New Year, New Trials

[auspex_caelo]

Stratos hasn’t been in the Nexus since Halloween, but today the Imperial tribune is standing in the middle of the plaza rather than at his people’s desk. Both his steel-plated boots and the red cloak draped from his shoulders are spattered with mud. He cradles his crested helmet under one arm, running a hand through his untidy hair.

It’s been a rough few months for him, but he’s refusing to show it. Especially since the first days of the new year have brought yet another emergency for him. Another very personal emergency.

“Good day. Does anyone here have information on the whereabouts of Captain James T. Kirk? Alternatively, a method to contact him aside from use of a PINpoint?” He glances down at his pocket, urgency creeping into his voice despite himself. “Preferably before anyone does something… reckless in pursuit of him.”

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[chiron_survivor]

There's that look she was expecting. At least he keeps it to surprise, although she doesn't miss the subtext in his additional comment. "The Quorum pardoned him," she says. "And I forgave him." She laughs softly. "I trust him with my heart, of course I trust him with the Nexus."

The thought, as simple and sweet as it is, reminds her of something unpleasant. "By the way, I don't know if this is useful information or not, but, um... the Cylons never knew about the Nexus. So whoever was stalking me... it wasn't one of them."

It's comforting and it isn't. She wouldn't want an enemy Cylon knowing about the Nexus, but then who could possibly be obsessed with her enough to do such terrible things?

[auspex_caelo]

Young love, hm? There's nothing to do but smile, though he's glad it's not solely down to her judgment whether the man can be trusted. Love can fool the best judges of character, and Adia has enough dangerous men in her life. Case in point...

"That's a relief to know," he says. "Aside from anything else, I'd rather not have to tackle an opponent with their technological skills. Unfortunately that leaves all our questions still unanswered. When this mess is over I must give more attention to the problem- but you've been safe, still?"

[chiron_survivor]

Adia unfortunately gets enough flak on Atlantis for letting Caspar beck into her life, which is why she's quick to mention the Quorum. She hates that she needs to use that as additional proof that Caspar has reformed, but what else is there to do? Who would truly understand those shared moments between them, the heartfelt confessions, the insight she has gained from everything she has been through?

Not Stratos. Or, well, she doesn't know him well enough yet to say. Hence mentioning the Quorum. It's not like she wants him to worry. Her stalker already gives him enough concern.

His comment on technology makes her smile a touch, despite the seriousness of the conversation. "I have been, yes. Caspar is with me more often than not. Bucky as well. And you... well, the very fact you've been looking into it means a lot to me, Stratos. Thank you."