Sullustian Ale

[Alexander Dregar]

Nynn walks down the tunnels of Sullust, clad in her armor. She had the proper permits for her weapons, ship, and business, paid off the right people, as well as kept away from most illegal activities. As such, she had the ability to move back and forth, between Imperial and Alliance space. Wars brought out people and most governments felt it was a good idea to let bounty hunters continue to do their thing and keep the criminal elements in check. Or that was the plan. Sadly, with the Mandalorian’s and Galactic Alliance no longer getting along, Nynn had no idea how much longer she could continue.

The Mandalorian had only a small hold out pistol for protection right now, she had to be careful what weapons she brought into the tunnels. While she cared little about what happened, she did care about her reputation. The GA gave her many good jobs and she wished to hold onto that as long as she could. While her ship’s supplies were replenished, Nynn was off to gather a few space electronic parts. You just couldn’t tell when one of the droids might break, so having extra parts was always a good thing.

Clank of her boots on the stone, the low lighting as she moves through the underground tunnels and into one of the local shops, the Mandalorian began to browse through the spare parts. Nynn hated the search for these things, but that was the way of the galaxy. Until she became so famous people just rushed to help her, she had to do things on her own.

 

[Haunting Melody]

Raine was standing behind a small counter, her back to the door as she was tinkering with some parts on the table in front of her. She heard the sound of footsteps entering, and slowly turned to see who entered her shop. She smiled slightly as she noticed the armor. It looked very familiar. She had a decent knowledge of the Mandalorians, thanks to her parents and their teachings, and of course, her many run-ins with Mandalorians as well. She stood up and set her hands on the counter. "Welcome! Is there anything particular you are looking for?" She asked politely, as she did to most of the customers that came through her door. Unfortunately, she hadn't had many customers as of late, her busy had been on a steady decline lately. She didn't know why, but it was becoming worrisome She walked around the open counter, smiling politely at the customer. "Say, your armor looks very familiar. May I ask your name? I'm almost positive we've met before." She said earnestly. She never was very good with names. Customers she typically remembered, but lately, she was just too focused on keeping her business afloat this time that it took up most of her mental abilities.

She could hear Ocampo in the back, likely sorting through the parts that they had. She really needed to get some more credits to replenish her inventory, hire someone to watch the shop while she was gone, or build one, for that matter, and more parts in general to work with. She felt a little silly asking a customer if she knew them, but, most of her customers wouldn't care. Actually, some of them preferred to remain anonymous, or would just give code-names. It was likely a very silly question. Oh well. There were much dumber things she could have asked.

 

[Alexander Dregar]

Smiling under her helm she watches the girl behind the counter ask. “You always ask. You’re the only place on this rock that offers replacement parts for a troublesome R4 unit. Its me, Nynn Dovo, nto that I actually expect you to truly remember me. I only see twice a year, and never for very long. However, I do need help this time. I am willing to pay extra.” Taking a data pad off her belt, she hands it to the woman. “Here beautiful, if you can get me these parts, I can replenish my supplies of droid parts. Then, when you get off, can you come by hanger X-D-75-86? I have a droid that has a problem I can’t seem to fix. While I know a lot about droids, I don’t know as much as I need.”

Sighing the Mandalorian shakes her head. So proficient in battle, but when it came to dealing with merchants, she was still a newbie, still, she knew how to get what she needed. Leaning against the counter, the woman looks around. “So, is Ocampo still with you? She is a very interesting woman to say the least. She would get along well with my AI unit Ieri from what I can tell. Either that or try to kill Ieri, I can't tell which.” Chuckles. “I will have to introduce you when you come by.” While in a relaxed state, Nynn could laugh and enjoy herself, but when working she was all business.

“Also, if you help me fix the droid, I will pay you the cost of parts, and three hundred credits extra, sound good? Anything else you want in exchange for your help?” Nynn was not known for her bartering skills. It was one of the biggest weaknesses she had.

 

[Haunting Melody]

Raine pauses as the customer speak, a mental Rolodex spinning rapidly in her head when it suddenly stops on a name. "Oh, yes, of course! Nynn, its good to see you!" She says happily. She takes a few steps behind the counter, then turns her gaze back to Nynn, whom is actually one of her most loyal and favorite customers. She hated being bad with names. Of course, the fact that she's only seen her acquaintances armor doesn't help. She herself wears her armor most of the time, but her helmet is off when inside the store, if she is even wearing the armor. Depends on the day. She politely took the datapad and sat down, scanning through its components while simultaneously looking through her digital inventory. She was also listening to Nynn speak. She discovered early on that she was a very talented multi-tasker.

"A troublesome R4 unit, huh? Is it the same unit you got parts for last season?" She asked her with a quiet chuckle and a slight shake of her head. "If it is, you should really upgrade the little guy so he can keep up. I can upgrade his programming here, but, its expensive." She said quietly while going over the inventory still. After a few moments, she stood and handed the datapad back to her. "I've got all the parts registered under your name now. Ocampo should be bringing them out in a few moments." She leaned back against the counter, then just decided to sit on it. She was wearing her armor today, and as such her legs were covered. She didn't particularly like for people to see them. Even people she knew. "Your AI unit? That sounds intriguing. I'd be happy to take a look at your droid for you. I'll have Ocampo watch the shop." She said kindly.

Ocampo came out from the back, holding a metallic case in her left hand, and brushing her raven colored hair out of her face with the other. "Here are the parts, Raine. Be careful eh? People have been stirring a lot around here lately." Raine smiled to her companion and nodded absentmindedly. "Don't you worry, Ocampo. I'll be fine. I have Nynn around to watch out for me." She grabbed the case and turned to her acquaintance. "Shall we?" She asked politely. Ocampo smiled slightly to Nynn, nodding towards her as a minor greeting. "Watch after her." She said plainly before walking into the back.

 

[Alexander Dregar]

Nynn gives a brief wave to Ocampo. “Good to see you are well Miss Ocampo.” Looking back at Raine, she then shakes her head. “I think you misunderstand. She isn’t breaking because she is out of date or old. She is breaking because of the fact I am always in combat situations. That little droid has saved my life several times, as such, I only ever want the best, most reliable parts, which is why I keep coming back to you. Not once have they failed when they were needed, they are not over priced, have a long life span, and are quite reliable, even in the middle of battle. I have four droids and an AI unit onboard my ship. They are my partners, my comrades, not just droids to me.” Looking at Ocampo, Nynn places a hand over her heart and give as slight bow. “I will protect her with my life, and make sure she returns safely when her work is done, this I swear.”

The Mandalorian was quite fond of Raine, to the point she made it a point to return to Sullust whenever she needed to restock. Nynn even helped point anyone looking for parts, or technology to towards the woman’s shop. When a person did good business with a Mandalorian, they did their part to make sure the business would remain so they could continue using it. Picking up the other case of parts and moving to the door, she waits for Raine to follow. “Remain close, so I can keep my promise.”

Exiting the shop and moving down the tunnels, Nynn let her eyes scan the darkness, her helmets built in sensors helping with that. “Now, the droid I am talking about, is an M7 Military Protocol Droid. Damaged some of his neck servos and back servos, while I know what is wrong, I lack the skill to fix it. That, and he is fussy, wanting only a “skilled technician” working on him. You’re the best I know, so I figured I would try to get you to do it.” Continuing down the brightly lit rock tunnel, she leads Raine towards the hanger the Revenge was docked in.

 

[Haunting Melody]

With a smile, Raine followed after Nynn. "Don't mind Ocampo. She's just protective." She said with a slight chuckle. As they walked out the door, she put her helmet on, following close behind Nynn. She had her blasters with her, she rarely went anywhere without at least one weapon. "I am sorry to hear about the damage. Droids can be very loyal helpers, and often make great defenders if it doesn't contradict their programming. I don't know how "skilled" a technician I am, but, hopefully he will allow me to work on him." She spoke softly as they walked. Raising your voice in the tunnels wasn't typically a good idea. It could attract unwanted attention. Especially since things had been quite unruly lately. "I appreciate your continued business, Nynn. I am glad you consider my parts reliable and my work efficient, as well. My business has been slipping lately." She said quietly as they neared the hangar.

 

[Alexander Dregar]

Nynn goes quiet for a few moments, then speaks again. “I heard. I want to help with that, be we can discuss your business problems when we are finished and you are introduced to everyone. And as for my protocol droid, his name is Ferson, and he already likes you well enough. He is a hopeless gentleman when it comes to women…well most women. I don’t think he sees me as one however.” Then, they reach the hanger, she opens the door. “Welcome to the Revenge.” Inside the large, elegant ship sat. As they walk up, voices can be heard. The prim, proper voice of a protocol droid, the whistles of an R series, the blunt, but soothing voice of a medical droid, the modulated voice of a worker droid, and coming from the ship itself, a beautiful female voice.

“Shut up you stupid piece of broken machinery.” The female voice said, followed by an affirmitive from the R4 unit. “You’re giving me a massive headache! Oh, hey Boss!” One of the front laser turrets went up and move side to side in a wave. “Olalla, who is that pretty thing you have with you Boss? Mmm, she can tune my circuits any day.” Then once more the prime and proper voice of the protocol droid. “How dare you speak to a woman that way you malfunctioning pile of scrap metal, Ieri, you can torment me all you like, but this woman is a guest!”

The ship let out a sighing sound from its engines. “I know, I know, But I can’t help it if I am attracted to pretty ladies…and handsome men…and cute kids, and strapping droids, intelligent computers, and the occasional inanimate object.” The R4 let out a series of laughing whistles. Nynn shakes her head. “I am just glad you don’t all do it to me. It would get annoying fast.” The ship let out a strange shutter. “Yeah…right….you? The thought freezes my circuits boss, sure your pretty and all, but you would kill me!” Nynn ushers the woman inside and closes and locks the hanger door behind them. “She is the technicion I found Ferson, she is here to help you.”

The ship sighs once again. “To bad, it would be fun having her messing with all my sensitive…equipment…” Nynn looks over at the ship. “Ieri, if you don’t stop, I will turn you off, and remember what that’s like, alright?” The ship shivers again. “Not the endless black, soul sucking void! Anything but that! I will behave, I promise!”

 

[Haunting Melody]

Rain followed after, entering behind her. "Ferson, eh? So, you name all your droids? I respect that." She said softly, a smile crossing her face. She didn't like it when people referred to droids as just tools and things of the sort. It bothered her, and depending on the severity of the attitude, she may react violently. She took off her armor, leaving on just her primary outfit. It was a pain to work in the armor. Then, she heard the voices. Raine giggled and laughed as she heard the ship speak. Then the realization hit her...the ship...was speaking...She suddenly squealed with delight, scrambling to find the main terminal for the computer. "Oh my goodness! An AI throughout the entire ship?! I've heard of this but never seen- oh god and these are- oh but look at this! Its so- Oooohhh i wanna take it apart soooo baaaad!" She was bouncing from one spot to the other, looking over different parts of the ships controls and mechanisms.

She eventually stopped in the middle of the room, She held her hands together and closed her eyes dreamily, her hips swaying back and forth as if she were wagging a tail. "This is so amazing! I love it!" She screamed gleefully, still doing her little dance before finally regaining her composure and blushing deeply. She hated it when she went all schizoid on people like that. Sometimes though ,she just couldn't help herself. She loved nothing more than technology and this was definitely one of the coolest things she had ever seen. "Ahem...I've heard about AI systems functioning on and controlling entire ships, but I've never had the luxury of seeing one. I would very much like to take a look at it sometime. But, for now, where is Ferson?" She asked politely, looking around at the droids. "Hello, all. My name is Raine Elspeth. I'm here to service one of you. Ferson, would you please come here so I can get to work?" She asked politely. Her eyes were still slightly glazed over from the excitement, but she would still be able to work just fine.

 

[Alexander Dregar]

Ieri gave off a squeal of delight at Raine’s antics. “Well honey,” that ever so beautiful voice rang out. “If you show me yours, I will definitely show you mine! Deal? But touching costs extra!” Nynn actually laughs and shakes her head. Ieri knew how to take care of the ship better than anyone, and about how she ran. But she was as exasperating as she was helpful and useful. “Careful Raine, she will try to get you out of your clothes. I have no clue why, but she will. Come inside, I will show you around and take you to the droid repair bay.” The droids followed them into the ship. The ramp closed behind them. “There you are Nynn darling, I mean, Boss Lady, now you have to take off the helmet, remember, you promised!”

Nynn groans and gives a glare to one of the many security cameras inside the ship. “Yes yes, but you’re the one who closed the door not me!” A robotic arm came out. “Details, details, dooo eeeettt!” Nynn nods. “I can’t very well go against my word now can I, I said when the ramp is closed, and there is no chance no one else is watching I would take off my helm for you, you pervert.” She obviously trusted Raine enough to bring her here, that meant a lot.

Reaching up, she undid the clasps that kept her helm on, and pulled it off. Her red hair spilled out of the helm, part of it in a messy bun. Her grey eyes look at the camera again. “Happy Ieri?” The ship literally shook a little. “I love how pretty and cute you are! I just have to find a way to get you in a dress!” Nynn hung her head. “This again? We have a guest Ieri!”

The ship gave off a sigh. “Yes well, she is a very lovely guest, deserving to see your lovely visage….” Then a whisper. “And try to get it into bed if I were her…” Nynn took Raine to the droid repair bay, it was fully stocked and state of the art. Sighing Nynn continued. “Ieri…you would get anything in bed, including a toaster.”

The protocol droid scooted forward when called for, he was far to stiff, his servos freezing up a bit as he tried to move. “I am so sorry for Ieri ma’am, she is a handful, but a first rate AI, and runs the ship quite well. While she may not sound like it, she is quite efficient and devoted to Nynn and her job.”

 

[Haunting Melody]

Raine simply smiled as she followed after, shaking her head. She continuously glanced around the ship, spying all of the compartments, chambers, etc... She had only been a couple of ships, and this one was by far the most interesting. The Ai was simply astounding. Camp, but astounding. She liked the droid repair bay, it had plenty of room, a decent amount of parts, sadly, none of the ones she needed. But then, if Nynn had the parts that she needed, she likely wouldn't of had reason to bring her here. She looked curiously at Nynn when she removed her helmet. Surprisingly cute. Not that she didn't think a mandalorian woman could be, but, personalities could be deceiving. "Ieri, you certainly are an interesting AI. How exactly does a ship bed a sentient?" She asked with a giggle as her charge finally made it to her. "Let me take a look."

She opened the case, taking out the few parts she would need, as well as her tools. She immediately began looking for damaged parts. It seemed that most of the issues were just singed wires, carbon scoring, and a couple of damaged parts. One of which looked like it had been eaten through by something. "I'm glad you came to me, Nynn. He's not looking so good in here." She said with a slight smirk. After repairing a few of the wires, she replaced the parts, then finished by repairing the wires closest to it. "There, that ought to do it. I suggest regular maintenance every month and a good scan every two weeks." She said softly, closing the case. She turned to Nynn, distracted by her look without the helmet. "You know, you should have your helmet off more often." She said with a smile.

She began doing a bit of mental math, going over the parts in her head. "Labor is free for a friend, but, I'm afraid I'm going to have to charge you for the parts. 200 credits." She said simply, a grin crossing her lips. If she really wanted to swindle her, she had a feeling she easily could have. But, she was an honest merchant, especially to a friend. She was actually doing her a solid, since the labor alone would have been at least another 150 credits. She didn't care, though. Just getting to see this ship may as well have qualified as a form of payment. "I should probably contact Ocampo. She may be getting worried by now." She said with a sigh. Ocampo did worry a little too much, but she really couldn't blame her.

 

[Alexander Dregar]

With an almost purr like sound Ieri responded by saying. “If your curious, I can always show you. I would be more than happy to show you all….of my tools and what I can do with them.” Nynn sighs. “You’re just encouraging her.” Ieri was loving this. “And as for your earlier toaster comment…it WOULD keep me nice and warm, don’t you think? Unlike you who has a giant bed, and always looks soo cold and alone in it. Oh, I have an idea. Hey Raine, how about you go bed Nynn, she says I can’t touch her, but she never said anything about you!” Nynn blinks at this, and turns away, to hide the very faint blush on her cheeks. “Ieri, cut it out! She is here to do a job, and probably doesn’t have time for your perverted sense of humor.”

Ferson sighs happily. “Oh thank the Maker, it feels so much better Lady Raine, thank you so much.” Nynn nods. “Well, thank you. And…you like me without my helm? Well, its just normal for us to wear out helmets when in public. Helps stop people from killing you with a headshot. And well, I do go without it, when I don’t want people to know I am a bounty hunter. It is good for scouting out situations.” She noticed Raine watching her, and her face, turned a light pink. “Ugh, I am a Mandalorian warrior, not some side show attraction.” Reaching into a pouch she pulls out some credits. “But since its you…I don’t mind, you did just help me fix Ferson.”

Giving her the credits she asked for, Nynn sighs. “I don’t know what I would do if something should happen to them, they are my friends and comrades, not just droids to me. Oh, you can use the ships comm system to call the shop. By the way, I did have something else to talk to you about, but come this way, to the lounge.” She gave her helm to Sparky, the worker droid. “Here, Sparky dear, take this to my room.” He nods and without a word trundles off to do so. Taking Raine to the lounge she points to the wall. “That’s the comm system, Ieri will patch you through to Ocampo.” The lounge was full of soft chairs, glasses, couches, and a holotable for games, as well as a holovid. “I wanted to ask…you to come with me. I make quite a bit of money, but I cannot take care of the droids and ship on my own. While I know enough I am not technologically minded enough to keep such advanced technology running at its peak. What do you say?”

 

[Haunting Melody]

Raine giggled again at the words of the AI Ieri. She had no idea if any of the random things she was spouting were true, or really whether they mattered in the slightest. She had to admit though, she found them interesting. "I'm always happy to help, Nynn. You've been a loyal customer, and a good friend." She said happily, pocketing the credits. "I understand the helmet thing, and the importance of the armor. My ancestors were Mandalorians through and through. My family has since fallen too far out of that now, though. We still have some of the teachings, but we are far from considered welcome by them anymore. It saddens me." She said softly, a minuscule sigh escaping her lips. She still had a desire to reunite with her Mandalorian brothers and sisters again. To bring honor back to her family.

When she saw the comm link, she went right for the terminal. It would probably be better she use her own comm link to contact her though. Otherwise, she would probably not recognize the frequency. When she heard Nynn's request, she glanced over at her in surprise. "You...want me to come with you? Seriously? That sounds fun! But, what about my shop? I can't leave Ocampo behind, she would never allow it, even if I could bear to do it myself." She said plainly, looking to her for a few moments. "I haven't had the time to build a droid to monitor the shop for me, and I obviously have no one around here who I can count on to watch the shop. The only thing I could do is be a traveling merchant, but I would need space in your cargo hold for my belongings and of course my merchandise." She said with a smile, crossing her arms in front of her chest.

She wondered if she should do it or not. The inhabitants of this planet had been very kind to her so far. She actually liked it here, aside from the lack of sunlight and things of the sort. It did always feel kinda cramped too. But, it was what she had begun to get used to. It was a nice fit for her. But travel, adventure, the opportunity to meet new people and experience new things. To see new technologies...it was just too much, too good of an offer to refuse. "I accept, as long as you are willing to house my shop on your ship for now." She said quietly, a grin forming on her face. If she agreed, she immediately used her comm-link to inform Ocampo. After a few moments, Ocampo responded with a simple "Affirmative." She turned to Nynn again. "Ocampo will be here soon with the bulk of my wares. The remainder of it, we can leave here. She is going to lock up the store. Hopefully upon my return, we won't have to crush too many skulls to reclaim the building." She said with a quiet laugh.

 

[Alexander Dregar]

Ferson walks over to her. “Oh and about Ieri, yes…she can actually do what she is talking about. Sadly, Sparky is infatuated with her, poor boy does whatever she asks, including some odd…upgrades. But she always keeps her word, if you tell her not to do anything, and get her to agree, then she never will. Ieri is a handful, but honorable at least.”

Nynn smiles and extends her hand to Raine. “Welcome aboard then. I will transform the aft cargo bay into your personal living quarters, if you don’t want the more public bunks I have set up. Currently, when fully loaded we have a reserve cargo bay that can hold up to three tons of cargo, we are a little underweight at the moment, so we can carry a few more tons of equipment should you need the space. Those three tons are yours for the moment, to do with as you wish, if you prove yourself a capable shipmate, then you and Ocampo can gain more room for goods or whatever. Prove your worth to me, and I would give you the entire ship to store your goods should you need it. Its how I work. Now, let’s wait for Ocampo before I make introductions, and show you to your quarters.”

Nynn takes off her glovers and smiles. “They were saying I should get another crew member, I am glad you said yes.” Undoing the messy bun, the woman sits down and begins to take off her chest plate as well. “Ferson, can you help me with this? Or maybe you Raine? I don’t feel like being in battle mode at the moment, this is a happy time, not a time where I am supposed to kick your ass.” She could hear Ieri snicker. “Already asking her to undress you Boss Lady? I knew it!”

 

[Haunting Melody]

Raine took her hand, shaking it politely. "My only request, other than the obvious ones, is that you don't treat me like i'm inferior. I understand that this is your ship, you are captain of it, and I am, in part, a guest here. But, bear in mind that my qualifications to be here are more than adequate, particularly since my talents will not only assist you, but give you potential revenue. Maybe even keep you alive." She said plainly. Her smile had faded, however, indicating that she was serious. She wasn't sure why exactly, but she despised being considered inferior in any way, shape, or form. Which is the primary reason she was her own boss, she hated taking orders. Doing requests was fine, but being told what to do, no no no. Of course, she always considered the things she said to do a request when it came to droids and such. Which is why she almost always asked them, rather than told them.

"I do appreciate your offer, though. The current offered space should be more than enough for now. Once my business picks up, if it picks up, I may need more. But, by then, I may well have a new shop set up. Who knows?" She asked with a smile, wanting to get the seriousness out of the way. It wasn't long before Ocampo arrived with a cart behind her, carrying the majority of their belongings and supplies. Raine put her hand to her ear, then turned to Nynn. "She's here. Could you let her in please? Then we can get introductions out of the way and get our supplies set. Then, we can leave whenever you desire."

 

[Alexander Dregar]

Ieri opened the hatch to let Ocampo in, and Nynn went to greet her, and lead her to the lounge. “Welcome to the Revenge Ocampo, I hope we can get along well.” Smiling warmly at the woman, she brings her back to the lounge. “Just put down the stuff anywhere for now, we will move it back to the cargo hold in a little bit. Now, does everyone know what’s going on? That you will be joining us as crew members?” Nodding, Nynn introduces Ocampo to each of the droids and to Ieri, who was strangely quiet at the moment. “Right, now, umm…”

Nynn sighs and looks at the two women. “I will be captain, but you two will never be treated as inferior, but when I say do something, sometimes I won’t be able to ask nicely, I apologize for that ahead of time, but that’s the way battle goes. We will find ourselves in a lot of fighting, and I will probably assign you duties to do during a battle. Is that okay with both of you?”

 

[Haunting Melody]

Ocampo almost immediately walked in once the door was opened, dragging a relatively large device behind her that was carrying their supplies and weapons. She nodded approvingly at Nynn as she greeted her, and followed after her. "I thank you for letting her come with you. She has been feeling restless here. Too still for too long, I suppose." She said with a smile, looking at Raine in the next room, her eyes drifting from one system to the other. This was like a candy store to a child or something. "Hello." She said simply to each of the droids as they were introduced. She did like droids, yes, for reasons that many would consider obvious if they knew the truth about her, but she was uneasy at the moment. Something didn't bode well, especially when he introduced the ships A.I. She was almost positive she heard Raine squeal a bit at the mention of it. She shook her head slightly and looked to Nynn.

"I have no qualms with following orders, but I answer directly to Raine. By that, I mean if you give me an order that contradicts with Raine, I will refuse. Is that acceptable?" She asks her as politely as she can, her face still remaining relatively happy, a slight smile still crossing her lips. Raine, at this point, stood beside Ocampo's side. "I appreciate your loyalty, dear, but it isn't really necessary. I doubt she'll double cross us." She said with a slight chuckle. "We are both able fighters, we will be able to help you in combat pretty much whenever. Fortunately, we also have piloting skills, which, I admit have been rather useless to us for quite some time." Ocampo said quietly, her arms crossed in front of her. "Would it be okay for us to unpack now?" Raine asked politely, glancing at Ocampo sheepishly, in response Ocampo just raised an eyebrow.

 

[Alexander Dregar]

The moment Ocampo entered the lounge, Ieri let out a loud whistle of appreciation. “Now…that makes me want a body of my own right there. The things I would do to you sweetheart…” Nynn blushes and covers her face with her hand. “Sorry Ocampo, she gets like this..” Groaning she looks over at Raine, and covers her mouth, letting out a silent laugh. “Its up to Ieri what you get to do, she can repair anything she lets you touch and I know you can to. But really she is the one in charge of the security system, so try to touch her when she doesn’t want you to, and boom…who knows what will happen.”

Ieri gives a grin into her voice. “Oh don’t worry, they can touch me ALLLLLL over.” Nynn sighs. “You’re hopeless Ieri.” Nynn reaches out and pats one of the walls. “But you know I love you anyway…just not in the way you want me to love you.” Ieri laughs softly and the ship seems happy. “Nah, Nynn you know better than that. I just want you to be happy, nothing more. To get over the hurt you feel and be a part of life. I will do anything I have to, so I can protect you and make sure it happens, you know this. So, you two ladies, if you put my Nynn in danger in anyway…well, I will send you out the airlock! But I am pretty dang forgiving, if you do it, just sleep with her and we will call it even without the airlock, deal?”

Nynn sits down on the couch and sighs. “Well, Ocampo, do you need any help with that?” The two women were beautiful, it made Nynn feel a little self conscious, but that was okay. She was a Mandalorian after all, what did she need beauty for anyway?

 

[Haunting Melody]

Ocampo shook her head at the incredibly unsubtle advances the ship was making. It didn't so much bother her as it just seemed so utterly...pointless. She turned to Nynn and silently shook her head. "No, thank you. I'll handle this and get a few things set up. I'm confident that Raine will want to get back to work on her latest project soon. Thank you again for your hospitality. I will see you later." She smiled warmly, and nodded to all of the droids, and even one of the terminals, figuring that Ieri would get the hint that she was acknowledging her as well. She made her way into the cargo bay along with all of their gear, and began setting up a small work area. Raine sighed contently as she watched Ocampo walk away. "She really does spoil me. Does everything I ever ask her to. Even gives me massages sometimes after a long day. I don't know what I would do without her." Another dreamy sigh, then she returns to attention to Nynn. "She is correct though, I do tend to get a bit obsessive with my work. My latest project has absorbed a lot of my time, and a fair amount of my smaller supplies. I intend on using it with my armor. Before long, I may be able to start actually producing product again, instead of just selling parts. It'd be nice. But, for now, all I can really afford to do is work on my own and Ocampo's arsenal. Being a Mandalorian, i'm confident you can appreciate my latest work. Once it's finished, I'll see if I can make one for you at a discount." She said with a sly smile and a wink.

Raine sat beside her new friend. Was it okay to call her that? Sure. Sure it was! After all, they were going to be living together on her ship. That alone was an interesting though. She wasn't used to organics. They weren't nearly predictable as a droid was. But, she figured she would do okay. She shrugged mentally, and smiled to Nynn, her fingers folding together in her lap. "Nynn, may I ask you something? Have you met..." She paused, almost as if she was unsure if she were even allowed to say the word. She briefly looked away and brought a hand to her face, tapping her chin before appearing as if she was about to bite her nail. "...have you met the Mandalore?" Part of her felt unworthy to be able to say the title. After all, in the eyes of the Mandalorians, she wasn't one of them. But she felt a strong kinship with them. One of the things she wanted the most out of life, was to be reunited with the people of her past. All she could really do, was hope.

 

[Alexander Dregar]

The Cameras could be visibly seen following Ocampo as she moves off, meaning Ieri’s main attention was…elsewhere. Nynn smiles and winks back at Raine. “I can’t wait to see it Raine. And you can always ask me anything you want. I may not always be able to answer, but if I can’t I will let you know straight out. So, never be afraid to ask questions.” Listening to Raine’s question she closed her eyes, painful memories moving through her mind.

“Yes, I have, once. When…I had to tell the current Mandalore my entire aliit, my entire clan, except me, had been killed. But that we still had accomplished the mission…I was the only survivor of that mission…but to answer your question bluntly: Yes, I have met the Mandalore, but not the current one.”

Smiling softly at the woman. “It’s okay though. Why do you ask? Oh, do you want something to drink Raine? Or something to eat? Refueling will be done very soon, and we can get going on our adventure together then, don’t you think? Anyplace you would like to see that you haven’t been to before?” Thinking she looks at Raine. “And um…are you and Ocampo….well you know….um…you just seem very close…and well…I am curious.”

 

[Haunting Melody]

Raine listened to her speak. She suddenly felt a little saddened, and kind of wished she hadn't asked. "I didn't mean to bring up anything painful. I'm sorry." She said quietly, looking away nervously. Whens he was asked if she wanted anything to eat or drink, she shook her head. "No, thank you. I've filled up already this morning. I don't eat or drink much, you see." She said with a slight chuckle. When she asked her question her and Ocampo a bright blush crossed her cheeks, then she began to laugh. "What? Oh, my..." She covered her mouth as she laughed almost uncontrollably. When she got her composure she smiled up to her, her face still red. "Sorry...Oh my no. We aren't a couple or anything. She's my assistant, bodyguard, and friend." After she spoke her face was still slightly red, her gaze averted, a wide smile on her face before she bit her lip as if entranced in a memory. She then looked back to her and sighed softly, still smiling though. "I can't blame your curiosity. But, no, I respect that you had the decency to ask instead of assuming." She said with a quiet laugh.