This is a few days later.
~Logan's POV~
I have been doing research, trying to find anything that will enlighten me about why Patton is acting oddly. I looked up body language, and am currently learning how to better recognize it. If I learn how to pick up on body language better, maybe I can learn how to read Patton's feelings.
Now, listen. I usually don't like to deal with emotions. They're unnecessary, in my personal opinion. However, I know people like Patton are emotional beings, and that emotions can sometimes be unhealthy.
Emotions such as depression.
Also, a few days ago when Thomas was talking to Patton, I was listening. Watching. For anything that would be useful information to me.
Patton seemed to shy away from anything relating to how he was feeling, namely about the breakup. Odd, I would have thought that topic would make him more upset than it seemingly did.
Regardless, after doing some research over the past few days, I've learned a lot of useful information. I need to pay more attention, I suppose. Not that I wasn't before; I noticed his behavioral changes, especially around me.
However, if I wish to know what's wrong with him, I am simply going to have to be more observant than I am being currently.
Speaking of which.
"Hey Logan! How are you today?" Patton says, smiling at me. I look up at him, noticing his smile has changed slightly from a few days ago. He's using less of his eyes, almost as if he's trying to force himself to smile.
Well. That's not good, from what I've learned.
"I am fine, as always. However, Patton, I do have a couple questions for you." I tell him, motioning for him to come sit down on the couch. He frowns a little in confusion, though keeping his 'smile', and sat down.
"What is it, Logan?" He asks, looking at me.
Time to test the waters. This, of course, will definitely not be the last time I speak with him about this; something tells me he's going to be... Difficult.
"How are you feeling, right at this moment?" I ask him, causing him to look away momentarily before looking back at me. "I'm- I'm perfectly fine! Why do you ask?" He asks, tilting his head, though not forcing a smile anymore.
"Just a question. Secondly, What is your daily goal? You seem to have one, I just can't understand it." I want to know your mindset, Patton, is what I thought to myself.
"Oh, that's easy! I want to make everyone happy!" Patton says, smiling slightly more genuine. I hum quietly in thought. "And yourself?" I ask, pulling a different reaction from him. He physically turns his head from side to side, almost as if nervous to answer.
"Wh- I don't understand the question..?" He says, looking confused. I adjust my glasses before responding to him. "Do you take time for yourself?" I clarify.
Patton opens his his mouth as if to talk, but stays silent and plays with his hands. After a long moment of hesitation, I decided to push a little. "Do you?"
"I- yeahhhhh... Of course I do..!" Patton says with a small forced smile, though his response also sounded very forced and strained, as if he wasn't being truthful.
~Patton's POV~
Logan frowned at me. Oh stars, does he know I'm lying? I mean, I guess I didn't give much of a convincing answer, but what was I supposed to say?! I don't want anyone to worry about it; It'll go away eventually!
"Patton, I do hope you're not lying. You're Thomas's Morality; you should know better than that." Logan says, making me cringe a little. I know it's wrong, but I just don't want anyone worrying!"
"I'm not lying, Logan! I'm fine, it just took me a second to process what you said, is all. Nothing to worry about!" I tell him, forcing a smile back on my face.
Logan looked at me for a long moment, making me blush a little. "Very well, Patton. That's all I wanted to ask you." He says eventually, pulling out a book to read. "Oh, okay well," I say, standing up. "I'll see ya later, Logan!"
"Indeed." Logan says, briefly glancing up at me before turning his attention back to his book.
I head to the kitchen, deciding to make cookies. Is Logan onto me? That's bad if he suspects something. I'm going to have to be more careful...
~Logan's POV~
Patton is hiding something, I know he is. I need to figure out what it is. I'm not sure why I need this information. Perhaps it's because I care about his health, both physically and mentally. Though, that could be said for all the sides.
I'm not sure why I want to be able to read him, exactly. I do not have that desire towards Roman, Virgil, or anybody else. I just have this... Desire to understand what's bothering Patton.
Because despite what he tells me, there's something he's hiding from me - from all of us - and I want to know what it is.
I'm worried. I'm actually worried about him.
