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...Vacations are funny, aren't they? If they last long enough, they can start to get kinda boring.

[The commentary filtered through the pages of the journal system around midday, as if it was just a part of a conversation between two individuals instead of a public address. Cliff's tone was as relaxed and casual as always, for those who knew him. There was a faint hum in the otherwise quiet background.]

I mean, the downtime is nice, but I'm kinda tired of it-- which should answer any questions about 'why' and what not, so don't bother askin'.

The name's Cliff Fittir, if any of you here don't know, and I figured I'd offer my services. If any of you want a sparring partner, trainer, teacher or whatever, I'm available. Just say something if you're interested.

And if you're not...then could ya tell me what this cool thing is?

[He flipped the video on at this point, revealing a small circular device methodically rolling across the carpet.]

I've got an idea already, which brings me to Question Two: Is there a way to get good tech supplies without needing to go outside?

[He ends the feed at that, but will be prompt with replies.]

[Action]

[Cliff set off about town, looking for the aforementioned tech supplies so he could properly play with his new toy, though he would be keeping his eyes and ears alert for any of his friends and students to check up on. After a several week absence followed by a Shift that had made him appear as a young woman, there hadn't been much chance to see his people without having to answer more questions than he wanted. Furthermore, there were people that he met during that Shift that he wanted to clear things up with, one way or another.

However, he had plans for that evening...]

[Action: Private for Fayt Leingod]

Yo. You better have some free time tonight.

[He had questions...but, more importantly, he had plans for both of them.]

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[Fayt glances up from scribbling in a small notebook he'd taken to keeping, tucking his pencil behind an ear.]

Huh? Yeah, I've got time.

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[Cliff grinned, already pleased with his idea.]

That's great. You better be thirsty, man, 'cause we're going out!

So you finally figured out what you wanted to do, huh? [He returns that grin, putting down his notebook and standing, stretching lazily as he does.]

We getting coffee?

It looks like you have a little round pet now. What are you going to name it? Or her? ....him?

[The grin just grew brighter, and there was a gleam in his eye that hinted that the bodyguard really was as much of a bad boy as he appeared.]

Coffee? C'mon. We're after something a little better than that today.

[Pet? Oh, Souji. Cliff chuckled at the question.]

It's a little machine. Looks like some kinda vacuum too, but I've been wondering about what else I can get it to do more than any names.

...Did ya have any ideas?

Machines can be pets - don't hurt its feelings, Cliff-san. What will you do if Voomy gets sad?

I know machines can be-- [He froze when the rest of Souji's words sunk in.]

...

Did you just call the Vac 'Voomy'?

Better....? [A better drink--

Oh.]

We're going to the bar?

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Bingo.

[Cliff winked conspiratorially at Fayt and motioned for him to follow.]

I figure you've gotten over being a square by now and, after everything you've done? No one's gonna care if you wanna throw back a couple on a cold night like this.

Hey, I wasn't that bad. [Though if Cliff guessed Fayt hadn't drank before, he'd be right. No way was he going to risk his place on the basketball team over under-aged drinking, back at school. He shakes his head and follows after Cliff. Now though? Alright, he'd admit he was kind of curious.]

So that's your big plan for the night?

Voomy is sooo much better than "The Vac," don't you think?

Do you think Saizou could ride on it?

Riiight.

[There was fondness in the teasing reply. It was hard to forget just how much a square Fayt had been once upon a time. His growth during the span of months that had been muddled by time inconsistencies between worlds was truly remarkable-- of course Cliff needed to poke him a little.

He chuckled.]

I just figured that we'd keep it simple. There's no reason to go skydiving over it in this cold, and it's not something that would go with a cake. Drinks are the best bet-- and I'm willing to bet that it's something new for you.

Are you tellin' me that the Diplo's a bad name for my ship?

[Seriously, man. He oversaw the black market mods that were done on that thing. It's not the Eagle, but he's put a lot of work into that thing!]

I don't know - why did you call it Diplo?

... Oh my god, you got one of those things.

[He rolls his eyes at the teasing, but he's not ashamed of his reply, either.] You'd be right. Getting caught drinking back at school would have ended up getting me benched, but that's not really a problem anymore.

So drinks sounds like a plan. [in spite of the teasing, he looks a little amused.]

Huh? You know this thing?

[It was low-grade tech, in his opinion, but he was curious about what a kid from the era would have to say about it.]

That's easy. We bought a decomissioned Federation diplomatic vessel and modded it to suit us. So, it's the Diplo.

[Simple, straightforward, and easy. That was just the way he liked his machines to work.]

[Cliff nodded in understanding. That was exactly what he figured, since school rules were always straightforward and Fayt was a very responsible guy.]

That's about what I thought. Don't worry, we'll find ya something that works for you at the bar. The staff is pretty darn good...not that we have much choice anyway.

[...Give him a moment, he's trying oh so hard not to laugh. Cliff is so straightforward it's almost hilarious. After a breath, he smiles.]

It's not a bad name, it's a very "you" name.

...

You better not be tryin' to say something.

[He wasn't sure how he felt about that!]

I'll trust you on that, then. [He didn't have much of an idea of what would be good anyway, though he'd heard enough.] We could probably get some dinner while we're there, too. I don't really feel like cooking.

[Besides, why cook on their 'anniversary' when they didn't have to?]

Nothing at all~

Where did you get it from anyway?

...

[He'll let it slide, because his bullshit sensors were telling him that Souji was intentionally being a tease.]

That's the funny part. It kinda just showed up in the living room overnight, and I can't tell ya why. I've been messing with it all morning to see what make it tick.

...Though, it does make me wonder about just how many people were watching us. We can use this to clean up after any more glitter storms.

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