Heart and soul

[jianai]

[1]
[In order to get better as a pilot and not wreck a mobile suit each time they're piloting, Ren is doing some good old fashioned physical exercise.]

And one, and two...

[Running laps around Alhambra Base - with a lack of haste that'd cause any drill sergeant worth their salt to pop a vein or a dozen. But what's this - 15, 20, 30 laps around the base done, and Ren isn't even sweaty yet.

Comment? Or maybe join in, if you dare?]

[2]
[Some time after the exercise, but directed at whomever seems willing to listen.]

Do you believe in the afterlife?

Comments

[jianai]

Of course, of course.

Major Kagura... though, may I call you just "Kagura"? No? Just checking. Anyway...

I am really happy for you.

[keep_your_dignity]

YOU MAY ADDRESS ME AS EITHER MAJOR KAGURA OR MAJOR. CALL ME JUST KAGURA AND I'LL SHOVE THOSE HORNS DOWN YOUR THROAT.

[At the second bit, though, all she says is]

OH GEE. SUCH JOY.

[And for once, Kagura's flat monotone actually helps with the sarcasm]

[jianai]

If you say so, Major Kagura.

[Smile smile.]

You are free to call me just "Ren", though. Anyway, I should leave you to your work now, shouldn't I?

[keep_your_dignity]

YOU'RE UBUNTU UNTIL I DECIDE TO CALL YOU SOMETHING ELSE. LIKE MAYBE MAGGOT.

AND YES. YOU SHOULD HAVE DONE THAT SOME TIME AGO, BUT BETTER NOTICING LATE THAN NEVER. BYE.

[jianai]

There is no need to be rude. I am sure we can all be good friends.

Well then, let us talk later. Have a good day!

[Ren waves before leaving.]