Shenanigans!

[phaselocknroll]

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[nostalgiabomb]

Sounds like a good plan. Lead on, my lady.

[phaselocknroll]

[ She takes him by the hand and heads back up the street towards Moxxi's bar, with it's bright lights and loud music. There are slot machines in one corner, a dart board in another with two patrons drunkenly trying to play the game. Moxxi stands behind the bar, and gives Maya a "Hey, sugar" as they walk in. When Maya introduces Peter as her boyfriend, the other woman has enough class to stop leaning on the bar in such a way that really shows off her cleavage.

There's an older gentleman with cybernetic implants- one eye, one arm, and one leg- sitting at the far side of the bar. He tips his hat, and Maya introduces Peter to Sir Hammerlock. ("He's one of the first people I met on Pandora.") The hunter remarks that he had a few things that needed doing around the Wildlife Exploitation Preserve (yes, really) if they were interested. Samples and such to gather for his upcoming almanac on the planet's wildlife.

It pays well, at least, and Maya's always up for shooting some stalkers, so she agrees.

They've got a little time to kill, so Moxxi slides them a couple of drinks ("On the house.") and they sit to chat. ]

Have I ever told you about stalkers before?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He leans backwards against the counter, facing the room -- force of habit, honestly. Every time Peter's in a new bar, he likes to be aware of his surroundings; that, and he doesn't want to accidentally let his eyes wander to a certain bartender's goods. He sticks to idly watches two patrons playing darts. ]

Are we talkin' actual stalkers here, like creepy dudes in the night? Or a new brand of stalker?

[phaselocknroll]

[ a smirk ]

The latter. They're kind of lizardy-pterodactyl-looking things. But they can cloak themselves, so they're kind of a pain in the ass.

[nostalgiabomb]

So either way, stalkers are something we're supposed to shoot.

[ A beat. ]

I'm really glad you explained, 'cause for a bit there I actually thought we'd be hunting for the first kind.

[phaselocknroll]

I kind of figured you'd need clarification on that one.

... Also I hope you don't mind giant bugs.

[nostalgiabomb]

To clarify, are we talkin' size of a breadbox giant? Or size of the Milano giant?

[phaselocknroll]

Size of a breadbox to about the size of a small car, actually.

[nostalgiabomb]

-- Then yeah, I think I can deal, as long as they're like to die from a healthy application of laser blasts and punches.

So this is the kinda stuff you did, huh?

[phaselocknroll]

I've shot more than my fair share of varkids. They'll die just fine.

[ she laughs a little ] Pretty much. It's not glorious, but it's kind of fun, at least.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ His smile is a reassuring one, and he takes a swig from his drink. ]

Hey, I'm not complaining. Reminds me of the crap I had to do with the Ravagers. They always gave me the odd jobs they didn't want when I first started going off on my own.

[phaselocknroll]

Yeah? Were you their errand boy there for a while?

[nostalgiabomb]

Head errand boy, thanks very much.

[phaselocknroll]

Sorry, sorry. My bad.

... Oh man, I just realized I get to take you for a ride in one of Scooter's runners.

[nostalgiabomb]

... Suddenly, I feel afraid. Should I be?

[phaselocknroll]

They control like shit, honestly. I've flipped a few, but that's half the fun.

[ That's not very reassuring, Maya..... ]

[nostalgiabomb]

... Okay. Can I just walk? I think I'll just walk.

[phaselocknroll]

We can just use the Fast Travel if you'd rather. It'll teleport us right there.

[nostalgiabomb]

But not as flippy as you would prefer it to be, I would guess?

[phaselocknroll]

No, it's totally fine. I forget not everyone is used to this place.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ Peter can't help but smirk. ] I mean, it's kinda weird. It's like we're on a completely different planet or something.

[phaselocknroll]

Yeah, go figure.

[ she smirks back ] Ready to head out?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He downs the last of his drink and stands, offering her a hand up. ]

For a fun-filled day of squishing bugs and killing lizard things? You don't even have to ask twice.

[phaselocknroll]

Are we considering this a date, then?

[nostalgiabomb]

Well, mercenary work as a second date sounds perfectly romantic to me.