Edgeworth returned the nodded greeting, staying a few steps back until Ashton was out of sight. "Dias. I'm sorry I was delayed. This is the colleague I'd mentioned from my home world. Dick Gumshoe, Dias Flac," he said, motioning to each to make the introductions.

"I've arranged for a weapon from the people here that can make them, but it may be some time before that's in my hands," he said, a note of contrition in his voice. "That said, shouldn't there be something around the kitchens that will do for now?"