At first, she thought it was a dream. She wasn't hearing the words, she just knew them, except that she couldn't be downloading information without an implant --

That sleepy concern faded away as the message continued. She blinked herself awake as it progressed, and was sitting dazedly by the end of it. She wasn't in her bed, or a bunk, or even under a dumpster. She was being manhandled by someone who thought she would be a hostage! Like hell! She hadn't fought through the Vajra for this! She let out an ear-piercing scream, drawing on years of vocal training to hit the shrillest and most painful note she could.