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[Backdated to the first group returning from the trip]

[Even as the ding of the elevator signals their arrival on the third floor, Kallen still doesn't wake from her nap as Rookie carries her piggyback out of the lift. She mumbles a bit, but ultimately stays unaware of her surroundings.

Welp.]

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[] ... Not much of a choice, but fine.

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[When he's close enough, Kallen stands herself up on her leg that isn't broken and puts her arms around Rookie so she's balanced, but mainly so she can hug him. HUGS!!]

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What's this for?

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[She pulls back a little and looks up at him before speaking very matter of factly.]

It doesn't need to be for anything. I'm doing it because I want to and because I'm glad we're friends. You're a good person, and I'm lucky you're here.

[Tsun tsun tsun.]

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Does that mean I'm going to get these more often now?

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[Kallen sort of ducks away when he tries to ruffle her hair, a scowl making its way on to her face.]

No, not if you try to pat me on the head like some sort of child.

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All right, all right. [He laughs again, dropping that hand back to his side.] Wasn't trying to imply that I thought you were, but I'll make a mental note of that next time.

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[Fffff, she turns a little red and scowls more.]

Good, that's-- good.

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[] I'm happy to have your approval.

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Oh just shut up already.

[She's blushing harder and still holding on to him for support.]

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Yes, ma'am.

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And don't call me that! [She whacks him on the shoulder.]

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Ow! Easy, easy. [] I was only kidding.

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Remember that for next time, then. [She hops a little on her good leg to get a little better balance.]

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Want to sit back down?

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[She pauses a bit before nodding.] It's a good idea now.

[Her hand moves to grip his upper arm to help steady herself.]

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There anything else you need me to do? []

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[Kallen opens her mouth to retort, but she stops herself from being mean, since she knows he's only trying to help. Instead, she nods and points to a blanket on the bed.]

Just that.

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[] Sure thing.

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[She takes it with a nod of thanks before getting comfortable with it covering her.]

So, injuries aside, what did you think of the trip?

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It was different. [] Wasn't anything like the last expedition, that's for sure.

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Good different? Bad different? Just different?

[Kallen looks at him. Man, she wants an answer that makes sense!]

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[How did that answer not make sense? It made all the sense! In a lazy, lacking in description kind of way.]

Bit of both. [] It was chaotic, but fun. And a nice change of pace from the usual.

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... right. [Moving on.]

You know one thing I really miss about home? Piloting a Knightmare Frame.

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[Curious eyebrow quirk.] Is that the only thing you miss?