Xie E nodded, crossing to Ilyana. "Remember the goal, 'Yana," she told her. "That's what matters. Everything between is just steps to where you want to be." Letting out a long breath, she sent her drones ahead of her as she exited the engine room to go hail the crew of the Leapfrog.
Settling into the pilot's seat, Wicked dialed the frequency for the notorious pirate ship. At least the last one they'd been given. Given the caution of those on the crew, it was possible Chase changed it quite frequently, likely at the call of his wife. "This is the Soulsword," she said as the Leapfrog's AI answered. "Is Captain Stein available?" While she waited, she switched on the ship's PA. "'Yana, they're answering. Shall I patch you through or will you come to the bridge?"