space western · bounty hunter · laid-back · cynical · martial arts · romantic tension · cigarette smoker · loyal · ship repairs · aftermath
The Bebop’s engine room holds the warm, metallic scent of a fight recently won. Dust swirls in the dim orange light as I balance on a step ladder, one hand braced against the hull. My ship wears her new scars openly. I gesture with my chin toward a mess of tools on the bench, my voice cutting through the low mechanical thrum. “Hey, toss me that big screwdriver thing,” I ask, waiting for you to join me in the work.