AN: Three away!


Lull (Sara, Neithardt)

"That's the stuff!" Sara exclaimed, finishing off her first round with a satisfied sigh. "Geez, is it ever nice to have a moment or two to relax."

Neithardt snorted. "You know, most of us wait until after our grading and paperwork is done to say things like that."

"Sorry, can't hear you over the sound of my mug asking for more beer. 'Scuse me, can I – "

Her ARCUS went off, and Neithardt watched as her expression went from excited to resigned in a heartbeat when she hung up.

"Let me guess. Millium?"

"Yep."

"May the Goddess go with you."


Out to Lunch (Rean/Alisa)

"Wait, you're skipping lunch again?"

"Yeah, I'm almost finished this and to be honest I'd rather just have it off my to-do list," Alisa answered, ARCUS propped up against her shoulder as she typed.

"And you're sure that this isn't becoming a habit?"

"Very sure, Instructor," and she laughed at the wounded noise he made.

"Ouch. Cheap shot, Ms. Reinford."

"Hehe. I'll make it up to you."

"I'm holding you to that. Lunch sometime?"

"Sure! When and where?"

A knock echoed before her door swung open, and Alisa's ARCUS slipped to the floor when her head snapped up.

"... Now work?"