[Letting out a deep breath, Jak frowns slightly, then blinks open his eyes.  It takes a few moments for him to recognize where he is ( Read more... )

[The comm flicks on and the video shakes violently for several seconds, the sounds of screeching metal and shattering glass almost covering the loud grunts of pain.  Flashes of spinning scenery and bright yellow-green hair blur here and there, and there's far, far too much red ( Read more... )

[Jak wakes groggily, still sprawled on his back with his legs hanging over the edge of the bed.  His arm's numb from being draped over his face all night and his stomach's doing cartwheels, not to mention the fact that the room is still spinning and there's a hellcat backfiring in his head ( Read more... )

[The comm clicks on and there's a long silence, followed by rustling sheets. A deep murmur, and a softer, higher-pitched response. A slight groan.]

Nnnnnnngh. What di-- ... Zelda?

Hm...? Jak...?

[A distinct pause.]

...! Jak! ...Ah...

Oh god ... did we ... I mean ...

[More rustling and scrabbling, then someone leans against the comm.]

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[Jak sounds happier than he has in a long time. Getting his BFF back will do that.]

Daxter's finally here!  Wait, I guess you all heard already.

Hey Rem, I have an idea. We need to talk.

Ugh.

Thought I'd be hungover all week.

What di--

[There's a long pause, then a muffled voice before the comm clicks off.]

Christi--

I'm still waiting for my goggles.  Anyone seen them?

Torn, still up for that training?

[Locked to Capris]

Sorry ... about the other night.

I shouldn't have told you that.

Happy New Year, I guess.  Didn't expect to spend it on a boat.

Capris?  Last night was ... it was fun.  I uh ...

[Clears his throat, damn he's smooth.]

Do you need anything?

[Awkward pause, then a huffy sigh.]

And Redd, whatever the hell game you're playing, it's not funny.

Knock it off.

[Quiet, pained voice.]

Torn I am never ... ever going drinking with you again.

Ever.

[A slight groan and a pause.]

If I did anything embarrassing last night ... don't tell me.