Chapter 3: Old friends, old wounds

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The first stop they made was to the Baths. Serena had only just realized how dirty she looked, then Din said to her "When you're done, I'll be back with something for you to change in and a bite to eat. Just wait for me here, ok?' She nodded and they parted ways, with an employee helping Serena inside. Din watched for a moment as she disappeared from view, then made his way down the sandy streets of Mos Eisley.

( Pinterest visual of Serena's gear, just different color)

              Din walked to the clothing stalls and The vendor helped him pick since he did not know a thing about women's attire

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Din walked to the clothing stalls and The vendor helped him pick since he did not know a thing about women's attire. He ended up with an amethyst silk tunic with a chain mail made of Beskar and heavy-duty iron, a pair of boots made of fine Nerf leather, a saber sheath, a cloak, and several other necessities a young female may need. Though the bartering was at a high price, bu he brought it down to 4 trugets, which is 160 Galactic Credits, a good deal. As he walked to a nearby inn, he heard a loud crash and the sounds of blasters coming from inside. A Quarren came flying out of the inn, then stood and turned back to join in the throng with a war cry of something like "Sand scum!" Taking a mental note of not coming here for lodgings, he went in a different direction to the Bazaar. The two moons, began slowing rising out of the horizon, and the night market lights gave a warm glow. He was just leaving the food stall when somebody grabbed him by the shoulder. He dropped his things and turned around with his blaster, only to realize it was Bo-Katan and her Nite Owls. Din said both surprised and slightly embarrassed as he put away his gun, "What in the name of Hod Ha 'ran are you doing here?" Bo-Katan smiled as they shook hands, "I would like to know the same thing! It has been too long." As they walked back to the Baths, Bo-Katan gave an amused look and asked, "Why do you have that?" She pointed to the robe in his hand, then her eyes gleamed "Is it another foundling?" He shrugged, "Yes and no." Then sighed. "Dank Farrik, you'll see."

They walked back to the bathhouse and Din found Serena where he instructed, which pleased him. She looked much better than before, her complexion the color of light ale, and her hair shimmering in the moonlight after a wash and worn a tan tunic given by the attendant of the facility. But suddenly, Serena's face went as pale as a sheet, and her legs started trembling in fear as she saw who was behind Din. Like a mouse she scurried to hide behind a curtain that entered into the Baths. Din thought to himself "Oh boy, this is just terrific," Bo-Katan looked alarmed, as did her companions. One of them named Thalia asked, "Is she alright? I think the helmets were a bit much." As the Nite Owls removed their helmets, Din said "Yeah don't worry, Serena is very shy and still getting used to strangers." 

"You already know her name? That's new..." Bo-Katan mused. Din felt the flush up his neck as he scowled at her.

Bo- Katan rolled her eyes as she went forward toward the curtain. At first, Din stopped her, but she told him she could deal with this.
She felt like that herself once. No one to trust but her sister, now dead.

She peered inside and found Serena huddled in a corner, her arms shielding her. Only her eyes were visible, looking at Bo-Katan fearfully as if she were afraid of being pounced on. Bo-Katan crouched down and said softly "Don't worry cyar'ika, we won't hurt you. We want to help you. We have known your friend for a long time. Come along, he's back." She then stood up and extended her hand. Serena looked, her eyes shining in the dimness, took the stranger's hand, and together went outside, where everyone was waiting for her.

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