-opens door-
....
-stares at-


-looks at-
You have a native name also?

-stares back at, sad, fidgets-



-looks at-
Hah...no, I was trying to be cute.

Just get in..
-turns and goes to his bed-

-blinks,confused-
...why..?

-huffs a bit-
Not until I know you forgive me.
I can't live with myself knowing you hate me.


No particular reason.
-grins at-

I dont hate you.
-frowns-

-looks at,so confused-

Oh come on Micool.
-looks at-
You've hated me from the start, haven't you?
I just broke the straw today, didn't I?


-hums, just works more-

I SAID I DIDNT HATE YOU!!
-tosses hands up-

-closes eyes as he works-

-watches carefully-
Are you sure...?


-keeps looking up at-
....
-just feels awkward not talking-

YES..
-grumpy-

-hums to himself,doesnt mind the silence-

-awkward fidget-
I think I'm...going to go back to Geoff's room...
-whimpers-



-heavy sigh-
...So you're the sniper?

If you want, i dont care.
-grumbles-

-nods,opens eyes-
Yes..I use the huntsman.

I think you care more than you think you do.
I...I'm annoying you, I can tell.
-sad-


It's really neat. You're pretty good at it, too.
-smiles-

I just dont want you to fucking say shit like you did.
-grumbles-

-perks up,small smile-
Thak you...
My mother taught me.

I won't.
I won't, ever again!
-holds up hand-
....


-happy seeing him smile-
Oh, how neat.

Good..
-nods-

-smiles then looks down-
yes, she was an amazng woman.

-walks past, grabs sleeping stuff-
...I'm still going to stay with geoff though.
Give you time to calm...


Was...?
-tilts head slightly-

Yeh smart move idiot.
-still pretty grumpy-

-nods-
She passed away when i was young...
-fiddles with the bow-

-hurt-
...Sorry.
-sad, walks back out-


I'm sorry to hear that...
-watches-

-turns over and ignores him-
....

-nods-
ALl life comes to an end, and its no use being sad.
One day we will be together once more.

-looks back one last time before closing the door-


-small smile-
What a beautiful way to put it.

-doesnt look back, just curls into himself-

-smiles slightly-
yes well...

-heads back to Geoff-
-sad-


....Well what...?

-looks at-
Buddy?

-shrugs-
I dont know..i...am bad at speaking to people.

-curls up on the floor, doesn't even bother making a bed, cuddling his pillow and blanket-



It's okay...
-small smile-
You don't have to talk.
-continues working-

Hey.
-gets off the bed and kneels-
You ok...?

-nods-
Thank you..
-watches her work-

I don't know...
-trembles a bit-
Seeing him actually angry and not...just as that wall he's built around himself...and...angry at ME...
It hurts...



-has been working all day, hasn't eaten yet-
....
-sighs-

Hey Hey..
Sush..
-Pulls into a hug-
Its okay buddy...

-head tilt-
Are you ok?

-cuddles into chest-
....Stupid Micool...
-mutters-


...-nods-
Yeah, why?
Just...concentrating on this machine.
It didn't work right last battle so I have to do some major calibrations...

Yeah...
-nods-
Im sorry bud...
-pets his hair-

-shrugs-
You looked..upset...

...
-long pause-
Geoff...?



I can't get it to work!
-frustrated look-
I've been here since I woke up...

Yeah?

-shakes head-
Perhaps....it would be wise to take a break?

I think I like Michael.
-brows furrowed, pained expression-
Like...I want to kiss him.


-shakes head-
It would break my momentum.
-frowns-

...And may i ask why you think that?
-raiss brow-

-shakes head-
You need to.

I don't know.
-looks at-
I've never thought myself to be gay before but when he's upset I'm upset...
-looks away-
And I don't know why but I just want to touch his face and kiss him!



-looks over at-
...No.
-plainly-

I...hmn..
-thinks, knew this was going to happen but not sure what to say now-
...I would go for it.

-looks at,sighs-
I can not make you.

No way!
He'll punch me again!
-whines-


....Nnnnope.
-grins-

He will...but wouldnt it be worth it if he likes you back?

-raises bow and aims at her-
But i can do this.
Rest.

-long pause-
Yes...
-cuddles closer-


-just stares, calm-
You would never hit me.
-continues working-

-nods-
Then id say go for it...

-lowers bow-
True...
-stand then grabs her shoulder-
Come.

What if it's not though?
What if he doesn't like me...?


-looks up at-
Connor, please...
-whines-