A Complicated Profession | A Mandalorian Mini-Series | The Mandalorian x Reader

Chapter 4

        Takodana was the most beautiful planet you had ever seen, and that was including Naboo. You were right over Din's shoulder, taking in the lush, green landscape as he landed the ship. You had noticed he no longer seemed to mind you being physically close to him, to be honest, you didn't mind it either, "You sure it's safe here?" You asked.

"You see that castle over there?" He pointed to a large, stone building peaking over a sea of trees, "That belongs to Maz Kanata. I've never met her, but from what I've heard, she's good to know if you're looking to stay under the radar."

You scoffed, "Well, I wish I would have known about her earlier, would have saved me a real headache."

"Yeah, me too."

You glared at him. He threw his hands up with a laugh, "Kidding." He assured you.

The two of you exited the ship and made your way to the castle. You didn't know what to expect, but it certainly wasn't what appeared before your eyes as the doors to the building slid open. You thought the word cantina was a better fit for this place rather than a castle. It was teaming with life of every kind and spirited music. Drinks were flowing from the bar, and laughter could be heard in every corner.

That all came to a halt when they caught the sight on Din in the doorway. By his stature, he seemed used to this sort of response. You recalled the night he finally captured you. When he entered the cantina, you could hear a pin drop. Mandalorians were rarely seen these days; it made everyone stop turn their heads.

"Well, well, look what we have here," A booming, cheerful voice broke the silence. A small woman with orange skin and large goggles over her eyes came walking up to the two of you, "It's been a long time since I've seen a Mandalorian."

No longer interested, the castle returned to its splendor, "We need your help, she needs your help." Din nodded his head in your direction.

The woman, you assumed to be Maz, looked you up and down, "Follow me."

Without hesitation, you follow her to a table near the back, Din right behind you. She called over to the bar to bring you food and drinks. A few moments later, a platter of fresh fruit and vegetables arrived along with a glass of rum. You took a long drink of the rum first.

"You may not know who I am," Maz spoke, still looking you over carefully, "But I know who you are."

Your eyes widened as you slowly placed your glass back down on the table.

"You received the transmission from the Republic?" Din asked.

Maz turned towards him, "I received it," She looked back to you, "But even before that, I knew who you were. A rebel spy who successfully infiltrated a Star Destroyer. Very impressive, but it appears who never handed all the information over to the Republic."

You said nothing in response but didn't break your eye contact. It was as though Maz could see everything she needed to know through your eyes, "People come here to avoid galactic politics, is that why you are here?"

You leaned forward, resting your arms on the table, "Yes, I'm just looking to lay low, settle down somewhere quiet."

"Well, we'll see how true that is," She nodded her head towards Din, "Especially with this one around."

"I won't be staying," Din spoke up.

You looked at him, surprised. You knew he wouldn't stick around once you found a place to stay, but it bewildered how much it cut you to hear him say it. You and Din started at each other as Maz looked back and forth between you.

"Do you have any useful skill sets that aren't spy-related?" Maz asked, trying to break the tension.

You took a moment to collect your thoughts, tucking your hair behind your ear, "Yeah, um, I had a small farm before."