Crash Into Me
alpha!DIN DJARIN X omega!F!READER
WORD COUNT 2100ish
WARNINGS: A/B/O Dynamics, omega reader in mild peril
A/N: The idea of Din discovering his alpha nature as an adult took hold of my brain and I couldn’t shake it, or write anything much else until I got it down, so here it is. I’ve never written a/b/o before and I don't read too much of it. So please be gentle with me.
It starts out in third person, from Din’s pov and then switches to second person when the pov opens to both of you.
It’s pretty fluffy (What? You say. Shocking, I know! Hazel replies.) and doesn’t contain smut. (I know, I know)
This here is a one-shot that could expand when and if inspiration strikes, if there is to be smut in its future, the Magic 8 Ball says “Reply hazy, try again”.
*** When reblogging or talking about Omegaverse, please remember that ‘a/b/o’ without the slash punctuation marks (/) is considered a slur for the Aboriginal people in Australia.
Din enters the local cantina. The job’s complete, but the kid needs to eat before they bring the bounty back to the client. He gently lifts Grogu out of his satchel and places him in a booth. Grogu coos and tries to climb onto the table.
“Hey don't do that, pal.”
A friendly-looking server comes up just as he settles himself and Grogu on one side of the booth with a ready warm smile.
“Welcome, traveler,” the server greets. Upon seeing Din settling Grogu beside him on the inside of the booth, she corrects herself sweetly, “I’m sorry, welcome travelers! Are you interested in eating or just a- ”
“Yes, thank you,” Din interjects. “Um, just for this one here.”
“Very well, the special today is fried gorg over pashi noodles.” she reaches over to point out a few items. Reaching past Din, as Grogu is playing with the single-page menu.
“Unfortunately we are out of roasted craw-maw and the ladnek bisque.”
Din stills when her arm crosses him, below his helmet. His helmet filters out much in standard mode, but he catches a scent he has never experienced. His head swims slightly, normally he would turn on the extra filtration, but something in him wants more.
“Oh, I apologize for my reach, sir,” she pulls back realizing she has invaded his space.
“Don’t worry about it,” Din's voice is low, lower than usual. He is taken by surprise, it’s his ‘bring you in warm or cold voice’, without any of the menace. He clears his throat. And his server does the same, he looks at her properly for the first time. Warm eyes and very cute, pretty, he decides. Her moment of fluster pleases him in a way he doesn't understand and he tries to keep from puffing out his chest. Din thanks the stars for his helmet.
“He will take the gorg and noodles,” he says. “Enthusiastically.”
Grogu watches this exchange closely.
“Very good!” her laugh is warm and genuine. Still smiling as she goes to the kitchen. Din wonders what that was all about and thinks of putting the extra filtration on again.But doesn't.
A busser delivers the food, Din thanks them politely, but can’t help but look past them to see where his server has gotten to.
Grogu digs in, just as his dad anticipated, with enthusiasm. Din is just happy he is eating a cooked gorg.
Quickly, Grogu is down to his last noodle.
“You ready, kid?”
Grogu looks up and nods, making a little mrapp sound. Seeming full and content as Din lifts him off the bench and he sinks comfortably back into the satchel.
After Din goes to settle up, he tells himself he is not put out at all that he didn't get to pay the pretty sever with the sweet smile and twinkling eyes directly, as he heads out the back. It's just the quickest way to the Crest. It has nothing to do with passing the kitchens.
The crash of trash bins behind him catches Din’s attention, and he rounds the corner to investigate. He pulls up short, seeing her against the cantina wall, a hulking human looming. The bin lids continue rolling, then reverberating like cymbals. Her look of fear sends a kick of adrenaline through Din's system, and there is a rush in his ears. His growl shocks him. He has more control than this.
When her attacker looks in Din’s direction, she tries valiantly to take advantage and kick him. He is thrown off balance, yes, but it's not enough, and he quickly has her by the arm.
“I’m only going to say this once, let her go.” Din’s hand moved to his blaster.
“I’m only going to tell you once, to mind your business.”
Grogu ducks as Din draws his blaster.
“Wait!” She shouts.
“See the omega wants to go with me.”
“I do not,” she says, pulling away, but he clamps his hand harder, causing her to wince.
Din is torn between seeing red at the pained expression on her face and the curiosity of this new information- what did he call her? Is that your name? Din holsters his blaster, his hands come to his hips.
“Fine. It seems to me, Omega doesn’t want to go with you.” Din makes himself take up as much space as he can, and drops his voice further. Surprising himself yet again today, he adds “she wants to come with me.”
Confused and again relieved to be under his helm, for after saying such a presumptuous thing, Din can't keep from wincing just a little. Regardless, he stays in Bounty Hunter mode. The woman pulls away again and walks over to Din. He almost forgets about her assailant, watching her progress. Coming to him. Almost-
“It is Omega’s grace and not mine that you are still standing. I see you again, you won’t be so lucky,” Din says only after he has stepped in front of her, completely shielded her from view.
When the other man is completely out of view, he turns and looks down at her. She is very close to him, eyes large. He catches a hint of that smell again. His thoughts lose focus-
“Omega,” he almost whispers.
She looks, he isn't sure, concerned? Disappointed?
Then she tells him her name.
“Oh,” Din chuckles, it’s just a misunderstanding. He is taken aback at how relieved he feels. “I'm sorry- he called you Omega, I just assumed it was your name.”
Now, it is her turn to look confused, but then she smiles.
“Can I escort you to your home or…”
“I thought I was going with you?” She says, a little cheekily.
Din flusters, but he is so curious about her and his feelings, that he makes no further comment, he just places a hand on her lower back and guides her in the direction of the Razor Crest.
Grogu starts to fuss, reaching for this virtual stranger.
She looks at the baby and smiles-
“Do you want a carry?”
Grogu coos and babbles, reaching animatedly.
“I don’t mind, if you don't.”
“Alright,” Din says and brings the satchel around to his front, and she scoops Grogu out. Grogu immediately clings to her shirt, telling a thrilling tale that usually only he, himself understands. But Din watches her close. She listens in wrapped attention and laughs at seemingly all the right places.
Din can see her looking at him with curiosity, a question on her lips. He has plenty of his own.
The assailant had called her omega, but it's not her name. It stirs memories. He hadn't really thought about Aq Vetina, or the lessons the Mandalorians had taught him about his unique biology in years.
This woman is not called Omega, she may be and omega. She might have omega physiology, but that would mean he is not what he thought…
After the battle droid siege that took his parent from him, Din was taken from his homeworld by the Mandalorians before puberty. They understood Aq Vetina was peopled by Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, and knew that even out of their society, Din would have to understand what it all means. They not only taught him about what it is to be any of those designations, but instilled discipline so he would be able to marshal control over the base instincts that can disrupt his ability to function in non-a/b/o society such as the Child of the Watch and much of the galaxy. But not being part of the unique group of people they of course, couldn't tell Din what it felt like.
From what Din understands about it, he has always assumed he must be a beta. But when he thinks about it, he has never knowingly been in the presence of an alpha or an omega, the two designations that would inspire the strongest reactions.
Lost in thought Din arrives at the Crest before he knows it. The Mandalorian hits a few buttons on his vambrace, lifting the security protocols, and lowering the gangway. He again guides his guest with a light hand on her lower back.
Din knows he should say something… 'welcome' or 'make yourself at home' comes to mind and is nixed immediately. He goes with-
"Watch your step."
She looks around. Her curiosity spurs her on but he can see, no feel, a guardedness too.
He reaches for Grogu, and the baby reaches back, then squawks in indignation when he is placed in his hammock.
"Sorry, Grogu. I'll come get you soon," he says as he presses the button to close the door to the bunk.
When Din turns, she is more apprehensive than curious. It comes off her in waves. He knows he needs to explain, but… he doesn't know exactly what to say.
"I'm not going to hear the end of that for some time."
She gives a small smile.
"I- um…" Din starts and stops, her eyes are so…
Din takes off his gloves.
He tries again, taking her hand-
"Aq Vetina is my homeworld, but I was saved after my parents were kiled and taken in by the Mandalorians when I was very young."
Whether she is also from Aq Vetina or just knows of it, he doesn't know, but he can see some recognition. She looks down at his hand on hers, his thumb making circles on her wrist. Her eyes close, and she hums a contented sound. The sound causes fireworks to go off in him. Din breaks away to walk over to a control panel on the wall and shuts down the lights.
You are plunged into darkness. Has your curiosity gotten you into trouble?
"As a Mandalorian, to protect my creed my face can not be seen by others," he explains from across the hold. "But I want to take off my helmet with you-"
The dark is absolute, but you can tell where he is from the sound of his voice. Then a hiss and clunk, followed by a soft fwump, fabric maybe. There is a moment of silence, then right in front of you-
"Do you understand why?"
He sounds different, no longer speaking through the helmet. And his scent- you breathe it in.
"I think so, Alph- you're an alpha," you didn’t plan to whisper.
Din is hit with your scent, now unencumbered by the basic filtration within the helmet. He takes your hand again, bringing your wrist to his nose, inhaling. You know he is restraining himself from going to the scent gland in your neck. But if you are honest with yourself, it's all you want.
Din doesn't know what he is doing, he feels untethered, almost floating. He has never felt this way, his thinking is not confused though, on the contrary it is very clear though it almost feels like someone else's thoughts.
You move closer, bringing your neck so close. Din lowers your hand-
"Can I?"
"Please, Al- Mando"
"Din, please call me Din."
You tip you head to the side, you trust he will only smell, you don't know how you know and that frightens you.
"Alright, Din."
A shiver runs through him, and very slowly, he brings his face to the juncture of your neck and shoulder and inhales deeply. He feels drunk. His training battling with instinct and training all but raises a flag of truce when your nose is buried in his now bare neck, and instinct rumbles its victory. Little does he know that that rumble escapes him until you moan in response.
"Din," you sigh. His response is quick and desperate, a growl rumbling from his chest and arms wrap tightly around you, as he murmurs your name.
How you got to the large crate you are now sitting on, you aren’t sure. Your feet dangle, legs open with Din standing between them, but he is not pressing against you. His head is tucked against your shoulder as he noses against your scent gland. Your hands in his hair,it's soft and fine. He does nothing without express permission. You have never met an alpha like this. You remind yourself he wasn't raised in a/b/o society, where the hierarchy puts him at the top, so many taught that they can just take what they want, like the alpha behind the cantina. You also can tell he is holding back, keeping instinct in check. And you are torn between incredible respect and wanting him to let go.
“I want to kiss you, may-”
“I want to kiss you too, Din.”
Din brings his mouth to yours with an urgency that scares him. He wants to live here, right here. He knows he has to marshal himself, take control. But your lips are soft and the sounds you make, he wishes he could see you-
Suddenly, there is the swoosh of a door to your right and an affronted cry that is as cute as it is furious. You smile, your lips still against his.
“Time’s up, I guess,” Din sighs.
"For now."
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Опровергнуты данные о коллапсе цивилизации на острове Пасхи
Ученые Колумбийской климатической школы и Бингемтонского университета опровергли устоявшиеся представления о коллапсе цивилизации на острове Пасхи (Рапа-Нуи). Результаты исследования опубликовали в журнале Science Advances.
В новой работе специалисты утверждали, что жители острова на самом деле не совершали экоцид, уничтожив среду своего обитания, а смогли адаптироваться к условиям окружающей среды. Ранее предполагалось, что поселенцы вырубили все деревья, истощили почвы и истребили птиц, что сделало их жизнь на Рапа-Нуи невозможной.
Авторы предполагают, что численность населения никогда не достигала критических уровней, а жители острова нашли способ справиться с нехваткой ресурсов и на протяжении веков поддерживали небольшое и стабильное население.
Оказалось, что они использовали технику, называемую альпинарием или каменным мульчированием, заключающаяся в разбрасывании камней в низменностях, защищенных от ветра и соленых брызг. В этих садах, между камнями, выращивался сладкий картофель, что помогло обеспечить стабильный источник пищи. Эти сады могли прокормить несколько тысяч человек, что свидетельствует о долгосрочной устойчивости островной цивилизации.
Камни размером от мяча для гольфа до валунов мешают сухим ветрам и создают турбулентные воздушные потоки, снижая самые высокие дневные температуры у поверхности и продлевая самые низкие ночные. Минеральные вещества, содержащиеся в измельченных камнях, попадали в почву при выветривании, делая почву более плодородной.
При полной зависимости от сладкого картофеля население могло бы составлять около 2000 человек. Однако, учитывая, что около 35-45 процентов рациона составляли морепродукты и другие культуры, такие как бананы и сахарный тростник, численность населения могла достигать 3000 человек, что совпадает с данными первых европейцев, высадившихся на острове.
Эти результаты подрывают теорию демографического бума и коллапса. Радиоуглеродное датирование артефактов и человеческих останков также не подтверждают идею массового перенаселения и экологического разрушения. Это указывает на то, что относительно малочисленное население Рапа-Нуи вело невероятно трудоемкий образ жизни, что обеспечило их выживание.
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