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"I agree. We can still make use of Toras, however. Perhaps he can give us some locations to begin our investigation, at least then we can gauge how trustworthy he can be based on the information. If there is an insider here, we'll need to alert the Internal Affairs department soon so that they can investigate."

He sighed, letting out a breath he had been keeping for too long in his lungs. "Toras is coming back; he'll be here any minute. Let us be wary of jumping to conclusions, or seeing an enemy where there isn't one. Scepticism can be healthy, but let's not take it to the level of paranoia."

It was then the Twi'lek entered the room, closing the door behind him again before he began to speak. "I trust the two of you have had sufficient time to discuss the case files? How will you proceed?"

Soran took a moment to appear as though he was visibly thinking, and not already certain of his next move. "We'll head straight down to the Underworld, we're eager to stop this slavers' ring before any more are hurt. I just have one request: where might we begin our search? Do you have any suggestions?"

Toras stopped, pondering the options while brushing his hand over the holographic imagery and switching through pages to pull up a map showing where kidnapping victims are thought to have been taken. "I suggest starting here, or perhaps here: Rik's Cantina, located in the Underworld, and also the Outlander Club in the Uscru district not too far from here. Both are places you're sure to find at least one shady character and though I don't hold much hope for you, with the force on your side and a little luck you just might get a break. I'll take you out back to the Underworld access elevator, when you're ready. It's where our patrols enter the lower city."

Soran immediately shook his head 'no', replying, "we'll take the public route. Such an elevator is sure to be watched and we want to keep our presence and involvement in this investigation hidden. If people were to learn of Jedi being here, then our jobs would get a lot more difficult - yours too."

The Miralukan stood and moved to the door, though he waited for Tel'kar to follow before he left. "Thank you for your help, Toras. We'll see ourselves out and will hopefully keep this short and painless for all involved."

"Of course! May the force be with you both, Master Jedi!" Toras replied, grinning.

If Soran could roll his eyes, he probably would. "And with you," he answered, before leaving.