Getting Rusty

[urzu2]

[Here's an unusual sight: Mao is logged into the simulators at the GDF base. She is extremely focused, sweating slightly, and looks vaguely frustrated. The simulations are generally squad based, with Mao leading a team of AIs against enemy positions. Her squad as a whole is doing very well, but whenever she herself gets into a fight, she suddenly

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[agent_fumoffu]

You seem to be having some trouble, Mao.

[urzu2]

It's been months since I last deployed in an AS, I was worried I was getting rusty. Turns out I was spot fucking on.

[agent_fumoffu]

While your specialty has always been infiltration operations, anyone would get rusty if they don't practice regularly. There's no easy workaround to staying in shape.

[urzu2]

Yeah. I've just backslid more than I thought I would have.

[agent_fumoffu]

If you'd like, I could assist you in AS combat simulations on a regular basis.

[urzu2]

That's not a bad idea. It might be good for you too, since the Lambda Driver seems so unstable.

[agent_fumoffu]

Actually, I was thinking of using a regular M9 for the simulations, as it's more useful to fight a machine with specs similar to your own.

[urzu2]

I've got a couple hours every Tuesday where I don't have anything better to do.

[agent_fumoffu]

We can begin this week, then.

[urzu2]

Alright then.

So do you have any plans for next Sunday?

[agent_fumoffu]

Sunday? I was thinking of going over the Arbalest's combat subroutines.

[urzu2]

That's...That's it, isn't it?

[agent_fumoffu]

Is there some other duty I'm overlooking?

[urzu2]

I don't know why I thought you would know. Next Sunday is Valentine's Day.

[agent_fumoffu]

Valentine's Day... I've heard of the holiday before, but what does it have to do with me?

[urzu2]

It has to do with YOU because you're supposed to do something nice for the special girl in your life.