#borderlands rafa

trying to figure out how to draw this dude but unfortunately I only know how to draw one type of guy.

bonus: I like this sketch by itself

Vault hunters

I had too much fun with these, wanted a Gorillas ish cover for the 4 vault hunters in borderlands 4 and Im so happy ow they came out.

Pairing: Rafa the Exo-Soldier x reader

Word Count: 422 (it's short)

Started playing Borderlands 4 and I’m nowhere near done with the game, but I totally fell in love with Rafa. So, plz enjoy! lol

The safehouse smelled faintly of gun oil and cheap instant noodles. A rusted fan rattled overhead, struggling to push back the Kairos heat. The night was quiet, save for Rafa’s muttering and the distant crack of gunfire across the outer town ruins.

You leaned back on the battered couch, legs kicked up on the table that was cluttered with various papers and ammo boxes. Rafa sat on the floor, his left foot propped on his right thigh, sparks flickering as he adjusted the stubborn wires in the calf of his Deadframe. He moved with a practiced elegance that made it look effortless, though you knew better.

“You really enjoy spending your nights sweet-talking that thing, don’t you?” you said, cracking an eye open with a smirk.

Rafa’s eyes flicked toward you, a grin already forming. “Careful, cariño. This thing is the only reason you didn’t get turned into Swiss cheese today… If you like, I could let you kiss it for good luck.”

You snorted. “I’ll pass, kissing an exo-suit is not on the top of my list.”

He glanced up, grin widening. “Ay, how about kissing the man in the suit?”

“You’re impossible.” You muttered, rolling your eyes.

“And yet… You didn’t say no,” he teased, twisting a connector with a flick of his wrist. Sparks danced across the joint, making him hiss under his breath.

“Smooth,” you said, with a lazy grin. “Trying to flirt and electrocute yourself at the same time? Bold strategy for sure."

He shot you a sideways look, all teeth and mischief. “Don’t act like you’re not impressed. A man who knows his way around tech? That’s irresistible, sí?”

You laughed, shaking your head. “What, is that your go-to when flirting?”

“Is it working?” He asked, shifting to his other leg. The Deadframe whirred softly as he adjusted the inner panel.

You stood, stretching lazily. “I don’t know, you tell me.”

“Hmm?” Rafa hummed distractedly, still focused on the connectors. He only noticed you when your shadow blocked the overhead light. 

You leaned down and tilted his chin up with a gentle hand. His breath hitched just before your lips met his. The kiss was soft and deliberate. When you pulled back, Rafa was grinning like he’d just won the jackpot.

“Good choice,” he said, voice low. “Skipping the suit and going straight for the man.”

You groaned and started to step away.

PEW! PEW! PEW!

Rafa from Borderlands 4