Message #274236

[Flipz]

"Standard procedure anytime I meet anyone who could be a threat to me."  Clive pauses.  "That was a compliment, by the way.  I've got a pretty decent spy net set up with those--I've got bugs covering all the important people across three different galaxies, with significant numbers in a fourth.  They don't get much, but they let me know where my allies and enemies are."  Clive notices some civilians watching the commotion.  "But come.  A busy street is no place to discuss business.  Perhaps you could take me someplace quieter to discuss things."  Clive pauses, and looks at the girl.  "And what of you, Lady?  Will you join us, or do you have someplace else to be?  Tell you what, if you ever need me--" Clive tosses her a small, single-channel comm unit "--give Clive Parsons a call."  Clive turns back to the man.  "Lead the way."