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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 15:58:19 GMT -5
“Yeah I do! I’m glad you like it!” Her cheeks warmed as she leaned closer, flipping through the sketchbook showing him the different things she’d drawn. “Here’s one I did when I went to Endor, the trees were so pretty there. Oh and here’s one of Sanchji when I had to pick up a bounty; its culture is so colorful.” She showed him about five other drawings before stopping on a page, her enthusiasm suddenly gone. The drawing depicted a woman, covered in blood and having a desperate expression, tripping but holding her hand out to the viewer. In the background gunshots and bullets could be seen, and smoke filled the air. Nightmare’s throat became tight. She’d forgotten that she had drawn that. Carefully she held it out to Axel. “That’s… that’s what I dream about. Drawing my terrors makes it easier to process them, and I’m glad that I’m able to honor her sacrifice in art.”
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on Apr 30, 2024 16:05:45 GMT -5
He leaned in as she showed him her drawings, flipping through the pages. They were all so detailed and realistic. He could hear the enthusiasm in her voice as she spoke about her drawings, and it made him smile. "Wow. These are all really good. Like seriously, you have a real gift" he said, lifting his head to look back at her for a moment. Then she flipped to the drawing she had done of her nightmare. A shiver went down Axel's back at the sight before him on the paper. It was...horrific. but it was also spectacular at just how realistically it had been depicted. "Wow..." He was at a loss for words, but he wanted to comfort her so he grabbed her hand gently.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 16:11:47 GMT -5
She closed her eyes, holding back a few tears but then she felt his hand close around hers. Her face was surprised as she looked at him, and a few seconds later held his hand up to the light, inspecting it. But then she put it on the paper while it was holding her own, tracing the design and drawing details. “Not all the memories I write about have to be sad,” she murmured as she leaned onto him, “I want to remember moments like this forever.” It felt cheesy sure, but Nightmare didn’t care. She was being honest. Not that she’d ever forget these, but in a way drawing was her way of remembering.
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on Apr 30, 2024 16:24:27 GMT -5
ABSGDJSGKJPSH THEYRE SO CUTE!!))
Axel grinned and chuckled as she began to draw their hands as they were held together. Not that she could see it, but he had the biggest smile on his face as she leaned against him and told him that. It made him feel all warm and fuzzy inside, which wasn't something he had ever experienced before. "This isn't something that I ever want to forget either" he felt...vulnerable saying those words, but he truly meant them
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 17:39:47 GMT -5
Nightmare too sighed in contentment. If this was how she was going to spend the foreseeable future, then… well let’s just say she wouldn’t complain. She slid down so her head was resting on the top of his leg, where she gazed at him. Her hand and his were still intertwined, and she gently swung it back and forth like a pendulum as she thought. Then he let out a low chuckle. “If you told me yesterday,” another laugh escaped her throat, “that the same man who threatened to throw me off of his ship would be sitting holding hands with me, I would’ve called you absolutely f*cking insane. And yet,” she squeezed his hand, “here I am.” And then in a quieter voice she added, “I’m glad I came back, Axel.”
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on Apr 30, 2024 18:02:54 GMT -5
Axel grinned slightly as she moved down and rested against his leg. He was then caught off guard at her words and let out a small laugh. "Hey, in my defense, I didn't know you very well yet and I had been tracking that bounty for weeks!" He gave another laugh, but fell quiet as she added the last part. "I'm glad you came back too Nightmare, I really am" he grins. After a while of sitting like that, with her head resting in his lap and their hands entertained, he spoke up. "We should probably go get our bounties soon" he didn't want the moment between them to end, but they did have to get started on collecting their bounties for the day
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 18:17:32 GMT -5
"You're right." She eased herself up from him, letting their hands fall back to each other's sides. "And I'm guessing there'll be time for... what that was later." Her words were still soft, although falling back into their usual brisk and sarcastic form quickly. She picked up her rifle which she'd set against the wall and put her sketchbook and pen back into her backpack. Then she turned to him. "I have an appointment set up at a bar near here for an exchange of bounties, so we can head there first." She threw their breakfast trash away in the waste basket on board before grinning at him. "Unless of course you have a different place in mind?"
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on Apr 30, 2024 18:42:48 GMT -5
He looked down at his hand. It felt strangely empty now. He gave a nod at her statement. He gathered his own gear, grabbing his beskar dagger and putting it in its holster, then grabbing his blaster. He turned towards her and looked down at her as she spoke. "Yeah, that works. I don't have anywhere else that would be better" he shrugged and tilts his head. "Lead the way" he bowed playfully
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 19:05:59 GMT -5
"Alrighty then!" She turned and walked out of the ship. Her leg was feeling much better, although a little sore. After a few minutes of weaving through the crowds she came to the outside of a bar. Smoke drifted out from the entrance and cheers and clinking of glasses could be heard. She took a deep breath, and made her way inside. Almost as soon as she entered she saw him. He was holding a drink filled to the brim with the spiky fruit Nightmare'd bought yesterday and the nasty smell of alcohol was wafting from the glass. She wrinkled her nose but sat down with her rifle across the table and her hand resting on the end of it.
"I'm Nightmare," she glanced around and leaned closer to him, "the one who requested the bounties a couple weeks ago." He snorted and slid a few chips across the table. She raised her eyebrow. "You promised a four thousand dollar bounty." He shrugged and took a sip of his drink. "Person over there took it. Kill them and take bounty if you want it bad." Nightmare looked at who he was pointing to and felt her heart sink. There's absolutely no way... no. It was Eduna [pronounced ee-duu-na] from her creed! The female Mandalorian's armor was a deep red, with lighter red accents. When she too looked up, she got up from her seat and made her way over to Nightmare and Axel.
"Well bless my soul," she said in a smooth tone although it was laced with contempt, "if it isn't Nightmare! Fancy seeing you here in a place like this." Nightmare sighed. "Yes, well, good to see you too Eduna." The other mandalorian circled Nightmare, inspecting every curve and dip of her armor. "Well," she said in a rather disgusted tone that was covered with a sugary aftertaste, "I can see that age hasn't changed you much. Rather a shame... maybe if you got a butt-job it would finally match your thighs!" Nightmare shuddered. Nothing had changed with her either it seemed.
But then Eduna saw Axel and her tone changed. "Goodness me Nightmare! You didn't tell me you had a boyfriend!" The blood red Mandalorian made her way over to Axel, tracing her finger down the length of his helmet and down his neck. Nightmare flinched at the motion. "Nice Bescar," she purred, "I bet you got it from all of your bounty hunting you do hmm? It's to be expected from a strong man like you." Her tone was shamelessly seductive and flirty as she put her hands around his waist. "Why don't you come with me... I'd be much better than her..."
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 19:07:12 GMT -5
(Gots to gets that ~drama~)
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on Apr 30, 2024 19:13:41 GMT -5
Axel took his seat beside Nightmare as she talked to the guy who she had an appointment with, nearly gagging on the scent of alcohol from how strong it was. He began to let his attention drift around the room, observing the people. After a few minutes he zoned back in on what was happening, as he saw another Mandalorian making her way over. As he watched the way Eduna circled them and made remarks about Nightmare, it made his blood boil. He looked over to see Nightmare's reaction. Then Eduna made her way over to him, touching his helmet and putting her hands around his waist. He absolutely snapped, shoving her off of him, pinning her to the table and putting his dagger to her throat aggressively. "Don't. Touch. Me. Hand over the bounty chip, or I won't hesitate to kill you" he snarled, his grip on his dagger tight.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 19:33:57 GMT -5
Nightmare watched in utter surprise as Axel pinned Aduna to a bar table with his dagger to her throat. So much for the ‘I don’t hurt other Mandalorians’ thing. She waltzed over, rummaging through her pockets until the found the chip. “It’s alright Axel.” Aduna started to squirm but instead leaned closer to Axel. “You’re making a mistake. I could be everything you want.” Nightmare pushed Axel off, taking the position where she put the trigger of her rifle to the Mandalorian’s chink in her chest armor, right below the throat. “I dare you,” she hissed in a dangerous voice, “to say one more thing to him. I f*cking dare you.” It felt good to finally be the one threatening her, instead of the other way around.
“I… fine. Let me go.” Nightmare snorted. “Yeah, and have you follow us back to the ship? No.” She took a small vial out from her belt, holding it under Aduna’s helmet before uncorking it. A small wisp of smoke came out from it, and the Mandalorian screamed. “No! No I promise I won’t! I won’t-” but she was cut off by her body becoming limp. Nightmare looked disgustingly at the body. She was still alive, but her journey into sleep wasn’t a painless one. Carefully she picked up the body, bringing it into the women’s room where she put it propped up in a stall and locked the door. Even if Nightmare despised her, she didn’t want her to get r*ped or hurt by a bar patron. "Remember how you said you always get the last word?” She whispered with a small smile, “Now it’s my turn.” Then she turned and walked back out to Axel where she gave him a small salute. “We can go now. Although when we get back to the ship we need to take off. As much as I hate to say it, her immune system is strong. I didn’t want to kill her but I did knock her out. However I don’t know how long it’ll hold her for.”
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on Apr 30, 2024 19:41:21 GMT -5
Axel very hesitantly stepped away from the red armored Mandalorian. He wanted nothing more than to make her shut the hell up, but he trusted Nightmare when she told him to back off. He waited patiently for Nightmare to get back from moving the body, and he gave her a nod. He led the way out of the bar and back to his ship. After he and Nightmare were both on the ship, he closed the door and began prepping for take off. He still hadnt said a word, as he was absolutely pissed by the words that Aduna had spoken to him, and to Nightmare. He began muttering things to himself under his breath
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 20:17:09 GMT -5
Nightmare heard his mutterings as she too prepped the ship, punching in the coordinates into its computer. “She was in the same creed as me a while back. Of course people loved her, and if I ever said that I mildly liked someone she’d HAVE to date them or spread rumors about me. And then there was the body shaming.”
Her tone became cold and she paused, her hands gripping the top of the chair so hard that one of her fingernails chipped. “It was always about my f*cking hips. Like wow, sorry we can’t all look as perfect as you. And my thighs too. They’ve always been bigger than my ass, and she just thought that was the funniest thing ever. Whenever I went to a trainer or elder about it they told me I was overreacting. But one day I got sick of it. When she tried to insult me… I punched her right in the face.” She laughed bitterly. “I wanted to break her pretty little face so hard. And I did. Of course I couldn’t see it, but she had a broken nose and from what she told me her face was ruined. Oh man, did I feel happy. But of course she got back at me. I’d always had better aim than her, and she hated it was the one thing she couldn’t change. So the next time we went out a patrol solo, she attacked me with a knife. I wasn’t prepared and she messed up my hand pretty bad.” Nightmare took off her glove and surveyed the deep scar that ran from the joint of her middle finger and down to the side of her knuckle. “But you know,” she flexed the muscles, “it just made me train harder. And I did get the last word eventually, which was today.”
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on Apr 30, 2024 20:36:02 GMT -5
Axel turned his head as she began speaking. With every word it made him more and more pissed at this lady. It gave him a surge of satisfaction to know that Nightmare had broken her nose, but that quickly faded as she took off her glove and showed him the scar on her hand. "God....I'm half tempted to go back and teach her a lesson" he muttered angrily, sighing as he sat down next to her. He looked over at her, and he frowned. The fact that Aduna had bodyshamed Nightmare and then done those horrible things to her didn't sit right in his stomach. He wanted to do something, to go teach her a lesson, but he knew that they probably should be leaving. "Are you gonna be alright?" He asked her quietly
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 21:07:12 GMT -5
Nightmare smiled gently at him, and held his hand with her scarred one. “Yes. My revenge on her is not only poisoning her and locking her in a closet, although that is nice, but… I’ve learned to love the way I am. A couple of years ago I would’ve traded my soul for a different body. But now I know that my physical features aren’t what define me. I’m a good artist, an incredible sharpshooter, and the cherry on top,” she brought his hand up to her face, where she lifted the visor slightly and lightly kissed the top of his hand, “she couldn’t have you.” She had angled it so he couldn’t see her face or lips, but some part of her longed for him to feel the touch of her lips.
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Post by Ravenshadow on Apr 30, 2024 21:24:22 GMT -5
(Also, I sent screenshots of this RP to one of my friends and now they're super invested in it and insist I send screenshots when stuff happens XD)
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on May 1, 2024 8:11:26 GMT -5
Axel smiled at that. He qas glad that she could see that there was more to her than just the way she looked. Then Nigtmare did something...unexpected. she lightly kissed the top of his hand. His stomach started doing somersaults and his mind was going at a hundred miles per second. He was feeling things for her, things that were more than just friendship. He inhaled sharply and gave a small nervous laugh. He looked down to where their fingers were still entertwined. He was battling his own thoughts here. I should tell her how i feel. But what if she doesn't feel the same? What if i make things awkward and she leaves? What if she ends up hating me? He looked at her as he bettled the thoughts in his mind, not knowing what to say
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 1, 2024 8:21:56 GMT -5
Nightmare stared at their hands for a moment, looking at her scarred one in his gloved one. Being with him felt so… right. She’d never had a romantic relationship before but if she ever did she was certain this was how it would feel. Her hand squeezed his slightly, not wanting the moment to pass. All she wanted to do was curl up next to him and talk about the stars, or her sketches, or bounties, or whatever he wanted. In some way she wanted to do more, to kiss him not just on the hand. But she felt terrified that he might not feel the same way so instead she just sighed. “You- you don't hate me for doing that, do you?" If he wanted to just stay friends then she'd respect that. But if he also wanted something more... then she would be more than happy to oblige.
{Edited it bc I wanted a few more emotions for her}
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on May 1, 2024 8:30:11 GMT -5
Hey I have to go for a bit. I'll be back in a few hours))
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 1, 2024 8:33:09 GMT -5
(Kk!)
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 1, 2024 11:17:49 GMT -5
(Also can we have them find a lil space dog or something)
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on May 1, 2024 12:48:48 GMT -5
Axel blinked in surprise as she asked him that. "What? No, of course not. I...why would I hate you for that?" He tilted his head at her as they sat there holding hands, both of them leaving words unsaid. He wanted to tell her, more than anything. He swallowed hard, about to tell her when suddenly the ship beeped, indicating that it was ready to take off. He turned his head towards the control pad, not wanting to get up to take off yet. All he wanted to do was sit here with her, holding her hand and talking to her about anything.
Yes!! They should definitely find a space dog and keep it!!))
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 1, 2024 13:14:53 GMT -5
She was about to tell him when she heard a shout from outside. Looking out at one of the cams, Nightmare let out a low growl as she saw Eduna outside the ship. But then she closed her eyes and picked up her rifle, keeping one of her hands ungloved. Then she turned to Axel. “This is my fight. Either I kill her, or I die trying. I’m done with hiding from her.” Just when she was about to go out, she walked back over to him. From there she took out a cloth from her bag and put it around the see through part of her helmet and carefully lifted a tiny bit of his helmet just enough to see his cheek. She hesitated for a moment, but followed through and pressed her lips to his cheek before pulling his visor down and removing her blindfold. “If I don’t come back I wanted to do that at least once. But, I’m not going into this to lose.”
When she went outside, she walked away from the ship with Eduna following. “Let’s finish this,” she snarled, “once and for all.” Eduna sneered and pulled a scarlet blaster from its holster. “With pleasure.” The two circled for a moment, with Nightmare keeping her slight limp unnoticeable. After a few minutes Eduna sprung at her. Nightmare dodged it and drove her blade into her shoulder before backing up. Eduna screamed but turned back faster than Nightmare had anticipated and landed a shot on her hurt leg. She winced but refused to give Eduna the satisfaction of a scream or flinch.
After a few of battling back and forth, Nightmare noticed that Eduna was tiring. Time to finish this. The next time she charged, Nightmare shoved her and the blood red Mandalorian fell to the ground and didn’t get back up. She was still breathing, although clutching her side and panting heavily. Nightmare picked up her rifle with her still ungloved scarred hand and pressed the muzzle of the gun to Eduna’s throat. “First, you made my life hell when I was little. Then, you f*cked up my hand. And now you try to flirt with the one man who I’ve ever loved. There were many mistakes you made, but that was your last. I always get the last word, Eduna.” The sound of a gunshot ran through the air and Nightmare glared down at the body for a second before giving a small salute and limping back to the ship where she promptly collapsed.
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 1, 2024 13:18:17 GMT -5
(Yesss space dog!! Can we name it Ollie?)
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on May 1, 2024 13:33:11 GMT -5
Axel also heard the sound and looked up at the cameras. He had definitely been about to March out there and handle Aduna herself, when Nightmare stopped him. At the mention of her 'dying trying' it made Axels stomach churn. He didn't like the thought of her being hurt, let alone losing her life. As Nightmare lifted his helmet and kissed his cheek, he couldn't stop himself from grinning. As she was about to head out, he put his hand on her shoulder. "Just...just be careful. Please" he murmured softly, then let her walk outside.
He watched from the cameras inside the ship, hating that he couldn't go out there and help her. She had asked him not to, so he was going to respect her wishes. He frowned as he saw Aduna shoot Nightmare's already injured leg. It made him absolutely pissed. But then he saw that Nightmare had knocked her down, and then shot her. He rushed to meet her as she limped back into the ship. He caught her as she collapsed, his blood running cold. "Oh god...hey, stay with me. You're okay" he spoke to her as he laid her onto the cot. He began to panic, but he did his best to calm down as he grabbed the first aid kit and sat down next to her. He grabbed her hand and gave it a squeeze. "You're going to be okay" he whispered, his voice shaking slightly.
Yes!! Ollie is such a cute name!!!))
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 1, 2024 14:17:58 GMT -5
Nightmare’s head was spinning. The adrenaline from the fight was wearing off, and suddenly all the bruises hurt. She gave a small groan but her eyes flickered open as she felt Axel gently guide her over to the bed where she lay limp for a few seconds, panting. “Wow,” she said with another deep breath, “kinda forgot I needed air for a minute.” But as soon as she saw his worried expression she realized that wasn’t the time for joking. “I’ll be okay. My leg is the only thing that’s really hurt, besides a couple of bruises and cuts.” Then she pulled off the Bescar with a wince, her hand coming back red. “Jesus,” she muttered, “lesson learned, don’t get stabbed in the same place two times. Could you…” she gestured down to her leg, hoping he could bandage it.
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on May 1, 2024 14:21:48 GMT -5
Axel nodded, opening the first aid kit and taking out the necessary supplies, mainly the bandages and disinfectant. He quickly disinfected the cut, doing his best not to wince at how bad it looked, then he bandaged it tightly. "Alright, that should feel better soon. You sure you're okay? Do you want any pain meds? Water? Food?" He questioned, almost feeling like an overprotective parent. He just cared for her, more than anything, and he hated seeing her in pain or discomfort like this
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Post by Ravenshadow on May 1, 2024 14:36:37 GMT -5
“Yeah I’ll be okay I think. You should probably launch the ship though, don’t want people connecting the dead body to me. It wouldn’t be very good for my creed reputation you know?” Then she made her fingers do a shooing motion. “Scram! Take the ship off,” then she smiled under her helmet broadly, “unless you want to give me something besides bandages?” Her tone was unmistakably flirty as she leaned forward slightly.
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Post by 《🎄○●cøpper●○🎄》 on May 1, 2024 14:42:11 GMT -5
Axel nodded and began to walk toward the control pad, until she spoke the last part. It made him stop in his tracks, almost tripping and falling flat on his face as he turned back around. He moved to sit back next to her, propping his head on his hand as he leaned towards her. "Oh? What'd you have in mind?" He smirked underneath his mask, his own voice carrying a flirtatious tone.
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