I'll Do The Same { Din Djarin x OC}

Chapter Twenty Nine: Downpour

author's note: my friends! it feels like forever since ive done this... i've already settled back into college and loving it as usual! i got to walk our campus' farm dog today and wow, my serotonin levels are so high because of it.

i'm having a bit of trouble getting back into the zone for writing this, so i tried to spend extra time making this chapter special... so i hope you enjoy it!! one chapter closer to seeing our precious green baby again!! :')))

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"Are you sure about this?" Thell asked as Din rechecked her Beskar armor, making sure the pieces were secure. She had practically begged Din time and time again to have a chance to save the kid, but now that it was actually here, she couldn't help the nervousness that crept into her skin. They had already landed on Sorgan, a few miles from the base in the middle of the woods. Even from inside the Crest, Thell could hear the clang of rain against the steel exterior of the ship. Now this was real for her, the danger and possible death they were willing to face to save the kid.

"Yes," was all that Din said.

Karga and Cara muttered between themselves, sometimes laughing loudly and breaking the cold silence of the Razor Crest. They had their wide array of weapons strapped onto belts and packs, just beginning to head outside. From here, Thell could see the pouring rain, the huge puddles left in its wake.

"We'll meet you guys down in a minute," Din said, closing the telescopic ramp behind Cara and Karga and sealing them inside. From her spot sitting with her legs hanging off the sleeping pod, Thell watched him carefully. He had been quiet on their trip to Sorgan, more so than usual. Thell had wanted to reach out to him, but out of respect for them both, had hung back, only going to grip his hand or his arm when no one was looking. He was always quick to respond, squeezing her hand back so tight she thought it might fall off. Was he only nervous about seeing the kid? Thell herself had been worried about seeing the kid again... last time she had seen him, he was exhausted, bound by restraints and scared.

"Din?" Thell called softly, watching his shoulders rise and fall as he looked over his array of weapons inside the hold. He stayed silent, so Thell hopped off the bed and padded in his direction. When she got close enough, she squeezed his arm, in the space where there was only fabric and no Beskar. But she couldn't see his face... She hadn't seen his face in hours. She knew it would be normal, especially in the presence of others, but she couldn't help but miss his face. She had known him for six months with the helmet on... So shouldn't she be used to this?

"Din?" She asked again, softer this time. His helmet visor was glued to the weapons rack, but his hands were still, resting at his sides. "Runi?"

He responded then, slowly moving his gloved hands to his helmet and lifting. When he pulled the helmet away, his hair stuck to the inside of it, making it look frazzled as he set it down in front of him. It still amazed her every time he removed the helmet, just the fact that he was comfortable enough in front of her to keep doing it. She loved the way his nose curved outwards and the quiet strength he held in his features, despite how conflicted he looked. Thell's eyes traveled over his face, trying to understand despite the blank look he was giving her. Despite that, he eventually tilted his head to look at her, brown eyes filled with a storm of emotions.

"I need you to stay close to me... I need you to follow my lead the entire time," Din said. "That man... He taught you to fight but just stay behind me, okay?"

Thell nodded. "Yeah, I understand. I will."

"I just need you to be safe..."

Thell tightened her grip on his arm. "I will be. I'll have you there with me... and I'm watching out for you, too. Don't forget that."