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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.

[yondu]

I'm a Centaurian. That means my people come from Centauri Prime, but I don't rightly recollect where I come from so if you seen it, you seen more than me.

[He was very small when he was sold into slavery, and he didn't exactly make a point of going "home" when he was freed.]

[ex_bossily211]

So you've traveled your whole life then?

[She isn't sure if he doesn't remember because of a good reason or a bad one. Her question seems like good neutral territory.]

I've never been to Centauri Prime, but maybe someday I will. You might too, never know.

[yondu]

Most of it, yeah.

[And he doesn't seem to offer details, not at the moment. Seems like an ill time to.]

Well, I figure it's kinda strange goin' "home" to a place you ain't ever been a part of. My ship is home.

[ex_bossily211]

Mine was too, before waking up here. I'm from Earth, and I still have a life there. It's just not that important for me to get back to is all.

[And since he can get the sentiment, she adds him to her mental list of people to talk to more often. He probably has some good stories to tell about other planets.]

Are you liking it here so far? Apart from the lack of your collection, that is.

[yondu]

I like bein' able to choose my own direction. I don't like havin' to rely on luck just to take a trip.

[The portals are a relief, but he's too grumpy about the other circumstances to say otherwise.]

[ex_bossily211]

Have you thought about figuring out a way to make your own luck?

[She's all about figuring out a way to travel on their own terms.]

[yondu]

I have but I ain't seen the parts to make it yet.

I been on the look out, though.

[He'll never give that up. He can't stand to be stuck in one place.]