Night in Michtam: ZiggyXJuli

A/N: Hm…a cyborg and a woman whose husband was deemed insane. Just what oddities could I make out of this? Hahahaha…many things…yes…many things…

Disclaimer: Okay, I think I will officially stop typing this after I finish everyone's Night in Michtam because it hurts every time I type this. I don't own Xenosaga…but I do own the events…kind of.

Dedication Time!: Ziggy/Juli fans. This couple is a bit low on popularity but maybe this chapter will change everyone's minds and show the major pairs (with the exception of Jr. and MOMO) that this couple is just as good as them.

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"Well, Ziggy. What do you think?" A voice asked.

"Huh?" Ziggy snapped back to reality. (That's odd…why was I spacing out? It's rather rude of me to not pay attention.)

"I'm sorry. What did you ask me?"

"I asked if MOMO would like it if we got her something special. Like a puppy, or a book, clothes, anything…"

"I am not sure if you should be asking someone like me about MOMO…"

"But she seems to be very fond of you…and Jr. But I can't tell it to him because he would tell."

"True…he may be the head of the Kukai Foundation but he's still a child on the inside. And they always blab like no tomorrow."

They both laugh at this.

"Well…I suppose it would be nice if we got her something…but what's the occasion?"

"You don't know? Her birthday's coming up."

"Really? I didn't know that."

"For a bodyguard, you really do stick to your duties instead of learning about the person whom you are guarding."

Ziggy takes a sip of his coffee to hide his embarrassment.

Juli opened up her menu to cover her face. "Well, shall we go shopping for MOMO then? After dinner, of course." She was afraid of what Jan would say…no.

Ziggy considered it for a moment and finally said, "Alright. That seems nice"

Juli smiled at the response and then quickly ordered what she wanted. She wanted to get the present but more importantly, spend time with Jan…Ziggy.

They had a nice dinner and then left the restaurant. It was a bit chilly so Juli held onto Ziggy for warmth. He froze for a second and then quickly activated his internal heat system to keep her warm.

"Well, where shall we start?" Ziggy asked.

"Let's try the doll store over there. Sakura always loved playing with them…"

"I see. So everything about Sakura was modeled into MOMO? Like her likes and dislikes?"

"In a sense, yes. I still don't get the concept myself. Joachim really did pull off a grand tromp l'oeil when he made her."

They went inside the store and looked at all sorts of dolls: teddy bears, felines, dogs, etc.

"Well, you two. You really seem to be getting into it but can't find what you're looking for, right?" The cashier walked up to them. "Do you need help finding something?"

"Yes, I'm looking for a doll for my daughter." Juli said.

"Ah, a present?"

"You must get a lot of these kinds of situations?"

"Yep yep." He motioned for them to follow him. "I think I have just the right one for you."

The cashier led the two to a pink bunny which seemed to stand out from the rest. It was plain but its fur was as smooth as silk and the quality was undeniable.

"Wow…" Juli gazed in awe at the unique bunny.

"I may not be an expert in dolls, but I think this one would suit MOMO." Ziggy said.

"Hm…you're right." She turns to the cashier. "We'll take it!"

"Alrighty. You caught this one on a half off sale too." He grabbed it and then checked it out.

"25,000 credits please!"

Ziggy and Juli's mouths dropped. "That much???"

"Did you not read the price tag?" The cashier asked.

"You didn't show us any!"

"My mistake. I'll take off a little bit then…24,000 credits please!"

Juli takes Ziggy aside and talks with him privately. "So, what're we going to do now? That thing is way too expensive and I can't charge it to the Subcommittee because I already have a humongous debt!"

"Let me guess…shopping."

Juli coughed to confirm this.

Ziggy walked up to the cashier. "Well, the only money I have is 10,000 credits. Is there any way for us to pay with that and maybe do a little extra?"

"Your girlfriend's pretty hot."

They both blushed at this but Ziggy suddenly turned furious seeing where this was going to go. "I refuse to anything that has to do with her."

"Calm down buddy. I wasn't going to ask you to lend her to me. That'd be totally wrong!" He flipped Ziggy off beneath the counter.

"The store doesn't seem to be attracting customers lately…so if you would stand outside and show the people inside till closing time…I'll let you have the doll."

He put his hand out and expected Ziggy to give it to him. "What's the deal?"

"I don't pre-pay." Ziggy turned around and led Juli outside where they tried to think up of some catchy slogan to draw in the customers.

"How about…'although stores may have dolls galore, this one has that as well as more!'" Juli suggested.

"Sounds too…business like." Ziggy thought. "We need something simple and catchy. That's it."

"Well, that was my best idea."

"You're supposed to be a member of the Subcommittee, aren't you?"

"I just do paper work."

"Oh."

Ziggy started pacing back and forth while Juli took a seat. He then snapped his finger. "I think I may have one."

"What is it?"

"Get the good stuff with fluff here."

Juli looked at Ziggy strangely and then laughed. "That is the funniest thing I've ever heard you say Jan! That slogan is so pathetic…"

"Well, I'm not built for a marketing purpose."

"So this store's still open?" A customer asked the pair. He had walked by when Ziggy said his catch phrase.

"Y…yes…" Juli stuttered, wondering how Ziggy's phrase could actually catch a customer.

Ziggy put his hands by his mouth to amplify his voice. "Get the good stuff with fluff here!"

Customers began to look at the store and then enter to buy things. Juli began pitching in with Ziggy and they racked up the entire population of Michtam…not really…but close.

The cashier walked out and tapped their shoulders. "Thanks a bunch you two! With your help, I was able to raise enough to keep this store running! I owe you…I mean…I guess the rabbit belongs to you now…" He hands Juli the rabbit. "Well, I should probably shut down the store now. Thanks for your help and you two have a good night. And I mean it…" He winked at Ziggy and then went inside.

Juli laughed, seeing that she caught what he meant.

"I'm pretty sure he didn't mean that…"

Ziggy looked at Juli, as if he was wondering about something. Juli caught sight of this and walked towards him.

"What is it, Jan? Is there something wrong?"

"Well…I don't know how to say this…so I'll just be blunt."

He fell to one knee and held Juli's hand. "Will you marry me, Juli Mizrahi?"

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A/N: Heheheheh. Cliffhangers. I love them. Will she marry him? Or will she not? Will something else happen like in those totally cliché romance shows? I don't know!!! Find out in the next chapter of ER! The next pairing will be…Miyuki and Togashi!