Why are you sad?
I said i like you also.

...-frowns-
Because you said I shouldn't.
Which means you shouldn't like me, which means...
I don't know.
-looks up at-

-shuckles-
I did say you shouldnt, but i also said i liked you back.
Thefore it is ok.

...
-fidgets, too embarrassed to look at-
I really do believe you keep me away from sugar to protect me.

I am.
-nods-
I know it hurts, and its hard...but trust me..
Its for the best.

-sighs heavily, leans on-
I'm sorry she did this to you...It was my fault.

No, it is fine..
-nods-
Really..

-looks at-
....-leans on, careful of his bruises-
I'm starving, Zacharie...I'm afraid to eat you and the judge's food...

Dont be, eat what you want.
-nods-
Other then sugar.

-smiles-
You did a good job hiding it.
-looks at shyly-

I know.
-chuckles-
Of course i did.

-touches his cheek softly-
Want to get up and eat?
I'll make something.
-smiles-

No..i will lay here a bit more..
-sighs-
My wounds must heal.

-frowns-
...Okay.
-small smile-
Lay back, I'll bring you something then.
-stands-

-nods-
Okay...
-lays back,sighs softly-

-happy, scampers off, makes a lovely lunch-
-heads back like an hour later-
...Zacharie?