being a person didn't come naturally to me the way it seemed to for others. people who were sure of themselves awed me. i studied them and tried to mimic their ease.
โYou know youโd be welcome in Talon, right? Moira does โฆ questionable research and they fund all of it. The upside is youโd never have to sneak in to find me again.โ
He settled next to Aaron and rested a hand on his shoulder. โYouโre a wonderful person and itโs your feelings they should be more concerned about. Youโre the one who nearly died.โ He gently patted his shoulder.
โAre they really making friends with your assailant?โ
โWhy lonely? Talk to me, Aaron. Just be open. You know Iโll listen and I wonโt tell a soul.โ He frowned and moved to the bed. โMay I sit with you?โ
โNothing shining about the armour but Iโm always here for you, Aaron.โ He murmured softly and then checked on the heart monitor.
โHow have you truly been?โ
โI shall. She has a soft spot for the young ones, it seems. She even got me snacks too.โ He half smiled and opened a drink heโd brought with him.
Opening his eye again and looking to Aaron, he opened the bag, and set out a veritable feast of French and Mexican snacks.
โSombra helped me pick these ones.โ He pointed to the Mexican ones. โAnd she sends you her best wishes.โ
The single exposed blue eye looked down and he then closed it as he sighed. โI understand dark humour. But yes, the important thing is that youโre still alive.โ