A Former Enemy

6

*Scaramouche chuckled again and exhaled...*

Scaramouche: Yeah... I don't think they've ever seen me this calm before. I think they're having trouble processing this whole situation right now.

Ato: They're sitting there like they're paralyzed...

*Scaramouche chuckled once more... Paimon, upon hearing his words, finally decided to speak...*

Paimon: H-hey..! We're not paralyzed, okay?!

Ato: Does such good news really shock you so much?

*Paimon frowned slightly at his words, trying to justify herself...*

Paimon: Well, it's just... it's strange. It's strange to see you together like this after all of the things that happened between you!

Ato: Oh, come on. It's been a long time in the past...

*Traveler nodded in agreement with these words. Scaramouche chuckled to himself, watching this...*

Traveler: Yes, it's been a while, but... still... It's just... strange to see you two like this.

Ato: Then you'll have to put up with it.

*Traveler and Paimon were a little taken aback by his answer...*

Paimon: H-hey, what do you mean? Just... don't act so nonchalant about it!

Ato: And? Is something bad going to happen?

*Paimon's face was filled with irritation... Traveler was also a bit on edge.*

Paimon: N-no, nothing bad is gonna happen! Just... just... can't you see how weird this is?!

Ato: Nah. Just a change. Well... or maybe a little weird...

*Scaramouche chuckled faintly while Paimon looked at Ato with a frown...*

Paimon: Just a change? A "little" weird? Psh! That's a bit of an understatement!

Ato: Probably. Does that bother you?

*Paimon was still pissed off and frowned...*

Paimon: Of course it bothers me! It's... it's so weird to see you two so friendly all of the sudden! It's just...*unusual*!

*Scaramouche exhaled and looked at Ato, who was sitting quietly beside him.*

Scaramouche: So it looks like they're not handling it quite well...

Ato: Yes. They do a very bad...

*Scaramouche chuckled faintly and smirked at their expense...*

Scaramouche: *He said quietly* Yep... they're having a hard time coping. But they'll get used to it...

*Traveler and Paimon were still sitting, looking... perplexed at this whole situation. Scaramouche chuckled again at their expressions...*

Scaramouche: *Speaking to Ato, with a mocking tone* They're so stunned... they look like they're going to get scared and run out of here...

Ato: He-he. Yeah, It looks very much like it.

*Scaramouche chuckled again and leaned back in his chair... Paimon was starting to become more and more irritated, while Traveler was staring at them, confused...*

Paimon: Hey, can you quit it with the quiet conversations over there?!

*Scaramouche chuckled again and looked at Paimon.*

Scaramouche: What's the matter? Annoyed that we're not talking to you? Or are you just offended that you can't hear the conversation?

*Traveler and Paimon were silent for a moment.*

Scaramouche: *Speaking to Ato again* Looks like we really broke them this time.

Ato: *He chuckled.* Like statues...

*Scaramouche chuckled as well at this comparison...*

Scaramouche: Heh... Yeah, like statues. *He paused and looked at them again.* Can you two even speak?