Fandom ⦻ Pandora's Most Wanted - A Borderlands 1x1 ⦻

[ObitoPancake]

a Borderlands Roleplay with hollow.moon
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Dreary. Despite the general hustle and bustle of Moxxi's, this was the current mood of the establishment. At least that was what it felt like to the mousey bandit nestled in the far corner of the bar. It wasn't often bandits made their way to Sanctuary at all - given the Crimson Raiders' strict policies - and while that was understandable, it was hard for the man to feel at ease without the company he normally kept. As the music thumped from the large speakers mounted on the walls, his milk chocolate eyes scanned the dimly lit room for any sign of the trouble that always seemed to find him.

He was long overdue for a visit.

The brunette behind the counter set another cup down in front of the man. "This one is on the house, sugar. Zed said he would cover your tab while you were in town."

He blinked a few times, Zed? The same Zed who had interfered with he and Doc Mercy's gun shenanigans. Could this be some sort of apology for the large e-tech hole the doctor had blown in his torso shortly after wrangling the gun from him back at Three Horns? A free drink was certainly better than the half-assed apology he had been given in the days following the situation. The out of place bandit gave Moxxi an affirmative nod and a quick thank you before shrinking into himself a bit. Civilian clothes never did give him the same sense of security his bandit getup did. Not even close.

Taking a sip of his drink, the man's eyes were drawn to a flash of bright blue as a new customer entered Moxxi's. He hadn't seen her around before. Boy oh boy, looked like trouble really had missed their bi-monthly dates.

 

[hollow.moon]

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Pandora was the last place Elektra expected to find herself since moving to Hyperion. In her mind, she had already done her time on the horrid excuse for a planet. Yet a series of unfortunate events led her right back to where it all began. She still vividly remembered the look in Jack's dual colored eyes when he picked her out to be his new assistant, all because she had been in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was nice to be out of the Hyperion uniform, and back in her signature yellow jacket and comfortable black pants. It was still home, despite all the horrible memories, and despite it all she felt more comfortable in Sanctuary then she ever did in the space station.

Her thoughts returned to the job at hand, she pulled up a holographic projection from the center of her palm with a picture of 'Zephyr', and all his information. Age: fourty-six, gender: male, occupation: skag specialist/scientist; an extra note from Jack read: treasonous bastard. As she walked into the bar labeled 'Moxxxis' she heard a beep from M0M0, her drone. Her crimson eyes followed its line of sight, until she spotted the man who looked strikingly similar to the suspect Jack had sent her after. He seemed to notice her as well. Reminding herself to act natural she took a seat at the bar, "Something heavy, please." she asked Moxxi, before placing some money on the counter. Jack had given her plenty for her stay, it was likely the most generosity she would ever get from him.

M0M0 hovered beside her, and whistled at the woman behind the bar in a way that sounded like a cat-call. Elektra swatted at the robot, "Don't be rude." she chastised it, "I will sell you for scrap." she threatened. The drone let out a series of frightened beeps before backing off. Shaking her head she took the shot Moxxi had given her without so much as a sour face. Her eyes glanced back over at the male nestled in the back corner, "If you're gonna stare, you could at least buy me a drink." she told him. Her drone turned around and flew up to him, "I'm not here to cause trouble... trust me on that." she said honestly as she rested her head on her mechanical arm.

 

[ObitoPancake]

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The bandit took a moment to process what had been said to him. Had he really been staring? God, he probably had been staring. Living with bandits for years had certainly done a number on that Hyperion office etiquette he had once known. What ever happened to "head down, don't look them in the eyes" here on Pandora? Straightening himself up a bit and giving his throat and awkward clear, the mystery man opened his mouth to speak.

"Oh, s-sorry. Of course," though his look was definitely that of a Pandoran grifter, the voice that squeaked out of his throat did not match one bit. In fact, he sounded more akin to a few of the low-paid Hyperion accountants. In one swift hand motion, he had silently asked Moxxi to get this newcomer a drink.

He shifted again, this time shrinking back into himself like he had been seated before, though he kept his attention trained on the blue haired woman next to him. "Um. Charlie," he said, extending his hand, "I haven't seen you around here before." He gave a silent prayer that his lies weren't as see through as he felt they were.

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[hollow.moon]

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Looking the man up and down, Elektra knew who he was, but he did not seem like a threat to her. She smiled ever so slightly at him as he bought her a drink. She took it, when Moxxi brought it over. Offering her hand she shook his firmly, "Elektra." she told him, "And that is Momo." she said, tilting her head to the flying robot. M0M0 beeped, knowing that was who they were looking for, but Elektra ignored him. He introduced himself as Charlie and that was all she needed to tell Jack. No one matching the description going by the name Zephyr was in Sanctuary. It was not entirely a lie. The sooner she got off Pandora, the better, and it was her hope he would not send her back.

"I'm just passing through." she told him, "Looking for someone..." she added, her red eyes peering into him, "But I don't think they're here." she said plainly, downing her drink in one easy gulp before placing it back on the counter, "Thanks for the drink, Charlie." she said, pulling some money from her pocket and placing it on the counter between them. She stood up and stretched, "I best head out now, be safe out there." she said as a slight warning. With that she left Moxxi's, and left Sanctuary. Once she was out she called Jack.

"Finished scouting Sanctuary, didn't find anyone matching the description that went by the name 'Zephyr' there." she told him, "Whoever gave that tip was wrong, it was a waste of time." frustration obvious in her tone as she walked through the wasteland to the pickup point. When a bullymog came charging at her, she quickly fired her guns, shooting it down before it even reached her, "I'm ready for a shuttle, get me off this damn rock!-" realizing her outburst she paused, "Please... sir." she added through gritted teeth.