New Face in Town

[heypartner]

WHO: Cobb Vanth and Whomever
WHERE: Hangar
WHAT: New arrival just hanging out watching the sunrise
WHEN: 2/8 early morning
WARNINGS: None.


Cobb watched the sunrise from the side of the hangar where he leant casually. He had his hands tucked under his arms to keep them warm. The temperatures here were a lot colder than he was used to. Back home, the first sun would've already been up making this pleasant for a few brief moments before the second one rose. There weren't many people out and about yet but he figured if he waited long enough he'd get a good look at a few.

This place was still new even though he had a better idea of situation. It wasn't a situation he liked much but well, he'd adjust. He wanted to walk around the town proper later to really get a feel for the layout. Right now, he felt pretty comfortable with the ships where he knew at least a few people.

He still hadn't figured out what exactly he'd do in this place. There didn't seem to be any real organization besides the ships themselves and who they'd let on. Weird little security measure that. He scratched at his chin a moment. Yeah, definitely a weird little place he had found himself in.

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[the_child]

He giggles, amused that Cobb is at least trying to understand him. It's definitely better than some adults around here.

He watches the Marshall before reaching down to splash at the water a little. No fish... that's disappointing. He shifts and sits down next to Cobb. It's strange, yeah, but at least nothing's tried to kill him since he got here. He looks up at him, making a small noise and raising his ears. It's not so bad once you get used to it.

[heypartner]

Cobb will try his best to understand. He's not an expert in green alien child language.

"I guess you must like it a little bit. You got your dad. That's a bit of good luck for both of us, huh?" It would be a lot more unsettling to be on this strange planet without a familiar face. Cobb got two. Probably a lucky thing around here.

[the_child]

No, but he gets an A for effort.

He nods a little. He doesn't think he'd do well in this place without Din around. Sure there are others here who like to help take care of him, but none of them are his Dad.

[heypartner]

Cobb nodded along. Yeah, it was good the little guy had Mando around and that Mando had him. Otherwise, he imagined both parties would be in a mess without the other for a long time.

"Still gonna be awhile for me to settle in like you two have, I think. Don't much like getting taken somewhere against my will." That happened too much in his past for him to feel real comfortable with this.

[the_child]

Really, who liked being taken somewhere like that? Of course, that kind of happened to Grogu all the time but he really had no way to argue or tell anyone what his will actually was. Also he didn't mind that much, since Din usually took them to some pretty exciting places.

His ears raised and he made a noise at Cobb. He understood what he meant. Grogu and Din were lucky to have each other. And Din had been there before, that definitely made a difference, too.

[heypartner]

One of these days, the kid would figure out words and then he'd really tell people what for.

Cobb figured that was a little understanding there. Someone had taken the kid from his people before he found his way to Mando. He sighs.

"You know the worst part, kiddo?" Cobb looks at him a smile slowly spreading across his lips. "It's cold."

[the_child]

Too true. SOMEDAY. But today was not that day.

Cobb was pretty intuitive for a non-Jedi. It was no wonder Grogu liked him. He smiled up at him and pat his arm. Yeah, it was a lot colder than Tatooine. Hey! He could talk to Obi-Wan! Obi-Wan was living there, so he'd understand!

[heypartner]

Cobb's a people person. For the most part. He's pretty good at reading body language. The kid is pretty expressive too.

He'll get it wrong eventually.

Mando had told him there were other people from their galaxy around here but Cobb hadn't met them yet. Mostly just other people from far of places he's never heard of. "Gonna have to find something warm. Or ask around and see if anyone's got something to spare."

[the_child]

Grogu made a burbling noise and gestured towards the ships. There are plenty of blankets in there! He knows, he made a nest out of some of them in the Star Duck.

[heypartner]

"I don't think I like the ships as much as you, kid." They're cramped and cold in Cobb's opinion. He's started to miss his home in Mos Pelgo which while small was more than enough space for just him.

He stretches his legs out in front of him. "My bed's a little short for me."

[the_child]

... That wasn't not what he said, Cobb. Work on your listening skills! He frowned. making a displeased noise. Oh, well. He didn't have that problem. He could fit anywhere! He looked around. There were other places where people could stay, right?

[heypartner]

"What?" He heard that noise and the frown is pretty easy to spot. He has no idea what's bothering the kid right now. Could be any number of things. Maybe he's upset about the short crack?

"I figure as long as you and your dad are here I don't have it too bad. Always got someone to watch my back." Even if none of them are on the same ship. He can trust at least a handful of folks.

[the_child]

He's not wrong, there. And, hey, Grogu is portable. He can stay anywhere with anyone! Nodding, he makes a noise in agreement. Yes! He'll have your back, Cobb.

[heypartner]

And the small size made him as cute as a baby loth cat. It's pretty impressive just how adorable those big brown eyes are.

Cobb chuckles and rubs one of the kid's ears affectionately. "Yeah, I knew I could count on you. Knew you had a lot of spunk when I saw you climb out of the bag Mando had you in on your own."

Back when the kid and Mando first came to Mos Pelgo. The kid had attitude, no denying it.

[the_child]

Cobb's got the right idea. He's damn cute and spunky. So why is Din still surprised when he sneaks off on his own? The galaxy may never know. Speaking of, where the heck is Din? Ah, well. He'll turn up eventually.

Grogu smiles, making a happy noise at the ear rub. Yes good. You can stay, friend.