Cleo ignored the banter; her focus was still on the Syndicate's message. "Regardless of their reputation, we can't afford to ignore this. The Syndicate isn't the kind of organization you say 'no' to lightly. If we decline, they might see it as an insult or worse, a challenge."
Lilla nodded in agreement. "And if we accept, we're essentially tying ourselves to a group of criminals. It's a lose-lose situation unless we find a way to play this smart."
Rex rubbed his temples while feeling the weight of their growing list of responsibilities. "Alright, let's prioritize. First, we finish securing what we came for on this planet. Then we deal with the necrotech world. Once we've got those handled, we'll figure out what to do about the Syndicate. Sound good?"
Cleo and Lilla exchanged glances before nodding. "Agreed," Cleo said while closing the holographic screens. "But Rex, promise me one thing."
