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What I mean is it wasn't really all that long ago that I turned 23, right? We left Insomnia in May, and now... Boom, 24. I'm getting old, Blondie.

Hey, if we were back home I'd know what I'd wanna do in a heartbeat!

[shootsoff]

yeah
when you think about it that way, are you really 24? it hasn't been an actual year!

but we're celebrating anyway

what would you do?

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I swear they warned about this exact thing in movies.

Camping. If we were back home in Insomnia, it'd have been by that lake near the southern wall. If it wasn't... I think one of the havens that was far away from civilization. Just us, the trees, and the wide-open sky. No responsibilities, no obligations, just freedom.

[shootsoff]

you know, now that you mention it, I'm pretty sure they did

oh man, that sounds idyllic
I'd probably wish for something like that if it were my birthday too

though like, we could maybe go camping somewhere around here
shuck off all our responsibilities and just hang out for a little bit in the open air
of course we'd have to find somewhere that there's not so much incense
wonder if anyone's found a place like that?

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Might have to ask Law or someone about that last one.

I gotta know though, what responsibilities? We're not on Eos anymore, so it's...
it's not like we've got anything to do. No hauling ass out of Niff territory, no fighting of daemons around every corner, no crystal... nada. I mean, I've still gotta protect Noct but beyond that
???????????

_{[ He even draws a circle around the series of question marks a few times, and underlines them just for emphasis. ]}

What do we even do?

[shootsoff]

what if I posted it on the journals? I could do that!

for responsibilities, I mean like
cleaning the house and stuff
we've been helping out with rebuilding a lot and all that
I know we'd be protecting Noct even if we're out camping but that's just more a friend thing at least for me
like even if I hadn't gone through the training and all I'd still be protecting him
I know it might be different for you

[indeferent]

Hell yeah, dude. Do it.

A little of column A, little of column B with a dash of C. I've... got some stuff I'm still working through on it. Totally a me thing, nothing else :\ still blows though.
Think we might be due for a break one of these days?

[shootsoff]

I'm gonna do it.

sorry it blows
things have been rough for all of us lately, I think we've all got shit to work through
if you ever need to talk about it though, I'm here to listen

and yeah I think we're due for a break
I think we have been for a while

[indeferent]

I'll check in on it once I harass Iggy for a good ol' fashioned head scratch. Guilty pleasure and all for the birthday boy ;)

The same goes to you, alright? I might not get it but I'm here if you need to yell at a living being about it. Ooooor even someone to set targets up so you can take pot shots at clay pots. Just promise you won't judge me too hard if I do.

I'd say we're months overdue for one.

[shootsoff]

sounds good, I've got it up already
so far just someone suggesting the hot springs
you been to those?

thanks gladio, that means a lot
seriously
I might take you up on that potshot target thing though
things have been kinda stressful lately
but not today, it's your birthday and I should do something nice for you
still trying to think of a good present

I'd agree

[indeferent]

Been to a spa back in Insomnia if that counts lmao
didn't know they had anything like that here. They safe?

Might even be convinced to let you shoot one off my head too :P
I trust your aim, Blondie.
Any limits though? Otherwise I can just say to surprise me

[shootsoff]

I mean it sounds kinda promising right? apparently there's not much incense there or anything, they had some kinda party there

oh man, I totally could
probably with my one eye closed but I won't risk it

limits?

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Any idea what kind? If we're heading there, I don't wanna wind up picking glass outta our feet.

Things you definitely don't wanna get involved with, stuff like that. Some things here do get pretty weird compared to Insomnia.

[shootsoff]

it was jinx who told me so who knows what kind? could've been wild, apparently she's a partier. I could always take a trip out there and check it out if you want

oh, I can't think of anything off the top of my head.
I'd do a lot to give a friend a good birthday gift

[indeferent]

The one who shot that guy? I won't tell you what to do, just... be careful around that one. If you wind up going alone, promise you'll check in every chance you get.

What about a picture?

[shootsoff]

wait, she shot someone? I missed that. she wants to meet up in Coatepec because she wants to see my saw, you think I should put her off?

yeah of course I'd check in constantly, but maybe I'll take someone with me. I'll see if anyone wants to go with me on the entry

obviously I can do that
what do you want a pic of?
or do you want me to pick?

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Why does she wanna see it?

I'll keep my eye on it. I know there's some pretty decent people here.

How about...
One of you guys? Something I can stick in a frame or something. Or if I ever see my books, I can stick it in that.

[shootsoff]

guess she's interested in it and wanted to take a look at it? that's all she told me

thanks, gladio
you're always looking out for all of us

I can do that for sure!

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"Take a look at it"? Like it's... what, a toy?

Hey, it's part of my job. I'd be a lousy Shield and an even worse friend if I left you guys high and dry without me again ;)

Only if you've got the film to spare!

[shootsoff]

maybe she wants to build one or something, I think she tinkers with weapons like I do sometimes

well, you're doing a good job
you know, when I was going to see Law after his friend died, he was worried about me until he knew you were coming with me

always film to spare for you

[indeferent]

Hrm. Keep it here for now. We don't need that kind of tech falling into the wrong hands, and if she was willing to shoot someone then I'd be afraid of her trying to take it from you. I don't wanna lose you again, Prom.

I|
Thanks. I... kinda needed to hear it. I kinda need to hear it a lot lately. He doing okay? When I talked to him the other day he said he was worn out.

You're gonna make a man blush over here~

[shootsoff]

okay, if you think it's a bad idea, I trust you
and I didn't know she'd shot someone when I said I'd show her, so I can figure out how to take it back
maybe just say I forgot it

well, I'll make sure I tell you more often then. deal?

I think he's okay, but yeah, worn out

hah! I can't even picture you blushing

[indeferent]

The guy she shot put it out over the journals. It's pretty messed up thinking we've gotta worry about stuff like that on top of everything else :\

Deal.

That's good tho. He's a good kid.

You've seen me in Lestallum all red in the face, remember?
Imagine that but less sweaty and bitchy about the heat

[shootsoff]

I'll go back and look
yeah, you'd think we'd all be nice to each other since we're stuck here together, but I guess some people are just like that
promise I'll be careful around her

he is a good guy, I really like him

well, I can imagine that, but it's different when you're talking about blushing and it's not the heat, you know

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Good. We don't have the fun band-aids here. No Li'l Malbuddy ones this time.
If she tries anything, let me know and I'll step in. I'd rather take the hit than see you hurt, and I don't wanna hear any arguments about it.

Is it? Maybe you should try those pick-up lines of yours on me then.
You know, as a birthday present ;) ;) ;) ;)