Ves raised his office privacy shield so that Ketis couldn't listen in. He then called the Swordmaiden Journeyman Mech Designer, who was currently stationed aboard the Jaded Sword. A tired-looking Mayra appeared over the comm.
"Mr. Larkinson! I've heard what happened down on the station from Ketis! I'm glad to see you safe and alive. Thanks for shepherding her out of there. I know she can be a wildcat sometimes."
"No problem, Mayra. I've promised to take her under her wing, so protecting her is par for the course."
She looked hopeful at that. "Did you manage to succeed in getting into my mentor's good graces?"