[19 BBY]

[Medical Quarantine Deck, Executive Security Solutions City-ship/Capital-class Warship Stormcrow {II}, Task-force Blotus, Battle-group Army of Light, In Orbit Nal Hutta, Y'Toub, Hutt Space]

Wee'bako, Doctor, Chief Medical Officer of the Stormcrow, very much disliked being above the Hutt's capital world and near the vile moon of Nar Shadda, mostly from the nightmares it'd bring, and the workload that lay ahead from the freed slaves. The thoughts of being return to her former life...well, she was free now and that was what she focused on as she walked alongside the Captain-General, feeling some degree of greater security with his presence. A psychological crutch Wee'bako knew, but she was content to have while she worked through her past without it interfering with her workload and her efficiency.

Dealing with the Jedi had been frustrating, or the Human and Tholothian had been at least, as both were exhausted, stressed, and seemed under the impression they could be 'back to work' within hours, or a day, at most. Absolute nonsense, Jedi or not they had been slave chipped; worse with advanced models with individual in the brain, spine, wrists and ankles, so not a quick removal, and requiring a long rest afterwards. Even without Daron's stringent 'Force Problems' list to be gone through as well they were going to be in monitoring for a time.

Only Wee'bako's fellow Twi'lek, Aayla Secura, had met the prognosis with almost serene detachment despite clear physical exhaustion. Indeed Wee'bako's opinion of the Jedi had risen with the clear knowledge she was near collapse and in the worst shape of the three; simply stripping off the cloak she'd been given upon arrival and asking for inspection regardless of those around her. Indeed insisting on 'debriefing' the Captain-General during her exam because she was on the brink of collapse and there were matters needing to be discussed. If only both other Jedi had been as obedient to her instructions Wee'bako thought as she and the Captain-General approached the holding cell for the 'Gift' offered by the Hutts.

"Welcome Master, how may this lowly slave please you?" the violet skinned female of her race bowed in the uncomfortably sensuous way Wee'bako remembered being trained in. It was disturbing to watch as always, even more-so as Eluw'niri executed it to perfection, the perfect dancer...the perfect toy despite being older than she looked at almost forty cycles of age. Wee'bako was thirty-five and would have swore without the reports that this woman was a bit under a decade her younger, and she was mildly offended her fellow Twi'lek was immaculate in body. It seemed unfair, especially where Wee'bako bore the scars of her enslavement on face, and worse a body she now feared to show others at times.

"For now you can sit Miss Eluw'niri, I have questions for you I'm sure you might imagine. Do you wish to put on something first? Or something to drink?" the Captain-General replied, gesturing with his gauntleted hand as he stood in his full armour, and towering over both Wee'bako in her white quarantine medical suit and the nude 'former' slave-girl. Wee'bako resisted glaring at her fellow female, both for the clear display of interest in the Captain-General, challenging disrespect to Wee'bako, and just the simple memories it dredged up. Seeming to pick up on her irritation the Captain-General held the chair for Wee'bako and couldn't help but smile; respect shown for a female, it was one of the rare joys of serving the Aegis Guard.

"Only if you wish it my Master..." the woman replied sliding to her knees with a disturbingly practiced ease instead of grabbing a seat nearby, adopting a pouting look "...I live but to serve"

Wee'bako gave the woman a reprimanding look, about to say something before Daron silenced her by placing a gauntleted hand on her arm gently "Well, you can drop the sales pitch first of all, as your now officially free, and can do whatever you wish. What I want to know is why the Hutts freed you firstly? And secondly we've pulled up your records, and you're very much not the vacant headed act you're putting on right now in them"

Eluw'niri sighed deeply; the seductive posture slipping as hands rested on knees a few moments after a holo-image of a younger version appeared in smart business clothes "Spirits, I looked so young, and naive, back then...wherever did you get that?"

"I was Military-Governor of Ryloth for a time, so we've a big part of the planetary database when it comes to professions and government employees. Such as university professors in your case, helps with certain things, like what's occurring now..." the Captain-General replied turning off the holo-image by closing his hand "...so, if you are eager to please your new master can you offer your opinion and knowledge on the subject?"

The woman smiled, a soft, mischievous, and almost genuine look as she shifted her stance to sit cross-legged in a more 'relaxed' and 'lazy' style arms propped up on knees, hands under chin "You don't mind if I sit like this then"

"If you'll answer my questions you can sit any which way you like"

Wee'bako nodded, as Eluw'niri hummed a moment "I'm sorry, this is just...rather new..." smiled sadly, shaking her head "...or just so long that I've forgotten. I very much expected that you'd at least make use of me as a dancer or in the bed first, but my Masters wish me to serve you as I served them, and to serve as a conduit of information and other such matters between you and them into the future. So, please do not free me Master, or discard me, I...have nothing to return to, and much left to lose"

"You could return to your previous career I suppose?"

Wee'bako was shaking her head almost at the same time as the other Twi'lek female who replied with an unappealing snort, then giggle that she'd actually gotten away with it apparently. Wee'bako could relate as she had had that faint surprised lilt in her tone at being allowed just be...unsexy if she so chose "Spirits no Master! Who do you think organised my sale? It was some of my fellow, male, professors jealous that a female dared rise so high! Lesson learned sadly, not do I think could be...that energetic girl, eager to change the world, anymore Master. I, quite simply, am too well trained after a decade and a half, half of that serving the Council in various functions, to function well, even with my slave chip removed, oh...six cycles ago"

It was easy to understand Wee'bako found, as she herself wouldn't feel overly safe returning to Ryloth, and certainly wouldn't be in the august position as senior medical officer of the Aegis Guard's flagship. Yes the Free Ryloth helped, but the galaxy seemed to think Twi'lek females were meant to be dim, flirtatious, bimbos who danced pleasantly for others and that had crept into Twi'lek culture as well. It had led to the odd statistic in the Republic Aegis Guard that Twi'lek females outnumbered Twi'lek males nearly nine to one, maybe ten to one, where in most species it skewed the other way.

Big, burly, green-skinned 'Solemites' and 'Karkites' unsurprisingly dominated the majority of the organisation, between half and two-thirds of the forces, but they were spread between the ground forces, logistics, and starship crews. Humans, unsurprisingly, filled another ten percent, though that included Mandolarians who were overwhelmingly elite assault troopers, were largely in 'skilled' roles within the starship crews and logistics sections. Both groups, beyond the Mandos she found, skewed heavily male though. She should know as she and her staff helped collate the monthly reports for the Captain-General.

Twi'leks though...it was seen as somewhat scandalous, and that was fine with Wee'bako, as females filled the ranks of the Aegis Guards elite starfighter corps, mechanics, and specialised jobs where their hand eye coordination made them deadly such as snipers. In front of her Eluw'niri gestured at herself with her right hand, poking her chest with a finger "That plus they still hold my younger sister, who has taken my, now former role, which I'm glad of in a way..."

She glanced at Wee'bako "I've read your file Doctor before my sale, you do understand I'm sure why?"

Unfortunately she did Wee'bako acknowledge with a nod to the other female, then a glance, and an unintentional wince, to the Captain-General "Intelligence is an undesired trait, normally, in Twi'lek females, which is why it has been relatively easy to acquire slaves with technical skills or professional backgrounds. Beyond skilled pilots anyway. In fact it's a trait that reduces the price usually, as we're too wilful, or not empty headed enough for the majority of customers. While I would not rate Eluw'niri's role as my ideal career choice, if still a slave I would jump at the chance I suspect"

Daron's helmeted head nodded after a moment "I understand, I think...so what information do you bring?"

The slave-girl bowed her head, unthinkingly straightening her posture and slipping back into training Wee'backo suspect "Of course Master. My former Masters know that a large bounty has been placed upon your head, more importantly it is believed a small fleet of the Sun Guard seeks you within Hutt territory as we speak;- without their permission. This is an insult to my Glorious and Magnificent Masters, one they wished dealt with"

"So, more killing for them, joy" her Captain-General muttered, nodding "...and the chip Doctor Wee'bako took out of you?"

"Contains data my Mighty Masters wished to impart to you, my new and Magnificent Master, without knowledge of the Black Sun, or certain groups within the Republic. I possess the access codes within my head and keyed to my fingerprints, and will do so upon your command Master"

The Captain-General nodded to Wee'bako, keying something into his wrist mounted command device "We'll do that momentarily, in a secure quarantine computer room. Now, I'm going to be honest with you Eluw'niri, I'm not looking for a sex-slave, nor can I trust you based on what you've stated. But I understand your position, and how it can be useful to both of us, so once you've cleared the good Doctor's inspection in the next few days we'll go about making you a liaison, or some such. You were a full qualified professor of Archaeology and Xeno-lingusitics before your capture?"

The slave-girl nodded "Yes Master, this lowly one was something of an overachiever prior to her calling as a slave she fears. I speak multiple languages now, serving as..."

Wee'bako could almost hear the chuckle as Daron held up his gauntleted hand "Woah, woah, don't worry, we'll classify them in time, but I can give you a job in a similar role that won't endanger many of our secrets. All while letting you continue your life as secret agent twi'lek of the Hutts I might add. Any other major parts of your life we might need to know, or developed skills, I might ask?"

"This one is a superb dancer Master, and is fully trained in multiple blasters and hand to hand combat techniques if you wish to utilise me in any such capacity"

"Uh-huh...No, I've got soldiers and bodyguard droids for that. Okay, let's get this chip and see what's on it before we get underway..."

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