Private Battle Buddies

[Bright1]

.​

O B J E C T I V E: Make Friends​

Tatiana looked to the woman, tilting her head as she gave a compliment and then spoke in Mando'a. It then clicked at once, she had fought a Mandalorian after all. Her bruised ego lessened, as Tatiana allowed herself seem relaxed. "I figured that was what I witnessed. You were very quick in reaction and speed, I assumed you to be a soldier or warrior. But Mandalorian makes me feel less flustered about my defeat." She said, sitting up, and faking a smile. She was down right enraged about the manner of her loss, but she could play the long game here. It was always more fun to draw out the kill after all, not to mention she needed more 'friends'. "Clan Ordo, was one of those that served in the Union. What about you? I'm not certain what Clan you hail from." ​

​

Tatiana did a brief glance over the woman before her, trying to catch any signs of her loyalties, as there were some clans that she was ordered to kill on sight. Still, that could wait until they were more formally acquainted. "Hey, if you want, you can come back to my ship for drinks. On the house of course for beating me." She grinned, leaning back, hoping Shai would take the bait.

Shai Maji​

 

[Shai Maji]

Shai rose from her position and stood in front of Tatiana, listening to every word she said. "I know that feeling. Though it always feels like I need to prove myself or something the next time I fight a Mando. I'll be honest, I'm sorry about today. I try to fight as fair as I can, all things considered. But hot damn, you had me worrying bad." she admitted with a guitly smile.

She went on to explain where she cane from, drawing Shai's attention more. "Ordo, huh? Don't think I've met an Ordo before. As for my clan, I'm part of clan Krayt. Though before that I was part of clan Loc... before things went south for us." she explained to the girl as she leaned agaisnt the wall again. "I can do with a drink... but I've been itching to check out Denon's bar scene. Tell you what. We can split the earnings and I'll stick you for the first round. To make up for today. If you're anything like me, I can imagine you're still fuming in the back of your mind." she offered with a warm smile as she sat down next to her.

She held out her cybernetic hand for her to shake. "How's that sound? Wanna see how a mutt smacks her name with a plank after a few drinks too many?" she quipped, her soft and sincere grin unwavering.

Bright1

 

[Bright1]

.​

O B J E C T I V E: Reel 'em In​

​

Shai gave an apology, which still didn't make it right in Tatiana's mind. The woman wouldn't forgive that easily, or at all perhaps, it depended on how much joy she obtained out of the pairs festivities. Tatiana merely waved it off, chuckling as if she was unphased. "Hey, you adapt or you die. That is the way of the Mandalore after all." ​

​

Then the topic of Clans came up, and truthfully, Tatiana had to contain herself as the name Clan Loc came to mind. She had been there, it was a great show, it was her own handy work burning the captive alive; she just couldn't contain herself some days. Immediately, the anger she felt washed away, she had already broken this one. She could see it in her eyes. She had broken Shai's clan, and for that, there was nothing sweeter. Let her have the trivial betting money, Tatiana had wounded her forever. Of course, that would be their little secret. No need to let Shai in on it, there would be time enough for that. She wanted to go to a bar? Then they'd go to a bar. "Hey, don't sweat it. It's your money, I was just looking for some fun, and I found it." She grinned, smacking the woman on the arm as she sat down. "But hell yea, lets go get some drinks. First round is on me." Tatiana shook the woman's hand, a smile stretching wide on her face, but for all the wrong reasons.​

​

She had a natural sucker on her hands, and oh boy, was she going to use it.​

​

Shai Maji​

 

[Shai Maji]

Shai noticed a slight moment where Tatiana seemed to tense up, but it was gone just as quick. She didn't think anything of it. Maybe she heard of the attack? She was in the Union, after all. That attack made news when it happened.

The thought blew over as she agreed to get a drink and even offered to buy the first round. "Shweet! Let's get going then." she quipped as she got up and walked over to her locker. "Let's just get out of these clown suits, it's been chafing me like crazy." she cackled as she worked on stripping out of the suit and got dressed in her tank top and cargo pants. The boots took a while longer but that wasn't anything strange. With paws like hers it was to be expected.

Soon enough she was ready and leading the way out of the building. "I'm curious. You're a Union gal, right? Were you at the battle of Mandalore when we took it back? I just wanna check if we might have met." she asked her casually as she led the way to a bar not too far from their current location. "This is awesome. After the Union started to fold, it felt like peeps were nowhere to be found. It's sad. It had its issues, sure, but we gotta stick together. You feel me?" she spoke as she fiddled with her satchel. Soon she pulled out a nervestick and took a long drag from it.

When they arrived at the bar, she quickly organized a spot for them. "Okay, what's your poison?" she asked with a smirk as she waved the waiter over.

Bright1

 

[Bright1]

.​

O B J E C T I V E: Grab Drinks​

​

Shai seemed rather quick to get a move on, a sentiment the Mandalorian didn't quite share. But to each their own. Tatiana rose, going to remove her ridiculous combat armor, and putting on something far more comfortable instead. It was casual wear for a reason, save for the holster with her blaster pistol that she openly wore on her side, she was the meanest looking woman rocking shorts and a tee. Clearly, if they were going to a drinking hole, she'd make it known she wasn't to be fethed with.​

​

Shai took a bit longer to dress than expected, but Tatiana did nothing else, merely waiting for the woman to finish, then they were on the way. It didn't take long before Shai began to pry at her. The battle for Mandalore? Yes, she fought of course. She had been 'captured' there after all. "We might have been, I was deployed as a last wave offensive, right after that...what was it...a...hydra? Some Sith monster showed up." She left out what side she might have been on, knowing it would only trigger red flags at current. No, she'd wait for a more...touching time, really tug at the heart strings. "I wasn't a fan of the Union, seemed like a poorly put together mess, but given the nature of what we inherited from the Sith, it's to be expected." Praise the glory of the Emperor for what he had done to that wretched world, traitors such as those deserved no less than desolation. Thankfully, they would arrive at the drinking hole before Tatiana said anything incriminating.​

​

She grinned as Shai asked what her poison of choice was, to which she said plainly. "Bundar root." It was indeed her favorite kind of poison, made the target nice and forgetful, often they'd get themselves killed when the dose got heavy. First man she tried that with walked off the grav-rail the were on. "Get me some Nikta, that'll do it for me right now." She stated, settling herself in, and wondering just where she could lead this conversation tonight.​

​

Shai Maji​

 

[Shai Maji]

Shai listened closely as Tatiana spoke, her face contorting into a cringe at the mention of the hydra. "Oh yeah. That karking mess. I remember when that thing popped up. Though I was out of commission not long after that. Had this mess to deal with." she explained as she held up her right arm, the hand opening up to reveal a plasma cutter before returning to normal. She decided on not elaborating unless Tatiana asked.

The woman's commentary on the Union was met with a shrug as they walked. "Eh, it was decent in the beginning. Before Mandalore. It had direction and something to keep everyone centered. But after taking Mandalore it fell to pieces. I definitely won't be surprised if there was still something in the back of the top dogs' minds that was held over from the Sith." she commented.

They finally arrived at the bar and Shai immediately smacked her hand over her eyes at her answer. "Preferably not literal poison... unless you're that hardcore to be taking shots of poison on a daily basis." she joked as she flashed her a wink.

She got Tatiana's drink sorted and ordered a beer for herself before joining her by a booth. "So aside from messing around, what are you here for? Merc work? Greener pastures?" she asked her casually.

Bright1

 

[Bright1]

.​

O B J E C T I V E: LIE, LIE, LIE​

​

It seemed Shai had cut her teeth in combat, a worthy trait, but sadly she was on the wrong team. Looking at the piece of hardware, Tatiana nodded, grinning at the revelation. "Hey, I know a guy that lost most of his internals to a bunch of gizmos. You came alright, pretty face and all. Lucky dog you." She winked, testing the water as to how vulnerable this one was to flirtation. Hopefully, she was highly susceptible.​

​

Tatiana shrugged at the comment from Shai, trying to remain the mysterious woman that she rather enjoyed playing. "Hey, how else do you build up a resistance? Gotta start somewhere." She chuckled, nudging Shai's shoulder, and snagging the drink the moment it was placed on the counter. This whole thing was getting easier by the moment. She'd be connected in no time. She took a long drink from the glass, and sit it on the counter, giving Shai a hard look. "Me? I'm running from something. Trying to find somewhere I can just connect with people again. Don't think I'll ever find it sadly. Not here." She wasn't lying, she was indeed running from some people, but what she was looking for? Well, that depended entirely on what they could give her. "Just looking for someone who can stand by me, make me feel like I have a clan again." She continued, sighing into her drink as she leaned against the counter. "But, I'm a complicated girl, not many want to hang around me for long. Given what happened to my clan, I can't blame them. Just a bad luck charm."​

​

She had a pretty good feeling about this whole thing.​

​

Shai Maji​