May 29 - XUB2 - About time

[Salma Tournier]

"It is a nice pan. Everything I've seen here looks state of the art."

[John Hino]

"Oh, definitely. Have you seen the Danger Room?"

[Salma Tournier]

She nodded, smiling. "I haven't reserved a time for myself in there yet, though. But I...don't use my power much. Maybe eventually."

[John Hino]

"Its just as useful for conventional training, and the occasional recreational program."

[Salma Tournier]

She quirked an eyebrow. "Recreation? You can do that?"

[John Hino]

"On a limited basis, yes."

[Salma Tournier]

"I figured such a piece of technology like that was strictly all work, no play. I'll look into it, then. Thanks for the tip."

[John Hino]

"I assume they figured people were going to goof off with it anyway and opted to just organize the chaos."

[Salma Tournier]

"So they have pre-loaded destinations or something? I've always wanted to go to Southeast Asia someday." Her tone was lofty somehow, like she was already imagining being in a paradise.

[John Hino]

"You can actually set it to almost anywhere in the world."

[Salma Tournier]

"Terrific! Bali, here I come!," she said, laughing. "I won't even have to endure weird looks from being half-robot."

[John Hino]

"I certainly know how weird looks feel."

[Salma Tournier]

She didn't really know what to say to that.

Until she thought it over for a moment and said, "You can come to fake-Bali too. Hey, maybe it could be like an end-of-school-year party!"

[John Hino]

"That sounds fun. And God knows we've earned one," he smirked.

[Salma Tournier]

"Please, I've just been having a holiday in London for a couple of weeks," she said with a grin. "But it sounds like the rest of you could really use a break. I'll look into getting the Danger Room reserved."

[John Hino]

"Oh! I never even introduced myself. John, John Hino."

[Salma Tournier]

She laughed. "I guess that would be important for trying to get in touch with you, no? I'm Salma Tournier. Pleasure to meet you."

[John Hino]

"Likewise," he smiled.