Private Neon Shadows

[Vren Rook]

TAG: Vexia Renn
GEAR: In Bio

DEVIL GOT YOU BEAT​

Nar Shaddaa.

Vren hated it. He had never been one for cities. Especially Ecumenopoli. He avoided them as far as possible, preferring to operate in open plains like Tatooine or Kestri. But sometimes, duty drove him into the concrete jungles.

That is what had him in the Hutt City now. Duty.

With Kranak Vizsla recently dragging him back to Kestri, kicking and screaming, Vren was since appointed into the role of Guildmaster. A title the Karjr hated with a passion as it kept him away from Bantha's Rest far longer than he wanted. He missed the twin suns of Tatooine already and it hasn't even been two months. But as Guildmaster, he just sometimes have to pull up to places in person to get info the old-fashioned way.

"I 'preciate the cooperation, partner." the Marshall told the barman at the inconspicuous bar before he left the hazy tavern. It was evening, but the night air was definitely not cool on the Smuggler's Moon. Everything was out of sorts and it irked him greatly.

Vren had just started to move back toward the landing pad where Nag was parked, when a commotion down the street drew the Karjr's attention. There was some kind of altercation going on between what seemed like a female humanoid and some thugs of various species.

Without hesitation, his jetpack roared to life and he shot into the air before dropping down right next to the altercation, two of his pistols trained at the two parties, the one pointing at the thugs set on sonic for larger area of affect.

"What seems to be the problem, friends?"

 

[Vexia Renn]

VEXIA RENN
Nar Shaada
TAG: Vren Rook

Vexia was not one to get into trouble. At least not too often. She just finished her work, got her bounty in and was about to mind her own business, until some thughs had to walk right into her, without noticing that she is on the way. With her usual behaviour, she couldn't let that slide and despite being outnumbered, she cracked a little joke. At least, for her it was a joke.

"Is this how your mother taught you to walk? Or that's the story how-"

Before she could finish what she said, she clearly noticed that the group is getting a bit ramped up with her behaviour. Before giving them a chacne to react, she had to get first to better position. That was the moment why she decided to leg it. Considering that she knew how to manage around Nar Shaada, she was able to get them a little around corners, hoping to lose them or to set up a trap.

But, it seemed like the thugs also knew they way around there and Vexia didn't have easy time running off. And eventually they started catching up to her. Getting off her blasters ready in a shoot out and throwing some banter out at them once more, something unexpected happend.

Vren in his jetpack just dropped right in front of her eyes and if not for her helmet, he could have clearly seen her blinking. She chuckled under her helmet while looking at the unexpected man coming like her knight in shining armor.

"Now that's an unexpected rescue... Unless you are with those punks."

The group of aliens clearly got annoyed at the comment of Vexia. The leader of the thugs, a twi'lek, looked toward at Vren and started speaking in a rather hostile tone.

"Are you with her or just some random party that gets into other people business? It's a thing between us and her."


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[Vren Rook]

TAG: Vexia Renn
GEAR: In Bio

DEVIL GOT YOU BEAT​

"Now that's an unexpected rescue... Unless you are with those punks."
"Are you with her or just some random party that gets into other people business? It's a thing between us and her."

Vren's helmeted head cocked to the side but his blasters remained steady on both.
"Now, now, partner. I ain't with anyone." he answered the Twi'lek in a friendly, conversational tone. "But I hardly think it a fair fight for y'all to be harassin' one girl." The blaster that had been trained on the girl, turned to the group of thugs as well.

Even though the Karjr's voice was conversational, the way he stood told a different story. It told a story of many duels and battles and a Mandalorian hardened by time. In the background, a great bulk moved in their direction as well.
"I suggest y'all walk away before someone gets hurt." Vren said as the bulk appeared behind him, towering over all of them. Nag had made her appearance, having complete access to his helmet's feed.

The thugs looked from Vren to the towering metal beast and her rotary cannons behind him and the sea of people she had parted to get here and then back to the very calm Mandalorian again, weighing their chances.

"We see you again, you get trouble." the Twi'lek said to the girl, sticking his finger almost into her helmet. Vren's arms remained steady as the blasters remained trained on them, but luckily they decided to back away, albeit reluctantly.
The Karjr kept his blasters trained on them until they were finally out of sight before holstering them and turning to face the girl.

It was clear that she was either Mando'ad or pretending to be one. But her demeanour screamed that she was still relatively young.
"Your first trip to this place, Vod?" he asked her, absently patting Nag's leg.

 

[Vexia Renn]

VEXIA RENN
Nar Shaada
TAG: Vren Rook

She was quite surprised by Vren's intervention. It wasn't exactly the course of action she had in mind, as her original plan involved leading them into a trap and eliminating them one by one. Nonetheless, with the immediate threat averted, she holstered her blasters and shifted her focus to Vren. She observed him intently, completely disregarding the presence of the other group that had already departed. There was something captivating about his demeanor, leaving her unsure of how to respond or what to say.

Should she express gratitude towards him? Or perhaps pretend as though nothing had happened and start anew? Her thoughts swirled until he finally spoke, asking if it was her first time in this place. Vexia couldn't help but feel a slight annoyance at his assumption. Did she truly appear inexperienced in her armor, or was there another reason for his remark? Opting to keep her composure and avoid unnecessary anger, she decided to play it safe. However, he could sense her returning to a state of alertness as her hands subtly shifted around her blaster belt.

"No, this isn't my first time here. While it may not be the most welcoming of locations, there is plenty of work available for someone like me. I am Vexia Renn, by the way... And it would be appreciated if you would share your name as well. I can only hope that you aren't here to target me for some reason. If that is the case, then it seems only one of us will be walking away from this encounter."

Maintaining a neutral tone, she aimed to intimidate him, albeit in a calculated manner. Vexia understood that given the man's experience, any confrontation would likely result in her defeat.



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