Short Reunion

"Still worried about the list?" Dex pushed back the chair to its fully reclined position, thankful to have enough legroom to stretch his legs.

Darsi spent the first half of the three flight trip staring out the window into the clouds. She hadn't said more than three or four words at a time, thankful that her partner knew when to leave her alone. "I contacted a few of my friends before we left, just to let them know that we may require their services."

"May I get you something to drink?" A flight attendant interrupted their conversation with a polite smile; when both of them shook their heads, she moved to the passengers behind them.

Instead of the commercial variety that most people used, the jet they were traveling in was a charter jet. It had twin engines and could seat up to twenty-five passengers; VR jumpers and a bar near the plane's rear were among the amenities.

Dex checked to make sure the attendant was gone before inquiring further. "What sort of friends?"