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--at's it. I'm gonna pulverize--

[The words, made audible through an accidental feed on the journal that Cliff threw aside, were cut off by the crack of splintering wood as his fist slammed into it at full throttle. Cliff had finally awoken from his shift-induced dream, and he was pissed. It was just unfortunate that the first person he saw that morning had to be the target for his frustration at the Malnosso.

He was going to crush their captors...after he crushed Albel Nox.

It wasn't going to be pretty.]

[very intentional audio]

Sorry 'bout the mess this morning. Technical difficulties. Won't happen again.

Now. What the hell was that last week? A shift? That's one helluva-- [He stopped and took a deep, calming breath.] Don't tell me that happens all the time.

I'm more than game if anyone wants to work off some stress. See ya at the Barracks. Or the Dome. I dunno.

Cliff Fittir. Over and out.

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[True to his word, Cliff could be found at both the Barracks and the Battle Dome at various points throughout the day, as he restlessly wandered between the two facilities because neither actually fit his needs for the moment. A good spar was what he had in mind, although he wouldn't say no to company with someone that didn't know him and was actually sane.

Don't worry. He'll be cool.]

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I won't tell anyone.

[Still...looking somewhat pensive, but starting to compose herself again, Rei smooths her haori a bit.]

[He sighed at the thought of it, as if in defeat. It happened. It was done. Too late for regrets. Idly scratching his head, Cliff figured that he may as well slip the details.]

S'okay. My roomie already knows. Heh-- I think half the village knows, if they remember any of it. Agh...what's the word they used in those books I had to read in college.

That's right. It was a shotgun wedding. [He mimed the slide and load of a rifle and pointed it at an unseen target on the wall.] Bang!

I'm not a marriage kinda guy. My job keeps me too busy for it. And, I don't think I wanna have to worry anyone about things.

You...married another man?

[She sounds only mildly surprised. At least she'd only kissed Kari...]

The Malnosso did it.

[It was a stock responce--but he elaborated.]

Well. That Shift. It'd never have happened otherwise. Why else d'ya think a wall went down?

Because you were angry and you have a foul temper?

[She'll just deflect this off so she can stop projecting, thanks.]

Well. [There was no point in denying it...] That too.

...Look. We were pissed so...we went at eachother. Nothing special 'bout it.

Because that's completely logical.

[Only a hint of teasing there.]

Who said anything about logic here?!

Easy is for beginners.

[Does he sound just a tad bit cocky?]

By the way, my name's Cross.

Sarcasm.

Of course it's obvious. I wouldn't be surprised if you woke the whole building trying to bash each other's brains out. [Eh. At least it looked like they both weren't as bad off as he thought they would be.... then again, who knew how long they had been fighting. Maybe they had already blown off some steam.]

You guys do realize you can put that frustration to better use, right?

[It'd be good to get Sokka a new training partner anyway. Souji isn't sure how long he can keep up with the decreased function of his lungs and his deteriorating skills due to it.

He laughs and sets the sword at his side.]

It's a date then.

[He pauses and thinks for a moment, then looks to Cliff.]

Are you feeling any better now?

[Cliff flashed Okita a grin at the question.]

Yea. I just needed to blow some steam. It'll be easier to face that guy later.

[However, as much as he trusted Fayt and believed that Okita wouldn't lie about something like sparring, Cliff would keep an eye on the kid. He just wouldn't let the kid know that he was watching.]

Oh?

[Although the little skirmish had helped him cool off, it still wasn't near enough. There was a score to settle between the two of them...and, beside that, neither of them would really kill eachother.

They'd be out a good sparring partner.]

D'ya got any ideas about what, then?

Tricky~

[He grinned. This was definitely familiar territory.]

[There was cockiness and there was stupidity. Know your enemy, kid.]

Cliff. If you're lettin' me run the show? I'll determine what's easy and what's not.

[Because you really don't want to fight The Marquis on the first go.]

Oh?

That just reminded me of a few people I know

[A lot of people he knew.]

Is that good?

You can decide if you ever meet them. For me? I think they're good people

That's fair.

[She withdraws a bit, smiling gently.]

Thank you for the exercise, Cliff-san.

Yeah, sure no probs, sir.

Just let me know whenever you want to start.

Thanks for the set-up, Rei. [He smiled broadly in return.] Lemme know if you want another go. I think I have a few ideas you might like for your fireballs.

I've got nothing but time on my hands, so you give me a ring.

No rush. It's a li'l cold out.

I'd intended to go through until I'm a little less frustrated, so, I'm more than willing to go now.

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