The celebration

[srwu_mods]

"Hey guys, the place feels like a morgue today. Glum faces everywhere... someone died or something?"

Look who's back at Sakihama - FightSaber is in the hangar, and Loni is walking around the base corridors. He seems to be heading towards the kitchens, in search of cake and other festive foods.

"Me and friends just took down a big cell of those Good Men weirdoes, so I'm here to resupply. Our victory calls for a celebration, let's party!"

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[break_the_nine]

[Yeah Loni, see about what you just said. Leos is going to block your way to the kitchens. A very blank look on his face.]

...Get out. I don't care if you managed to beat an entire alien species. Get out and never come back.

[srwu_mods]

"Dude, what's your problem?"

Apollonius shrugs dismissively, an expression of disbelief and slight annoyance on his face.

"I'm just asking."

[break_the_nine]

People DID die! That's my problem!! I've lost two friends! A person who I wanted to be friends with...

[Leos teeth grind harshly as he glares at Loni.]

Me and everyone else are still hurting...

AND YOU WANT TO HAVE A PARTY!?

[srwu_mods]

"Relax. How was I supposed to know that?"

"And yeah. Everybody risked their lives to fight the bad guys and they did good, so they deserve a celebration. Everyone from UG is free to join too, ease the pain by having fun, you know what I'm saying?"

[break_the_nine]

...I know what you're saying...

[Leos is trembling badly, fists tight and voice shaky.]

What you're saying is... PLEASE BEAT THE EVERLOVING SHIT OUT OF ME FOR BEING AN ASSHOLE!

[Yeah no. Loni, Leos isn't even going to accept that line of thought and just bull rushes you in an attempt to stop his fist with your face.]

[srwu_mods]

"The fuck?!"

Loni jumps aside, evading the punch. His leg sweeps down low, aimed at your foot to knock your stance down.

[break_the_nine]

[Leos stance pretty much collapses and he's close to crashing into the ground. But something like that isn't going to stop him... oh no. He's scrambling back up to send another punch at Loni... but sadly that would have given Fightsaber's pilot enough time to prep a counter wouldn't it?]

SHUT UP AND LE-

[srwu_mods]

Unfortunately Leos, you get a cross-counter right in your face.

"Listen, I'm sorry for what happened, but I didn't really know any of those people. You can't expect me or anyone to feel sad just because you do. That's just pushing your problems on others."

[break_the_nine]

NGHN!!

[Leos hits the ground clutching his face, glaring hatefully at Loni all the while. This person. Why... why the fuck was he so strong?]

YOU DON'T EVEN FUCKING WORK HERE!! WHY THE HELL ARE YOU WALKING AROUND LIKE YOU OWN THE PLACE!?

[actuallyselfish]

"Dude." Dido says wearily, bags under her eyes.

"Not cool. I mean, talk about putting your foot in your mouth."

[way_of_vengeance]

Ah, so it's the man from the Masochist club.

...Several hundred people died, actually. Some of whom were quite close friends or even members of the staff here.

Far be it from me to intrude, but you may wish to hold your festivities elsewhere.

[keep_your_dignity]

[Kagura's massive form turns its "head" slightly towards the talking person. It observes Loni impassively just long enough for it to become unnerving, before a robotic voice comes out]

I GIVE YOU TWO MINUTES.

[tiger_ken]

[Thwack.

That would be the sound of a pudding cup being tossed towards Loni. Whether or not he caught it, he would find that having entered the scene behind Leos, and now trying to help a friend up to his feet, is Ken.]

You want food for your party? That's what you're getting. If you want more, then... learn to read people, and show some tact.

[The words come from Ken's mouth like he's just swallowed a bitter pill. Probably because he's had to learn that lesson - along with a few others - over the last week or so.]

[srwu_mods]

"Tact? He's the one who started lashing out!"

Loni stares at the caught pudding, puzzled.

"You're soldiers, right? You know people at wars die all the time. Why are you acting like it's my fault? I don't get it."

[srwu_mods]

"Huh? So you mean someone really died?"

[srwu_mods]

"Two minutes? Two minutes for what?"

[srwu_mods]

"Masochist? Why're you calling me that again?"

"But yeah, thanks for telling me, I didn't know that." Loni puts a hand on his chin.

"That's the more reason to hold the party here. It'll help cheer everyone up."

[keep_your_dignity]

BEFORE SOMEONE KICKS YOUR SORRY ASS INTO A BLOOD PUDDLE.

WHAT'S BEING PREPARED RIGHT NOW, PRETTYBOY, IS THE SENDOFF OF DEAD SOLDIERS.

[Kagura can't growl or use a menacing voice - but somehow her computerized monotone is more than a little unnerving. Especially when coming from a fully armed robot with creepy insignias]

[srwu_mods]

"So you're going to take it out on me? Like it's my fault they died?"

Loni crosses his arms.

"Where I stand, it sounds like you're just lashing out at a convenient target."

[keep_your_dignity]

THE HILARIOUS THING IS THAT YOU ACTUALLY BELIEVE THAT FUCKING ASININE THING YOU JUST SAID.

LET'S EXPLAIN IT MORE CLEARLY FOR THE RETARDED CHILD, THEN. I'M GIVING YOU A CHANCE TO GET OUT BEFORE SOMEONE HURTS YOU, BRAT, SINCE YOU HAVE THE SOCIAL AWARENESS OF A MUTILATED LEMMING. TAKE IT BEFORE YOU ANNOY ME TOO.

[srwu_mods]

"Yeah, thanks for insulting me for not knowing things that happened while I wasn't even here."

"If everyone's going to be an asshole because of a few badly phrased words, I might as well be going."

And off he goes.

[keep_your_dignity]

[Apparently satisfied with that, Kagura watches him go to make sure he DOES leave base before she returns to her work without another word]

[srwu_mods]

Loni moves to under FightSaber's legs, where he just stands, arms crossed.

"You know I gotta wait until my ride is resupplied, right?"

Time for double backup!

[kill_all_vagans]

[Ken's not the only one backing Leos up here!]

And you're the one who came here uninvited, oblivious to everything else, and expecting us to just forget everything and act happy.

There's no reason for us to do anything for you.

[keep_your_dignity]

THEN SIT DOWN AND KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT UNTIL THE TECHNICIANS ARE FINISHED. WITH ANY LUCK EVEN YOU WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET SOMEONE TO STRANGLE YOU WITHOUT TALKING TO THEM.

NOW SHUT UP. I HAVE SHIT TO DO.