[A nod at that]

Well, it is a big day for everyone. Independence Day here in the Philippines. Not to mention it's Arcis' second anniversary.

["Yeah!" Temo pipes up from his right, where he had settled down. "I bet Manila's going to be really packed when we head out later. Huh, Gray?"]

Si. It probably will be.

[Of course, there were a lot of things to keep him occupied before patrol, and after it. Tonight's Quiz Night happened to rank high on that list.]