"You remind me of the exile, in your own way."
Behind her Mira heard their shuttle hum and subtly power up as Atton ran the pre-flight checks. He hadn't said much since their decision to send the two of them to Coruscant, and Mira was more then happy to let him grumble in solitude while she said her final goodbyes. She had already said goodbye to Mical...though it had mostly been him explaining every little detail of their mission.
"Thank you, the general was...is a good woman." Bao-Dur replied from the piles of garbage that he probably could weld into a completely functional ship given enough time.
Mira didn't really feel comfortable in the cramped garage, it was too dirty, to reminiscent of the underbelly of Nar Shaddaa. None the less she remained, standing in a corner of the entrance as she listened to the odd conversation. "As you are a good man. I believe it's the feeling of a mastered burden that remind you of her."
"I have left those problems behind me. Hold this will you...good...huh, what do you know...you were actually correct."
"No need to sound so surprised." Visas actually sounded a little...annoyed!?
"No, no, it's just that this is completely new territory and you just figured it out without even experimenting." Mira raised an eyebrow, one could really get the wrong idea if one didn't know what they were talking about... "Guess that sense of yours have really grown to understand technology."
"Thank you...that is...good to hear." And now she sounded embarrassed? Funny, Mira didn't even knew Visas could.
Clearing her throat she heard Bao-Dur mutter a curse as he dropped something heavy to the floor. There was no anger in the brown eyes when he got to his feet though, wiping his hands with a filthy rag he nodded to her. "Ah Mira, all set to go I see?"
"Yeah." Mira shouldered the little pack latched to her back, watching Visas brush herself off as the Miraluka got up, her lips formed into a frown. "Not that I want to interrupt...whatever you two are doing..." Visas mouth became a thin line of annoyance, much to Mira's amusement. "I know you two are...busy...I just wanted to say goodbye."
Bao-Dur didn't seem to notice her tone, though Visas most certainly did, the Miraluka somehow managing to glare at Mira despite the lack of eyes. "Not so busy we cannot say goodbye Mira, besides, I bet there will be some time before you have some mature company?" Bao-Dur glanced at the dark cockpit of the ship just visible through the garage door.
"Oh I think I'll manage him. Besides, you'd be surprised how many mature people actually act like little schoolgirls." Visas flinched. Wow...this was fun! "Not that that's wrong, it's sort of cute I suppose, if a little surprising." Now the hostility was practically oozing from the ex-sith.
"If you say so, I know I wouldn't want your job though." The zabrak retorted, oblivious. "Just don't let him order you around and you'll do fine."
"Don't worry, he knows just how much I'm willing to hurt him if he annoys me." Mira grinned.
"Be careful, a friendship, however small it might be, is not something easily tossed aside." Visas warned, tone curt as always. Was there...a threat in those words? Mira cocked her head to the side, but couldn't read the veiled woman. "People to confide in...are few for those like us."
"I...I guess..." Mira looked away, suddenly feeling a stab of shame. Visas was, in a way, right. How many did Mira truly know outside the enclave? How many friends?
It dawned upon her, she had been...alone...completely alone.
"Friendship is a powerful tool. It aids you in battle..." Mira rolled her eyes, typical Visas. "...it brings focus to the mind, heals wounds...both in flesh and soul." Huh, Mira didn't know the other woman had it in her. "And it brings....peace to the mind...if there is such a thing."
Mira swallowed. "You...you just might be right." She glanced back at their shuttle, suddenly feeling a little better about sharing an adventure with the annoying Atton. "I guess I hadn't thought about how much you guys, all of you, mean to me." Wow...she really did sound like a dork, it was fortunate Atton couldn't hear her now or she would never hear the end of it.
"Getting soft on us are you?" Bao-Dur asked, a glint in his eyes. "What happened to the bounty huntress standing strong alone?"
"Doubting my strength are you?" Mira asked with an equally amused tone, hand straying to her belt. The mechanic instantly held up his hands in surrender, a mock look of fear on his face. "Besides, one can be strong on your own...and not be alone."
Visas inclined her head slightly. "Something the sith teachings never quite understand..." She seemed to ponder her own words for a moment. "I will await your return...friend."
"Don't worry, I'll be back." Mira found herself smiling.
"Oh we're counting on it." Bao-Dur said. "Besides, where else would we get our entertainment from if you don't bring back our charmer?"
"Oh I think we could find a replacement..." Mira let the words hang with a grin as Visas shook her head, looking away.
Bao-Dur just looked confused, but still smiled politely as he replied: "Yes well, in the meantime, keep him away from the captain of that republic cruiser that is going to pick you up. Especially if it's a woman, it would take much longer to get to Coruscant in that shuttle you know..."
"I'll keep him in line. Besides, he's not a complete fool..." The mechanic gave her a surprised look. "Well...not entirely...or..." Mira sighed, realizing the foolishness in her statement. "...I'll keep an eye on him."
"Better make that both." Bao-Dur chuckled as he looked above her shoulder. "Seems he's about to leave without you."
"What?" Mira turned and watched with shock how the shuttle was about to take off, there was no sign of him waiting for her. "Sith-spit! I'll kill him!" Mira rushed forward even as she heard the mechanic laugh.
Dammit! She could practically feel Visas smirk at her! She'll get him for this!