[Naked Crook]

Meanwhile: Xyrho had since returned to the bridge of his ship. As soon as he stepped onto the bridge, he was confronted by Voro. Voro: Shipmaster! Where have you been!? Xyrho: None of your concern Voro. Xyrho waked right passed Voro, but Voro kept talking. Voro: Have you not seen the latest tactical projections? A new Human vessel appeared out of nowhere...and the other Humans are now taking hostile action towards it. Xyrho: Interesting...but not surprising. Voro scoffed, as he saw Xyrho walking towards his office. Voro followed behind Xyrho. Voro: Xyrho...what is going on? Something is very wrong here. Your behavior, the Humans killing one another. I am not stupid Shipmaster...and neither is anyone on this ship! I demand an explanation! Xyrho stopped, as he turned to look at Voro. Xyrho: Do you want to know what is going on Voro? Voro was silent, as his answer was implied. Xyrho: Let me sum it up for you in a SINGLE word... Xyrho paused. Xyrho: Vanguard... Voro stepped back in awe. Voro: The Construct...but...how? Xyrho: We do not know...but The Humans have it...that is...certain Humans. I am trying to stop them! Xyrho turned as he stormed off, heading towards his office. Voro continued to follow behind, as he slipped between the closing doors to Xyrho's office, before he could get locked out. Voro: The Construct is here, and you have not tried to claim it for The Prophets? Xyrho: Voro...this Construct must be destroyed! Voro: It must be harnessed! At one point...you believed this! Xyrho scoffed. Xyrho: I stopped believing that when I saw the error of my ways. The fact that you have seen the destructive power of Vanguard, and you still believe it can be harnessed and controlled...you must be stupid! Voro: Xyrho...this construct is a weapon. Weapons are intended to be harnessed against your enemies. We could use Vanguard's holy might to smash The Humans! Xyrho: There is nothing holy about this weapon Voro. This weapon is an abomination! It must be expunged! Voro: You have become weak and shortsighted Xyrho...like The Fleetmaster. Then again...why should I be surprised? You are basically his puppet. You follow his commands...forsaking your divine right to rule over him! Xyrho scoffed at Voro. Voro: If you wish to be subservient to The Brute...you should relinquish the title of Shipmaster...and serve that wretched animal as a subordinate! Xyrho: Be silent Voro! Voro: You follow his orders, do as he says, and you give him the authority... Voro folded his arms. Voro: Was he gentle when he asserted his dominance over you...or was it rough? I heard they bite... Xyrho roared, as he drew his blade in his right hand. He charged at Voro, as he slammed Voro into the wall, as he held his blade right up to Voro's neck. Xyrho: One more word...and you die... Voro remained silent. Xyrho: Fleetmaster Dangerus has commited himself to the destruction of Vanguard. It is why I am cooperative with him. He, unlike you, is smart enough to see how dangerous this thing is. It cannot harnessed. It cannot be controlled. It cannot be subjugated. It cannot be enslaved. Xyrho paused. Xyrho: This thing is malevolent. If we do not destroy it...it will destroy us. Xyrho released Voro. Xyrho: You will not stop me Voro. I will destroy this thing. You can either help me do so...or you can stand aside and watch it happen. However...you will not stop me and you will not stand in my way! Xyrho stepped back as he holstered his blade. Xyrho: Get out of my sight...and do not return until you are summoned! Xyrho glared at Voro, as Voro stormed off, furious in his demeanor. Voro left Xyrho's office, leaving Xyrho alone. Xyrho sighed, as he slowly walked over to a small holotable, and leaned over it, hanging his head. Xyrho: I am surrounded by ignorant stupidity! Xyrho was silent for a moment. He then remembered something. Xyrho: Nighthawk...I must contact Nighthawk.