--Building a New life --Tech x Jedi Reader Bad Batch

Chapter 99 -- Supply and Demand --

It was the evening of day six during your two week stay on Pantora.

Veraxsis had finally made an appearance, although his ship was far from the expected spacecraft. Instead of his personal ship, Svoboda, Veraxsis arrived in an unmanned freight ship. You knew that the smuggler was bringing weapon supplies to Pantora for your groups efforts in the upcoming fight, but you found it strange that he had come alone.

--Veraxsis must have his reasons-- you thought to yourself, as you watched him land the ship inside hangar 3, and then descend the gangplank to greet Rex and the other Captains. After your wedding you had almost forgot what Veraxsis was like during business, and seeing him in his well tailored suit, fitted armor, and glistening accessories felt surprising. His weapons were obvious at his sides, with more knives and guns then you recall the smuggler wearing before.

"I see everything has safely arrived" Rex commented, shaking Veraxsis's hand.

The smile that broke out across the purple face displayed all of his sharp pointed teeth, and his yellow eyes stared down the Commander before looking over each of the captains as he responded "I've got everything you've requested Commander, although I will be staying for a little longer then planned."

"I can offer you a space here, but its not going to be the luxury your used to" Rex replied, as Veraxsis and him started to walk towards the back of the hangar. The crowd of clones split before them, with you following behind the Captains at Omega's side. Crosshair and Wrecker stayed behind with the gathered clones, as did Golrin. The groups began to whisper among themselves as the smuggler walked past and Omega looked back across the hangar at Golrin.

"That's quite alright" The smuggler chuckled "I've actually made accommodations in town. I have some business to attend to unrelated to your 'little group' while I am here" Veraxsis explained "You've got quite he turn out".

"Thank you" Rex replied, unsure how to respond to the smugglers statement.

"I've got all the cargo related to your group within the hover crates, it is indicated on the boxes. You may see some smaller containers, but do not touch those ... ever. They are to remain on the ship".

"Yes sir"

"I know unloading and organizing may take a while, so if you have no immediate topics I intend to retire" Veraxsis said, your group of captains now standing at the back of hangar 3. The captains looked amongst each other, most of them shrugging and Commander Rex shook the smugglers hand again "I'll see you in the morning".

Veraxsis continued to stand there, near the back heated rooms of the hangar, with the exit door nearby. You weren't sure that he was dressed appropriately for the colder weather outside but as the Captains returned to the waiting clones and started organizing them to unload cargo the sharp yellow eyes turned to you. Omega had remained at your side, waiting for the men to stop speaking, and as the commander and captains returned to their positions she stepped forward and opened her arms, gesturing for a hug. You weren't wary of Veraxsis, but unbeknownst to you, Tech, Hunter and Crosshair were keeping an eye on what was going on with the other clones around you looking over their shoulders to check on the smugglers position.

Veraxsis gave Omega a smaller, warm smile and knelt down to hug her. "Have you been keeping out of trouble?" he asked playfully, and Omega giggled "mostly".

"good" he replied standing back up and now looking to you "and you Y/N? How has married life been?"

"Thus far very rewarding, if not just the same as it was" you chuckle, stepping up and giving Veraxsis a side hug. He graciously accepted your hug, with a wink, and as you stepped back he added on "I know there will be much to attend to, but if there is a spare moment would you be able to show me the memory?"