“Yeah, it has strings that make noise. I used to use my fingers but then figured out you’re supposed to use this other thing.” It had taken him a very long time to figure that one out. “It sounds really pretty.” He couldn’t help but smile sheepishly. It was the truth, and it was part of his motivation. Fear was powerful. If people didn’t have to be scared, people wouldn’t be mean.
“I can’t just avoid them. I have to go back sometimes to make sure they haven’t gotten hurt. GUN isn’t very good at taking care of them, even though they like to say they are. I’m the only one who can protect them from the monsters.” Even if it meant getting yelled at. “I’ll be okay. You don’t have to worry about me.”
“Oh my gosh, it’s called a violin and it’s one of my favorite instruments.”
“I completely agree with you there, violins sound wonderful.”
Rebecca always adored the sound of a violin and the fact that it sounded pretty to him told her that he must’ve been skilled at it.
“If you have to, just be careful, okay? If any of them hurt you, let me know and I’ll give them a stern talking to.”
“And I’ll worry as much as I like. You’re a new friend, after all.”
Meanwhile Marshmallow was looking at Silver, tilting his head before trotting over to him. Silver was chirped at before the Altaria wrapped his wings around the hedgehog.
Rebecca had a hand over her mouth before speaking.
“I forgot to mention… if Marshmallow does that, he likes you.”
“That’s certainly the quickest I’ve seen him warm up to someone.”
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