•two journeys• din djarin

IV

We landed on the planet of Morak shortly after. We landed far enough away from the refinery that we wouldn't be detected but we made sure to land close to a traveling path to gain access. We walked down the ramp and traveled through the thick forest before coming out on a small landing above a cleared pathway. I delivery truck was coming through and the others discussed the plan on how to get in.

"I'm not gonna need long inside," Mayfeld said, "So once I get the coordinates, you guys gotta get me the hell out of there."

"You get to the roof. I'll drop in and pull you out," Fett replied.

"Alright. Mayfeld and I will swap for the drivers in the tunnel."

Mayfeld laughed at Cara's idea, "As much as I'd like to take a road trip with Rebel- dropper here, that's not gonna work."

"Oh yeah, Why's that?" She questioned. He looked back at her.

"well because these Remnant bases are set up and run by ex-ISB. If you get scanned and your genetic signature shows up on any New Republic register, you're gonna be detected, and it's guns out."

"You sure do know a lot about Imperial Remnants," Cara replied snidely.

"If you wanna accuse me of something, then just say it." Mando interrupted before the argument could escalate.

"We don't have time. Fennec will go."

"No, I'm wanted by the ISB. I'll trip the alarm too," she replied. I heard Mando sigh as he looked back at Boba.

"Fett?" He asked. Boba's held tilted to face him.

"Let's just say they might recognize my face."

Mayfeld threw his hands into the air, "Great, so it's me goin' in alone." Cara interjected.

"No way, the minute he gets inside he'll tip them off. He'll be a hero." Mayfeld rolled his eyes.

"Hey, this wasn't my idea. I'm doing' you guys a favor." I saw Mando touching the side of his helmet.

Mayfeld and Cara continued to argue beside us. Mando shifted back and forth on his feet before speaking, "I'll go." Mayfeld snickered at that.

"Hey buddy, I might be good at fast-talking, but I don't think I can explain away a guy in a Mando suit to Imperial guards." He did have a point, unless Mando would be wearing another suit, he couldn't go in there. "So, unless you're gonna take off that helmet, it's gonna be me going in alone. Or say goodbye to you little green friend."

Mando's helmet tilted over to look at him, "You're not going alone, I'm coming with you and I won't be showing my face." Mayfeld gave him a look of confusion but disregarded his statement. Fett went back to the ship after handing Fennec a com mic to contact him. Fennec started to walk to an overhang on the other side of the tunnel. Cara and Mayfeld began to walk to the top of the tunnel. I began to follow her but Mando wrapped his hand around my arm and pulled me back. I gave him a questioning look.

"I'm going to put the mic in my helmet, okay?" I nodded. It would make more sense for him to have it because he wouldn't take his helmet off at any point. He put the com mic into my hand and squeezed it. I gave him a soft smile. I could tell he was a bit nervous and I wanted to reassure him. He walked past me to catch up to Cara and Mayfeld. I watched as he walked away and said a silent prayer to whatever power to keep him safe.

I went and met up with Fennec. At this point, I imagined they were in there switching out with the drivers. Fennec looked over at me as I intently stared at the end of the tunnel.

"Okay, what is going on between you two?" she questioned. I looked over at her.

'Who, Mando?" I asked wide-eyed. Her right eyebrow arched as she looked me up and down.