Mune Olo'eyktan [Neteyam x Aonung]

Part 106

As Na'haji walks a bit ahead of them, Neteyam walks closer to Aonung's side, beginning to whisper.

Neteyam- Is it just me, or does he seem jealous?

Aonung- He is.

Neteyam- Seriously? He's been giving me shit because he likes you? Wait, you knew?

Aonung- I had a feeling, then Yune confirmed it for me.

Neteyam- Now I'm really gonna beat his ass.

Aonung- Don't.

Neteyam- Why not? Don't tell me you're trying to spare his feelings?

Aonung- You don't have to fight him off just to keep me. I'm trustable.

Neteyam- I know I can trust you, it's him I don't trust.

Aonung- Just try to ignore it.

Neteyam- Why does it sound like you're defending him right now?

Aonung- Listen, there's some things I can learn from him. He's older, with good skills. I've watched him spar, I'm thinking of asking him to teach me some of the tricks he used.

Neteyam- Is this why you've been all "I'm super mature and responsible." now?

Aonung- Is that so bad? I mean, that is what my dad wanted.

Neteyam- You've never been too irresponsible to begin with, but you weren't perfect, and still aren't. I like that.

Aonung- Well, I wasn't ready before.

Neteyam- Aonung, that wasn't that long ago. I doubt you're ready now.

Aonung- Na'haji thought otherwise.

Neteyam- What?

He stops and grabs Aonung's arm to make him do the same.

Neteyam- You talked to him about this? When?

Aonung- We're in a similar position, I figured he would understand, and he does.

Neteyam- Why didn't you talk to me first?

Aonung- Because I knew what you would say.

Neteyam- Yeah, that you shouldn't be focusing on that. You aren't ready.

Aonung- He said I could be, with his help.

He feels his blood beginning to boil, already sick of hearing what that boy told him. He doesn't know Aonung, he doesn't know what happened to him the last time he took on so much pressure.

Neteyam- You think learning a few fuckin' combat tricks will make you ready?

He raises his voice, catching Na'haji's attention. The boy stops and turns around, seeing the other two have fallen behind.

Aonung- Obviously that isn't the only thing I can learn from him.

Neteyam- He's got two years on us, Aonung, you won't get on his level within a week.

Aonung- I didn't say I would.

Neteyam- Then what are you trying to do?

Aonung- Just forget it.