Hot Casa

Hot Casa is a 2012 short film set in the Dragoon Universe. It was written and directed by Michael Ortiz. Hot Casa offers a small glimpse into the lives of a few residents of the Barren-Lands.

Plot
Freelancer and scavenger Lucie Manette and her mutant companion Chuckles make their way across the unforgiving Barren-Lands. Lucie narrates as they travel, describing the harsh reality of living in the Barren-Lands.

After apparently traveling for days, Lucie accuses Chuckles of taking them in them in the wrong direction. The two engage in a brief argument, which consists mainly of Lucie pointing out Chuckles past failures. After Lucie threatens him with being tortured by a butcher, Chuckles fearfully reassures her and leads on.

Meanwhile, Birk is shown on his motorcycle, apparently looking for Lucie.

Lucie and Chuckles approach the remains of a bombed out building. They sit down to grab a small bit eto eat, but Lucie is suddenly alerted. Using her cybernetic eye, Lucie locates a single inhabitant. She sneaks up on the inhabitant and eliminates him without any resistance. She returns to Chuckles to continue their meal.

Birk arrives on his motorcycle soon after. Lucie and Chuckles take cover, expecting the worse. Once she realizes it is actually Birk, she steps out to greet him. Birk fires on her, sending her back to cover. He reveals she has a bounty on her head and intends on claiming it. She offers to come peacefully, and she steps out once Birk accepts the offer. Birk raises his gun, intending on killing her anyway. Chuckles manages to sneak up on him and attacks. Birk turns his gun on Chuckles, but Lucie engages before he can shoot. She knocks his gun away, and they both step back and face each other. Just as they are about to fight hand-to-hand, Chuckles picks up Birk's gun and shoots him.

Lucie and Chuckles begin taking inventory of their gear, as two men slowly sneak up behind them.

Cast

 * Morgan Lariah as Lucie Manette
 * Zack Smolens and Juan Lopez as Chuckles
 * Brandon Caldwell as Birk

Within the Dragoon Universe
Hot Casa takes place several years after the Battle of Washboard Ridge during the Durin Invasion of the Northern Reach.