Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OC Marnie and any alterations to the original storyline plot her presence creates to various readers amusement everywhere across the globe during this horrible crisis.
Mandalorian: The 2nd Foundling Chapter 3
Luckily there weren't any more surprise attacks from other separate bounty hunters that day enroot to the Razor Crest. That doesn't mean Mando is going to let his guard down. Even as the sun was setting over the horizon he refuses to let his guard down. Far from desirable to have another ambush spring out of nowhere.
A bit embarrassing if something like this is permitted to occur a second time. Not like any of the aggressors would survive the encounter anyhow.
Still Mando's not too happy about the damage he sustained during the brawl. Even with his level of vast skills and experience Trandoshans are no joke especially in a group like that.
Which is why Mando is currently making repairs to his armor and tending to the wounds he got. None of the wounds are serious, but it's still best to tend to them now instead of later so as not to risk infection.
He's chosen to make camp on a hilltop still in the canyon that's well covered, but has a decent vantage point to spot danger. There's practically nothing part of the surrounding desolate landscape for him to make a fire with so he doesn't have to worry about anything like that giving away their position, but he does use a lantern. He needs a small amount of life expelled from it in order to make the necessary repairs.
Marnie and the Child are situated a couple of feet away in his view where he can keep an eye on them. Mando gave the girl some food and a small canteen of water he possesses on his person for the kids to share. To his surprise Marnie only took a tiny sip from the water before passing it along to the infant. The Child took some big gulps before Marnie removes it amidst protests. She doesn't want him to get a bad tummy from drinking too fast. Thankfully the Child becomes pacified when Marnie splits the meat Mando handed over. Marnie is well aware the Child won't need to drink milk because of the time she's already spent with him.
Mando carefully takes note of this in the back of his mind. He won't allow any of his marks to die before he acquires his bounty. He approves of Marnie's actions to care and look after the little one closely like this.
Less work for him.
Speaking of which Mando isn't too overly concerned about the elder one taking the younger and making a break for it. Even a kid like her knows all too well that if she made a break for it it's highly unlikely either of them would last long without his protection. This was proven as much when the Trandoshans hit. It would be a huge inconvenience to have to apprehend the duo a second time.
Basically Marnie is simply sitting there monitoring his activities right back with the Child peeking out from his bassinet, overly large and cute ears pricked in curiosity. There's not really that much talking going on except for the Child's occasional cooing, babbles, and squeaks. While the Child is too young to speak the emotions it conveys are easily conveyed with his eyes. In them was a touch of sadness and concern over Mando's condition. It's lucky he's not overly traumatized in any way from the skirmish.
Marnie can't deny that she isn't feeling the same.
After checking to make absolutely sure the Child is secure in his cradle and blankets she tentatively approaches Mando as he is repairing his armor.
Mando doesn't cease his work and she has no idea if he even spares her a single glance because he never removes the helmet. Marnie waits for an invitation to speak so she stands there fiddling with her fingers.
Eventually acknowledging her presence, Mando said "What is it?"
Motioning towards the section of armor he's currently repairing, timidly, Marnie said "Can I help?"
That seems to garner his attention.
Pausing in his work, craning his head around to regard at her through his visor, shaking his head, Mando said "No."
Pouting cutely, hands on hips, Marnie said "I can, you know."
"I doubt that," said Mando, nodding back in the Child's direction. "Go back and sit with the kid."
Marnie wrinkles her nose in distaste, lightly stomping her foot.
Firmly pointing at the Child, sharply, Mando said "Now."
Marnie huffs, returning to the Child's side.
In the middle of their conversation the Child had somehow climbed out from his bassinet and had been making his way over to them. Marnie intercepts the kid, sitting down with him cuddled in her arms.
Eyes narrowed Marnie sticks her tongue out at Mando. Sulking she then moves on to occupying the Child by trying to put him to sleep. Nothing she tries works. Instead his focus is planted firmly on Mando. The Child totally seems fascinated by this Mandalorian that certainly has appeared to rescue them from their captors. Marnie can't deny that she, too, is in awe of this man even if he is standoffish and dismissive towards them.
Marnie has heard the numerous story's just as everyone else has, but she never once thought she'd ever really meet one in person in her lifetime.
It's not until Mando is cauterizing an open abrasion on his arm with a laser pen that the Child made another move towards him. This time Marnie let him go, wanting to see what his intentions are.
As silent as ever the Child creeps over to Mando's side stretching out a tiny hand to the wound. Before the Child can act on anything Mando spots him. Picking him up Mando places the Child inside his bassinet instead of allowing him another opportunity's to roam again. Mando locks the bassinet sending a warning glare at Marnie so she knows for a fact she opens the lid. It'll stay closed until they're moving again at first light.
Mando continues working. Then once he's satisfied he turns in to sleep for a couple of hours right after she scans the area for potential enemies.
Marnie herself had nodded off for a little while. At some point in time she did wake up after Mando fell asleep.
Noticing this Marnie senses an opportunity. Not to run away, but to do what she said she wanted to.
Help him.
Marnie quietly tiptoes over to where Mando is sleeping. She uses extreme caution to make sure he's actually sleeping underneath that helmet. The only movement she derives from him is his body rising and falling as he breathes. He's positioned where his injured arm is not touching the ground so obviously it's still causing him discomfort.
Marnie can rectify that.
Leaning forward Marnie shuts her eyes, shifting a hand to hover over his arm. Focusing really hard Marnie draws on her own energy, transferring it into him, and healing the injury. It's a slow process that is draining, but she feels very strongly that she has to follow through with it.
When Marnie is done all that remains is the scar left behind from the cauterization.
Marnie now goes back to her spot and settles down to rest.
Yawning, now extremely drowsy, Marnie murmured "Told you I can help."
The moment Marnie lays her head down she's literally out of it.
Seconds later Mando lifts his head, moving into an upright position.
Turns out he'd been awake the entire time. He witnessed everything in a façade of playing possum.
Lightly grazing fingertips over the new scar, Mando said "Who are you?"
Authors Note:
Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D
I've been meaning to get back to this one for a while and only now I've managed to find time and inspiration for it. I'm very satisfied and happy about it.
Right now during this epidemic with the coronavirus that's impacting every nation in the entire world we really do need find whatever sources we possibly can in order to lighten our spirits. Especially those who are unfortunately stuck sick or those locked in self isolation in order to prevent both contraction and spread of the illness. For those of us who have the abilities to do this we have a duty to keep up morale and that's exactly what I wholeheartedly desire these new stories and updates concocted during this time do for you.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm very satisfied and happy about it.
I recently put up some other works I've put out at titled Secret Of Bristol Cove, Predators Redemption, A Revolutionary Romance, Aunt, Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, Magic And the Brave Little Toaster 1, Lavinia: Princess Of Edelweiss, Rorschach's Legend, Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, The 8th Loser, Naomi Poldark: Mistress Of Nampara, Serenity: End Guardian To The Moors, Dido Cruger: Power Rangers SPD, The True Catwoman Of Gotham, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and Nuala: The White Lioness. I highly recommend them. ;D
By the way Rorschach's Legend, Aunt, Mandalorian: The 2nd Foundling, Eira Byrnison, and Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and The True Catwoman Of Gotham, are some of the best newest additions to my profile. If you're a fan of the Golden Compass and Watchmen which are the new series on HBO then you will love these. Then if you haven't saw them yet then I recommend that you check it out. Since there are still just recently uploaded I really would enjoy hearing other peoples thoughts on the subject matter so far. So feel free to do so if you have the time.
I have other grand news! I was a patron at New York Comic Con 2019! Ah! I'd been dying to go for years and now I had the opportunity. The Jokers from Impractical Jokers have been here along with Tom Hiddleston and so many others. Over those few days I actually got my picture taken with a couple of other actors/actresses and some really great panels. It really is so exciting there. This is an opportunity of a lifetime so there's no way in hell that I was going to waste a single second of it. No one ever should with something like this. Ever! ;D
For future preferences I highly recommend that you all keep an eye out for when tickets for New York Comic Con are available for purchase again for next year. This is a huge event and you should jump on it whenever you have the chance. Unfortunately this year it appears like Comic Con might be skipped not just in New York, but also in all it's regular places during the course of scheduled events. I think we all know the reason for it is plain as day.
The coronavirus.
Can't exactly blame with how dreadful things are getting in escalation and the fact that places like the Javits Center in New York have been temporarily converted into makeshift hospitals in order to deal with the overflow of people contracting infections from this rapidly spreading virus that might as well be called a plague at this point. Let's keep fingers crossed that an aim is to have this pass us before then so things can get back on track. If it is then New York Comic Con might be exactly what people need in order to lighten their spirits after all this darkness. Stay safe everyone and long to eventually see you there.