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[skindeep]

I'm starting to wonder if I'll be home in time for my thirtieth birthday.

[Noah still has a couple of years before he really has to worry about it, but time does fly on the Tranquility. Who knows, the next jump might be all it takes.]

I had a lot of plans centered around that number. I was going to have my own studio by then. I wanted my brother to be living with me by the time we were thirty.

[He pauses in his sketching, tips his chin up thoughtfully.]

That lovely wedding dress reminded me that I'd also hoped to be married by then...

Some things are out of my control. I can't bring my brother here to be with me - wouldn't if I could. But being here doesn't have to rob us of everything. So, Cillian-

[Has there ever been a proposal on the network before? Is there about to be one?

Nope.]

I'll be working late tonight. No studio, but I can still do what I love. Tyke, I have a couple of those designs drawn up. Pop in and take a look, and if you're happy we can get started right away.

So Tranquility, what were your plans? Are any of them things you can do here?

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[endeavors]

Why's that?

[skindeep]

I haven't quite figured it out yet. Just something about the way she looks at me sometimes.

[Because you're a weirdo, Noah.]

[endeavors]

[hmmmm.]

Maybe it's just in your head?

[skindeep]

Maybe. I suppose I should really worry about it when she stops letting me sing to her.

[endeavors]

I didn't know you sang. Another hobby of yours?

[skindeep]

The same as anyone sings, really. Mine just happens to be horrible pop.

[endeavors]

I should introduce you to pimba music. Then you'd be in trouble.

[skindeep]

Pimba music?

[endeavors]

Traditional Portuguese music. For the extremely easy to please kind of crowd. It's really bad quality, but people enjoy it all the same.

[skindeep]

I believe you're right. You should introduce me to it.

[endeavors]

I wouldn't mind at all. It can certainly liven up a party.

[he doesn't wish he was kidding. at all.]