2nd floor common room, late morning and possibly longer

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron's been up for ages. He's spend most of his morning in the gym, now however he's sitting in the common room with notes around him. Yes, notes. From abnormal psych class. It's december 29 and Cameron is studying and will be at it for the entire day if no one stops him.

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[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Yawning, Sam padded into the common room to watch television, then spotted Cameron. "Watcha doin'?"

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"Studying," Cameron mumbled distractedly and popped an M&M in his mouth without looking up from his notes.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Why? I mean, classes are over, right? There were final exams and everything."

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"Yeah, but I need to keep busy. I can't afford to forget this stuff and then get behind in the next semester." Damn, but those mental illnesses were going to give him a headache.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"So you're studying over break?" Sam sat down in one of the chairs and leaned forward, elbows on knees. "I've gotta tell you, Cameron, that worries me a little, and I'm the poster girl for workaholism."

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"It's not like I can study for the next semester as we haven't been able to write in on classes yet," Cameron sighed and poked at his notes. "I think I might go crazy just from reading this stuff."

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"You just need to find something else to do," Sam said. "And I understand that need. A lot. After all, a bunch of us went squid hunting out of sheer boredom. She seems to be gone, in case you're wondering."

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"Sunshine's gone? Good riddance," Cameron shook his head. "It's not that. I'm not bored, I got plenty of stuff to do."

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"Must be nice," Sam muttered. "Want to share?"

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"Play with those flight sims you gave me, read the books, get working on the questionnaire for the USAF, actually spend time with Vala when we're both awake and communicate. Try out the kite Kawalsky gave me, fly those planes I got, work on Winona, make chocolate cake," Cameron waves a hand and pulled up another book.

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Sam grinned. "Wow, that's quite a list. If you need a hand, I'd be happy to take a look at Winona or help you with the USAF questionnaire."

She figured she'd leave helping make chocolate cake to someone else. Preferably someone who was much less likely to blow up the building while it was going on.

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"Any hints for the questionnaire might be helpful seeing how you've got experience with it," Cameron grinned back at her.

He frowned at his notes, picked up a pen and scratched out an entire paragraph. "I wanted to fix Winona on my own, but I don't think I actually got the right brain to figure it out."

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"Well, you know, it's been a while since I've seen it, but I'd be happy to look it over for you." She considered. "Just be honest. Use your enthusiasm. I'll look it over before you send it in, if you want."

"Want me to take a look at it and maybe send you on the right path towards repairing it? Or maybe there's a book on it in the library?"

A thought occurred to her. "Wait. I think there's a weapons dealer in town, assuming she's still here. Maybe she'll have an idea, or a part for you or something?"

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"That's be nice, thanks." Cameron said gratefully.

"You mean that armoured chick who tried to kill John for talking in the theatre? I think I'll pass, she nearly busted a rib." Cameron shook his head. "If you don't mind looking her over? I did find a book on it in the library, I copied everything that was relevant for Winona, but it didn't get me much further."

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"No problem," Sam said, well remembering her own application anxiety. She was only sorry she couldn't write Cameron a recommendation.

"Oh, right, I forgot about that," she said, pulling a knee up and balancing her chin on it. "Yeah, I can do that. If I figure out what's going on, do you want me to fix it, or just point you in the right direction?"

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"Point me in the direction?" Cameron tilted his head. "I might actually have to completely give up, but I want to at least try."

"It's kinda hard to forget about the book when you get chased with a mallet for it. I'll get you the copies and Winona is back in one piece again so she's easy to pick up."

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Sam nodded, understanding the challenge and quest involved in repairing a piece of broken weaponry. "I can do that. Obviously, I make no promises about being able to accomplish anything."

"Sounds good."

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He laughed. "You've got a lot more brain than I have," he pointed out. "I'm basically poking around without a clue to what I'm doing."

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Sam grinned back. "I'll be doing that, too, except I'll be using a screwdriver, and maybe a soldering iron. It's not like I've ever seen a working gun like Winona before."

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"She's an Old Republic blaster," Cameron said proudly. "And maybe you haven't seen one exactly like Winona, but I imagine you do have some more clues than I do?"

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"It's possible," Sam said, "If only because I think I've spent more time around guns than you have. That should help."

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"I'm sure it does," Cameron agreed. "Want me to go get her?"

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"Sure," she shrugged, then headed for the door, already planning on heading to her room to get her toolbox. "I'll be right back."

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"Cool," Cameron jumped up and bounced to his room. He highly doubted anyone was going to steal psych notes during the holiday. A bit later, he returned carrying the copies he made of the book about Weaponary in the Old Republic in one hand and Winona in the other.

[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

Sam plonked her toolbox down on one of the tables and began digging through it, already looking for a screwdriver. "Before I start, are you going to be okay if I take it apart?"