Paradigm Mine

The Human Factor

With a renewed and shared excitement; Mia and Zyphr returned to the stars. Once in standard orbit; the AI plotted a course and in the very next instant of bright light, The Enigma jumped into faster than light speeds. In the chaos of the space ports and massive planetary defenses systems.

The thousands of ore shipments and millions of deliveries: One small vessel, following every so slightly would likely go unnoticed. Creds Small Swallow Class vessel didn't even register as a threat when it matched course and speed. At least he had hoped.

It was quite the surprise then, when he emerged out of faster than light speed; to see the Enigma waiting for him. He was only annoyed that nothing could just be 'easy.' He now had no choice but to awaited his instructions from the far superior Friendly vessel's captain.

Even if he WAS her biological father, she had some damage that wasn't the fast healing kind. He expected this. When normally threatened with violence; he was never inclined to 'back down.' This time however, he obeyed. He did so out of duty, mainly too as SHE now out ranked him.

She demanded that he leave his ship and join theirs. As the Sparrow, was as big as it sounded; it could easily dock anywhere on the ship. Even inside the small cargo hanger. For some reason though what should have been an easy negotiations; was anything but.

"For the last time Nevick Sparrow; power down your ship and prepare to be detained." She emotionlessly hailed the Sparrow. "It appeared it was having coms trouble." Mai Relayed this to Zyphr.

"I detected weapons fire on his ship." The Android mused this information. She smiled for an odd reason. "Zeh, I think he destroyed his bridge." Nodding the captain disengaged her helmet. Her pixie cut once free of the confines of a helmet became visible. The lights resumed the normal white or amber hue that the Enigma's bridge had been programed with. At times it reacted to the emotions of the AI as well.

"Bring him abord please." Her companion marched with a measure of smugness.

Effectively he had joined her crew. It would be from this vantage point he WOULD be able to shadow Zyphr easily however.

The Cargo bay doors opened and the servos that held the mighty doors closed, groaned open. Behind the door, Mia stood. he took a step forward expecting something else. She peered past him effectively getting in his way doing so. Looking at his small newly 'renovated' vessel. She held her gaze awkwardly enough that Cred stepped back so she wouldn't crowd him. She tested his ego effectively. Looking at his helmet rolling back and revealing his face. She disengaged her protective face plate. Programable matter that made up Mia's face; Created a very beautiful black haired silver and black eyed woman. She Smiled as she examined him.

He looked her over and admired her design. There was only one proportion that was slightly increased. Her Eyes were wide black and silver voids that if you looked too long into them; you might not come back the same. He nodded a respectfully nod. "Cute little Ship; Your role in this mission is now to Obey the Hand." She said in a very stern voice. He nodded and bowed slightly to the Android as a way to respect the message it carried. "As you say." he said in a normal tone.

"Do you normally watch for a tail Sub-Commander?"

"It was The Commanders idea." She said with a proud quip.

"If that is al you wanted to know;" He thought that was pretty smart of her.

"You will now obey The Hand Credulun." Mia escorted him down the halls of The Enigma. He didn't like her using his full Hunter Name. But he braced for more unsavory sensations. Arriving on the bridge Cred bowed his head slightly to his daughter. Time felt like it stopped. However the pinging tone from the navigation hub ensured that 30 seconds had passed.