<span style="color: #ff0080">"Indeed, until we meet again Miss Greer. It has been a -pleasure-."</span>The emphasis on the last word definitely held an inviting tone and Toshimi used it equally to put the idea in Maggie's head and to dig a little more under Cain's skin. She was nominally sad to see the woman leave but knew that she wanted to get out in front of the cameras and spin her narrative of what happened with the explosions. The truth never mattered in these situations, it was more about who was the first to tell a good story. From what she had seen that was one of Maggie's best qualities and the news crews ate it up. Most likely there was a few bribes passed around to discourage digging deeper but that was boring. What was interesting was that it looked to Toshimi that Maggie had blown that ship up simply because she -could-. Of course she could not be sure Maggie did it but the reaction she had to watching it spoke volumes.<br/><br/>Those big, white eyes turned there attention back to Alice and she pursed her lips again.<span style="color: #ff0080">"What problems? I'm just catching up with a dear old friend. That,"</span>she said, gesturing to the monitors showing replays of the explosions.<span style="color: #ff0080">", has nothing to do with me. No ruckus either, just enjoying this establishment's fine liquor. The guy over by the bar vomiting into the potted plant is displaying more hostility than little old me."</span>She offered her sweetest, most fake smile as proof of just how innocent she was. It was really fun to piss off the AI. She was getting very flustered considering Toshimi had literally not lifted a finger to do anything to anyone... Yet.<br/><br/>Mock surprise, complete with a hand over her gasping mouth was the response to Alice's outburst directed at her.<span style="color: #ff0080"> "Tentacle bitch is a bit much don't you think? I mean, I was trying to at least keep it civil, Sparky."</span>She said mockingly and deliberately ignoring the order to shut up.<span style="color: #ff0080">"But you are right, Inviere and I will definitely be catching up."</span>Watching te AI get all authoritative was actually quite enjoyable, Toshimi knew that they would be great friends eventually, when she got around to trying to be nice. However, seeing Cain clinging to Li Li, sounding desperate to have her slave come around stopped Toshimi cold. The woman had always cared for Li Li but it seemed more than it had been. Cain treated Li Li more like a need than a want and Toshi felt a strange jealousy at the thought that the little Psion had replaced her. Seeing the medics arrive had Toshimi breathing a soft, hidden sigh of relief. Li Li would be okay. That was good. Seeing Cain resist the medics trying to get to Li Li twisted her up inside. Even though she had come here for revenge, justifiably so, it was still hard for her to watch and that in turn made her angrier. Why should she care. Cain -should- suffer.<br/><br/>The blaster making an appearance was a surprise and it made the scar itch. Still sitting, outwardly serene even though inside she was so tense she thought she might break, Toshimi looked to Alice.<span style="color: #ff0080"> "I can attest that blaster is top of the line, that poor girl won't be going home to her shitty little existence if Cain doesn't get her way."</span>Hearing the medic whimper made her frown. Some people just had no sense of humour. Seeing the weak smile and the half-assed shrug from Cain almost made her smile but she violently fought it down. Same old Cain, flying by the seat of her pants and praying that she lucked her way out of another situation. Closing her eyes, Toshimi shook her head but her eyes flew open when she felt the kiss. It was passionate and familiar, much more of a homecoming than setting foot back on this shithole station an it took a lot of willpower to not respond. When Cain pulled away the green girl simply sat for a moment blinking slowly. The code was not forgotten and she cursed under her breath on her native language which sounded beautiful and melodic despite the truly unpleasant things she was saying.<br/><br/><i><span style="color: #ff0080">"Ah fuck it!"</span></i>She thought and stood up. Why she was doing this she had no idea.<span style="color: #ff0080"> "Listen Cain, Greer is practically holding a press conference about the explosion right outside this place. What do you think the story will be if Sparky perp walks you right past them? And when that draws a lot of attention to people that hate the spotlight even daddy dearest won't be able to save you. Out through the kitchen just like last time. It's the shorter route to the Fed medical centre and avoids all manner of unpleasantness. How about it sexbot? Help the poor medic get home to her.. Cat or whatever, help Li Li and avoid the Ethorians and Black Dragon starting a gang war on your doorstep. I call that the very definition of a win-win."</span><br/><br/>Without waiting for Alice's response, Toshimi moved grabbing the other medic and shoving him toward the gurney.<span style="color: #ff0080">"You take the lead and if you do anything to attract attention, you'll be food for thing 2's cat."</span>Toshimi was livid. Her anger was mostly at herself for helping Cain out when she could have easily just watched her crash and burn. When she walked to Cain, pushing her hand down to lower the blaster. Looking at the medic, she saw that she was in shock. With no time to be nice about things, Toshimi slapped the girl's cheek hard enough to get her to focus.<span style="color: #ff0080">"Listen up, counter help, you're going to get our injured friend here to the Fed med centre, you're going to do it quickly and quietly. This is plan B... But if you fuck this up plan A is still to paint the walls in your blood. So <b>-get- -going-</b>!"</span><br/><br/>Turning to Cain she thrust her finger right in her face, her dots lighting red to such an extent that that almost glowed.<span style="color: #ff0080"> "Don't think this is a sign that things are good between us. I'm doing this for Li Li not for you. I'm only saving your ass because if anyone kills you it's going to be me. Got it?!"</span>She turned on her heel, anger at both herself and Cain raging.<span style="color: #ff0080"> "Un-<i>fucking</i>-believable!"</span>She snarled to no one in particular as she headed toward the kitchen to make sure the way out was clear.<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>