As Riley enters the conference room with Shamus, He reflexively locates the exits, and assesses any possible threats. At the moment, there is Doc, sporting his old pope robes and conversing with an extremely fit young woman in a very flattering flight suit. It took a second to realize Doc already acknowledging his arrival with Shamus as he approached and said, "Long time, no see, Old friend."
Riley couldn't help but smile. "It's good to see you again too, Doc.
Riley was about to officially introduce Shamus to him, but something in the air convinced him to wait for a more casual time and place. Doc then introduced the young woman in the flight suit. Riley initially was surprised to learn that as an Auxilian delegate, she was one of 'the mercs' he was wondering about. However, the surprise dissipated quickly as the small talk began, because as every Gaian knows, strength has nothing to do with one's size, or gender or how well put together she is.
(Damnit! focus!)
It was only a couple of minutes of conversation before Doc excused himself to check his datapad and the Auxilian was greeted by a newly arrived nurse to the room who is apparently also a sibling.
During the lull, Shamus leans down and asks Riley quietly, "That man, Doc. Why does he look familiar to me?"
"You recognize him?" Riley asked.
"I'm not sure. I feel like I do, but I can't place him."
"You, Me, and He used to operate in the same circles...try to remember the robes. It may help jog something loose for ya. Be patient. There will be another time for this, just not now. OK?"
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