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[ Let's be honest, "fucked off" is a huge understatement. Oxford is walking and talking, stomping along the corridors of the Tranquility, irritated by how familiar he finds it now. It's a tactical move, of sorts. If he's going to cope with the space induced headache, he's going to do it in the mopey privacy of his own room, and certainly not the locker rooms. ]

It seems that I was under some misguided delusion that perhaps maybe one jaunt in space would be more than enough for one lifetime, but no. Here I am, once again, covered in this obscene blue goo and - even better - this time I have been denied my clothes. This damned heap of futuristic junk has an abominable sense of humour, providing me with nothing but cufflinks, a pair of shoes and, worst of all, a damned tie. The sheer audacity of this set-up simple has no bounds.

[ The stomping stops, just for a moment, emphasising Oxford's little pause for thought. ]

How accessible are the airlocks here? I've a strong temptation to see what an Asprey tie looks like drifting around the vast vacuum of space- [ he stops for a second; the thought of the endless darkness surrounding them at this moment makes his head pound that much harder and a certain nausea bubble in the pit of his stomach ] -ah, in all its royal blue glory.

[ S I G H. ]

Good day to you, Tranquility. How lovely it is to make your acquaintance once again.

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[ well hello there, you fortunately featured man. when neal finds out you're the friend cambridge was so hyped about, he will not be one bit shocked after seeing dat fais. ]

Philistine. Here, hold on. [ neal will just be popping out of frame and then coming back with a neatly folded pair of slacks and a nice, forest green button down. not quite the devore, but good enough neal wears it himself. ] What would you say to a trade? If only to save a good tie from a heathen who can't appreciate it, and we look... oh, close enough to the same size it should balance out.

[ oh I do love belatedly noticing typos *its existence ]

[ Raising a brow, Oxford can't help but smile broadly as Neal reappears with an offering that can only be described as near heavenly. He looks rather impressed, for a number of reasons. It's obvious enough in the shift of expression that this is probably the best thing to have happened to him so far on the ship.

But... ]

How very generous of you. However, I feel it's something of an unfair trade - surely a mere tie isn't worth a decent set of clothing? [ He pauses, thoughtfully. ] And I'm more than capable of appreciating a good tie, just as long as I am not the one wearing it.

If you really want to live dangerously, we can call it an IOU. Otherwise, it's just one man trying to do his part to save a beautiful tie from a horrible fate.

[ neal's prone to fits of generosity, regardless; it fits his robin hood self-imaging, and honestly he just enjoys the rush of giving, of having enough he can afford to spare it with others.

...and oxford is hot, and apparently well-dressed and well-spoken. never hurts to cultivate friendly relationships with people like that from moment one. ]

I must admit while I am awfully tempted, I've also been made aware that a tie can come in quite useful for other activities besides being worn... [ Oxford's tone suggests that he has been aware of this fact for a long, long time. ] It would be a shame to lose such a commodity, though I fear in another fit of irritation it may come dangerously close to destruction once again.

[ He smiles, habitually charming. ]

An IOU it is.

[ Be warned, Neal, there will come a time that you get a very specific private message requesting to, ahem, "borrow" the tie back temporarily. ]

Fair enough, but we should trade names before any goods trade hands-- I can't give a man the shirt off my back without knowing his name, first.

[ but his tone implies it wouldn't be a new experience SO THAT'S SOMETHING. ]

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John Buchanan, but more commonly referred to as Oxford. It's a pleasure to meet someone else who actually recognises the value of a well made piece of clothing.

Neal Caffrey-- likewise.

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