossed.
"Kitty? No it can't be … Kitty!" Kitty smiled as she was embraced by the older woman, "I can't believe it." Standing back they both gazed at each other then out of nowhere the woman began shouting, "YOU SHOULD HAVE CALLED! WRITTEN! ANYTHING! I'VE BEEN WORRIED TO DEATH!"
Chuckling Kitty embraced the woman once more, "Sorry I didn't. Leesha. How are the kids?" Kitty smiled as she felt the woman trying to hide her tears. Leesha was only one of a hand full of people Kitty could trust with her life. The old woman looked fragile but she could still hold her own especially in Omega. She had aged since Kitty had last set eyes on her. Motioning both of them began walking like old friends.
"Kids are kids." Leesha spoke linking her arm with Kitty's, "We have a couple of new additions and would you believe little Kori got herself a job in the Citadel of all places." Both women still continued to make their way through the crowds of the lower quarters. "You and Jack both had me worried when I saw the newsfeeds. Really Kitty? I thought you knew better than that."
Shrugging Kitty grinned, "Past is the past. I am free now." Obviously she was not going to indulge Leesha on how exactly she was free, or what her circumstances were at the moment. "Don't give me that look. It's not like I broke out of prison."
"Being cheeky again I see." Leesha laughed as they finally reached their destination, "The kids are going to be so happy you came."
Looking at the neon sign burning dimly above the door Kitty frowned, "Did you not get the money I sent?" Kitty could not help but look in disgust as she saw the living conditions of Leesha and the kids. Even though she had been locked up, Kitty had made sure that regular credits would be transferred to Leesha under a different name so no one could trace it back to her. She looked at Leesha who went quiet as they walked through the door. "Leesha?" She stood and watched as the old woman began ringing her hands together with nervousness.
"We did. But you know Aria has her fees."
Clenching her fists at her sides Kitty could feel her biotics warming up. "Aria huh?" She spoke coldly as the name left her lips. Seeing that Leesha was about to protest Kitty continued, "Well since I'm here." Bringing up her omnitool she quickly transferred credits over to Leesha. "No I don't want to hear it. Go get what you guys need I've got somethings to take care of. I'll be staying a few days." Embracing Leesha once more, Kitty began working through her contact list on her omnitool, it was time to get in touch with a few old friends.
It would take at least a few more hours for her contacts to get back in touch. Kitty had made sure everything had been encrypted and of course made sure they knew it was actually her. Kitty had learnt this basic rule of encrypting messages from her early life, unfortunately it seemed no one else could speak mind to mind with their sister, lucky bastards! She thought chuckling when she felt the familiar string of curse words enter her mind.
Looking around she frowned once again, it looked like Leesha had been scraping by. The medical station was hanging off the wall, the walls themselves looked like they could cave in any moment and the air filtration system …. Kitty sighed as it came to life with a shudder and cough. Opening up the small bag she had brought with her from the Normandy Kitty began working on the simple repairs, cursing Aria with every breath.
"There is nothing like noodles and beer." Grunt smirked while ordering yet another order of spicy noodles from the very questionable volus behind the counter.
"How can you eat this?" Garrus looked in disgust as Grunt began finishing off what must of been his fourth helping taking in account the empty boxes already littering the table in front of them.
"Once you get past the taste of dead things that's when the spice really hits. He he he."
"I think I might actually see a Turian vomit." Joker chuckled into his beer.
Garrus was about to retort when his omnitool began beeping showing an incoming call, he didn't hesitate when he saw it was a certain biotic however nothing could prepare him for who was on the other end of the call, "Erm… Hello."
"Look look it works … wait Seema look it works." The boys face lit up while he screamed for the others join him, soon the screen showed a number of children's faces, ranging from age staring back at a very confused Garrus. "Hello?" The child spoke again.
"Hello?" Garrus spoke. He noticed Grunt and Joker had moved their seats so they could also see the screen.
Gasps of surprise rang out from the children, "Krogan!" They all screamed before talking over each other in excitement. Garrus could only look at the others as both began laughing along with the children.
"Hey! What are you guys doing?" A voice could be heard in the distance making the kids turn around briefly before turning their attention back to the omnitool screen. "Hey! What are you…." Suddenly the omnitool was grasped out of the kids hands and Kitty came onto the screen however she was not paying any attention to the callers, "What have I told you guys about playing with this."
"Aww Kitty!" Once again a unison of disappointed voices rang out.
"Don't give me …" Kitty stopped when she saw the call was still open, hearing the laughing coming from the other side of the call Kitty frowned, "Really guys !?" She grinned before sitting down and letting the kids gather around, still fascinated by the callers.
"Aww is Kitty playing mama." Joker laughed loudly when he saw her mouth a string of curse words towards him.
"Erm… Hi." Garrus spoke again chuckling between his words.
"Vakarian I swear…."
"Can we see the krogan?" One of the boys spoke up making the kids gather even closer to the small screen. Making kitty sigh in defeat.
"Where are you guys?" she spoke, there was no way she was going to win against these little monsters of emotional blackmail.
"Noodles." Grunt shouted from behind Joker and Garrus as once more he placed another order.
Kitty knew the place, "Ok stay there be there in five." She spoke before ending the call, leaving a still laughing Joker and Garrus.
