Discouraging news, but perhaps not unexpected, considering the way Squall's luck had been running lately. Security Squall could get around, so long as he had the right information and equipment. But it would be best if he could get what he needed without resorting to... well, extreme measures.

He was a professional, after all.

In any case, this Picard guy sounded like a real VIP. Probably a stickler for the chain of command.

"So in the meantime, you're doing... this?" Squall pushed off one of the globes and managed to fit in a brief somersault before moving to the next one. Partly it was to get used to his new surroundings. Partly it was because he'd always had a flashy streak when it came to this kind of thing.