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[brb_war]

*A US military copter flies low to the ground coming out of nowhere and hovers only a few feet off the ground while a single soldier jumps out decked out in full drab camo utility uniform, belts of ammo criss-crossing over his chest, and carrying a M16 rifle in his arms ready to shoot at a moment's notice. He crouches low as he runs from the copter

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[mono_vn]

*Slowly getting used to the loud noises in HQ, Sai decides to walk outside --- And the first thing she saw is this. The rifle, ammo criss-crossing, uniform.... It all looks so familiar. No, VERY familiar. Her heart just skipped a beat - She's not sure if it's fear or affection - but manages to open her mouth*

... Alfred?

[brb_war]

*Immediately holds up his rifle at Saigon out of instinct before staring hard at her*

... Are you North or South?

[mono_vn]

*Saigon gives a gasp of surprise and fear - A rifle at her. Reminds so much but now...*

*gains her consciousness back*

A-Alfred, lower your gun. It's Saigon.

[brb_war]

Oh, my apologies! *Lowers his gun*

I was expecting to be dropped into the northern territory so I didn't expect to see you here. But this doesn't look like the proper landing zone. It's not a jungle at all.

[mono_vn]

*twitches as the mention of "northern territory"*

Landing zone? Jungle?...

And why are you holding your rifle around like that?

[brb_war]

Because we're in the middle of a war!

[mono_vn]

W-War??

Have you been drinking Alfred? You used to when you're at my place before. *remembers the "we" and hopes he didn't bring back the memories*

[brb_war]

I only get to drink when I'm with the civs. Can't shoot straight when I'm drunk, y'know.

[mono_vn]

Tha---That's true but-----

*shakes her head, thinking that Alfred is saying nonsense*

You---You don't need to shoot anyone here Al. Do you even know where this is?

[brb_war]

...

My guess is that this isn't Vietnam. The plants around here don't look the same and it's actually a bit chilly rather than the jungle I was in a moment ago.

[mono_vn]

Now why would you guess it's Vietna------

*She tries to link all - uniforms, rifle, war, Vietnam, jungle and non-drinking mood... She comes to a conclusion but still thinks it's impossible... so decides not to talk about it.*

The Vietnam War, it's over Al.

[brb_war]

W-what are you talking about?? I was right in the middle of battle a few days ago!

[mono_vn]

No---No! It had ended. Long time ago. The Fall of Saigon is enough for me.

*silence for a minute*

What year is it now Alfred?

[brb_war]

'68 of course.

[mono_vn]

.... *stands there*

*blinks, thinking "So my assumption is right?!", and then takes a deep breath*

Alfred, it's 2008 now. No longer Tet Offensive. It's over.

[brb_war]

You're the second person to tell me it's 2008. What the hell is up with this place?