<b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(65, 168, 95)">Pairing:</span></b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:rgb(65, 168, 95)"> Jabari<br/>
<b>Location:</b> Tent 3<br/>
<b>Tagged: </b>Candice<br/>
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Camping would not have been Jabari's idea for a weekend trip, he was not the sort of man who made a bit deal about loving the great outdoors. He wouldn't necessarily say he was adverse to it but in his heart he was much happier in the city or the suburbs, knowing that he had air conditioning, running water, and if he wasn't in the mood to cook that nice there were more then a dozen options for places that would deliver whatever foot happened to catch his fancy. Amber had talked him into joining this group though, he had never been able to say no to her, and when his suggestion of a decent hotel with a bar and a pool had fallen on deaf ears... he had agreed to leave his comfort zone if only to ensure everyone had a good time.<br/>
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The days hike had been a challenge, not because of the physical activity but because he wasn't used to the terrain. While his competitive nature had urged him to push to the front of the pack he had instead listened to caution, closer to the back of the pack as he careful placed each footstep to avoid being the one who broke his ankle, and enjoying the perks of being near the rear, an excellent view of Candice and Elsie from behind. That view provided fantastic motivation to keep up and upon reaching the camp site he was quite happy to remain on his feet while Simon Andrews struggled to catch his breath... time in the gym really paid off.<br/>
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By the time the meal was over Jabari had started to come around on the idea of camping though. It had been a relatively simple steak and the beer wasn't anything to get excited about, but the fresh air and hike had elevated the food and drink beyond its humble origins. What had seemed like a weekend where he would be fending off a mosquitoes and sleeping on rough ground was looking up after no time at all.<br/>
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Done eating and looking to relax a bit, Jabari had been among the first to excuse himself, retreating to his tend and changing into a pair of sleeping shorts and a t-shirt, normally prefering to sleep nude but making a concession for simple modesty during the camping trip. Turning on a LED lantern hanging from the roof of the tent he rummaged through his bag for a few moments before finding the binder that he had stashed below everything else, having promised Amber that he wouldn't be focusing on work but also not knowing how to take a full weekend off.<br/>
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Sitting on the air mattress in the tent, reading through the recently published findings of a team that was working with stem cell grown organ implants, Jabari had forgotten about the rotating sleeping arrangements that Amber had explained, so caught up in his work that he didn't even notice when the zipper on the tent started to move.</span>