[February 14th] [Saiyuki] Some people get a season ticket

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Title: Some people get a season ticket
Date/Theme: February 14th / 4
Series: Saiyuki
Character/Pairing: Sanzou-ikkou
Rating: G


"Took your time." A curl of cigarette smoke.

"This is the first time . . . I've done this." A wondering tone, as the boy looks round at the shadows.

"Stick with us, kid." A swig of beer. "We know the routine."

"Indeed we do." A habitual gesture, a neatening of cuffs.

"So what are we going to try this time?"

"Can't try and claim Mr Holiness here is a god. Hardly surprising it failed last -- ow!"

"Shut your damn mouth. Any ideas, Hakkai?"

"Well, Jiipu isn't very keen on charging the gates of Hell . . ."

"Meep?"