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[daha_az_tanrica]

[It starts not on Earth, not even on a space station. The dusty and red surface can only hint at one thing. Mars. Thankfully no one has to walks it’s surface. Instead it’s within the safety of the colony. One of the colonies actually. Anyone is free to explore the colony. It’s rather simple. Hallways lined with windows, most of the buildings

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[maddening_gale]

[Well now, this is a strange sight. Not the stark facilities, or the mysterious red planet, but Seth doing actual work. And not only doing actual work, but spending hours on it.]

My, my, it seems that a little panda has escaped its cage and taken the place of our fearless leader. How long has it last been since you took a break?

[daha_az_tanrica]

[Now where was that stapler? Outside of her reach. Pity, because she would have liked to throw it at his head.]

That depends. How long has it been since you made a sarcastic or witty comment?

[maddening_gale]

Nine seconds, as of... now.

[daha_az_tanrica]

[Slow.clap. So not amused....well maybe a little.] I take it that's a new personal record now?

[maddening_gale]

[He gives a mock bow.]

Thank you, thank you, but no, it's actually somewhat slow for me.

And you? Are you trying to beat your own record for staying up too late?

[daha_az_tanrica]

No, no. If I was doing that I'd have a couple of pots of coffee around here. I'm simply tormenting myself with paperwork.

[maddening_gale]

Ah. Are any of those documents particularly dry, boring, or otherwise uninteresting?

[daha_az_tanrica]

A great deal of them. That sadly doesn't mean I can skip them.

[.....]

Or is this the part where you offer to help relieve me of my horrible work while making fun of me?

[maddening_gale]

Oh no, I could never do that. Your job is much too important for a lowly soldier like me to take the reins. As much as it pains me to say it, you're on your own.

[daha_az_tanrica]

I forgot you're completely useless save for witty remarks. [Now this is the part where she slides off her chair and gives him that rather typical disapproving look.]

Couldn't even bring tea. Why do I deal with you?

[maddening_gale]

Because I am the only one honest enough to openly question your decisions. Every society, even our stark little colony here, needs that one voice of criticism.

[daha_az_tanrica]

[She gives a overly-dramatic sigh then picks up a few papers and shoves them into a folder. The rest? Well they don't matter anymore.] One voice of criticism that can't even bring me tea to help ease the annoyance that dealing you constantly produces.

[maddening_gale]

I'm the chief of security, Seth, not your errand boy.

Although... I believe that the mess hall is still open at this hour. If you have no prior engagements [like those applications, nudge nudge], I don't think the kitchen staff would mind too much if the Director wanted to make a late-night cup of tea.

[daha_az_tanrica]

[Oh those applications that she's mostly rejected? Well she can always reject more later.]

No but they might object to the mess resulted from my throwing a pot at your head. [Joking. Mostly.] Any ways, let's get going.

[maddening_gale]

I can't say that sick bay would be pleased with you, either.

[He'll take potshots all day at her, but he still tags along. That's what friends are for, right?]

[daha_az_tanrica]

[With friends like these who needs enemies?]

I'm sure everyone will manage. Besides, your head might be as thick as Abel's so there isn't any need for concern.