Life's Second Chance

Prologue: Good Bye

Fake coughing, Throttle placed a hand behind the girl's back and led her away, motioning discretely over to his bros. Eyeing the Captain had a hunch the girl knew that they all were up to something, but did his best not to pay it much heed. "So..everything packed?"

Chuckling Ray replied, "As if I've got anything to pack."

An awkward pause arose, "Ah right heh.." he chuckled. How was he supposed to buy time when things were so awkward?

He viewed girl as she walked ahead noticed a signature of sadness as she sat on the edge of a rock which jutted out of the cliff face. Ray seemed to have her features slouched over, and for once she didn't really hold a gaze for more than a second. Sighing deeply knew something was bothering the girl and walked over to take a seat.

Eyes didn't divert away from the rocky chasm ahead of her, not even when her friend had taken a seat. A long pause seemed to follow, making the weight in her chest grow heavier with each minute that passed. Only when Throttle spoke did she let out a deep sigh bowing her head.

"You're gonna miss the place aren't you.."

Chuckling drew a weak smile under her fringes, "Is it that obvious?"

Chuckling in his signature warm husky way, just leaned back propping his weight on his palms as he looked to the sky smiling. He ignored the fact that the girl had been looking at him, but seeing he'd gotten her attention always seemed to make his smile draw that charming stretch that showed a bit of teeth.

He liked the attention, then again who wouldn't? She was a great addition to the team after all, aside from Carbine everyone seemed to have warmed up to her as well, and it was on those few occasions when he needed someone to confide to that he felt obliged to speak with her.

The human girl always seemed so easy to open up to, and so at ease. Thus it was natural to speak to one who seemed not as stressed as Carbine. It would be heartless of him to add worry to the mouse he'd fallen for-especially when he knew she was going through a lot with the army and all.

"You know you don't have to leave.." he finally said, still aware that the girl was still staring at him. When no voice spoke he turned his head to his right to find a soulful gaze accented by a weak smile. Feeling fortunate to be able to hide his surprise behind his specks drew a thoughtful expression.

Hearing his comment made Ray both happy and sad, and when he made eye contact she quickly diverted her gaze letting out a quiet laugh. "Heh.. Easier said than done.." her voice was almost regretting the phrase. "As much as I'd love to stay..There's just no room for me here.." yes she left him a hint.

Catching her drift felt his cheeks burn and faced forward, what an awkward position he'd found himself in. Grateful for her indirect confession just smiled and placed a reassuring hand over hers as he just continued looking straight. " I understand.."