Hard bargain

With blinking red lights and the rattling sound of many footsteps going about the ship, Uriel was force to save his thoughts for later.

"It's an emergency, we are surrounded!" Miss Dragonfang announced with a panicked face which shifted immediately after seeing Soulfire. "Hi, handsome, what have you been up to?"

"Hi, Lizzy, long time no see." Soulfire chuckled.

"Focus, Miss Dragonfang!" Uriel and Medusa grunted in unison.

"It's the army!" Miss Dragonfang's face turned back into one of panic.

"They must be here to provide support to the detectives, but please let me speak to them first. I just need to speak with Lister and everything will be cleared." Soulfire wanted to avoid violence, but it was difficult for Uriel believe him. He didn't doubt Soulfire's intentions but his ability to sort things without creating even more misunderstandings.

"I can't fight until I regain some flux. I'm delegating this fight to you, Nika."