{OOC: Because originally only a couple of people showed up this turned into a big OOM.  It was nice to interact with other characters and players we normally don’t get a chance to interact with.  Enjoy.}

Operations Seminar 
Stardate 10207.28 1500 
Conference Room #OPS_Station 
Hosted By: Ensign Mia Clooney Operations Officer of the USS Sharikahr

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LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Enters the room for the Operations Seminar.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks up and sees the tall Cardassian come in:: Hello, sir.  ::grins::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Smiles and nods.::  Good afternoon.  Do you have interesting things planned for today?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Well, mostly it's a repeat in the beginning from yesterday.  They make us say the same things but I'm going to open it up more to questions today.  Maybe throw out a couple of scenarios.  ::blushes a bit::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Laughs a little.::  Why are you blushing?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::bites her lower lip and looks up at him:: I've...well...um...I've never talked to a…well...a Cardassian before...sir.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
And you are slightly nervous because of the things my people have done in the past?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::hastily:: Oh no sir!  Not at all.  ::blushes again:: To be honest, I was never that good at history so I really wouldn't know what happened...it's just that....um…well, I say stupid things all the time and I just don't know if something I say will be offensive to you, sir.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Laughs a little bit.::  First you can just call me Yanis.  And you don't have to worry about saying anything offensive to me.  I heard things during the Bajoran Occupation that would probably turn you white as a ghost.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::thinks about what she had gone through the past couple of months and her expression hardens a bit as she mumbles to herself:: Don't bet on it... ::suddenly looks up as she remembers the Cmdr is right there:: Um…sure, Yanis.  ::grins and fiddles with her PADD in her hand::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Hmmm, so much for a large attendance

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Would you like to sit down?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::shrugs:: Sure.  I knew that this one would probably have no one.  Bad time of the day.  ::heads over to the chairs tripping slightly on the carpet:: Whoops...sorry.  ::catches herself and grins::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Helps the Ensign up again and smiles.::  Well, at least now  you won't have to worry as much about speaking in front of a large crowd.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::smiles her thanx and looks relieved:: Whew…you don't know how much that bugged me.  I couldn't stop shaking all day.  ::sits down in one of the front row seats::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Sits down beside the Ensign.::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
So, what were you going to talk about today?

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::strides in a little late and takes a seat, smiling at his crewman::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::curls one leg up under her and twists a little sideways so that she can see Jappic.  Suddenly sees Jyg arrive and tries to get up hastily, falling over onto the floor:: Oof...Captain, sir.  Um...we were just having an informal talk...sir.  ::starts to scramble up::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Smiles, puts a hand over his eyes and shakes his head.::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Continues the smile.::  Mia:  If my wife would be here, I'd get her to try to help you out with that.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::gets to her feet and hurriedly brushes off her uniform. Looks at Yanis and then at Jyg:: Ummm...sir, this is Lt Cmdr Yanis Jappic.  Commander, this is my Captain...Capt Ahkileez.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Gets up for the Captain and offers his hand.::  Captain.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::takes the man's hand and nods:: Commander Jappic, it's a pleasure to meet you.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Captain:  Would you care for a refreshment?

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: Jappic: I wouldn't mind one at all. Water will do. ::resists urge to dust off Mia:: Are you enjoying Ensign Clooney's wealth of experience?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::stands awkwardly for a moment:: Excuse me, sirs.  Did you want me to give you the seminar?  I mean...the commander heard it already and well, Capt...um...you know me so...

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Walks over to the water and puts some in a glass and returns with it, giving it to the Captain.::  Ahkileez:  Her youthful insight in the field of Operations is refreshing.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles at Jappic:: Jappic: Just make sure you weld down anything you need.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
Mia: I'm content as I am. And this is your seminar, not mine. ::smiles again::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::brightens:: We could just have a question and answer about the OPS department? ::blushes as she hears what the Commander and Captain has to say about her and fiddles with her PADD in her hands, grinning::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ahkileez:  I don't remember being that young.  ::Smiles a little.::  I think it's because at that time I was embroiled in the civil turmoil of Cardassia.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::backs up until she bumps into the stage and then jumps up to sit on the edge unconsciously swinging her legs and listens to the two tall officers::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks somewhat subdued now:: Jappic: You served in that capacity?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ahkileez:  I served in the Bajoran Occupation, Cardassian Military, and I’m a former member of the now defunct Obsidian Order.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::somewhat coldly:: Jappic: Oh?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks with big eyes at Jappic and then visibly shudders at the cold tone that she's never heard from Jyg before::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ahkileez:  Once Cardassia joined the Dominion I was exiled from Cardassia.  Now I can go back but i have a family and a home now in Starfleet.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ahkileez:  That's because I am half human.  The Dominion feared that this was a weakness.  I am glad that they spared my life.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks down at the man:: Jappic: It's good to see that your loyalties shifted in our favor, Lieutenant Commander. I'm sure I would prefer not to be up against you and what's left of the Order's remnants.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ahkileez:  The Obsidian Order is no more.  Over ninety percent of it was destroyed when they tried to destroy the Founders.  The other ten percent I destroyed trying to find my wife's ex-husband.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks somewhat unimpressed:: Jappic: Excuse the pun, but that's a tall order. To claim to have destroyed members in flight who are adept at counter intelligence. Not to mention hiding. ::shakes his head a bit:: I doubt that the Obsidian is dead. I doubt that that black stain can ever get out of Cardassia.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks at Jyg and wonders why he seems so tense::
CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Enters and quietly takes a seat.::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Ahkileez:  You might be right of course but they are no longer bothering me.  Anyways, I don't wish to take up any of the young Ensign's time.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::sees the engineering commander come in:: CEO: Sir, we were just having an informal Q & A because of the low attendance.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Frowns with a raised eyebrow as he sees a Cardassian... A Lt. Commander no less.  Turns his attention back to the others.::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Sighs slightly at the continuous discomfort from the people around him.::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::coolly:: Jappic: Of course. I won't take up any of your time, Lieutenant Commander. ::still holding the untouched glass of water:: Thank  you for the refreshment.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks at Jyg confused and not understanding why everyone looks at Jappic in such a way::

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Off-handedly scratches his Bajoran nose bridge.::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::well aware of Mia's confusion but doesn't face it:: Jappic: Excuse me. ::moves away and toward Randy, finally smiling again::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
Corjet: You're getting old, Randy. Is that grey I see in your hair?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Gets up and looks at the Bajoran for a moment and continues to the buffet table that has only a small assortment of delicacies.::

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Smiles with great pride as he sees his Brother-In-Law. Then laughs joyously.:: Ahkileez: Aye Captain...  A bit.  But Tasha keeps me dieing it it's original color.  So it's wearing out. ::Grins.::  Those pips look great on you sir.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::gives another confused and this time slightly disappointed look at Jyg and hops down from the stage:: All: Does anyone have any questions about the OPS department?

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Looks over to the Ensign.:: Clooney: Oh... Not at the present time.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Fiddles with a dry bread stick, wishing his wife Nova were here.  She could set that Vulcan straight any day.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::shrugs and heads over to the buffet table:: Jappic: Is there any coffee here?

Capt_Ahkileez says:
Corjet: As yours do on you. ::takes a seat next to him:: You know Kelandra misses you.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Awakens from his entranced state.::  Mia:  Oh yes, just over there.  ::Points to the far end of the table.::

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Smiles as his eyes water.:: Ahkileez: Yes... ::His voice breaks.:: As I miss her... ::Giggles and blinks the tears away.:: Big sister! ::Laughs.:: Oh!  Did you hear I have twin daughters now? ::Grins greatly.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks up at him with her hands on her hips:: Jappic: Are you okay, sir?  I mean...Yanis?

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: Corjet: Kela told me. I apologize that we haven't been able to see them in person, or Nalis. Are they here?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Nods.::  Mia:  It's just nice to have a little peace of mind once in a while.  You know that I get treated like this almost every day on Avalon Station.  It's not their fault of course.  Many of the officers don't know me, instead they allow their hatred for the skin i wear to blind them.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Whispers with concern clearly in his voice and on his face.:: Ahkileez: They're chronologically just over a year old... But two years in development... Temporal anomaly.  ::Brightens up and speaks up.::  It's ok.  ::Nudges him.:: I can understand being Captain and all... ::Smiles and emphasizes.:: Captain! Yes they are. ::Giggles.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::sighs:: Jappic: I understand.  Believe me I do.  ::hesitates but decides maybe this big guy would understand her problem:: Can we talk for a moment?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Turns to face the Ensign.::  Mia:  Sure, what is it?

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles:: Corjet: Then we'll need to see them. I'll drag your sister from those medical conferences she's been buried in. Would you like to come over to the Sharikahr for dinner?

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Giggles with glee.:: Ahkileez: Good! ::Smiles.:: Sure, I'm sure Nalis would love it. ::Whispers.:: I'm sure Tasha would be surprised too. 

Capt_Ahkileez says:
Corjet: Great. ::smiles:: Then it's a date. Nalis and the girls can play with their cousins. And we can get caught up. It's like I've hardly seen you since the Academy.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::sits down:: Jappic: I go through the same thing that you do every day.  There was a...well an incident where I killed a security chief and there's a lot of rumors that went around.  I get beat up a lot by the crew and more than half the ship hates me.  They say that I killed a bunch of people and also tried to kill the Capt.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Smiles.:: Ahkileez: Yes... That seems like a long time ago... ::Laughs.:: But it's only been a couple of years.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Sits down too.::  Mia:  Did you know you were doing these things or did something take over your body?

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slips his ankle up on the opposite knee and sits back in the too-small chair:: Corjet: Feels longer. We've both been promoted, gotten married, had children. ::grins a bit:: Lots of children. ::looks at his brother in law:: Seems longer.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::looks up at him:: Something took over my body but that doesn't matter.  They still believe what they want to believe. So I guess I understand what you mean.  ::looks back over at Jyg, still a little disappointed:: But I never thought that the Captain would act....::lets it trail off::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Pats the Ensign on the shoulder.::  Mia:  Some people just don't understand certain things and they become frightened.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Giggles which turns to laughter.:: Ahkileez: Yes we have... A lot of children I'd say.  More than I ever thought. ::Sighs a bit.:: Yes it does.   I guess thats the way it goes sir. ::Likes calling him "sir" and "Captain."::

LtJG_Cephas says:
::hovers by::  Jyg/Corjet: Hello

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::immediately corrects him:: Corjet: Randy, you're not supposed to refer to me by title. Because, one - this is informal. And two, your sister would never let me hear the last of it.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Turns and smiles.:: Cephas: Hello Lieutenant.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Laughs.:: Ahkileez: That's my plan. ::Cringes while laughing.::

LtJG_Cephas says:
::smiles:: Hello Cmdr.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns:: Cephas: Ah, Counselor Cephas. I'd like you to meet Commander Corjet Randy, my wife's brother.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Smiles with a prideful grin.:: Cephas: Hello.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::waves to Keely and turns back to Jappic, leans in closer so they can't be overheard:: Jappic: You got any tips on how to deal with it?  I'm learning how to fight.  ::holds up one little fist with a determined look in her eye:: But sometimes it gets hard with people looking at you like they hate you all the time.

LtJG_Cephas says:
::grins::  Corjet:  I feel sorry for you if you are related to this guy. ::winks at the CO::  But his wife seems nice enough.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::eyes Cephas:: Corjet: You can see the Sharikahr is never short on sarcasm.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Laughs.:: Cephas: I do too... ::Winks.::

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Smiles.:: Ahkileez: Aye Jyg.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Mia:  Well for me, I’ve had my wife Nova help me through it.  She's the only reason I'm still in Starfleet.  Other than that, I try to keep myself busy and just forget about what anyone else thinks of me.  It's my life and I’m not going to let anyone run it for me.. that kinda stuff.

LtJG_Cephas says:
CO: Sarcasm and loyalty sir ::smiles::

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Smiles as he knows it's hard not to be loyal to Jyg.::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
Uh huh. ::can't help but smile:: Cephas/Corjet: I've invited the commander over for dinner tonight on the ship. Could you ask Mia to make the necessary arrangements for me?

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Grins.:: Ahkileez: I would but I do not know who Mia is. ::Giggles again.::

LtJG_Cephas says:
::points to the shortest person in the room::

LtJG_Cephas says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::slumps back little disappointed:: Jappic: Jeepers, I thought that maybe you knew of something.  ::sighs:: Oh well...guess I'll just have to keep dodging people in the corridors.  ::suddenly brightens::  But hey, this is supposed to be a fun conference.  Want some coffee?  ::hops up to refill her cup::

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Grins in memory as he remembers some of the jokes he’s played on Jyg Lo when they roomed together in the Academy.::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles at Randy:: Corjet: That's all right, you don't need to do it. That's what sarcastic lieutenants are for. ::eyes Cephas again::

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Looks over to Cephas with a grin.:: Ahkileez: And Ensigns too.

LtJG_Cephas says:
:::giggles::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Mia:  No, it's alright.  I don't drink coffee.  ::Smiles::  Thank you anyways.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
Corjet: Have you met our Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Soree?

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Thinks a moment.:: Ahkileez: No, I don't believe I've had the pleasure.  A fellow Engineer. ::Grins.:: Maybe I can set them straight for you? ::Laughs.::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shakes his head:: Corjet: Oh, I don't think he needs that. It's just that often his solution involves blowing things up that I start to think he's a tactical officer instead of an engineer.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
:;refills her cup:: Jappic: Okay.  So what do you do on Avalon Station?  Besides being OPS.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Shakes his head ruefully.:: Ahkileez: Sounds like a Tactical Officer to me too. ::Chuckles softly.:: Maybe you better transfer him.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Mia:  Well when I’m not on duty, you can most likely find me with my daughter.  I give her small tours of the station.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles:: Corjet: I would, but he's too good at fixing things. And I'd have to drag him out of Engineering, which he would hate.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Smiles with a slight grin.:: Ahkileez: Ahh... So he is an Engineer!  ::Whispers.:: Does he talk to the warp core?

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Jappic: You're daughter?  How old?

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Grins because he talks to the station and ship.::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Mia:  She's almost six months old.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::giggles:: Jappic: And I'm sure she is thoroughly interested in the tours of the station.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shrugs:: Corjet: I'm not sure. If he does.. I think he'll need more sessions with Counselor Cephas.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Smiles a little.::  Mia:  Well it's good to get her out once in a while so she doesn't become a stranger to the environment.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Beams as he thinks about tonight's dinner.:: Ahkileez: Ahh ok.  I'll have to give you a personal tour of Kootenai when you get the chance.

LtJG_Cephas says:
::laughs:: Why not everyone else on the ship does. ::smiles::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::laughs at Cephas' comment:: Corjet: You can take Keely here on the tour. I think I had my fill of Buckingham's when we were in command of Baniff Station. They're brutes to run.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Jappic: Oh definitely.  I take care of the captain's kids all the time.  He's got triplets....just turned two and a twelve year old daughter.  She 's really smart.  ::leans in and whispers:: Actually I play with them instead of babysitting. They're a lot of fun.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Smiles::  Mia:  Sometimes you have to lower yourself to their level to be able to get their attention.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Laughs too.  Then nods.:: Ahkileez:  Yes they are... ::Sighs a bit.:: But I do love Kootenai... ::Says a bit possessively.::  I don't care what anyone says... She's my station. ::Grins greatly.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::giggles:: Jappic: I don't really think of it as lowering myself to their level.  More like I crash land and never leave.  ::giggles again::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Laughs.::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles a bit:: Corjet: The station's commander might disagree with you. The next time the Sharikahr's in the neighborhood though, I'll make sure we stop in.

LtJG_Cephas says:
::listens to the conversation politely::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Jappic: Just you wait, sir.  When your little girl gets to moving around you'll be crash landing also. ::looks sideways at him with a mischievous glint in her eye:: If you haven't crash landed already.

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Smiles::  Mia:  I think I crash landed when I fell in love with my wife.
CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Nods with a smile.:: Ahkileez: That might be so... But the station is my responsibility.  ::Looks a bit more serious.:: And thereby she's mine.  ::Nods.:: I hope you and big sister and your children can stay for an extended visit.  I'm sure your kids would love it there.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::sighs:: Jappic: That must have been romantic...

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Jappic: Is she Cardassian also?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
Mia:  No, she is 1/2 Human, 1/4 Romulan, 1/4 Klingon.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
Corjet: If we can swing leave for that long, we'll have to see. Kela wants to get back to Bajor to spend time with her parents too.. so.. ::sighs:: We're in-between first officers on the ship at the moment, so I can't be sure when I'll even get a chance for any real vacation.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Smiles and nods.:: Ahkileez: She wants to go to the Estates? ::Sighs too.:: Yes... I know what you mean.  I myself have hardly gotten any leave. ::Smiles.:: We're making these seminars kind of like one. ::Grins.::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
:smiles:: Corjet: Us too. The kids are with their nanny in a holodeck right now, so even if we're not quite off-duty, we're still on downtime.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Nods.:: Ahkileez: Yes!  Tasha and the kids are off exploring at the moment.  ::Beams with happiness.  Then whispers.:: She got a bit upset last night because I stayed a bit longer than planned.  ::Blushes.:: But I straightened her out.  ::Laughs as it was the other way around and Jyg should know he's lying his nose off.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Jappic: Well I'm just plain, old boring human all the way through. ::looks at her chronometer and gives a small squeak:: Jeepers!  I'm late!  I was supposed to be filling in for one of the cadet classes.  They needed people to be bodies in a triage sim.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Giggles as he hears a squeak.  Then raises an eyebrow at Ahkileez.::

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Laughs a little.::  Mia:  I'm sure the young male cadets would have liked that a little too much.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::chuckles softly:: Corjet:  I understand. My 'straightening out' Kela usually requires something that sparkles. ::looks back and then turns toward Mia::

LtJG_Cephas says:
CEO/CO: Excuse me please.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Laughs quietly.:: Ahkileez: Aye!

LtJG_Cephas says:
::hovers over to Mia::

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Turns to Cephas.:: Cephas: Take care, and a pleasure to meet you.

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::giggles:: Jappic: It was really nice talking to you, sir.  Umm...darn it...Yanis.  But I did promise I'd be there.  Please keep in touch.  ::grins at him and hurries over towards Jyg and the others::

LtJG_Cephas says:
::turns and smiles:: CEO: Likewise Cmdr.

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods at Cephas and then starts to stand:: Corjet; Randy, I need to get going too. I need to dig your sister out of yet another hallway conference so she doesn’t' starve to death. ::smiles:: We need to go get some lunch. But we'll see you tonight?

LtCmdr_Jappic says:
::Nods and decides to make his exit at the same time.::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
Hi Keely! ::looks at Jyg:: Excuse me sir, but I have to run and fill in as a dead body for a cadet simulation.  ::looks around and giggles:: All: I guess the OPS seminar is officially over.

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Nods with a smile.:: Ahkileez: Ok. ::Nods vigorously.:: Tonight Jyg.  Great talking with you. ::Stands.::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
Corjet: See you then. ::smiles again:: Mia/Cephas: Come on then, I'll walk you out. Are you coming too, Counselor?

CEO_Cmdr_Corjet says:
::Really hopes he and Tasha can keep the kids inline.  Then waves to Ahkileez and sits back down.::

LtJG_Cephas says:
Jyg: Yes. ::smiles::

Capt_Ahkileez says:
::makes his way toward the door::

Host Ens_Mia_Clooney says:
::gives a small wave to the CEO:: CEO: Thank you for coming, sir.  Sorry that the seminar didn't go as planned. ::hurriedly follows after the captain banging and tripping between the rows of seats as she goes::

LtJG_Cephas says:
::laughs and shakes her head at Mia as she leaves::

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