Project Boussh: Starting To Catch Up
by Josh Nolan

"The Rebel intelligence co-ordinator is a Gamorrean," proclaimed Brad
with the air of someone playing a trump card.  His gaze then wandered
over to the Hungry Jack's bag.  "Is that for me?" he asked.

Josh glared at Brad, wishing the Major would say something to
unequivocally demonstrate his allegiance.  *If he's an Imp, I get to
shoot him until he can stand trial. (Show no mercy to the enemy.)  If
he's not, then I get to tell him I'm not an Imp.*  Josh quickly decided
on a course of action, and drew a breath.  *Set Haughty to On.*

"Oh, you've /happened/ to hear about the species of the Rebel
intelligence co-ordinator, have you?  And, pray tell, what magical means
did you use to determine this?  Are you perchance a Jedi who escaped the
Emperor's purge?"  Josh narrowed his eyes and took a threatening step
forward.  "Or, to borrow some of the indig parlance, are you having a
lend of me?"

Brad shook his head.  "I swear," he repeated.  "I know it's
unbelievable, but the Rebel intelligence co-ordinator is as much a
Gammorean as... as I'm not!"

"You're awfully sure of your information," said Josh, folding his arms
and drawing himself up to his full height.  "Perhaps your source was
setting you up to appear as foolish as you now appear."  A stray thought
struck Josh.  "Who *is* your source, anyway?"

Brad stared back defiantly.  "I took a Rebel prisoner," he said
proudly.  "She was wounded, so I sent her up to the Admonitor to await
questioning."

"Of course.  Your prisoner."  Josh smiled ferally, and decided to
gamble.  After all, the worst Brad could do was try to run.  "Of course,
she told me something far different when I questioned her."

Brad's jaw dropped, and Josh could almost hear him considering his
options.  Brad could keep trying to talk, but hopefully might actually
spill something concerning his loyalties.  He could try to run, but the
door to the outside was locked and chain-bolted, and Josh could easily
draw his holdout blaster and fire before he left.  If he tried the other
door, well - Nick and Ooryl might blow Josh's cover, but they would
subdue him.

*And it would appear the Star Destroyer's name is the Admonitor.  Brad
may have been useful for something other than a headache.*