[LTC - K20 - Terminus - AE] Friends in High Places

"Today's your lucky day, Dorlen. We have orders to release you."

"I told you I didn't do it. You mynocks just have it in for anyone who's trying to get ahead on this miserable world."

"Hey, a little more respect, unless you want my friend behind the glass to zap your half of the floor. I know you killed Ramer. That's not why you're walking. And if it were up to me, you'd be here forever. But it seems like you know something important to the higher-ups."

"Higher-ups?"

"Empire. Some Intelligence cylinder-head has been in here talking to my boss. They're watching us now. Boss told me your past associations are deemed valuable to active anti-piracy efforts. You help them out, you walk."

"I ain't gonna sell out any of my pals, but I bet Empire and me have plenty of mutual enemies."

"You better hope so, or you'll be right back here in half a parsec. Don't get too cocky, Dorlen. I'm sure I'll be seeing you again."