[video] un: k2so

[k_2so]

[A video! Of a DROID. A dark faced droid with white photoreceptors looking at his video feed. If droids could have facial expressions, his would be confused, or annoyed, or a bit of both really.]

Handy man. I was assigned to be a handy man at a place called Nuts and Bolts. What an absurd name for a business. If they understood my capabilities they would understand they are well above “Handy Man”. I am not some simple labor droid.

[He pauses his rant, head lifting and looking back and forth, before continuing to speak again.]

This situation is abnormal. The odds that they are lying however appear to be low. The situation I recorded last was ... not good, so this could be considered a vast improvement. I am, however, unfamiliar with some of the technology here. They could have at least equipped me with some upgrades instead of this communication device.

[What a string of complaints! Oh right, this device. He looked down to it again, stared, then lifted his other hand near it.]

I am K-2SO. I am looking for those who may understand the call sign of “Rogue One” ... which is also an absurd name.

That is all. [and he would cut the feed unless someone replies to this. The odds of someone replying are high. The odds of it being someone he actually knows are about middle ground. That, to him, is being optimistic and hopeful]

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[k_2so]

[...Excuse you.]

[YOU do not sound like Cassian.]

[His head leans in, AS IF SQUINTING. Even if he's not squinting. He is studying the voice, replaying it in his head as if that would help.]

I said Rogue One. A singular group of people in which I do not recall your voice being part of the team. Not a Squadron. I was unaware of a Squadron. I wonder if Bodhi knew of this.

[taggingwomprats]

Don't know anything about just Rogue One. Sorry.

[He sounds genuinely apologetic. Luke is not well-versed on his Alliance history. Not that there was much time or need to teach about it in the immediate aftermath of Yavin. ]

Sounds like we've got similar call-signs or something.

[ Although. Luke squints at his screen. The general shape looks correct, but he can't be sure. ]

Are you a KX-model?

[k_2so]

[He sounds apologetic and that oddly goes a ways for the droid.] No need for apologies. It was simply a call sign used on the fly. The pilot needed to say something.

[He mentioned it only to attract others who would know it, but this works as well.]

I am. [The KX line was mostly Imperial, and he still has the Imperial paint to him. Logos and all] I am a reprogrammed and re-purposed KX-model enforcer droid. You know of my make. That leads me to believe we are from the same universe.

[taggingwomprats]

Well, if you're a KX and you know about the Empire, then... yeah!

[ Luke laughs. Nice to know he's not the only one from home around here. ]

What's your name?

[k_2so]

[Aren't you a jolly one...]

I am K-2SO. You do not have the proper mannerisms of an Imperial. I assume it is safe to say you are not one?

[taggingwomprats]

[ Yep, Luke's pretty dang jolly. ]

Imperial?

[ Luke laughs again. Not the first time he's been accused of that, but he still finds it hilarious. ]

No, nothing like that! I'm Commander Luke Skywalker. I'm with the Rebellion.

[k_2so]

[Commander Luke Skywalker. With the Rebellion?]

I've never heard of you.

[FLATLY SAID. As if he were unimpressed.]

[BUT, he does add, a moment later;] But there are several commanders and I am not privy to all of that information, nor would I want to be.

Which is to say, I am with the Rebellion as well.

[taggingwomprats]

[ That's a bit of surprise, because he's basically a household name in some parts of the galaxy. Not that he cares much about fame, it's just kind of weird to find someone who doesn't know the ace pilot who popped the Death Star balloon. ]

You are? That's great!

[ Kind of. They're still stuck here. ]

You didn't sound like an Imperial droid anyway.