Reese:: -skating around on his board when all the sudden a gust of wind picks up and blows his scarf clear off his neck- Woah! Hey! Not Cool! -he quickly spins and changes directions, chasing after his scarf quickly.-

Aki: -strolls past, watching a scarf flutter in the breeze and he reaches for it, glancing up to see another boy- This yours? -lips quirk-

Reese:: -skids to a stop as he pops the front of his board up, skidding the back end on the ground- Oh! Yeah, that's mine. Um... m-may I have it back? -reaches out a hand for it while the other goes up to cover his collar-

Aki: -tilts his head slightly, watching him- Hm... You still wear your collar? -touches his own faint scar-

Reese:: -bites his lip as he feels his self esteem drops about ten points- ... yeah! -he snapped a little and snatched away his scarf, wrapping it around his neck quickly, trying to hide his shame.-

Aki: -pulls the scarf away, a smirk rising onto his face- Wannit off? -eyebrow quirk, though that was the only emotion shown-

Reese:: -stares at the tom a bit wearily- I.... I don't know.... w-why? Can you get it off? -Has a sort of attachment to the collar, even if it degrades him-

Aki: -rolls his shoulder a little bit, bobtail flicking- Don't you trust me? -another cheshire grin, though he steps closer- Just think of how nice it'll be to actually...be free.

Reese:: -doesn't like that sound of how he said those words so he takes a step back as he takes one closer.- I don't know.... I don't even know your name... -gives him a nervous look as he fiddles with his collar.- I am free...

Aki: -blinks at him, closing one eye almost lazily- You could be free-er... -was that even a word?- I'm Aki, of the Plaza... -says a bit proudly-

Reese:: -tilts his head at the made up word.- Um... I'm Reese... of... uh... I'm Reese... -he cleared his throat and slowly started to unwrap his scarf from around his collar- But... it's the last thing I have to remember my master by... -frowns at the thought of loosing him-

Aki: -pulls his ears back and gives a small, quiet chuckle- Reese... Like the candy. -amused slightly, voice lightening- Well you don't have to get rid of it completely. Why not hang it on your wall?

Reese:: -he sighed at the mentioning of candy. Every person he has met has brought up that famous candy bar. It was kind of loosing it's humor.- Yep, like the candy... -he listened to Aki's suggestion and thought that was a rather nice thought.- Well, I guess I could ... -he thought Ammy would let him hang it in the warehouse somewhere.-

Aki: -smirks a little- How unfortunate for you to be named after a candy bar... -shrugs, stretching his arms out- Alright, c'mere... -he typically didn't like touch, but he'd make an exception. He reached for the clasp, fiddling with it-

Reese:: -he approached the male with a shrug of his shoulders.- Eh, it's not all that bad. It's not that I don't like my name... I just get that a lot. -gives a light chuckle before easing up and standing close enough for Aki to do his thing.- So... you're just going to take it off?

Aki: -pauses at his words- I thought you wanted it off? -continues, breaking the plastic clasp with his fingers and pulling away, collar in hand- Here you go... One collar. I dunno why you'd wanna keep it -- I left mine with the dog. -smirk-

Reese:: -he doesn't want to seem ungrateful- Oh no no, I do. I just... didn't think it would be so simple. -turns and takes the collar in his hands- Th-thanks... it means a lot to me, that's why. I mean... it keeps some memories alive.

Aki: Hn. -shrugs again- Memories are in your head, the collar holds nothing more than little sentimental value...but that's my opinion -picks his words carefully, the last few tries at a friendship he'd had had blown up in his face-

Reese:: -considers the words Aki says and stares at the collar in his hands- You're right, I guess... I'll make up my mind eventually. -gives a gentle laugh before waving at the kid.- Thanks. Um, hopefully I'll see you around soon. I'm going to go and put this somewhere. -hops back on his skateboard.- See ya! -glides away.-

Aki: -paused, looking surprised for once. He wanted him to come back? Carefully, gives a little half-hearted wave, watching the other boy glide away. Well look at that... Maybe he wasn't cold and cynical and heartless after all... Aki walks away feeling proud of himself-

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