The Colossus, Planet Castilon, Tashtor Sector
Kaia Verd
Engines roared inside the busy hangar with an aging shuttle taking off. Sparks flew as several engineers with fusion cutters and other tools worked on a light freighter. Amidst the chorus of machinery an armored figure marched inside from the side entrance. Anyone aware who looked would clearly see it is a Mandalorian in mostly crimson gear. Held within his right arm was a brownish bag as he glanced to the left flank.
Meters away was a sizable workbench occupied by an old purple Natolouan male in a blue flight suit. The old man was looking attentively at a damaged reactor as if silently demanding it to speak.
"Always trying to find solutions." Tal Kaja remarked with some amusement.
Subsequently he stride over to that direction. Even then the engineer didn't spare a glance toward the new arrival. Once in reach Tal tapped the elder in the right shoulder before the latter sighed.
"You could've waited."
"Then your food would've gotten cold Zakar. Even warriors like myself have to eat. Besides, your niece insisted."
Zakar grunted in both resignation and annoyance.
"Fine."
Snatching the bag the Natolouan without missing a beat sat down, pulling out a seaweed salad plate with various vegetables. Still examining the reactor Zakar proceeded to eat while Tal shook his head. He admired the old man's dedication. It was like that of a Mandalorian.
"Boss! Boss!" Zakar and Tal turned to see a tan skinned Dug running over exclaiming.
"We got another customer flying in."
Waving it off Zakar replied.
"Alright Rogu get your pit droids ready. As for you Tal, how about you stay and greet the newcomer while you're still here."
Shrugging his shoulders Tal said. "Good with me."
He didn't work for Zakar but Tal did own the ship mechanic a great deal since he and his clan had been living here. With Rogu gesturing for him to follow Tal obliged, tagging along before they were joined by a trio of pit droids, uttering droidspeak in squeaky tones. From the blue sky they soon saw an incoming ship from the distance getting closer and closer…