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[alpha_squad_leader]

As much as I hate to ask this...is there anyone here that gives loans? I'd rather not ask any of the Kedan and this is for something I'm pretty sure is important...

[Victor rubs the back of his neck and looks away from the camera. He feels pretty awkward asking for money like this but getting that book translated is important!]

And before I forget, has anyone been studying or trying to figure out the whole power-loss thing when we leave the turtle? If you have, I'd like to talk with you please.

[Another awkward subject but he lets it pass. Taking a deep breath, Victor smiles and settles back in his chair.]

On a more happy note, if anyone is looking for me or Santo this weekend, we won't be around. He and I are going on a little trip out of the city and we'll be gone for two days so we'll be away from the consoles here. We'll come back if there's an emergency or something but try not to burn the place down while we're away? [He's teasing a bit.]

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[urbanmagic]

Loans for what? And sorry, I'd offer but I just arrived. Kind of strapped for cash myself.

[She keeps in mind the power loss thing because-- well, she has more reasons now to try learning hand-to-hand much more properly if she gets in that situation.] Where're you headed off to, if you don't mind me asking?

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[alpha_squad_leader]

It's for a job one of the kedan is going to do. And it's alright.

We're just headed off to one of the mountains outside the city for some camping.

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[urbanmagic]

A mystery project then?

Camping sounds fun! The no powers part, not so much. Bonding session?

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[alpha_squad_leader]

Yeah, sorry.

Camping is pretty fun. The no powers this is much less than fun. [A big understatement.] Sort of, yes.

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[wintershepherd]

Everything okay?

[ The request seems a bit out of nowhere but he'll help if he can. ]

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[alpha_squad_leader]

Things are fine, Jack. I'm just working on something and need some cash is all.

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[wintershepherd]

[ Jack doesn't ask what for... his friend needs something he has, that's all he needs to know. ]

You can have mine.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

You don't have to, Jack. I need a lot and I wouldn't want to leave you without.

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[sciencewhizard]

If I had cash, I'd lend it to you, babe, but I'm pretty much running close to empty, myself.

[ He waves it off, though - best not to dwell on those things. ]

Santo? [ Wally snickers just a bit. ] Should I be jealous?

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[alpha_squad_leader]

It's okay, Wally. You need the cash for food anyway.

Jealous? Of Santo? [Vic laughs a little.] No, Santo isn't going to steal me away from you.

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[sciencewhizard]

Oh, good. Cause I'd fight him for ya. [ A small nod, half-teasing and half-true. ]

Just need some time to relax?

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[alpha_squad_leader]

[Victor smiles, blushing a little at that.] You don't need to worry. He's my best friend and very straight. He definitely won't try to steal me.

That and spending some time with a friend. We haven't just sat down and hung out for awhile. We're going to be gathering some supplies out there too.

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[zerotoawesome]

Oh you would, huh?

Who are you again?

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[zerotoawesome]

Jeez, dude, could you try to make it sound more like a date?

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[alpha_squad_leader]

It doesn't sound like a date at all so, no.

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[zerotoawesome]

Uh huh, right. Anyway, I'm not giving you my cash because we'll need it for food. I'll cover yours to though so you can deal with whatever project you're working on... As much as I can, at least.

[Pause.]

And it looks like we have something to talk about during the trip now.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

I'll tell you about it while we're out there, Santo. It's related to what we talked about during the snow storm. [He knows he told you about the book, Santo.]

...you mean the project or something else?

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[superoverachiever]

I haven't made that much progress, but I'm pretty sure if we go far enough or stay away long enough it won't just be power loss. It seems like eventually we'd die.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

Yeah...about that? [He frowns, this subject a bit uncomfortable.] I'm one of the guys that starts dying as soon as the powers get switched off.

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[superoverachiever]

[Well that's awkward.] That sucks.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

It really does. It's why I'm hoping to find a way to prevent the whole power loss thing.

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[candystriped]

I thought I read that there was a loan shark guy here?

[ Yes Stocking, because that description totally inspires confidence. ]

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[alpha_squad_leader]

A loan shark doesn't seem like the best idea in this situation.

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[candystriped]

Can't be that important then.

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[alpha_squad_leader]

[He's just going to give a flat look now.]

No, it's too important for a loan shark.