Lincoln and Reena

Lincoln is a scout by trade. He travels the galaxy finding new worlds. He does supplement his income with a shady deal from time to time. Try as he might he can never stay out of trouble for too long.
Lincoln is smart. Were’ talking genius smart so he finds most people boring. Others don’t seem to make the same intellectual connections that he does. So he usually travels the universe alone.
It wasn’t always that way. Back in the war he had friends, a group of privateers in the service of the military. Piracy in space: the danger, the terror, the death. By haven, he did miss it some times. They were close, like family.

After the war he flew solo for a while but eventually he was joined by his old war buddy’s daughter Reena. She wasn’t getting along with her dad and Lincoln was glad for the extra help.

The last year has been comfortable with few complications. She’s a smart kid, takes direction well, and seems to be keeping Lincoln out of trouble. Occasionally she gets emotional for no apparent reason and some times she asks too many questions. Of course working out the bathroom schedule on a small scout ship has been a bit tricky (What does she do in there for 2 hours?) but for the most part it’s been good.

Today is Reena’s birthday. She’s 21 years old. Lincoln grumbles about feeling old.
“You’re not so old.” she says “You’ve aged quit well.” and then stares at him awkwardly.
“Here I got you a gift.” says Lincoln. He produces as small box about the same size that usually holds a ring.
Reena’s cheeks flush with excitement and her eyes grow large. Hands trembling she opens the box. It’s a plasma filter for her gun.
“Since they stopped making the Backman 48 Range Pistol those have been hard to find. It’ll increase the power efficiency on your blaster. If you’d like, I’ll help you install it.”
“Thank y-you it’s just what I wanted.” Her eyes well with tears and she dashes off to her room sliding the door shut with a loud slam.
Lincoln sighs, “So emotional all the time. It’s just a filter.”

Some years ago my friend Brett asked me why I didn’t draw any of his characters. He’s like a brother and I felt bad so, promptly 6 years later… here you go Brett!!!

Here are some links to older drawings of the characters. [link] Lincolns style has changed quit a bit. [link] Reena looks about the same.