Theva briefly considered responding to his question with another sarcastic remark. But as she studied the man before her, she was certain that if she embarrassed him any further, his face would turn redder than her eyes.

"No, I have another suit on underneath, I assure you," she promised, sliding up next to him and peering around the corner. "I suppose changing here would be the best course of action wouldn't it? People are likely to recognize me elsewhere." She pulled back into the alcove and crinkled her nose, put out slightly by the situation. She looked to Thaerex before asking him, "Watch my back?"

Thaerex answered with a silent nod and Theva stepped backwards into the shadows of the alcove, then he turned around so as to give her some privacy. Theva set down her helmet, which she had been holding under one arm. She swept aside her braid so she could begin to prise apart the clips that held her armor together. A few deft maneuvers later and she stood there in just her black under-suit.

"Alright," she huffed as she leaned down to gather up her armor. Thaerex turned back around and was immediately struck by how much more snugly this suit fit her. The armor had only hinted at the figure beneath, but the under-suit clung to her every curve. She straightened up and tossed her head, flinging her braid back over her shoulder. Thaerex closed his eyes for a moment to suppress the thoughts that had begun to surface in his mind. He reopened his eyes and hoped that Theva hadn't noticed. If she did, she didn't let on.

"Let's get of here, eh?" she suggested. Thaerex answered again with a silent nod, not trusting himself to speak just yet, and he made sure to take the lead as they left their hiding spot.

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The path from the alcove to the nearest lift seemed much longer than it actually was. They proceeded cautiously along the largely vacant alleys and walkways until they made it to the lift. Thaerex breathed a sigh of relief as the lift reached the upper levels, the harsh neon-colored light from the cafés and casinos flooded in as the doors opened.

Thaerex kept his awareness up, scanning the crowd with his eyes while simultaneously reaching out through the Force. The air taxi station was just on the other side of the plaza they were crossing. He could spot several members of the Hutt Security Force nearby, but it seemed Theva's change of attire had accomplished its purpose.

"Welcome, please select an available travel route," instructed the droid.

"We need to get to Deucalon Spaceport."