Chapter 7 Dossier Assassin
Illum Bar
Shepard, Miranda, and Tali walked into the bar seeing Ben, Grunt, and Kasumi sitting down near the commotion by the bar. Shepard walks up and spoke "I deal with this, how long till amour ready"
Ben looks at his new Omni-tool for the time, "I think another hour or so"
Shepard nods and walks up to Conrad. Ben ask "So how does Commander know That Vernon guy"
Tali responded, while having her omni-tool out, above her chest to record the commotion "Conrad a Fan of Shepard, and I mean obsessive fan. The fact, He is here, wearing old N7 Armour, really says a lot about that really."
Ben Eyebrows raised "that type of Fan huh. Are you recording that"
Tali Nods" "It for Garrus" Ben Nods back.
Miranda Chims in. with a smirk on his face "You dealt with Fans before Benjamin" Ben Shrugs, "Yes" Miranda loses her smirk, her left eyebrow raises at that tit bit of information.
"Bang" and "ARHHHH"
The crew look towards the noise. "Did Shepard shoot him," Kasumi asked.
Tali nods "Yes, Yes He did"
Grunt just Cackles at that. "HEheheh"
Shepard comes back, wiping his hand together. "I need to go speak to someone about a deed and undercover cop. So I will be back" Everyone nods. Just then Ben Omni-tool lights up "Great my armour done"
Shepard looks at Ben "Good, Miranda go pick it up with him, then come back when he changes and be ready" Both nod. Though one is more unhappy about it than the other.
Shepard nods back " Everyone else stay here and keep an eye out for Conrad and for the love of god don't shoot him."
Tali giggles "Ah you do care for him" Shepard just leaves after that, not wanting to deal with the jokes. Miranda and Ben follow after but towards the market instead of the Transport area.
Kasumi quips "Say Grunt you think Miranda we enjoy Ben Surprise" Grunt just smirks not answering.
Tali looks at the two. She has also stopped recording "What Surprise?" she asked.
Kasumi shows an image of Ben new Armour. Tali is laughing hysterically at the design. "Did you?"
Kasumi nods "yes, Yes I did" Grunt stills smirking.
Illum Market
The shop keeper sees Ben and a new Human women coming towards her "Ah Ben he for you armour" Ben nods
" I get it for, it round the back" the shop keeper said Before she left, Ben asked "is there a place to change into it"
The shop keeper smiles " of course it down toward the left, where the changing rooms are" Ben thanked her and started waiting for the armour to arrive.
Miranda asks "what armour did you get"
Ben replies with a snarky voice "Hahne-Kedar Shadow Works, I Believe it is called Janissary Armor"
Miranda Nods "A good choice for your Build."
They continue waiting for the shop keeper when Miranda asks. "Benjamin, I want to apologize, for assuming you did not get the armour, it just"
Ben looks at her "it's because I don't take things seriously I know, and sometimes it causes friction."
Miranda looks at him strangely "Then why Do…" Ben shrugs "It. It is a way for me to cope and for me to enjoy life, while dealing with problems of my own. If you ever see me serious, and not making jokes, then you know shit about to happen"
Miranda thinks about that, it makes sense, They have been Times when Benjamin has been serious, but those are small snip picks. When he does get serious he does not hold back. Also remembering Jack's words 'Those eyes, sorrow, death'
"It seems I need to apologize for my behaviour as well. I judge you quickly without getting to know you, and who you are behind the Aliens"
Ben waves his hand "it's fine I am used to it, but honestly though. you the first interaction, where I get to be well Me. Annoying, strong headed and funny"
Miranda Blushes at that "Well I would not call you funny, but annoying just about right" Ben smirks. At that.
The shop keeper comes back with a heavy box. "Here you Ben"
Ben Smiles back and grabs "thank you" he looks at Miranda "I go get change. I will be back soon" Miranda nods and waits outside.
A few moments later
Ben comes out in his green armour. The same green from his iconic Jacket, and a white line coming down the left side of the armour. That white line contains a white circle that houses the number 10 on it. His helmet is the Archon Visor that has a green display on it. There are also white markings on the arm plates of the Armour.
Ben Smile "What do you think?"
Miranda jaw dropped "Urg, you never coming on stealth mission."
Ben fakes Pouts "Arh man I even have Invisible aliens, that can do so well in those types of missions"
Miranda Smiles slightly. Trying to ignore that fact that Benjamin had to offer his sneaker aliens "Well Benjamin we need to get back at the bar"
Illum Bar
Both Miranda and Ben arrive to see everyone including Shepard at the table. "Hey guys" Everyone turns to see Ben and Miranda Walk up towards them.
Shepard looks at Ben Armour. "I see you went with no stealth mission approach" Shepard Smirks. Everyone chuckles at that.
Ben pouts "I do have aliens that turn invisible you know"
Shepard cock an eyebrow at that certain piece of info. "Well now that everyone is ready, Miranda you, Kasumi and Ben are after Thane Krois. An assassin after Nassana Dantius." Shepard smirks at that.
Ben notices this "So why are you happy this Nassana is being targeted"
Shepard looks at Ben "When I was a spectre and still am a Spectre. I helped Nassana kill her sister, but it turns out they're both as bad as each other. one was blackmailing while the other was exporting illegal goods"
Ben Whistle. Miranda comes in "that means you're after Samara"
Shepard Nods and spoke up "Move out your transport is waiting at the shipping Centre. The asari name is Seryna. I said to her as I was on my way to the undercover cop. She agreed to help." All three nodded and headed towards the shipping centre.
Illum Shipping Centre
Ben sees the asari and spoke up, "Seryna?"
The Asari turns around, "yeah that me. You're the people Commander Shepard said to take to the Twin towers?"
Miranda Nods "yes"
Seryna quickly gets up. "Then get in, we don't have much time" All three follow and get in the skycar that was next to Seryna. Ben at the front, Kasumi and Miranda at the back. The sky Car flies of towards the twin towers
Illum Highway
Miranda continues "what type of force are we expecting"
Seryna responds with "Nassana has hired eclipse mercs, heavily fortified, but extremely paranoid. thinking someone out to get her. I hope so, she was a shit boss."
Ben comes into the conversation. "Are there any civilians involved?" Miranda thought that was a stupid question. however, when Seryna says
"She has hired contractors; some are still there I believe."
Kasumi hums away "so she has hostages if needed"
Miranda thought this could get ugly. Then had a thought "Can't you get us Higher"
Seryna shakes her head "not without getting shot at"
Miranda nods confirming what she thought. Miranda continues looking at Ben and Kasumi. "We need to work our way up, take them down, and see about the hostages but that is secondary" Kasumi nods but Ben doesn't say anything, which unnerves Miranda a bit.
Seryna looks around "here you are, and when you see Thane tell him I said thanks"
Miranda and Kasumi Nod, Ben still quiet but nods later to confirm. Seryan left after that in her skycar.
Illum Twin towers
"Ben" Ben looks over at Kasumi and Miranda, "Me and Kasumi are not heavy hitters so you need a heavy hitter alien that can fight. Also, one that can provide cover if needed" Ben Nods and hits his watch.
A bright green light appears and out comes "DiamondHead!" A crystallised being that has his chest plate matching his armour in his human mode.
Miranda looks over at DiamondHead, "it seems you armour transformed with you"
Kasumi chimes in pointing towards the entrance. "Uh guys in coming straight ahead" Both Miranda and DiamondHead turn their heads to see through a plain glass. Two mech dogs with round heads and a mech with a smg in hand.
DiamondHead comes in "allow me "He points his arms out and fires small, crystallised bullets out of his fist. Kasumi whistles "Damm,"
Miranda nods agreeing with the assessment "Impressive indeed". The Mechs are on the floor damaged beyond belief with crystal shards coming off the metal skin.
DiamondHead nods "Let's go, don't want to keep the Thane waiting." Both Miranda and Kasumi nod in agreement. Ben Omnitrix 'Beep' and sent out a notice that Ben only heard. DiamondHead nodded to himself. He followed Miranda and Kasumi from behind. So, they move off towards the door leading upwards up through the tower, but they hear a noise and follow the sound. They are stopped by an injured Salarian.
"Help me 'cough' cough'" DiamondHead looks down and sees him. He knelt down and opened his omni-tool.
"Don't worry, here Let's apply Medi-Gel" and so he did. He helped the Salarian up from the floor.
The Salarian spot softly "Thank you. Are you here for Nassana?"
Miranda looked over "No, we are here for the person after her. Do you know a quicker way up the towers?"
Salarian nods "you need to take the Elevator up; it's just down the hall. The problem is this floor elevator does not work; you need to take the stairs up to the next level to do so. That and you must deal with the mercs along the way." All three nod at that point
The Salarian continues. "You also need to cross a bridge; it is not guarded or anything. But the wind will pick you up if you are not careful. mercs will also slow you down. Once you pass all that you reach Nassana office. That is where you find your friend. If they after her"
All three nods listen with detail, especially Miranda. "Thank you for the information, if there is anything else we need to know?"
Salarian looks at her "Just find my friends, they are stuck in some storage rooms."
DiamondHead chimes in "We helped them, you don't have to worry, now it best you get out of here" Miranda was not happy about that, and it was clearly shown.
Salarian nods "don't need to tell me twice, Thanks again and good luck" and so he leaves. Kasumi opens the door for them to leave towards Thane. She turned to DiamondHead.
"It seems your omni-tool works in transformation too. Neat"
DiamondHead nodded with a smile. "Yeah, I was not worried".
Miranda spoke up irritated. "Saving the hostage is secondary, remember that Benjamin"
DiamondHead looks at her like she gained a second head. "Really, because Thane. The person we are looking for is in the vents using us as a distraction. So, us rescuing the hostage just became primary. So, no rush. Then." Miranda and Kasumi were shocked by this information. They continued walking but Kasumi spoke up...
Silence stretch thine for a few minutes before Kasumi spoke up "So, Thane is using us as bait?" Kasumi asks, sounding offended, at that.
DiamondHead shrugged but nodded at her. Miranda eyed him suspiciously and asked. "How do you know?"
DiamondHead chuckles at that and walks ahead. "No assassin will do what we are doing at the moment. They are quiet, tricky and deadly. I never met an assassin that makes noise, unless it is deliberate. Besides, name me one assassin beside Krogan that walks through the front door." Both Miranda and Kasumi look at each other. Ben was right. They followed Ben from behind.
DiamondHead continues having his head do a slight turn back on the two crew mates. "He must have heard us, and started following us in the vents, using us. I know we just started but notice how obscure the place is. having no guards, other than mechs." Again, Ben was right.
Both Miranda and Kasumi nod to each other. "I hate to say it but Ben's argument is pretty solid," Kasumi says. Miranda nods again.
"Come on let's provide that distracting" Miranda says acknowledging the new mission parameters. DiamondHead Smiles. He loves it when he's right.
Miranda sees this and says "don't let it go to your head; your ego is as big as a planet" but smiles at the end. Kasumi giggles at the banter.
They fight their way through Eclipse guards and mechs. The eclipse wears Yellow pattern armour and majority of their forces are Biotic, tech-based group. DiamondHead reshapes his arms into blades and charges at them. Slicing and dicing them into mice meat. Miranda fires some warp and overload powers at the eclipse sentinels. Destroying shields and barriers. She got up close and fired off some shots from her SMG. Killing them. Kasumi went cloaks and snuck up some mechs, overloading them. Which in turn destroys them.
They reach the broken Elevator room. Which was filled with Merc guards. DiamondHead sees them, kneels down, pulls out his body into a crouch-y shape. Then the floor turns into a massive pike pillar. DiamondHead then charges at them in full force. Slashing and bashing while firing off some diamond rounds from his fist. Destroying mechs, mechs, dogs, even slicing in half guns.
Miranda and Kasumi charge behind firing with their SMGs. Miranda covers DiamondHead with warp making sure he is covered from behind. Kasumi Overload the shields and mechs so they don't get cornered by the enemy like a swarm. As soon as the battle finished.
They head to the second level, where they see the working elevator, but get stopped by a merc dropping from the vent.
"Well, that happened," Kasumi says with a smile. DiamondHead looks at Miranda with I told you so face. Miranda just shakes her head.
They head to the other side, where they get ambushed by the mercs. All three charge ahead to not let the enmity get the upper hand.
They make it to the Door that looks to be sealed shut. As they get to the door to open it, they get ambushed, by mercs. DiamondHead charges in again but this time he slams his fist in the ground, which later erupted into huge Diamond spikes piercing from the ground hitting every merc there.
Kasumi Grins "a little overkill their Ben"
DiamondHead just shrugs with a grin. "Hey at least we don't have to worry about being in constant battle after battle."
Kasumi Grins Further "true. I do prefer keeping it simple" Miranda ignored them and went to open the sealed door.
DiamondHead comes over when the door opens "Hello"
One trapped Salarian asked "Who there?"
DiamondHead puts his hands up. "Don't worry we are friendly, the way back is clear, you just have to get past the giant Diamonds. That I made. Yeah, I did go overkill on that didn't I" Kasumi snorted. Miranda just shook her head.
Salarian nods "yeah okay thank you, and if you see Nassana put in her head because she does not have a heart" All three nod.
DiamondHead "Well to the elevator." They proceeded towards the elevator and hit the elevator button. Now they wait as it comes down.
Miranda, being as smart as she is, realizes "we are going to get company?"
Kasumi nods "Yep. Let's get behind cover" and both her and Miranda hid behind the diamond crusted cover.
Ben just stands there smirking, "time to change. I think." Then he hits the Omnitrix.
A green light appears but at the same time the doors open up. As they open Ben shouted
"Shocksquatch. eh!". The Krogan and the two mercs. were blinded by the green light and because of that.
Miranda saw an opportunity "Kasumi take the one on the right I got left"
Shocksquatch smirked. "And I got Middle."
Shocksquatch rubs his hand up and down to conduct power, the more power the more it gets stronger. He fires off a blast of electricity from his hands hitting the blind Krogan. but that did not last long as the Krogan got up and charged at Shocksquatch.
"Aw Man"
'Banmg' The Krogan hits Shocksquatch and goes flying back hitting the war behind. Krogan Growled "YOU PAY FOR THAT YOUR UGLY BEAST, NO ONE AMBUSHES OUR AMBUSH!" The Krogan started charging again, with his now cock Krogan DMZ.
Miranda Shouts "Shocksquatch, you need to use an energy type alien to get through his barriers. He is a Biotic." Miranda got distracted by her opponent to continue what she was saying.
Ben nods not before dodging a Krogan charge. He shouted, "Damn time to go!". Ben hits the Omnitrix and becomes
"Chromastone"
Krogan Laughs at the form. "And what can this bastard do, pinch me with rocks"
Ben/Chromastone smirks "hit me with your best shot!" He said in a sing-song voice. The Krogan Laughed fires a biotic warp so strong it creates dust covering Chromastone. The Krogan stop laughing and squinting at the site. Everyone there fighting stopped and looked at the site
"Ben!" Kasumi shouts but gets hit by bullets, while behind cover. Miranda was speechless. She tried to remember back at the data pad and notice Chromastone was not there. She smirks.
The merc she was fighting saw this and spoke. "Did not think you can be that callus" Miranda turns and hits a warp to the merc face killing her
"I'm not. The one thing I learned in this short time with Ben. Is that he is as tricky as a clown" Kasumi grins at that before killing her merc.
Krogan laughed again, "You think he is alive after that." However, that laugh was short lived when a rainbow light appeared within the dust cloud.
Chromastone silhouette showed up in a rainbow cover energy like coat around Chromastone body "They don't need to Because I am. Oh and Princess I hate clowns so please don't compare me to them thank you."
Chromastone looks at the Krogan. who is now seething "I did say hit me with your best shot, so thanks. But he's my return policy." Chromastone hits up his fist and fires a rainbow-like energy at the Krogan, ripping a tear into his barriers and flesh. Killing him right there and there. Kasumi struck a blow to her merc when they were distracted by Chromastone. Miranda shot a wrap at her merc leg and then fired a round in the merc skull.
All three head to the lift and they go up. As they go up. Kasumi smirks and said "show off"
Chromastone smirks back. Miranda is looking over Chromastone "Energy absorption impressive, did you think you can absorb dark matter?"
Chromastone "No first time I got hit with dark matter. Of that quantity before." He smirks leaving the stun faces as the elevator hits the floor they need and walks out
"You mean to tell me you took a risk, that could have killed you" Miranda nearly shouted at asd they walk out of the elevator.
Chromastone nods quickly, being quite nervous about Miranda shouting. Kasumi Giggling in the background.
Miranda points a single finger at Chromastone "Next time you have a plan like that you tell me first, get it" Miranda Growls.
Chromastone nods again quickly only squirming out "Yes princess" Miranda walks out.
Kasumi follows behind teases. "Arh your worried about him"
Miranda Growls "He is an asset nothing more"
All free stop and see a merc ahead by a window. Chromastone "I got this. Yo Merc" The merc turns around seeing free figures that he assumes are the assassins.
"What do you want? I have nothing to say to you."
Chromastone looks out the window. "Really. looks that nice and all but..."
Chromastone grabs the merc neck and hangs him out the now smashed window. "Talk or this is the last friendly Alien you ever see." Chromastone growls at the end.
Merc squirmed a bit "Fine, someone trying to kill our employer, we believe it to be you."
Miranda raised an eyebrow and hands on her hips. chimes in "Not the man in the vents then?"
Merc looks at her barely holding on. "What Vent, what are you talking about?".
Chromastone smiles "go leave, find another life for yourself" He puts the merc back down on the floor.
The merc gets up and heads towards the elevator "Yeah I don't get paid enough for this shit." His voice sounded shaky.
Kasumi Grins "I think he is going to have a few life choices he needs to think about. Oh, and I found this data pad, something about a family or something."
Chromastone Takes hold of it "hmm. I will return this when we get back to the shipping centre."
Both nod and move out behind Chromastone they reach a big open area full of containers and building blocks.
"Careful we exposed ourselves here" Miranda stated.
Chromastone looked over "and another lock door, and mechs, we got mechs. A lot of them this time"
Chromastone fires out a beam of rainbow energy at them destroying them but as he does that, more keep coming.
Kasumi sheepishly grins "um enemy reinforcements."
Miranda nods and both open fire on them. Miranda and Kasumi both use overload at the same time to short circuit the mechs in mass. The mechs get destroyed one by one, until it stops like a domino effect.
Chromastone grins "well that was fun"
Kasumi chimes in "and Easy"
Chromastone looks at her strangely. "Never say that"
Kasumi looks back "Wait! you believe in jinxes and karma. "
Chromastone nods but smiling "of course"
Miranda shouts out "door open, and please could you two act more seriously!"
Chromastone chuckled. Walking past her to go in. "Now where the fun in that. Um hello, oh damn that is a dead merc." He stared at the head blown off merc.
Miranda looks over but as she did. A Salarian with a gun pointed it at them "Stay back, I got a gun, and I am not afraid to use it."
A bright green light appears showing Ben in his human body. With his hands in the air "Woah hey they no one here to hurt you. We need to meet the man who did that." he points to the dead merc.
"You're free to go. The way back is clear. You have to climb a bit though"
Someone in the back "talon, talon it okay there to help, just put down the gun"
The Salarian shakes his head "no. too much, too" He collapses.
"Talon, please let me help him," Ben nods. The Salarian walked forward towards his colleague. Miranda is looking at Ben with how he is handling the situation.
She mutters "He just like Shepard but more immature"
Talon gets up "are we free yet"
The other Salarian nods "Yes" He looks at Ben. "You said the way back clear right"
Ben nods "yeah, you have to wait for the elevator and be mindful of the diamond mess I made but it is clear"
Salarian nods "Thank you. we get out of your way. Again, thank you" Salarians leave.
Kasumi Grins "well that productive"
Miranda nodded, "I'm pretty sure that all the hostages. The next target is Nassana. You might want to change again Ben." Ben nods hits the Omnitrix, and a bright green light appears.
"CannonBolt!"
Kasumi Giggles "wow I'm so threatened. chubby,"
"CannonBolt is short but very strong. He curls up into a ball and charges at the enemy" Miranda summarizes for Ben.
CannonBolt Nods and Kasumi grins, "so you're like a human size bowling ball".
CannonBolt nods "Hell yeah"
Kasumi grins wider "oh of all the plans I can come up with." CannonBolt smirks. Miranda just Shaked her head at the two.
"Let's get to the bridge," Miranda suggested. And they do. Kasumi and Miranda Walk while CannonBolt rolls slowly.
Nassana Over the coms "Hello. Can anybody read?"
CannonBolt un-rolls himself and reaches out by pressing a button. "You goons are gone Nassana. Also, Shepard says hi." CannonBolt said with a smug look.
Nassana screams out "Dammit!" Kasumi gives a thumbs up. Miranda thinks about it for a sec and points out. "You're making her scared now. Good."
They reach the bridge. Had to get past a few traps and mercs but with CannonBolt charging at them those traps meant nothing. Those mercs wre tossed over the tower.
"We are at the bridge, now we need a plan to get across and reach Thane." Miranda stated.
CannonBolt looks at both Kasumi and Miranda "I charge at them, you two cover me with those drones. I feel like one blast from them, I'm full of the edge."
Miranda thinks about, "they will be surprised, which is good. They reacted slower"
Kasumi finishes, "We handle the drones and keep them off your back. Don't really want to see a splattered pancake Ben"
CannonBolt Grins not reacting to Kasumi's dark joke. Then charges at the mercs destroy and toss everything in his wake. Both Miranda and Kasumi follow behind, keeping the drones off his back through overloads.
The mercs reacted slow like Miranda predicted "what the Hell"
"What are you doing open fire upon that thing"
"Sir Thermos are not working"
"Then send the rocket drones"
"They getting destroyed by two humans behind that thing"
"Dam we cornered"
The mercs defeated as theft rolled across the bridge, some fell off the edge. some just got squashed by Cannonbolt.
"Let's go say hello to a friendly assassin," CannonBolt says with much enthusiasm.
Kasumi nods in agreement.
Miranda makes a statement "I do the talking, when we get inside. We need him to join us, so no funny ideas Benjamin"
CannonBolt narrows his eyes at princess "Can I least have some fun with Nassana" Miranda nods. CannonBolt smiles.
They get inside "What the hell are you?" Nassana looked at CannonBolt with narrow eyes.
CannonBolt Snorts "Just your friendly neighbourhood bowling ball" Kasumi snorted at that quip humour.
Nassana just stares dumbfounded at that "what? urg never mind. who ever paid you, I double it" She quickly Emphasizes.
CannonBolt snorts and looks up. "Yeah, no, you don't have enough to pay me. Hey Thane, your welcome about the distraction by the way".
Miranda face palm. Kasumi laughs. Thane jumps down, twisting the neck of one merc, sidestepping the other with the gun. Shooting them in the head. And head locking the last with his arms. killing the merc. Nassana in the process had a gun point down her throat. Thane grabbed her by the arms and laid her down to rest.
"Bang!"
Everything is silent till Miranda speaks up "Thane my name Miranda Lawson and I work for Cerberus. Me and commander Shepard are putting together a team to stop the collectors, we…"
"Please stop and let me pray upon the wicked in peace" Miranda was about to start again till CannonBolt put his short stubby hand out on her shoulder. He looks at her and shakes his head.
Miranda was about to retort but Ben came into her ear quietly "He is praying for his salvation, and it seems it is also his culture as well. So, let's give the man some respect" Miranda eyes winded by that fact. Looking at Thane. For a few minutes you can see the pain in his eyes. She turns back to Ben and nods.
A few minutes later
Thane finally looks up "I thank you for the distraction, though I am curious why a human like you can transform into so many different creatures"
CannonBolt hit the Omnitrix and de-transformed back to Ben. He spoke with a jokey tone but also a tired one. "It's because of my watch"
Thane nods at that answer. Then he continues "So you after the collectors" he turns to Miranda.
Miranda nods "they are stealing humans from colonies; we need to stop them."
Thane nods again "That requires traveling through the Omega 4 Relay, that said to be impossible to get through"
Kasumi chimes in here "They also said Shepard could not get to Ilos but yet he did."
Thane chuckles "true he did make a mission that was impossible, possible."
Ben chuckle "sounds like me a bit, Hey urm sorry for the scan earlier"
Thanes waves his hand "it Fine...?"
Ben realised this "it Benjamin Tennyson but just Ben please."
Thane nods "Its fine Ben, it help coordinate better with your team"
Miranda storms into this conversation "what do you mean scan"
Ben answers in a weak voice "My Omnitrix may have got a free DNA Sample from earlier in the mission now. Oh right, your species is called Drell, right?" Thane Nods. Ben smiles.
"Thanks, I need to add that to the reference guide, in the watch"
Miranda narrows her eyes at Ben, "we are talking about this back on the ship"
Ben waves her off "Fine, just meet me with Mordin and Tali at the lab. I promised Mordin after this mission I would meet up with him." Miranda nods. Kasumi in the background is trying to hold down her laughter during the conversation. Thane chuckles at the two
Miranda looks at "Thane, So you in"
Thane turns to look out into the transit of Illum. He looks back "This was meant to be my final mission"
Everyone's eyebrows furrow a bit "I'm dying" Thane continued. Ben looks at his watch with a sorrowful expression. He knew that Thane was dying due to the scan but did not want to say anything. It was not his place. Kasumi saw Ben's reaction and realized Ben knew. So did Miranda and she was not happy about it.
"I will join your mission, no charge" Thane says. Put his hand out for Miranda. She nods, then proceeds to shake.
"Welcome aboard. Kasumi, inform Shepard we are on our way back to the Normandy." Miranda said and Kasumi nods and pulls out her omni-tool. They headed back to The Normandy.