Ignoring the captain's initial remark, he asked his question then crossed his arms over his chest as he awaited an answer. Sky guessed it probably was rather obvious that he'd stayed behind to interrogate the scum that attacked them, why else would he have stayed back since his drink had been finished? He wanted to chuckle at the shithead comment, but kept it inside and rolled his eyes instead. At least Ruce got serious right afterwards, looking over the datapad to see if there was anything he recognized. Unfortunately there wasn't any direct leads that his friend knew of, besides that maybe it had to deal with the last shipment he made. When he mentioned spending four times as much as expected, Sky nodded and closed his eyes. Just like Kazura had said, the connection was real then.

[color=skyblue]"Sounds like it's one of them, from what I learned. Good reason to want you dead at least,"[/color] Sky teased him, then opened his eyes and followed Ruce towards the dock where his ship was located. The blond kept his eyes peeled on their surroundings, trying to see if any of the mercenaries around them had their eyes on the two of them. After all depending how bad they wanted the pilot dead it was more than reasonable to expect there to be back up somewhere. When his eyes fell upon an insectoid that seemed to have its gaze on the two of them, the blond reached up and grasped the handle of his sword which made the thing scurry away. Whether or not it was a coincidence he didn't know... But better to stay on their toes than risk another run in again.

The one thing that bothered Sky was that while Ruce had initially said he didn't know why someone would want to kill him besides maybe the pay he mentioned the bad feeling and other details in his explanation. He should know better, getting involved in illegal activities like that. Sure he was involved in it too somewhat, but due to him being a mercenary potential foes would be more hesitant to attack. The blond also had the thing he'd done in the past as further incentive to be left alone, while the couple would be viewed as nothing more than disposable couriers. Live and learn though, Ruce was too stubborn to die.

Joining the captain in the elevator, Sky set his gaze upon the crowd as he turned around. Sure enough, before the doors closed he saw the insectoid squatting as he walked trying to keep out of sight. Sighing, he shook his head then bowed it with a sigh. He hated being right about this, but at least he was here to watch his friend's back until he left. Side stepping towards him, the blond leaned in to whisper the warning in case he'd missed it.

[color=skyblue]"Bug seems to be the backup, if it comes let it shoot first to avoid charges, like you did in the bar,"[/color] with that said, he too grasped the rail and waited for the lift to reach its destination. Ruce continued on about the Grannok, and Sky nodded in recognition of his words. He was right, they needed to just be careful on their way out and make sure they laid low for a while. Chances were that the mercenaries would be killed for their failures, if they were anything like he knew, and that would prevent most other mercenaries from taking the job. There was that measure of safety at least, he hoped. He didn't have long to ponder it though, for the lift's speed brought them to the Valkyrie in no time. The Royale was elsewhere, so if something happened in here he wouldn't have to worry about her getting hurt. That was a relief at least. The captain's actions though... They earned a sigh as Sky followed him, stopping a couple meters behind Ruce with his arms crossed over his chest with a head shake and a sigh.

[color=skyblue]"You're as ridiculous as ever, you know that?"[/color] he taunted, then turned his side towards the captain so he could watch both him and the door in case the bug was indeed coming to get them. Better safe than sorry.