[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/PfK0dhg.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/or2hRra.png[/img] [@jynmi88] [/center] [color=red][i]"You're a bounty hunter huh?"[/i][/color] Abigail nods silently, [color=red][i]"That makes sense. I mean, the whole maybe, possibly, sort of, potentially, maybe hearing about you from somewhere before."[/i][/color] Samus simply shrugs at that statement. [b][color=fff79a]"Anything is possible."[/color][/b] she states bluntly with a hint of wonder. The Universe may be intimidatingly large, but some sections are smaller than others. Some being even smaller than one may intentionally realize. For her, work spans across entire sectors of the galaxy, each light years across. If it weren't for the perfection of hyperdrives on her ship, it could take her months, years, or centuries at a time to get from one location to the next. There would also be other major changes if that wasn't the case, but regardless she's at least thankful for hyperdrives. Abigail gives a quick hiccup. [color=red][i]"I mean, we aren't exactly living in what many would consider a safe universe, now would we? ...Though,"[/i][/color] she opened her eyes and watched Samus through narrowed, focused slits, [color=red][i]"I'll admit it, all honestly and what not, I'm actually kind of surprised you're a bounty hunter."[/i][/color] The blonde gave an audible "Hmm" as she eyes the redhead. [b][color=fff79a]"What makes you say that?"[/color][/b] she asks curiously as she places her metallic hand by her cheek. Abby gave another hiccup and issued a quick sip of her ale. Her cheeks continued to flush bright red, however it didn't last for as long as before. She might be getting used to the alcohol measures after drinking more. It wouldn't be exactly surprising anyways. The redhead then answers the blonde's question. [color=red][i]I" mean, the armor looks like its something for fighting, and judging by a fair lack of noticeable damage I say it's either top of the line and too hard to actually leave a scratch so i'm sure you're one hell of a capable fighter."[/i][/color] As Abigail continued drinking her ale, Samus gave a hefty chuckle at that rather amusing statement. [b][color=fff79a]"Trust me..."[/color][/b] she remarks while issuing several taps to her armor, [b][color=fff79a]"This armor and I, have been through a lot together. We've encountered various unique planets and environments, been under heavy fire, escaped with our lives, and encountered many strange and weird specimens on our missions. And this suit can do more than simply protect you... but that's a whole entire list on its own."[/color][/b] As the redhead drains the last of her ale, she waved her hand to the one armed man, holding up her mug and grinning like a lunatic. The bartender also had the extra tonic reserved for Samus in his hand as he gives it to the blonde while exchanging for red's mug. He looked a little worried towards the bounty hunter, almost as if he's warning her about something. Regardless, it was just for a moment, and Samus takes little mind of it. Even if this character is somehow dangerous, it's not like she can't handle it. [color=red][i]"Where was I?"[/i][/color] Abigail wonders after trailing off before remembering, [color=red][i]"Oh yes! It's just you seem a bit too formal to be a bounty hunter. Truth be told, I would've put you in more the military ranks since, if that makes sense? Most bounty hunters, they're louder and more obnoxious than I am. Way quicker to get drunk too. It's the military types, what with their codes and standards that are a bit harder to get to open up."[/i][/color] Samus thinks on that slightly before the man comes back with Abby's ale. [color=6ecff6][b]"Here ya go."[/b][/color] he remarks to Abby with a nod. [color=red][i]"Whoo! Thank you kindly."[/i][/color] She purrs as she took her new mug of male from the bartender's hand before he goes to assist another customer. [color=fff79a][b]"Really?"[/b][/color] she asks as she sips her tonic, [color=fff79a][b]"First time I've heard that."[/b][/color] She dares not to mention anything regarding her past, even if it's in her world. In the mean time, she reflects her time with the Chozo aliens she joined with after the devastating attack by the Space Pirate Ridley, in which she became in top physical condition. She then remembers her time with Federation Army, particularly with General Adam Malkovich on the Battleship VIXIV. She had good connections with the General, but ultimately felt like the environment wasn't simply suited to her. She officially left the VIXIV after the death of Adam's brother, Ian, whom Adam sacrificed to save 300 innocents on the Lusitania, a commercial space traveller. Since covering her tracks, very few people knew about who she was prior and little do many know the real identity behind her mask. It was for the best of both parties. [color=red][i]"Anyways, that's just me and personal experiences."[/i][/color] Abigail finishes, with Samus quickly coming back to reality [color=red][i]S"oldiers are stiff and bounty hunters tend to be quicker to party and boast, is what I'm saying."[/i][/color] She puts a hand down, flat on the table, with the tips of her longest fingers passing the half way point. [color=red][i][i]"So, what kind of crooks and bounties do you go after? Catch anyone I might know?"[/i][/i][/color] she asks as she took a drink from her glass mug. But before Samus had a chance to respond, she suddenly notices a red light flashing in her helmet, followed by an alarming beeping sound. It can only mean one thing as Samus waves her hand at Abigail. [color=fff79a][b]"Just a second."[/b][/color] she tells her politely as she stands up and faces her back towards the redhead as she raises her arm to reveal a hologram. It was an Alpha-Level distress call directed by the UCC. A call to arms that a major threat was looming over the dark abyss of space. Looks like her relaxation time was cut short. Samus turns off the hologram transmission as she faces the redhead woman. [color=fff79a][b]"I have to go."[/b][/color] she says rapidly but with composure as she puts her helmet on, [color=fff79a][b]"Something big was just announced. And I certainly bet there's one hellova payday in this bounty."[/b][/color] Without another remark, Samus Aran briskly runs out of the bar and back into her ship. Duty has called for her once again. [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gWyfQFdMJA&t]"Duty Calls"[/url] [hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/vyQNMDO.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/aMivFTd.png[/img] [h3][color=fff200]Location:[/color] [i]Hog's Ass Pub[/i][/h3] [@jynmi88] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YExw12s39L0]The Fleet Approaches[/url] [/center] Several minutes would've passed since Samus' ship had left Hog's Ass, before another ship - no, several ships - began to descend on the Bar. These ships however, were nothing nearly as technologically advanced at Samus' ship. In fact, you may even call them as literal [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/bowserwars/images/8/89/Airship.png/revision/latest?cb=20110408004555]flying wooden airships[/url] that are somehow capable of flying in space instead of being on water or in atmospheric oxygenated-nitrogen air. Regardless, these weren't pirates about to ransack a simple bar like Hog's Ass. This is an escort fleet of King Bowser's Airship Armada! From the [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/nintendo/images/8/89/Airship.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/471?cb=20160403212914&path-prefix=en]lead battleship[/url], a giant monstrous turtle-like creature walks up to starboard as he faces the bar with an imposing presence. [b][color=fff200]"REDHEAD!"[/color][/b] Bowser roars loudly, whom he's mentioning Abigail, [b][color=fff200]"WHERE'S REDHEAD? IF ANYONE IN THE BAR IS A FEMALE REDHEAD, WHO'S FIRST NAME IS ABIGAIL AND LAST NAME BEING LUCIFE~ I MEAN LUFICER, GET YOUR ASS OUTSIDE NOW!"[/color][/b] One might even think he's trying to kidnap somebody in that tone of voice... but regardless if said character comes outside to wonder what's going on, the King Of Koopas only has this to say. [b][color=fff200]"The Union has received an Alpha-Level distress call! We're called to meet at the main HQ for debriefing on the situation at hand! So get your drunk-ass up here and let's go! NOW!!!"[/color][/b]