Appointments

[aerialassault]

Cliff here. Looks like we've missed eachother, so drop a note and we'll talk soon.

[please note date/time/type of interaction.]

Comments

[aerialassault]

[Once more there was a glimpse of everything that Souji wasn't saying. There was something that haunted him, and Cliff knew that there was no way he would get a straight answer unless he forced the issue.

It would never happen.

Information filtering was a trick he learned quickly. Just like Souji, Cliff had a few problems that he never wanted to bring to light. Pressing for details would ruin the strange little thing that they had.]

Eh. It's just not my thing. [Cliff shrugged. Those were the facts, and he wasn't going to deny them.]

But, I don't think that this sorta thing is why you wanted a private visit. There's something on your mind, isn't there?

[ahappylie]

...Yes, I suppose I shouldn't take more of your time than I must.

[It was time to get to business and he couldn't put it off any longer.]

My. Problem from before - it has left me less than I was. I was hoping your offer to spar sometime was still open?

[aerialassault]

[Given the nature of the illness and how far Souji had let his problem go, Cliff wasn't too surprised that something like this would have happened. But, Souji was still a terrifying combatant...and he didn't expect Souji to actually ask for help.

He chuckled, and smiled.]

It's always open. There's not much else to do 'round here...but, you know, you can always have my time. You didn't need to go through all this fuss to ask.

[ahappylie]

[He laughed a little and shrugged, trying to be nonchalant.]

Usually, everyone is afraid of me, so I thought it best to put people at ease before I ask for anything.

Whenever you find time, I tend to train at the barracks by myself on days when I'm not teaching.

[aerialassault]

With that Sokka of your's, right?

[He still hadn't officially met Souji's student yet, but he figured that it was only a matter of time Luceti was a small town, after all. Everyone was bound to meet.]

I'm usually around the barracks anyway. It's right close to my apartment building, in sight of it. We can definitely meet up early and get breakfast after...or, something.

[ahappylie]

[He pauses for a moment and then nods, smiling.] Yes, he's growing so quickly that if I don't pick up the pace, he'll soon outgrow me.

And breakfast sounds wonderful. [He smiles, teasing a little.] You can even relax a little since Saizou doesn't come with me so early in the morning.

[aerialassault]

I ain't worried about that little pig. Between you and I, we might even be able to teach him a few things. [His tone slipped into an equally teasing echo of Souji's.] We'll make him a right good guard pig!

At least, one that's better than he is now.

[The playful lilt in his tone dropped for a moment, just for a moment, so he could level with Souji. Pride was a huge thing that was painfully delicate at times.]

And don't worry. We'll get both you and saizo up to beating this kid's ass when he gets outta line.

[ahappylie]

[He laughed.] You mean one that doesn't just attack anyone who walks through the door, yes?

[His mirth was tempered by Cliff's promise, but he smiled and nodded anyway.] I think he'd much rather just eat Saizou at this point, but thank you, Cliff-san. [He bowed deeply, closing his eyes.] Your help is appreciated.