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A new voice interrupted us as Gratia accepted my so hurriedly offered ticket, causing us both to turn our heads and forcing me to contain my urge to burst off much as the others had into a dead run for a few more minutes. Mostly, that was. I may have bounced on the balls of my feet a little, but I mostly held the impulse down.

That being said, however, I unfortunately was still a touch too hasty to slow down my part in her end of the conversation. Were it not for what I would hope could be considered as my "generally polite" manner of conversation, I may have ended up being downright rude in my anxiousness as I spoke.

[b]"Oh, uh, hey there. Vega, wasn't it? You just missed Bianca, unfortunately."[/b] I began, tightening my legs to keep from running in place like I was pantomiming my little sister and favoring her with a friendly smile. [b]"Everyone's all good, but we're just in a bit of a hurry..."[/b]

Seconds ticking by like this were murderous for anxiety about a deadline. Was I getting into my own head about it?

Probably, but I didn't refrain from such practices when it was better to be safe than sorry.

Like missing a cruise! Rest, Relaxation, Swimsuits, a Getaway, Scenic Locales, all of that hinged on our ability to get out of here in a timely manner! I needed to escape, quickly!

...

[b]"Uh, Gratia can tell you all about it, since she was there for everything, so..."[/b]

I'm a horrible human being. 

I'm so sorry for using you as an out like this, Gratia.

I promise I'll let you study my hair at least once while we're there to make up for this.

If only a little.

[b]"Gotta jet, see you out in the courtyard soon!"[/b]

And off I took, the weight of my sins driving me forward just a little harder than before.

I hoped Vega wouldn't get the wrong idea, either...

I felt myself grimace.

Oh, man, I don't think I've earned this anymore.