[There was always something that lurked behind that gentle smile of Souji's, especially after a crisis like this, but Cliff let it go this time. They had other concerns to think about, and a lot of heavy details that needed to be sorted through in the coming days and weeks.

He smiled in return, and for once felt like he understood some of Souji's reasons for always doing so.]

Sound's great. And, I hope you don't mind the company after I get everything on. ....I think I just wanna be around people today.