"That's the guy," Rey said with a tight smile. "Been with him since ... well, for as long as I can remember." Her fingers dug into the strap of her bag, for a moment back on the endless sands and working till her hands bled for whatever measly portion she could get. "Always had a price, for everything. And he'd find a way to get payment in any form he wanted."

She shook her head, glancing at the power core. "Oh, that's in fantastic shape. Just needs a clean up, I've got the stuff for that back at the base."