Torn Pathways

Part 5: Forced Reunion

[Blue stormed into his office, slamming the door open as his head was low. He seemed to loosen though as he took a deep breath, eyeing someone in his office.]

Blue: What are you doing in my office, Todd?

[Todd turned to face Blue, his duster in hand as his expression was soft and cheeky. He was a small villager who wore pajamas rather than the casual brown trenchcoat and pants the other villagers wore. His eyes were also a vibrant blue rather than an emerald green, making him stand out from the rest.]

Todd: I was....-- cleaning up your office, Mr. Blue. There were dust bunnies having a gathering over here.

[Blue walked in, shutting the door behind him as he gave the kid a rather astonished look.]

Blue: And you're cleaning it? Why?

Todd: Truthfully, I've always admired you, Mr. Blue. Your knowledge of farming has led our company to huge success and not only that, you can fight really, really well. You're the whole package I dreamt of getting.

[Blue smirked as he flustered, turning his head away to walk to his desk.]

Blue: Thank you. I didn't really think I had that big of an image here...

[Todd stood up, setting the duster on the table as he waddled up to Blue's seat, turning it to face him so he could simply sit down. Blue sat down gently in the chair before Todd scrambled back up to the front of the desk, his hands behind his back.]

Todd: So, I was wondering, Mr. Blue, were there any spots to being a.....possible assistant?

Blue: Assistant?

Todd: Maybe like.....--a person who can help at any time?

[Blue turned his chair to face the front of his desk, his eyes bewildered.]

Blue: Todd, I know you seem to like me and stuff, but.....I'm not really needing an assistant. I thank you for volunteering, but--

Todd: Please!? I'll do anything to get the role!! My parents do not care about me enough to make anything worth it....I just want to be cared for, sir.

[Blue's eyes widened before he turned to face the door, his eyes now soft in thought. This kid always told him that his parents didn't care about him enough to make any achievement worth it, and it reminded him of TPO. Despite the trouble they went through to get him to change, it was actually pretty hard to assume that he was fine after everything that's happened.]

[Despite how mature he looked, TPO had the mindset of a child. He knew nothing about anything other than fighting and following orders. The thought made Blue frown before he shook his head, giving a smirk back to Todd, who glared at him with a quivering lip.]

[Blue smacked his lips before sighing. He then turned his chair towards Todd, his hand hitting his leg a few times as he urged Todd to hop into his lap. Todd smirked before he willingly jumped onto Blue's lap.]

Blue: How about this.....I'll call you when I want something really important done. It's not a role, but it's enough to make you happy, right?

[Todd's smile widened as he nodded quickly.]

Todd: That would be fine, Mr. Blue! Anything to help you would work fine for me!

[Blue couldn't erase his smirk as he glared at Todd's eyes. He really was a hard-working kid. He didn't deserve to be mistreated by his own parents like he currently was. But something stirred inside him when Todd said that he'd do anything if it meant helping him. He thought about Chosen and Second.]

[They were in need of help, and yet...he rejected them for his own personal reasons. His smile tried to dimish, but Todd gave him a reason to keep that smile up.]