((Just some of my thoughts on possible events that could happen with Judy and V living with the nomads.))
(Edited because I’m a perfectionist. 💀)
Greetings, reader. It's been about two weeks since Judy and V left Night City with the Aldecaldos, and things couldn't be better ...except for one tiny thing.
Judy: *Lights a smoke, only to inhale it once before flicking it away as she approaches Panam.*
Panam: *Is to occupied with her vehicle to even notice Judy approaching, forehead drenched in sweat.*
Judy: Ahem. *Clears her throat and crosses her arms.* Panam. Dude. We need to talk.
Panam: Okay? *Blinks, rolling out from under her vehicle.* What can I help you with...”dude”? *Forces a smile, wiping away the grease on her pants.*
Judy: Okay...Well I just-
Panam: Is V alright??? Did she have a seizure? ?? Is she bleeding again??? *Stands up, concern growing in her eyes.* Fucking hell V. Can she go two seconds without bleeding???
Judy: No! *Flails her arms.* Fuck, no. *Shakes her head.* Nothing like that. V is doing fine, same as usual, I actually wanted to have a convo...about you. *Hugs herself, looking away into the sun.*
Panam: *Drops her wrench, looking pissed.* What?
Judy: It's been eating at me—you and V.
Panam: Me and V? *Picks back up her wrench with a laugh.* Bitch, you are crazy.
Judy: Don’t give me that shit Panam, you know exactly what I'm referring to. *Huffs, growing impatient.* You and V. What's that about?
Panam: *Rolls her eyes, returning Judy’s suspicious gaze.* Is there a problem?
Judy: Yeah. *Scrunches her nose.* There might be.
Panam: *Points her wrench at Judy.* Do I need to remind you who’s clan you’re traveling with?
Judy: No. *Sighs, pinching her nose.* Shit. Look, I’m grateful as fuck for what you guys have done for V...and me...b-but...*Shakes her head, kicking at the dirt while trying to find words.* Look. I trust V. She's very...special to me, and I don't want to have any problems with you, holmes. *Shrugs.* I just want everyone to be on the same page.
Panam: *Nods, arms crossed.* Uh-huh. And what page is that?
Judy: That V is my girl and I don’t take kindly to sharing. Simple as that. *Shrugs.* I know what V’s intentions are, but I don't know shit about yours...we just haven't known each other long. *Sighs, rubbing her head.* And as much as I hate acting jealous, I left those games behind in Night City. So if you’re into V, just say it; no point in lying.
Panam: Your girl? Games? Ha! Fuck this. *Waves Judy off and turns back around to the vehicle.* Look, Judy, I feel like if I don't answer your question, you won't leave, and one of us will end up with a black eye. *Takes a deep breath.* SO. For V’s sake and your conscience, the short answer is yes. *Shrugs, back turned to Judy.* V and I are more than “just friends.” I thought that was obvious. Happy?
Judy: Okay. Thanks...for your honesty, I guess. *Closes her eyes with a sigh.* I thought hearing the truth would make me feel better, but...*Just shakes her head and pulls out a cigarette.* And? Your plans are?
Panam: Pfft! What plans? *Picks the scab on her arm.* Other than finding a cure? Nothing. *Chuckles, popping open the hood.* V is my clan sister. She's a dumb fuck, but she's family and I love her, nothing beyond that. *Shrugs* That's it.
Judy: *Blinks, putting away her smoke.* That’s it?
Panam: *Nods, half paying attention.* Yep!
Judy: *Furrows her brows.* What was all that flirting about then? I thought-
Panam: JUDY!! FUCK!! *Throws her wrench on the ground and grabs Judy by the shoulders.* I DON’T WANT TO FUCK YOUR GIRLFRIEND!!! OK?? I like dick. DICK. *Is screaming at the top of her lungs. Yes, all the clan can hear.* OKAY?? Okay. *Pats her on the back.* Good talk “dude”. *She let's go of Judy and picks back up the wrench.*
Judy: O-oh. Oh! *Laughs away the tension.* Fuck. *Shakes her head, flushed and embarrassed.* Ugh, I'm sorry, Panam, that was a gonk move of me...I...well...sorry...it’s just...
Panam: *Smirks, looking over her shoulder.* Trust issues? And if you apologize one more fucking time, I will punch you in the throat. *Says that with a smile and returns back to her work.*
Judy: *Shakes her head, now smiling.* No...not anymore. V is just the first person I've been able to trust and rely on...*Stops, thinking of Evelyn*...in a long time.
Panam: Damn, that city really did a number on you, didn’t it? V’s told me a little, but not all.
Judy: *Sighs, and nods.* Yeah. Maybe I will tell you the full story sometime. I’m still...processing it.
Panam: That’s alright. Your past is your business. *Hands Judy a beer.* Before V, I thought I could only rely on myself, and then she reminded me of the value of family and what a rare thing that is to find and keep...*Gestures around* And well, I wanted her to become apart of that.
Judy: *Sighs, looking around.* Yeah...
Panam: *Bumps Judy with her hip.* Hey, I guess that means you’re apart of the family too. Even if it's temporary.
Judy: *Smiles, looking at the beer.* Thanks...I just feel like such an ass now. *Kicks at the dirt, mad at herself.* Ugh. Shit. Fuck. *Shakes her head, frowning.* I'm sorry for assuming.
Panam: Meh. *Waves a hand* Already forgotten. You aren't the first to assume, and you probably won't be the last.
Judy: You know what? You’re a good person Panam, kind of an ass, but the type of person you will never find in Night City.
Panam: Ha! Fuck you, basement dweller, I will drink to that. *Takes a swig of her beer.*
Judy: *Sighs, watching the sun set.* I think it's time I add a new tattoo...
V: Heyyyy! *Waves from afar, back from a mission.* Drinking without me? The AUDACITY.
Panam: Well hello to you too, fellow alcoholic. *Raises her empty bottle in greetings.*
V: *Flips Panam off with a smirk as she approaches Judy.*
Judy: V. *Smiles so hard it hurts.* Glad to have you back...and you can have my beer. *Holds it up.* I’m not really in the mood.
Panam: *Grabs Judy by the shoulder, roaring with laughter.* YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT JUDY JUST ASKED ME!!!
Judy: *Gasps, dropping the beer.*
V: Oh, this I HAVE to hear. *Grabs a beer from the cooler.* Spill.
Panam: J-JUDY THOUGHT....*Is laughing so hard, she's crying* SHE T-THOUGHT- *Can barely stand, Judy is the only thing keeping her up.*
Judy: SHUSH, YOU GONK!!! *Groans, pushing Panam away.*
Panam: *Glaldy falls, laughing and gasping for air.*
V: Judy...*Looks at her with THOSE eyes*
Judy: Uhh....*Sweats.* Nothing! I...erm...It was nothing! *Clears her throat.* I have something over...*Looks desperately for an escape*...THERE..hnng...*stomps away, covering her face* so embarrassing...Carol! Help.
