Caught Red-Handed (for Celine and Rei)
The planet of Corethi was infamous near the outer edges of the galaxy for being a place of great debauchery and luxuries. Often compared to Vanejin, it was most correctly thought as the vacation paradise for the lawless. In a location perfect to satisfy other star systems ripe for new business from tourism and commerce to outright slavery and clandestine clubs, the planet's natural beauty was thoroughly kept in check despite its peculiar array of visitors.
This was the planet where Chuge's casino was located, The Candor. Filled with the most luxurious entertainment and accommodation facilities, it always brimmed with patrons both of criminal and white-collar backgrounds turning a blind eye, some with both kinds, but always distinct for the high class they showed in the premises. It was well sought because they held various grand events regularly as well, and was always characterized by having the best staff and serving girls in the entire sector of the galaxy, both in service and looks. Many of them were slaves trained and broken by Chuge himself.
As such, this outstanding paradise of pleasure was a key location for the ADD to try and keep an eye on. It was said that Chuge's list of clients was the golden key of the underworld, with invaluable information regarding all sorts of details about the patrons. However, it might as well have been a myth, for all of their efforts turned futile in retrieving it and often lost agents in the process, redirecting their efforts into retrieving them. Only one of their agents had the chance to be their shining ray of hope in the case, as word spread that other criminals also tried to get their hands on this treasure.
One such criminal was Rei Yamamoto, already known in the ADD for her escapades while staying one step ahead of them. The Directorate suspected from its recon that Rei would show up in The Candor, and both targets in the same place was a coincidence too big and too tempting to ignore it. However, to be able to secure both of them was a task too great for one agent, especially considering the casino's security and patrons. For this reason the Directorate tried to contact a risk taker for their daring operation.
Never before had Miria Dyranda worked for the Directorte, although she had heard of them throughout her journeys. They informed her of the situation briefly, and assured her that her main objective would be to capture Rei and bring her in although she was expected to help their agent in retrieving the list if it was possible. However, time was of the essence and if she wasn't in the casino in the same time frame as Rei, the operation would be for naught. Without time to visit the Directorate for a formal briefing of the mission, Miria was told to rendezvous with their agent on site.
"Celine Dahl... Hmm..." On her way to Corethi, Miria talked with the blonde agent to confirm their meeting spot and have enough time to go over their joint operation. Celine was an expert in covert operations and being under cover for long periods of time, and as such, it was expected that Miria had the same finesse considering they were on their own on very hostile territory, and so would be their target. That's why the Holian wore an
exotic dress to blend in the casino this time, feeling slightly jumpy at the fact she had to forego her weapons to keep up appearances.
Despite that she expected to feel confident as time drew on, and as per their previous arrangement, she waited for Celine to appear to meet her in a street corner close to an avenue that would lead directly to The Candor and its surrounding grounds.