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001 [audio/action] backdated to the 18th

[accidental audio/action for CH 5]

--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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[Although he had no idea about the exact nature of her work, Cliff had been keeping a close eye on her progress--and dodged the spell with barely any notice.]

[Jadeite roared as the fireball struck him, leaving nothing left but a cinder. Of course, there were still the Dead Hands...]

[...Which he was already on top of. It was almost mindless--except for the fact that there was a mob of them.]

[This time, Rei tries a new tactic. She focuses on conjuring flames around Cliff's hands, letting them burn when he punches, and closes her eyes in concentration to keep it going. Hopefully Cliff can keep them off her]

[Cliff grinned when he noticed what was going on, and the trick wasn't that unfamiliar to him. Although none of his comrades had performed that type of spell directly, he was reminded of the offensive magics and the augmentation magics that he had seen and experienced himself.]

Hah. I'll return the favor someday!

[He took out a few more Dead Hands, keeping a fair distance between them and the girl. She didn't need to worry about anything but her work.]

[Rei's rather grateful for that...and she keeps up concentration on the spell. Which only grows in intensity with each KO'd Dead Hand. The dry flesh seems to kindle the flames, making them stronger...]

[Whatever this girl was doing was working wonders for both the battle at hand and his need for catharsis. Each Hand was met with equal fervor as he decided to just enjoy the fight.

There would be questions later, but he was just going to have fun for now.]

[And fun he can have. Eventually he'll run out, though, and she'll end the spell]

Did you enjoy yourself?

[He flashed her a grin in reply, his answer clear before he spoke up.]

Missie. That was just what I needed today. I gotta say, that was some neat work with the flames. What kinda magic was that?

[Rei nods her head politely]

Something I learned here.

[And after all that, she realizes something.]

I never asked your name. I'm sorry, that was rude. I am Rei Hino. What should I call you?

Cliff Fittir, and it's no problem. Sounds like we both had one helluva morning.

[But, that was behind him for the moment. He could always punch Albel another day. A hand was offered in greeting.]

That was quite the simulation you had back there. I'm not really one for spars like this, but it was fun.

It's nice to meet you, Cliff-san.

[She inclines her head, her...irritation mostly spent]

Thank you. I tried to make it interesting.

[Cliff chuckled at the use of the honorific.]

Heh. Y'know? You're lucky I met Okita earlier today. Never understood that 'san' thing before.

And ya did make it damn interesting. Kinda like something...nah. Never mind.

Ah, you've met Souji-san? [She half smiles in recognition] It's just an honorific.

[A raised eyebrow follows though, and that level stare]

Something what?

Just something a friend of mind would do. [Like that level stare...] She uses a gun, but the situation's the same.

If she's lucky, the two of you won't have to meet.

Hopefully not. It's better to avoid coming here.

[He looked at her, curious.]

'Sides the experiments, is it really that bad here?

Those aside, no.

[She shakes her head emphatically]

But the experiments are bad enough.

...They're really that bad, huh?

Were you here for Valentine's?

[That stare is back]

[Cliff scratched his head and looked away. Why else did she think that he made all of that noise earlier in the day? He groaned as the frustration from earlier that day returned.]

Aagh. Don't remind me. That was--

...

I don't wanna think about it.

[The shot-gun wedding with Albel was too much to tolerate.]

Now imagine a year of things like that.

[She gives him an absolutely bland look.]

[He stares right back in complete silence for a moment.]

Okay.

You win.

You'll understand with time.

It's not something I really wanna understand...

[He sighed.]

But. It'll happen anyway. Got any tips we can avoid some broken walls in the future?

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