Gym, Tuesday morning

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron was working the bag a bit enthusiastically this morning. Chances were that he was trying not to think too much about the fact that it was the last time he was going to be training with someone. It wasn't working.

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[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica walked in to the gym and this week sucked because every time she did something it occurred to her that it was the very likely the last time she'd be doing it before she left.

"Good morning," she greeted Cameron in a forced cheerful tone.

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Morning," he said, stepping away from the bag as he turned towards her. "I'm gonna try not to say it."

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"I appreciate that," Veronica said, immediately going to grab gloves.

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Yeah," he said, wandering over to the mat as he already had his gear on and his shoes were off. "So... How's it going."

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"They're... going. Forward. Very rapidly," she said, kicking her shoes off and joining him on the mat.

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"I know what you mean," he said even if he wasn't the one leaving next week. "Maybe there's some spell thingie to fix that? Make extra time or something?"

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica considered that for, oh, half a second before remembering the consequences Piper and Phoebe had faced for casting personal gain spells. "Um, yeah, I don't think that would work," she said.

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"We can just set back all the calenders?" he tried.

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"That puts you one more year away from the Air Force Academy," she pointed out.

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

He sighed. "Don't make me chose between my friend and the Air Force."

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica actually smiled. "You act like I'm not going to be your friend after I leave."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"It's the live ass kicking I'm going to miss," he teased.

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty walked into the gym and gave Cameron and V a friendly wave before stretching out a bit and starting working out on the weight machines.

"Morning."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Yo!" Cameron greeted, realising he hadn't seen Marty in a long time. At least he managed to remember the dare Angela gave him. "How's it going, Marty the Gremlin Bait?"

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty blinked at Cam and then started laughing. "Gremlin Bait? Now that's an accurate assessment. I'm doing all right. How've you been, Cam?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"That's what Angela told me," Cameron grinned. "It's been going really good. I haven't seen you in ages, man."

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

"Oh... she is so going to pay for that," Marty said with a grin. "Yeah I haven't been much of a social creature lately plus I was gone for most of the summer as well. Anything new with you?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"I'm an official candidate for the Air Force Academy," Cameron told him happily. "Which doesn't mean that I'm in just yet, but I got through the first round."

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

"Really? That's great!" Marty replied. "I'm currently trying to figure out the whole post-graduation thing myself. Angela and I are supposed to make an overnight trip to visit colleges this weekend."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Cool," Cameron smiled. "Got any idea yet what you want to do after this?"

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

"You mean after high school or after I work out?" Marty asked. "If it's after high school? College and then I have no idea. Nothing. Zip. I'd like find something that would help make up for... what I did before I came to FH. I thought about joining the peace corps but the only true experience I have involves firearms and I don't think that's something the corps would by into."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Maybe Angel's got some ideas?" Cameron suggested, knowing that the vampire was into the whole redeeming yourself thing. "There's plenty of jobs out there that help people. Heck, if you go to college first, I'm sure you can pick up on some other new skills if you want to join the peace corps for sure."

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty raised his eyebrows at the suggestion. "Yeah, I guess I could drop Angel a call and see if he has any suggestions. Maybe I'll just do the typical student thing and enter college with an undeclared major and see where it takes me."

Marty then shakes his head and sighs. "Anyhow... Tell me about the academy enrollment process? What else do you have to do to get in?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"You might find what you want to do when you're not really looking for it," Cameron nodded.

"There's a couple of things I need to get done before the end of the year. I need to do a physical aptitude test, there's a medical. Then I've got to get some more papers in order and arrange for a congressional interview and one with the admission liaison officer."

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

Veronica waved at Marty.

"I'll talk to you after I'm done kicking Cameron's ass," she said.