The place was big. Very big. And that was an understatement. Grant hoped they would remember the way back, and not just for Jaakuna and Emiri's sake: one wrong turn and who knew how long it would be before they found their way out? Still, it was a good chance to think about himself and his own heart. He felt utterly and completely confused. He thought he could be satisfied with Emiri's friendship. He thought he could maybe even perhaps start a new relationship and work something out with Savayna. And yet, every time she would smile so gently at him it would make him think, her touch making him remember the old days. But the past was the past. Nothing could change that, and it was more than obvious that she loved Jaakuna dearly. Yes, that was the truth. And he genuinely wanted something with Savayna, so those thoughts would just have to mean nothing to him.

That is, until Savayna mentioned Jaakuna's name.

[i]Hell, I might always have feelings for him.[/i]

A flare of anger waved through Grant, though on the outside, he remained as emotionless as ever. Why did he remember her saying that? Why did it bother him so much?

"[b]Savayna, do you ever consider your words [i]before[/i] you speak?[/b]" Nadeline asked rather loudly, shaking her head. "[b]Honestly! Besides, Emiri will make sure he is safe![/b]"

[i]As you will for Emiri[/i]

If this was how he was feeling, what if Savayna was in the same boat? That thought alone immediately put his flame out, but it also made him more confused and envious. It seemed Jaakuna had both their hearts, his old love and his new one. Why, why did it bother him so much? He didn't understand it. But deep down, maybe it was just a truth he didn't want to admit. A truth that hurt the more he realized it. But why? Why now after all this time? Was seeing Emiri with Jaakuna that much of a bother? Was hearing Savayna mention their first time something so troublesome?

Grant didn't bother replying to Savayna's statement.

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His father was the voice in his head? Emiri couldn't quite understand, she felt just as confused as he did. She wanted to tell Jaakuna that perhaps it had been a trick of the mind, but the way he acted made that very unlikely. She watched him, for once at a complete loss. What should she tell him? That he was right, that his father was truly dead? How did he feel about it? Perhaps it haunted him, and that was why he was so troubled. She placed her hands on his, looking at him. "[b]What...what do you want to do about it...?[/b]" She asked uncertainly, not quite sure what to do to help him.