Kira tapped the spoon against her bowl trying to resist the urge to punch him in the face.
Jin arrived, twisting to take in both of them. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing," Kira said, putting her bowl on the table. She suddenly wasn't hungry anymore.
"Oookay," Jin said, drawing out the word.
"What do you want, tin can?" Raider asked.
"You know that's not my name, meat sack."
"You seem to think I care about your feelings. I don't."
Jin's sigh was gusty. "I forgot how much of an annoyance you were."
"Happy I could remind you," Raider said.
Kira shook her head. Just like old times. It was amazing how she ever thought she'd missed this.
She picked up another bowl and forced herself to eat several bites. She was going to need the fuel later.
She glanced at Jin in question. A small light flashed twice. He'd found something but didn't want to talk about it where the other two could hear.
She grimaced. Finding a time without any listening ears was going to be difficult, especially since both groups seemed hellbent on keeping as close an eye on her as possible.
When she finally couldn't eat another bite, Kira rose. "Let's explore, Jin."
"The Overlord will want to speak to you today," Finn said.
Kira gave him a sideways glance. "When?"
"She'll send for you when she's ready."
Kira walked away. "I'm sure whoever she sends can find us if need be."
She didn't plan to stay cooped up in a room until these people figured out what they wanted to do with her. She'd found being proactive worked a whole heck of a lot better than waiting for others to make the decisions for you.
They passed Blue tinkering with the innards of some electronics, the purpose of which was a mystery. Kira couldn't tell what it was after Blue had done such a thorough job disassembling it.
Blue looked up, her eyes magnified by the goggles on her head. "Where are you two going?"
"The princess wants to explore." Raider jabbed a thumb at Kira.
She shook her head at him and kept walking. If she let him, he'd keep picking at her until she found herself retreating to her room to escape. There'd be no wandering the Citadel then.
There was a clatter behind her and then Blue hustled after them.
"I'll come with," Blue said with a happy smile.
Kira glanced behind them at Raider. He folded his arms and looked away but didn't comment.
Kira returned Blue's smile. "Sounds good."
"I'll lead," Finn said with a sigh.
Blue kept up a running chatter as they left Graydon and theoshota's suite. Kira nodded and pretended to pay attention as they turned right, heading deeper into the Citadel.
It wasn't long before they entered the more populated section, passing Luathans who peered at Kira with interest.
