> > "The Tri-cat," Matt repeated. "Rough place, I'd imagine?"
> >
> > "That it can be. At this hour, it is usually pretty empty."
> >
> > The Cardie interrupted to whisper something to the Horta....
> >
> > When finished he continued, "It would seem as if there have been a few
inquiries
> > regarding your 'friend'. One of my pets just reported that your friend
is on the
> > bar, but in someone's not so gentle care. I do hope that help's you
out, and
> > returns a favor..."
> >
> > "And earned you one," Matt told him. "I owe you." He nodded in
gratitude, then
> > glanced to his partner. "Shall we?" he asked her.
>
> "One question before we go," Nabru replied. "Do you know what she asked
> of this 'Shorty' and what he said?"
>
"Sorry. That I just can not answer."
>
> "Thanks. See ya at the next Intergalactic Poker Tourney." She grinned in
> anticipation. "And don't forget your latinum this time."
>
"Next time don't bring marked cards..."
>
> > As they headed out, he asked her a low voice, "you know any back ways
into the Tri-
> > Cat?"
>
> "No," she said succinctly.
>
> (response)
>
