[@Caits][@Metronome] [color=orange] The Twins Location: cafe [/color] [hr] Aron didn't struggle away from Cody's hug...rather be melted into it. He needed that so badly and when he got that hug he held Cody just as tightly. When Cody moved back he chuckled at what he said and was about to respond when Cody kissed him. The kiss was tender and be found himself matching it back. He felt like no one else was there and that he never wanted it to end. But it did and he nodded at what Cody said. Finding himself lost for words he swallowed until being able to respond was possible. Aron's voice came out a whisper. [color=lightgreen]"Thank you"[/color] he found himself backed against a wall but didn't seem to care. He swallowed again and looked at Cody. [color=lightgreen]"do....do you uh...want to go somewhere when my shift ends?"[/color] he didn't fully look at Cody...nervous still. He then saw the rather ragged looking man and looked back at Cody. [color=lightgreen]"Hold that thought. I'll be right back"[/color] He gently moved Cody and made his way to the newcomer. [color=lightgreen]"Hey there what can I get for you?"[/color] he had pulled out his notebook and pen again. He wasn't quite as cheerful as he normally was, but Cody definitly helped bring his mood back up. Gage meanwhile had stopped tenderizing the meat and exhaled. He had nodded to Cassandra before she left and now seemed to be dealing with emotions somewhat. Mostly by staring at now flat meat with a mix of emotions swirling in his eyes. He shook his head and sighed. He was most vulnerable right now...but he wouldn't show it. Of the two brothers he was the strong one...Aron needed him to be.