A quiet celebration.

[Jihadjoe]

"Learning about our race and the human body?" He finished his drink. "Just a suit we wear, really, except we're stuck to it, I suppose." He paused for a moment and looked around at the other officers who were busy dancing, drinking and talking.

"I'm here because life seemed far too sensible and sombre... So sitting in the nonsense corner is probably the best bet. Although if you want to actually learn a bit, the best method would probably be to immerse yourself in the whole thing. Rather than just observing, participate."

He smiled. It was the sort of smile people have when they've thinking something which isn't exactly a happy thought, but they're trying to push it to the back of their mind.

"Good to see you though, Kate... Never expected to find you down here though. Anyway, what's this "little secret" that A's got?"

The question was addressed to both of them, although he didn't expect an answer, it was probably worth asking anyway.

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