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[Despite the fact that the temperature inside the Welcome Center was currently set to "inside a freezer in the arctic", Zatanna appeared on screen in a light tank top and sunglasses.  Clearly feeling the spirit of the heatwave, even if her spirit boyfriend might not have been...]

It has been brought to my attention that I've been working too much and need to be more spontaneous.

So that's what I'm going to do.

Starting later this afternoon, I've decided to take a spontaneous vacation.  Just for a couple days, of course--I'm not that irresponsible.  Don't know exactly where I'm going, don't know what time this weekend I'll be back.  But I wanted to at least give you all a heads up in case there was something you needed first.  I'll have maps and the latest updated pamphlets on the counter.  The doors to the main area will stay unlocked, and the Wards I have up will take care of the rest.

Otherwise, speak now,  because I can't exactly lug the network console with me to the beach.

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[commandandcontrol]

Have fun!

Will Jack need any help holding down the fort?

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[backwordscompatible]

Depends on whether or not he decides to join me.

[Yes, this trip was so spontaneous she hasnt actually told him yet.]

[How proud are you, Jack?]

not here

[wintershepherd]

[ he is more than 50% proud ]

[commandandcontrol]

Oh.

[ Wait, is this how Jack is finding out she's going? ]

Well, keep me in the loop, then.

[backwordscompatible]

[Yep~]

[Still looking far more cheerful and upbeat than she had been in some time, Zatanna let out a muted chuckle at Sonja's expression.]

Wouldn't dream of keeping something like that all to myself. Maybe I'll send some post cards or something--what do you think?

[She was absolutely playing it up now.]

[commandandcontrol]

Does Keeliai have a beech resort that actually has postcards?

[ You learn something new everyday. ]

[backwordscompatible]

[Then she has done her job.]

No idea. If they don't, then they should get on that. Can you just imagine the revenue someone could make from such a unique business opportunity?

[commandandcontrol]

Unique, certainly. Practical? Questionable.

I'm not sure what kind of paid beach services you could provide that the miles of untarnished other beach couldn't provide.

I guess food services would be nice.

[ Whoops, now she's thinking of the logistics of opening up a beach resort. ]

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[She certainly wasn't going to dissuade such a brainstorm.]

Not everything has to be practical. So long as it's still fun.

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[purrns]

Enjoy yourself, don't do anything I wouldn't do!

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[backwordscompatible]

Where's the fun in that?

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[purrns]

It would leave you with a very small list, too. Not many options.

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[backwordscompatible]

Also true.

You know, I'm starting to think you're trying to sabotage my trip. Which is just mean. What did I ever do to you?

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[purrns]

Well, you know me, Zatanna. I'm a reckless rebel out for destruction. None shall escape me.

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[backwordscompatible]

That sounds like a challenge.

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[purrns]

Maybe it is, maybe it is.

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[backwordscompatible]

I see.

Although there is one rather obvious catch; you'd have to find me first.

[And she never specified where she was going.]

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[ruinsprofessor]

The warning is appreciated.

[No judgment either way on vacations or lack thereof. Especially not from the workaholic.]

Will you at least take a radio, in case of emergency?

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[backwordscompatible]

Of course I will.

[Not that it...was something she'd thought of at first. But now that Raine mentioned it, that would probably be a good idea. Being spontaneous was great and all, and the whole point of this sudden vaycay was for her to chill--or as chill as one could in the recent heatwave--but she wasn't stupid. There was actually a chance someone might need her for something.]

Probably won't be checking in, but I'll be sure to leave it on and in my bag.

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[ruinsprofessor]

[Raine nods.]

Just as a precaution.

I hope you enjoy yourself. It's certainly deserved.

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[backwordscompatible]

Thanks.

[She would take the comment as a compliment on her work ethic.]

It's kind of crazy, when you think about it. How rare it is for people to go on vacation here. I mean, I know it feels like there's always something going on, so we're never bored for very long...but that's just it. There's always something going on.

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[ruinsprofessor]

Precisely. There will always be something.

[Look who's talking, Raine. She hasn't taken a vacation in ever, for precisely the same reason.]

I suppose one must then take time, rather than waiting for it to be given.

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[backwordscompatible]

What about you?

You're not exactly a newcomer around here, either. You taken any vacations recently?

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[ruinsprofessor]

[Well.]

Not as such, no.

[A careful shrug.]

I enjoy my work; and the personal research I do is as good as a vacation from the Guild.

[Except that it's still work.]

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[backwordscompatible]

...yeah, I have a feeling we have two very different definitions of 'vacation'.