"Is that a threat? I'll have you know that I am required by law to shoot down any unidentified ships that I happen upon, which is what your ship happens to be, even more so if they appear to be hostile. This is mercy, don't take it for granted. And yes, we will be taking our person back, if you don't mind." [b]A smaller ship exits the Athene, and flies toward the Exalin's hangar, as another voice joins the transmission.[/b] "Permission to enter?"