Liko followed, trying to calm herself, why was she so nervous and embarrassed around Amethio. Amethio was thinking the same thing about Liko, had something changed between them? A couple of minutes later they arrived at Amethioâs campsite. âWe are here,â he said shyly, letting her walk in front of him to see the campsite. âItâs niceâŠâ Liko replied softly, looking around the campsite. âOh, um, thanksâŠâ Amethio stammered, slightly embarrassed of Likoâs compliment. They stood there awkwardly for a couple of minutes, neither of them sure of what to say. âWellâŠâ he started, âWant to talk?â Liko looked up at him, âOh, Iâm sorry,â she said, turning red, âYes, we can talk.â âAlrightâŠ.â Amethio replied, leading her to a place where they could sit down. Liko followed him nervously, was she really going to tell him what she was feeling? They both sat down and Liko took some calming breaths. Amethio noticed this, âYou donât have to talk about it if you are not comfortable doing so,â he said quietly, he was nervous as well. âNo⊠Itâs alright,â Liko replied, also quietly, âI should talk about itâŠ.â âOkâŠâ Amethio said, âWhenever you're readyâŠâ It was a couple minutes before Liko started talking again. âDo you ever haveâŠ..â she started, pausing slightly from her nervousness. âHave what?â Amethio asked, worried slightly. âD-dark t-thoughtsâŠâ Likoâs voice shook a bit as she said this. âDark thoughts!?â Amethioâs eyes widened, he sounded scared. Liko gulped, âYesâŠâ she continued, âItâs been hard, ever, ever since F-fri-,â she stopped, trying not to cry. Amethio reached over and grabbed her hand, âI understand,â he said quietly, âYou donât have to say it.â A few tears slid down Likoâs face, her emotions getting the better of her. Amethio hated seeing her sad and gave her a hug (ignoring how nervous and embarrassed he was). âI-I s-should h-have s-saved h-himâŠ. I-Itâs a-all m-my f-faultâŠ.â Liko said, crying harder, âS-spinelâs w-wonâŠ. I-I c-canât d-do a-anything t-to d-defeat h-himâŠâ Amethio just hugged Liko harder. âItâs not your fault, so much was going on,â he said softly, âAnd we can still defeat Spinel, he hasnât won yet.â Liko cried for a bit before calming down slightly, âIâm s-sorry, I s-shouldnât burden y-you with t-thisâŠâ she said, even quieter than before. âItâs ok, you're no burden to meâ Amethio said, turning red as he pulled away from her. âAlrightâŠâ Liko said, looking at the ground. âDo you feel better after talking about it?â Amethio asked, looking down at the ground as well. Liko thought for a little bit, âI⊠doâŠâ she admitted, looking into his eyes, âThank youâŠâ âOh, well, youâre welcomeâŠâ Amethio stammered, looking away and turning even more red. âI should get back to the ship,â Liko said quietly, âSee you aroundâŠ.?â âOkâŠâ Amethio replied quietly as he watched her walk away from the camp. âIâll miss you..â he said quietly enough so she didnât hear him. Iâll miss himâŠ. Liko thought as she walked back to the ship.