246 54 Mikael

As Larkin headed out, he scratched his head. "I'm not obligated to return..." he whispered. "Then again..." He began to think about the fact that without him, the boys would most likely end up dead one way, or another. Larkin let out a sigh of frustration. "Fine, guess I have no choice!" He grumbled angrily. "Oi," A voice called out. Larkin quickly spun around. "What the h.e.l.l are ya doin'?" A man asked, leaning on a tree. Larkin narrowed his eyes, studying the man. "Do I...know you?" He asked. "Hah!?" The man cried. "We've been working together for months now...!" He shouted. "Anyway..." he coughed. "The name's Mikael." He said. Larkin shook his head. "Doesn't ring a bell..." he whispered. "Not the point!" Mikael cried. "What the h.e.l.l are ya doin out here!?" Larkin looked up. "I..." He looked around. "P-picking berries..." Mikael folded his arms. "Oh really, where are they then?" Larkin blushed. "I ate them..." Mikael grumbled. "You're such a liar!" He cried. "Ok, ok, look..." Larkin waved his hands. "The truth is..." he began. "There were two boys outside playing when I burned the orphanage down." Mikael looked up. "And now because of me, they have nowhere to go..." He whispered. "Larkin..." Mikael then smirked. "Didn't think you'd have a soft spot." Larkin blushed. "I-it's not like that...!" He grumbled. "In truth...I don't know what to do, I can't let them starve..." Mikael then pointed. "There's a village down this hill." Larkin looked at him. "Yea, no s.h.i.+t." Mikael puffed his cheeks in annoyance. "Listen just...tell the organization I died or somethin'." Mikael looked at him, then sighed. "I Can't." Larkin sighed. "'Cause, I wanna help too!" He smiled. Larkin looked at him. "Did you eat poisonous berries or something, or are you just insane?" Mikael grinned. "I have a weak spot for kids, and honestly this job drains me, and 'sides," He paused. "It can be our little secret!" He beamed. Larkin looked at him, then laughed. "So you are insane..." he closed his eyes, smiling. "Come on, they're really hungry, and cranky..." Larkin said, as he began walking toward the village. "Mm!" Mikael nodded, running to catch up with him.