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I'd like to think it won't happen again, either. [Fayt knew it was a risk now. He wouldn't let it happen again, if he had any choice in the matter.]

You think they don't already know? [Fayt had wondered if the Malnosso had their ways of guessing people's abilities, himself. To stick so many unknowns into one enclosure and figure they could keep them contained, it would be a stupid move. Logically speaking, they had some sort of data or knowledge of the residents inside the barrier. It'd be the only safe way to determine if they could control them.]

If someone ran a DNA test...... it's likely it'd show up. I'd have checked back home myself if I got my hands on the right equipment. But they also might not have enough data on earthlings from our world to find any abnormality. [Stuff like this didn't just leave no traces. Fayt's surprised he didn't find out sooner, to be honest. Just his luck they never did a lab with their own genetic material in his genetics classes.]

I don't care if it's the Federation, the Malnosso, Vegeta or someone else. I'm not going to let myself get used like some weapon. I'll train with him, but if he thinks I'm going to go along with some hair brained scheme, he's going to be in for a surprise. [Hopefully once he had control, no one else would be able to force it out of him either.]

I know you will, and that's why I know we'll figure this thing out. [Because, whether the information was known by the bureaucrats or not, there was no way for them to predict what would happen. Not here.

So long as Fayt was able to keep his mind, Cliff trusted that he would be able to do exactly what he says.

Sighing wearily, Cliff ran a hand through his hair.]

I know it's too late now, but...

Sorry I didn't say anything sooner. You should'a known about this before the business with the Aquaelie, [And Commodore Whittcombe's sacrifice for the greater good,] and then we probably would have figured things out by now.

[No, there wasn't. Both here and back home, it was impossible to guess what might happen in the future. That was why Fayt knew he needed to learn.

Fayt shakes his head at Cliff's apology, finally looking him in the eye again.] It's alright. I do wish you'd told me, but even if you had... what would I have been able to do with it? It's not like we had time to stop for me to try learning.

Nah, we didn't. But I still should'a tried.

[No regrets, but it was possible that Fayt could have had an idea about where to go with his training instead of the two of them flying blind.]

I would have gotten around to it eventually, but there's been no need till now. Vacation and all...yanno?

We'll figure it out eventually.

[Speaking of vacations... Fayt shifts in his seat, reaching over to trace a healing symbol in the air, the energy scattering after a moment and sinking into Cliff's skin. It's not much, as is usual for Fayt, but it might sooth the aches and any bruises a bit.]

...I just hope it won't take another incident for me to access it. [An admittance. If it was like Cliff said it was, he didn't know how to provoke it without a lot of risk involved.]

Vegeta suggested that-- I said no, then he decided that I should meet a wall.

[Repeatedly. And then some. He was grateful for the healing symbol, even if it wasn't much compared to something from Sophia.]

...But, I don't think he will. I, uh, kinda understand a few things a little better now, and I think he's figured it the entire time.

[About his being a papa, that is. It was still a strange thing for him to think of.]

He suggested it? Wow.

[At least it sounded like he'd given up on the idea.]

What do you mean, understand a few things?

Ah, um...

[Words. How was he to admit it?]

Those jokes that Souji and I play with. Some of that just kinda clicked into place because of what happened in the summer. I should'a seen some of it before, but.

Well. No chance to.

[Fayt raises an eyebrow, perhaps getting a slightly different idea compared to what Cliff is saying.]

So you guys are....?

What? No!

[Perhaps that was a little too fast, but seriously.

Cliff huffed in petty irritation.]

I mean, it's nothing like that.

...it's about Maria, actually. I wonder how many people saw it before I did.

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Oh.

[Yeah, just a bit too fast. He wasn't going to push it right now though.]

Maria?

[A pause as he raises an eyebrow at Cliff. He has a feeling he knows what Cliff means and his tone is a bit amused, a tiny grin coming to his face.]

Pretty sure just about everyone knew you treated her like a daughter, if that's what you're getting at.

Agh--

[He groaned and buried his face in his hands.]

And I thought I was on top of the scuttlebutt, man. That's worse than Leiber's annoying crush on Maria. A good man, but...no. Maria'll decide whatever she wants, thanks. I don't think she'd want anyone so damn insistent--

[He cut himself off and glanced at Fayt.]

Damn. That obvious?

Liber is pretty obvious too, you know. [He shrugs. Didn't help Leiber kept eyeing him like he was competition from the very second he stepped on the Diplo. That was a bit unnerving, to say the least.

A part of his was tempted to reach over and pat Cliff's shoulder. Almost.]

But yeah, you were that obvious. Pretty sure everyone on the Diplo knew it.

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[There was that look of haughty, nigh intimidating superiority that he adopted in moments like these.

Unfortunately, it didn't work so well when he was laying in the cushions, still sore from his latest brawl.]

Just what kinda guy do they thing I am?

[No, it really didn't. Fayt shrugs, smiling just a bit.]

I think we all figured you'd figure it out eventually. It's not like putting a name on it changes much.

[....]

There might have been some bets going, too. Not too sure though.

I betcha Lancar and Marietta were plotting something, planning on racking in the big bucks. And let's not get me started on Mirage...

She's probly the ring leader here. Dammit.

[Prepare for Irritated Cliff Rant (copyright pending). There hasn't been one of these for a while.]

Wouldn't be surprise about any of them, really. [Oh, Fayt would prepare and enjoy it in endless amusement. It was about damn time. He leans back against the couch, still smiling a bit.]

[Cliff sighed, knowing a loss when he saw one.]

Yeah, and I bet you're enjoying the hell out of watching it all, huh?

....Maybe.

[Cheerfully said.

What?]

Aaah. Whatev.

[Shaking his head, Cliff stiffly pulled himself out of the sofa. Yeah, there was no doubt that he'd be feeling that beating in the morning...]

Think whatever you want. I'm off to take that shower.

Yeah, you look dead on your feet right now.

[He scoops back up his book, making to stand from the couch as well. He'd probably turn in early.. he had a lot to think about.] I think I'm going to bed early.

Hah. You and me both. It's been a weird day.

[He'd probably sleep all night and late into the next day too. Man, whoever said that sleep wasn't a legit hobby was dead wrong.]

See you tomorrow then.

[With a nod, Fayt makes his way to his room to.... well.

Not sleep immediately. He stays up a while, thinking over everything Cliff had told him and his options, even making a few notes in a notebook he's taken to keeping. He stays up a little late because of it all, and sleeps in a bit the next day.

It's probably why he's up long enough to remember something he'd forgotten to do last night. Whenever Cliff does wake up tomorrow, he'll find a gift at his door.]

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