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[yondu]

[There's no particular view, just some market stalls, off kilter and moving a little as Yondu starts talking in his drawl (which sounds markedly southern U.S.).] So, I'm tryin' to build up a collection again. I get little figurines. You know, of animals and people and stuff? And I line my workspace with 'em. Sort of good luck charms. [His blue hand comes into view, showing what looks like a tiny porcelain deer person about four inches tall or so. And it is, frankly, adorable.]

But see, I didn't exactly show up with any of 'em.

So I'm lookin' for some new ones. So tell me if y'all come across any places that got good selections of these sort of things.

This is another'n I got. [And he switches items, showing a jeweled frog thing. He misses his cute little collection of adorable crap. Don't question it.] Just as an example.

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[ex_bossily211]

[This is the sweetest and cutest thing she's seen in a long time. She can't help but smile and be excited about it.]

I've got a bit of a collection too, from all the planets I've visited. Not here with me, same as you. I've seen a few little things around, I wouldn't mind picking up a couple for you.

[Actually, she's got just the thing in mind. She'll have to go run out and get it so she can deliver it to him.]

[yondu]

Thank you kindly, darlin'. You don't gotta grab 'em. I don't want to inconvenience you.

All I need is pointed in the right direction.

You've been visitin' a lot of planets? That's still surprising to me. Where I'm from Terrans don't get out all that much.

[ex_bossily211]

Oh, where I'm from they don't either. I'm a special case, suppose you could say.

[It's obvious he's not from Earth, so...]

Where is it you're from, exactly? Maybe I've been there.

[whosthemonsternow]

Ever think to make your own knickknacks? Like. Whiddling?

[yondu]

Well, part of the fun is havin' a little somethin' to remind you of where you've been.

And I don't think I got the patience for it.

[whosthemonsternow]

Could still try to make your own, find a rock you like or something little like that, get some wire, make your own little animal figures? Or check the bartering block- they have a lot of random stuff there. Found rubber ducks before, so.

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[squadgoals]

You keep an eye out for tiny model ships, I'll keep an eye out for tiny model animals.

Deal?

[yondu]

Sounds fair to me. But I ain't seen no ships around here of any sort.

You want the star kind or the water kind if I do?

[squadgoals]

Star kind-- but, uh, I'm not picky.

[The last part is hurried on, as if she's loathe to limit her options.]

The build-your-own sets are pretty good, actually.

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[clussy]

(Wait a second....Blue skin...Red mohawk. Eddie was warned about this guy by Peter.

What happens next is not exactly the judgement call of someone thinking about consequences here. Eddie pops open the video and blurts the first thing that he thought when he saw the man.

And no, he didn't bother actually paying attention to Yondu's video. He just points and goes:)

You're the one who talks about eating people!

[yondu]

[He's immediately laughing. It takes no time at all.]

Let me guess, Quill had somethin' to do with this?

Don't worry, it depends on how stringy you are.

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[inconsequence]

I confess I've nothing in that vein to share. I do have quite a few bags of precious gems that I have very little need for, however.
In addition to a great deal of bubblegum. If that is to your taste.

[yondu]

Hey, I'll take some of those gems.

Never heard of bubblegum before.

[It'd probably be a nightmare with these teeth.]

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[tearsinajar]

That is... [ Not what she expected from him. ] ...all kinds of cute.

[yondu]

Yeah, it is pretty cute, ain't it.

[He thinks she's talking about the little figurine, so he shows it again. See? Cute.]

I had a bunch of 'em, but I lost a few durin' the last big battle I was in, not to mention what I didn't get to take with me, leavin' on such short notice and all. The jeweled one, it showed up last month out of the clear blue or lack thereof.

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[sonywalkman]

Don't much expect to find much by way of Hummel collector crap out here, do you?

[ He doesn't exactly have a stash of Trolls handy, Yondu. What do you think this is, Father's Day? ]

I ain't promising anything.

[ Which in their backward sort of "we can't talk about feelings" speak: I'll find you a dumb figurine. ]

I hope he gets a pacman

[yondu]

I don't know what Hummel is.

Just don't gift wrap it in a bait and switch this time, boy. You got no idea how pissed off the crew got about that.

[Yes he does, but Yondu doesn't know that.]

About half of 'ems been stewin' for a while now.

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[culver]

That is really cute.

[yondu]

Which'n? The deer or the frog. 'Cause they're both pretty cute. I'm picky about it.

[His response is still video, because he's decided to look over a booth of wooden odds and ends. Nothing particular in there yet.]

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[intrepiding]

[ He's... a little surprised. Halfway by the blue face attached to an accent he mostly associates with his best friend. And the other half goes to this guy being so upfront with his love for little figurines. He almost doesn't respond until he remembers he's actually seen a stall with something like that.

Takes a few minutes for him to find his way back but once he does, he turns his A.C.E on and holds the figurine up for Yondu to see. ]

Something like this?

[yondu]

[And what is wrong with little figurines? That said, he snaps his fingers when he sees what's being shown to him.]

Yeah! Somethin' like like that.

Where abouts is it?

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[beautifulspaceraptor]

I mean, I can make you some.

[ That probably takes away the 'collecting' part of the whole idea though. ]

[yondu]

How would you go about doin' that?

[Well, who says collecting one that way wouldn't count?]

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[coercive]

Here.

[Laura holds up something really ridiculous. She traded for it just for him, after seeing this message.]

Es tuyo ahora. It is yours now.

[It'll be easy to sniff him out and track him down, but she's at least dropping this message first before she does. She's learned that people don't like kids stalking them.]

[yondu]

Well, would ya look at that.

[He'll take it! It's unique and, well, it's not really like Yondu gets a lot of presents. That alone makes it special.]

Thank ya, angel. Next time I see you I'll pick that right up.