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Rebel 22 [Voice/Action] Forward-dated to late evening

[It's been a very long day. Litchi has been up since before dawn, tending to patients, straightening up the clinic, helping lost little boys, and overall working herself half to death. Only she's looking a ton more energetic than usual, and even as she's leaving the clinic for the night, she's still upbeat and smiling and cheerful.

~~No, she hasn't gotten into the drugs.~~ Just before heading out to walk home, she'll open up her journal for a quick message.]

Well, it's certainly about time things returned to normal, don't you think? I've had more than enough excitement for quite some time.

Mr. Goroh, David, Miss Yayoi... make sure you're all home within an hour or so, okay? Just because Tao isn't home to eat all your food right now doesn't mean you can be late for dinner. I should be home soon; it won't take long to get back from the grocery store.

[[ooc: AU info this-a-way~ :D

Also feel free to run into her anywhere in the plaza or on her way back to her house. ♥ Or... well, in the house, for her housemates.]]

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[An eyebrow.] It was painted in earthy tones for camouflage purposes. As for my service? Ever since I graduated at the academy at age sixteen. [He reaches into a pocket on his side and pulls out an identification chip, projecting a holographic image of his name, age, badge information, and rank.]

[He looks it over. Damn. This is all really, really messed up.

In response, though, he pulls out his wallet and produces his military identification, which lists him not only as a war vetaran, but as Colonel David Jordan.]

...Something very strange is going on.

[A nod.]

We may need to figure out just who is who around here.

[And here is a Litchi, bringing in even more salads. She sets the dishes down on the table, giving Goroh and Thirteen a confused look.]

...Is everything alright in here?

[Thirteen nods, a little hesitantly. Though he'll try to mask his concern with a bit of a smile and a disarming comment.]

Yeah. Nothin's gonna blow up or anything! No problem.

[Goroh has a perfect poker face and doesn't seem bothered.]

Nothing of note, just some conversation, Doctor.

[She smiles at Thirteen's joke and eases down into the chair next to Goroh.]

There's no need to try to keep a secret from me, you know~

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Yeah. We'll have plenty to talk about over dinner. Say, where is Tsubaki, anyway? Still getting ready for dinner?

[Goroh glances over at Litchi as she sits next to him. And turns back to David, completely unconcerned.]

It's not like her to be late.

Miss Vermillion went to get her. They shouldn't be much longer.

[She gives Goroh a playful grin.] I'm sure there's nothing to worry about, Mi-- Uesugi.

Ah, Lieutenant Vermillion will be joining us as well? That's good to hear. I like her, she's a nice kid.

[Oblivious to playful teasing.]

Dedicated kid, not very focused though.

[Well, there goes the playfulness.] Mr. Goroh, that isn't very nice! She's a very capable officer!

[Thirteen's not going to get into the middle of this. He knows better. You're on your own, Goroh.]

[He glances back at Litchi.]

I'm not saying she doesn't have potential, but until she gains some confidence, she won't be able to reach it.

[Confused frown. Goroh, why do you keep confusing her today.]

What are you talking about? She has plenty of confidence. I've never once seen her even flinch in the line of duty.

[Thirteen again keeps his mouth shut, but there's confusion in him as well. Noel was generally shy and neurotic from what memories he had of her. Dedicated and kind, but somewhat anxious. But considering everyone's memories seemed to be out of alignment, he decides to wait and see. But why would Litchi remember her so differently?]

[He considers that as well, a glance at Thirteen confirms that the pilot shares his thoughts.]

I guess we'll see at dinner, then.

[Litchi looks between the two of them with a blink or two. She knows she's right here, random character changes today aside. Shaking her head, she sighs and leans back in her chair.]

...I suppose you're right.

[And here comes Tsubaki and Noel! Well. Noel following Tsubaki, but yeah.]

Sorry for the wait.

My apologies also.

[Bear witness to their fashionably late dramatic entrance.]

Good evening.

[What. Okay, Noel he doesn't think much about the physical changes. He didn't spend time studying her much in the past, and honestly, Tsubaki's presence draws a lot more attention now.

She's taller, looks far more mature and more regal, and she's wearing mostly black. What the hell is going on. He shoots a quick "now what?" glance back at Goroh, then he looks back at Tsubaki in particular.]

It's okay. Good to see you both.

[Goroh had noticed Noel's figure in the past, noting in particular her sensitivity to perceived shortcomings. These traits no longer seemed to be present given her newly redefined curves. Among the alterations he had seen, this was by far the strangest. Is this was Litchi meant about Noel being confident? Ridiculous to think such a simple thing as vanity could cause so much trouble.

Tsubaki in turn is more interesting. She was his student, after all. But now, something was different. She was older, held herself upright with a sense of discipline, with a uniform that gave her a look of authority. All very, very attractive features to have in a person. Clearly whatever changes had occurred to her had been beneficial. Being well mannered, he stands up as they enter, waiting to be seated until they too have sat down as well. ~~Yeah, he didn't do this for you, Litchi.~~]

Good evening Miss Yayoi, Miss Vermillion. You're both looking well.

[Noel's appearance she's used to. Tsubaki? This is a shocker. She's older? And in all black? And a cape? There's no question now. This is definitely some kind of experiment. First Goroh, and now--

Wait a minute, what is Goroh being so polite for, anyway? She didn't get so much as a smile when she came in.

Just a little dejected here, but she still gives Noel and Tsubaki a smile in greeting. ~~Totally not forced, you can't see that.~~]

Oh, it's no trouble at all. Please, have a seat.

[GLADLY. But, uh. Someone's grabbed her attention without even trying. The voice--there's no mistaking it--]

... Mr. Goroh? Is that you?

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