River's Alleyway

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Ethan walked here, a coffee in hand. He waited for River.

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((Walked her?))

River ran in after Ethan, coffee half finished. "My bad. I stepped on a cat's tail and it's owner got angry at me."

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((here. oops))

Ethan rolled his eyes.

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"So, first I need you to swear to a truce." River said.

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"A... what?" Ethan asked, taking a tiny step back.

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"Truce." River repeated.

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"What kind of truce?" Ethan asked.

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"I need you to tell me whether you'll betray me or not."

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"How could I betray you?" Ethan asked.

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River raised an eyebrow. "Government? Resistance?"

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"Right," Ethan nodded. "Truce then."

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River grinned.

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"What you said back there, about me reminding you of your girlfriend," Ethan started. "What did you mean?"

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"I meant that you have a certain feel that she used to have." River said, sighing.

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"Like... how?" Ethan pressed.

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River bit his lip, looking away.

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Ethan waited, now wanting the answer more than ever.

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"I can't tell you." River said firmly.

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"Hey, if you want me to trust you, you better be honest," Ethan protested.

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River sighed.

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"So, spill," Ethan crossed his arms.

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"Orpheus used to..." River bit his lip.

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Ethan waited for him to continue, growing annoyed.

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"I can't explain it, okay?" River shouted, turning around.

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"Then there's no harm in trying!" Ethan exclaimed.

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River sighed.

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Ethan frowned.

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River sat down.

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Ethan sulked.

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River sighed again.

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Ethan watched River.

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River looked up. "What?"

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"Why won't you tell me?" Ethan asked.

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"It's just. I'm having a hard time."

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"Hard time what?" Ethan asked, moving closer.

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"Getting over her."

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"I know what you mean," Ethan said.

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River sighed.

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"Would talking about it help?" Ethan asked uncomfortably.

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"Probably not." River said, standing up. "But there's no use talking about something long ago."

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"Alright," Ethan stood up quickly as well.

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River sighed.

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"What now?" Ethan asked.

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"I don't know." River sighed.

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Ethan frowned.

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River sighed again. "Something like hanging out?"

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"Sure," Ethan said.

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River smiled.

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"Anything in mind?" Ethan asked.