[b][i]Scipio Industries and Finance + Ken Neumann[/i][/b]

As Leonard watched his non-droid mercenaries drill from the bridge, Pau Je, his Kaminoan scientist, approached him. He would then say in a cold and clinical tone: "A request, Mr. Scipio." 

The businessman-turned-warlord looked to his side and nodded to give permission, Pau continued to speak, "Do you remember my original terms of employment?"

A nod, before Leonard would say, "I was sixteen then, but I remember promising you sanctuary and a chance to resume your research into biology and genetic engineering. That and a cloning facility, but the refusal of your own fellow cloners to join put paid to that notion." He pursed his lips. "Do not tell me that I failed the terms of our bargain."

Pau Je slightly bowed, then said, "Not yet, but you have not advanced its terms either. At first I can bear the lack of a cloning facility, because aside from the renegades who fled from Kamino before the Galactic Civil War, I did not have anyone to share my dreams with. But now, those renegades have reappeared, and they have already done what I wanted to do." A clinical sigh. "So, I seek either two things. One, to be given leave to join the Republic-in-Exile that the renegades are part of, or Two, for you to give me a reason to stay; right now, my scientific skills are underused."

Leonard nodded. "Granted; transportation will be provided. Anything else?"

Pau blinked. "You'd grant that so easily? You've changed; I thought you'd be more cruel."

A sigh, "I thought so too. But you'd be useful for building goodwill between my faction and the Republic Remnant. And unless you actively work to slander my name, you'd foster it even if you don't try to. Now, go in peace."

The Kaminoan responded in thanks, before heading out of [i]The Gamechanger[/i]... 

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