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[fierybluebird]

[Seeing his family again was great, but it also reminds Marco just how much he misses them, which is getting to be a bit too much a theme. So he's ignoring all of it and spending a lazy day hanging out in phoenix form, reading and listening to music. And when he's sure Toby's up, looking for him thanks to a mysterious message. Anyways, there's a fiery blue hanging around the garden. Though when it comes time for lunch, he'll be back to his usual human self. If only in the cafeteria. Feel feel to spot him around.]

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[heartcorrupt.livejournal.com]

I don't know what to do. I... really like him, but I don't want anything to happen, and I don't know what to do.

[fierybluebird]

You don't want anything to happen... like what?

[heartcorrupt.livejournal.com]

I don't know. I've never done this before.

[fierybluebird]

[Facepalms.]

If you don't want anything to change, then don't act on how you feel. However, things will always change. They evolve, they keep growing. What you should do, is make sure you have no regrets. If you're going to regret doing something if it turns out badly, then don't do it. But if you will regret not doing something more than if it just ends badly, then take the risk, eh.

[heartcorrupt.livejournal.com]

[Oh come on, you know it makes him cringe whenever someone facepalms at him. But he listens quietly, exhaling a little.]

I know, I'm just... I know Espio thinks of me like his little brother, and I'm scared that if I tell him I feel more deeply than that about him he'll... I don't know.

[fierybluebird]

My crew... we're all sort of brothers. Same father you know? But that doesn't automatically rule out everything else.

Espio is a little... stunted about the idea of romance. So I wouldn't recommend anything drastic, eh.

[heartcorrupt.livejournal.com]

That doesn't help.

[fierybluebird]

[Pats his head.]

Relationships aren't easy. Whether father-son, brotherly, romantic, or friendship. There's always obstacles, and it's how you get through them that makes you stronger and define who you are.

I can't tell you what to do kiddo, just listen.

[heartcorrupt.livejournal.com]

[It would be far too easy if the world worked that way.]

....I know, I know. [Sigh.] I'm just... I haven't been confused like this in a long time. And it's thanks to you, Mom, and Espio that I'm okay now, so I don't want to ruin something for nothing.

[fierybluebird]

[Pets his head.]

Your choice whether to be honest. I think if he's going to get upset, that might happen anyway. That won't be your fault, just how he is.

[heartcorrupt.livejournal.com]

...Okay. I know what I'll do, then.

Thanks, Dad.

[fierybluebird]

You sure?

[RUFFLES.] Anytime though, eh.

[heartcorrupt.livejournal.com]

[And this is a warm hug for you, Marco!]

Mhm.

[fierybluebird]

[Warm hugs back.]

Glad to hear it kiddo.