Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-5290299-20140503224606/@comment-25763181-20140505221213

"C'mon, Rei! Seriously, you'll be fine without me."

"I just find it absurd that I can't take you with me..."

Reiku hated being the loner in the crowd. He hated standing out. And yet it was ironic that very soon he will be one of the four new leaders of the Halcyon, effectively placing the shy and slightly anti-social boy in the spotlight. It didn't matter right now. Reiku never felt the feeling of being recognized as a true leader (even though his own best friend was an apprentice to him), so he didn't think of the goal as strange. Still, the last thing he desired was to embarrass himself in front of complete strangers.

"I know how much you care about me, but I'll be fine," The girl consoled. "Besides, Ellie's a good cook, and Vin can show me some more of the tech stuff you two always seem to discuss about."

"I know you'll be fine, Amy," Reiku continued. "But I'm just not...good with crowds."

"But it's not like you'll be performing for them. You may not be hiding behind your drumset but trust me, strangers aren't all that bad. Remind me again: how did we become friends again?"

Reiku had to admit, the blue haired girl was right. No one on that train will care about him, nor will they ask him for help, or even notice a boy in a blue and black hoodie with headphones on. He'll simply blend in like a grain of sand.

"Also," Amy continued. "Natsu will be at the station when you arrive. She's taking a break from her...job, and luckily, she decided to travel to the same destination as yours. She'll most likely give you some shooting lessons; you really need to work on your aim."

"Yeah. I guess..."

Just then, the PA system blared it's final announcement.

"ATTENTION ALL PASSENGERS. THE TRANSOCEANIC LOCOMOTIVE WILL BE DEPARTING IN ONE MINUTE. BOARDING WILL CLOSE AT THAT TIME. I REPEAT, THE TRANSOCEANIC LOCOMOTIVE WILL BE DEPARTING IN ONE MINUTE. BOARDING WILL CLOSE AT THAT TIME."

"Crap! I gotta go," Reiku's deep crimson eyes met the gaze of another, those of sky-blue through transparent glasses. "I'll be careful, don't worry. Promise you'll do the same?"

"I promise."

"Good."

The boy nodded, and headed off to board the train. Deep within his chest, he felt a slight sting of regret.

I wish I had the courage to say it to her...