The Citadel Always Delivers

The Citadel. The "heart" of the galaxy, at least by these people's standards. It was so clean and open, and full of unused space... what a waste. 

As he waited in line Rimaldo couldn't help but examine all this neglected potential around him. In the same space that C-Sec had a room sized screening chamber, they could easily fit 4 smaller ones and be that much more efficient. But... this was not the Flotilla where every inch is used. No instead this was the Citadel, a giant station in the middle of a nebula filled with the elite of the elite, and then the damned and the lost... if you knew where to look. 

Rimaldo was stood behind a human female, red hair and an interesting style of clothing though some areas were well exposed revealing tattoos. All in all, quite an interesting look even for a human. As she was being processed by C-Sec he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at all the weapons such a small creature had with her. He was even a little impressed.
"See even some humans understand the concept of wasted space"  Said the voice in Rimmy's head. "Oh aye" He quietly responded to himself. 

The human, a Ms. Fairbairn, if he heard right, was then allowed through and Rimaldo was called up. As he approached the C-Sec officer raised a hand before Rimaldo could even get to the counter. "Woah woah woah, what is that on your back?" He asked gesturing to the rifle on Rimaldo's back. With a slight sigh Rimaldo turned around to give the officer a better view of the weapon. "This is called a Javelin, what is the problem?" He responded with a hint of frustration in his voice. The officer then gestured to a Turian who assumed a better position at an angle, presumably in case anything got ugly, as if that were a good idea in a C-Sec customs station.

But this was not Rimaldo's first rodeo, at least a few times had C-Sec questioned his beloved rifle, the one he named "Isa". 
"That looks like Geth technology, I am pretty sure we do not allow anything Geth on this station. I'm going to have to confiscate that weapon, please remove it and place it here now." At least the officer had the courtesy to ask, however it would be a cold day in hell before RImaldo was parted from Isa. "We have been over this before officer, this weapon has been modified extensively, it is no danger to you or this station, you will not be taking Isa from me. What you will do is either continue the screening or call a higher up who actually knows what the hell they are doing." The C-Sec officer took exception to that, and gestured at the Turian who quickly grappled Rimaldo from behind and casually escorted him to the next room where they did "private screenings" which was really just out of the way of the line so they could continue processing, there was no privacy as the rest of the people on either sied of the line could still see everything that was going on.

Rimaldo was placed in restraints and was then searched and removed of all his weapons, which included an M-3 Predator, a small Dagger, and of course Isa his beloved Javelin Rifle. He was then sat down while they went through his other belongings in all his pockets, all they would find was a few tubes of nutrient paste, some anti-biotics, and a bit of credits. "Don't lose those credits officer, i would hate to have come all this way just to be robbed by the police. heheheh He said sarcastically with a low chuckle. The Turian ignored him however, and then another officer approached, this time a familiar face. 

"Well, Sgt.  Lovko how nice to see you again. Rimaldo said, with a grin on his face. The Sgt. was another Human, a tall and bulky one at that, who had either arrested or detained Rimaldo before, for multiple reasons in the past. Rimmy, Rimmy Rimmy... what have you done now? He asked with the same grin Rimaldo had on his face. First of all that's Captain Rimmy! Second of all, will you tell your hot shots here that Isa is not an illegal weapon. I have some many things i have to do and I really don't have time for all of this.
He complained. I see, so this is all over Isa again huh? Why can't you just explain to my officers in a nice respectful manner the situation, hell you could have mentioned me, or asked for me, I would have cleared it up..... Just... sit here, shut up, and let me clear this up. He responded as he removed the restraints.

A few moments later he returned with the officer who had Rimaldo detained earlier, who then gave a small, yet sincere apology, and advised next time to just keep his mouth shut and go with the process. 
I think you should punch him. Said the voice in Rimaldo's head. To which he chuckled under his breath and disagreed knowing that the situation would only escalate further if he did. Instead he grabbed his stuff from the table, staring at the officer as he put his beloved rifle on his back letting out a quick "Bosh'tet" in his general direction.
The officer rolled his eyes and did a few things on his omni-tool, finalizing the process. Alright... Mr..... vas Valkoria, is it? He asked butchering the name. Captain, vas Valkoria to you officer. He snapped back.

Rimaldo then walked away from the area, but not without making sure he shoulder bumped the officer as he did, making his way to the Avina Terminal. 

He couldn't help but wonder though, how was it so easy for that human girl to just breeze right through that checkpoint, and it seems like every other time Rimaldo is in restraints.
Perhaps it was his attitude..... Naaa that wasn't it.

Standing in line at customs with his mother standing behind him, Leto turned to her and smiled. "This is the first time you've been to the Citadel since your basic training, isn't it, Leto?" she asked. Leto nodded and moved forwards in line after the turian that was in front of him. "Yes, we came here once or twice during basic training, mostly for diplomatic educational purposes," he then said to his mother, whom had decided to take a trip with him there to visit and see their memorial for those whom had died during Soveriegn's attack on the citadel. Moving forwards through the lines, he was scanned, checked, and his mother after him. The quarian that had been detained interested him slightly, but he lost interest almost as soon as the Turian bumped into a red head. "Guess that's what people get for not watching where they are going..." he murmured under his breath. Moving around the duo, his mother following him, she smiled politely at the girl, prior to moving onwards with Leto.

"Why don't you find yourself a nice girl to fall in love with? I mean, I know how you feel about them... but some have to spark your interest?" she questioned Leto. Leto turned to her with a slight glare in his eyes before allowing them to soften up when they reached her. "Then you'd know I feel nothing towards them, there is absolutely -no- interest there," he said sighing before looking over towards a bench across from Customs to sit down on. "I'm tired from the trip, can we rest on that bench for a bit?" he asked her his head slightly turning to look back at the redheaded woman.

"Sure, we have reservations at a hotel on the citadel, but I suppose we could sit down at chat for a bit if you're feeling that exhausted..." she said softly. Mara smiled, and took a seat next to him, she was wearing a blue dress, with a blue satin jacket, and a white blouse underneath. Leto himself bore his military uniform as an enlisted cadet from the Alliance. "You know mom, you ask me that question quite often, though you say you'll accept me for how I am. I'm sorry i'm not him... But I hope that doesn't change how you feel about me?" asked Leto, before turning his eyes back towards what was happening at Customs.

"Of course not, honey," said Mara. "It's just... your brother though he was older than you... had a decent head on his shoulders. I'm glad that you're finally taking after him, and going into the Alliance as well. Your father served there before we got divorced, and he passed away. I'm sure you'll make an excellent captain some day as well..."

Leto smiled, and then turned towards her. "Thanks mother, you always know how to put things in perspective. Though, i'd still marry a man given a chance..." he then said, and they both laughed at it...