>>5131175>>5131214>>5131380>>5131638>>5131696Through your hands you reply, the words helping to cool your hot cheeks. "Is she close to anyone? Talking to her was like jogging through a minefield. I mean, a pretty one, but still." The pair took the words and howled further. Through your fingers you could make out heads turning to see the commotion. You had tried to push them off the idea, but the boys seem to enjoy holding it over you. Tony was busy making kissy faces and would set Alex off further each time. Hitting them with another retort you dropped your hands, face finally settling down. "We were close when we talked, but that's enough for now… Physically close, nothing strange." You said, reiterating for the pilots. "Anyway, I don't mind. All sizes can have their qualities."
The boys accepted your sage wisdom, nodding enthusiastically. "For real." They mumbled in near unison. "Now. Did everyone here really keep to themselves before I arrived? So far beside me and that other guy, I haven't seen another candidate talk with the others. Why? Both of you are quite social and nice to talk with so I am surprised." Shuffling his deck of cards Alex spoke first. "Damn Morty, you know how to soften a girl up. We are both very nice." Tony joined in. "Damn I guess I am pretty nice." You worried you'd get nowhere with the pair, but they slinked closer in and spoke low. "We have only been here a few hours, when we did arrive Alpha and Delta were chatting. So we kept our distance, no one made an effort to say anything." Tony spoke next "As the other candidates arrived everyone just stayed in their own separate groups. New places and lack of comfort zones would be my guess, why waste the time getting to know someone you might never see again." You wondered how many of the other Pilots even carried a momento.
