Waiting for them all to sit down and adjust themselves seemed to take forever. [i]Why am I so nervous? I know what I need to say. Just get on with it Ren.[/i] His bargaining didn't make him feel any better. His palms were sweaty, his stomach felt like a pit, and his vision was starting to blur. [i]Why is this happening? Is this really that big of a deal?[/i] Another voice entered his head. It was sweet, and fragile, he could feel the warmth radiating from it. [i]Friends are the most important thing you'll have Ren, do everything you can for them and they'll do the same for you. The people you become close with will shape you into the person you'll become. Make sure you find good people, that have warm hearts, then do anything you can to keep them close.[/i] The voice was right, that was why he felt so nervous. He was almost losing the people that he cared about, for selfish reasons. His own insecurities were making him distance himself. He knew the problem. He was ready to speak.

He glanced around the room and saw Lorenzo and Cassandra sitting on the same bed, and Kiddo sitting on the other. He pulled a chair inbetween them all, so he could face them equally and make eye contact. He started his speech,"I'm sure you know why I called you all in here. And Cassandra, I'll say what I told your brother outside. I promise I won't be rude, and I won't get on your case. I know everything, well, everything I need to so I won't pry. I just need to share a few things. My personal opinions, and concerns I suppose. And, since I know so much about you all, I feel it's unfair. I'll tell you about myself, we might as well get to know each other better." He flashed them all a smile. "Since we ARE a team."