TO INFINITY & BEYOND .

         “We just… Summarize a bit in our report. Y’know, leave out the whole bit about us having to ask for help from children.” Even then Warp was over-simplifying. The case had really been that Warp had taken to heckling a gaggle of ruffian teenagers for information. It had proven itself a useful tactic in the end– the local smuggler was employing teen labor –but it was still a grievous step outside of Space Ranger conduct. 

        “It’ll save us work in the end, anyway. Then we can get to the fun stuff.” ‘The fun stuff’ being the aforementioned reconnaissance. “What kind of case do you think they’ll hand us this time, eh, Buzz? I hope we have to visit a hot vacay spot as tourists again.”

           “Well then, what do you suppose we’ll tell the Commander when he asks for our leads then? Since they’ll be missing from our report.” Lightyear was in no way convinced, he was merely humoring Darkmatter for the remaining minutes until they reached the station. “You know what the consequences are for fraudulent reports.”

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       “Come on, Lightyear. You worry too much. A little bending of regulation here and there doesn’t hurt– especially if you leave it out of your report. We saved the day in the end, didn’t we?”

              ❛ Such a fickle thing, time . One missed TICK and you’re all out of order . I wouldn’t count on that watch of yours too heavily, Dear . ❜   A soft sound rises in her throat, akin to the hum one would expect from a dazed beetle . She lingers for some moments on a cocked hip, pondering the thought herself . A loyal ranger in her army is bound to get some human attention .   ❛ I find your undying LOYALTY both impressive and unsettling . On one hand, you’re fighting with purpose and dedication . On the other – it’s not for me . Normally, a person like you would hitch my gears, but something’s different . If it’s an offer I choose to make, I suggest you consider it thoroughly . Chew on the notion of eternal servitude a bit and bring it back when you’re ready . Like those small pets humans keep, mmm – DOGS

“Oh come on Lightyear, you know I write slow! I’ve already lost points for bad handwriting at this point. Cut me some slack.” Warp grumbled as he slid aside one complete form and hastily grabbed the next blank one. What was all this even for? Why on Earth was the soil consistency of the asteroid they’d been on important? Wasn’t there an easier way to keep track of all that? “If I have to buy drinks for you one more time, I swear… I don’t know what, but I swear something’ll happen!”

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“Is there a reason I have a star cruiser parked in the middle of my yard?”

Dean pointed angrily over at the spaceship in question which happened to be sitting on top of Dean’s latest project. He couldn’t think of a legal reason why the spaceranger would need to land there. He hadn’t violated any laws he knew of. Perhaps the man had a perfectly good explanation, but Dean wasn’t quite ready to hear it yet. 

He had to stand there a moment and gather himself before he calmed down enough to speak in a civil tone. Dean pinched the bridge of his nose as he spoke. “Is there a problem, sir?”

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            ❛      are you SURE this is a good idea? ❜

“ OH, I’M FINE. it’s just my spaceship you see -- luckily i didn’t hit any trees -- but some repairs will have to be made. i hope i’m not disturbing anyone here -- i’m not am i ? ”  hands on his hips, buzz addressed the sentient bear calmly, whilst also silently wondering when backup would arrive to assist and expedite his ship repair.

“ NOW HOLD ON UP THERE, TROOPER ! -- yes, you. no -- not to worry i’m not going to arrest you, my communicator’s simply failed to respond to any signals in this particular area. i’ll need you to direct me to the nearest place that has intergalactic calling services. -- the name’s buzz. BUZZ LIGHTYEAR. perhaps you’ve ah -- heard of me ? ”

“ NOW REMEMBER, you’re not a permanent member of my crew -- so hands to yourself ! without a proper license or certificate -- i can’t simply take your word for being any type of credible space pilot. -- relax ! just sit back and we’ll arrive to our destination soon enough. ”  his tone is one which is meant to PLACATE -- but also assert authority. sitting in 42′s pilot seat, buzz cast a glance over at dren, making sure that his words had been acknowledged.  “ are we clear, cadet ? ”

            ❛ My, my, SUSPICIOUS, aren’t we ? You should know that my interest in that affair has – SHIFTED indefinitely . But by all means, keep sleeping with one eye open, Dearest, it’s much more fun that way . ❜   She’d reflected on it often . Even now, the thought of owning every life on Capital Planet fills false cuticula with a breath of purpose . But she can safely gather that one traitorous XJ-9 is working with them, after all the attention her last attempt got . To try now would be suicide, and she knows best that patience is a virtue .   ❛ I suppose formality has it we should talk about you now, so enough about me . Not that I care, but what mess has the mighty BUZZ LIGHTYEAR been dragging his boots through as of late ?

“ QUEEN VEXUS -- we meet again. under better circumstances, i do anticipate. you aren’t in pursuit of capital planet again, now are you ? ”  his expression is stern, apprehensive. queen vexus hadn’t given star command themselves any trouble, it was capital planet that they had to keep an eye on, since it was also her point of interest. thankfully, they had jenny there to keep everything under control -- for the most part. relations between star command and the cluster prime weren’t the best -- so buzz kept his tone clipped -- senses alert. 

“ YES, WE SPACE RANGERS are available as security for social events or political gatherings -- we provide escort services as well as those of a bodyguard. do either of these interest you, mr. cobblepot ? ”  observing the other man as he spoke, buzz’s voice was hush with unspoken suspicion. criminal activity on capital planet was usually left to the local authorities to investigate, and absolve -- yet star command kept a close watch. they were no organization to deny their services to citizens in need ; but lightyear was WARY of cobblepot’s activity -- although he’d yet to investigate his criminal record. which was, in fact, what commander nebula had sent him to do. 

“ A YOUNG HERO SUCH AS YOURSELF would do especially well at the space ranger academy, sora -- perhaps in a few years, once you’ve grown some more. that’s where i went you know. ”  his expression is a patchwork of pride for both himself -- and the boy before him. for anyone that knew buzz well knew knew the RESPECT he had for the academy, and the cadets who attended. they also knew that he’d no qualms about persuading potential recruits to join. adjusting the final components of 42′s engine, he closed the hatch, turning to his wrist communicator but also making sure to allow eye contact whenever possible.  “  where do you see yourself in the future, sora ?  ”