[color=lightblue]"The moon is brightest at night. And so are you,"[/color] Wu said with a chuckle afterwards.

Eska's cheeks turned a light shade of pink, shaking her head at the old man's musings. She never took his flirts in a literal way. After all, she was the same age as his granddaughter.

[color=lightblue]"And don't you get me in trouble again, young lady," he continued, and Eska looked to see that he was waving his finger at her. "Last time I told you probending stories, the boss man wanted to fire me for wasting your time. Hmph!"[/color]

Eska laughed softly. "This place would be a pig sty without you, Wu," she mused. "I promise not to get you in trouble again." She watched as the old man mopped the floor, sensing a change in his demeanor. Something was bothering him, but it seemed like a different problem than the usual old memories giving him heartache. 

[color=lightblue]"But... I do have something to tell. Eska, I don't know why I want to tell it to you. But... it will help me if you listen."[/color] Wu said, as if he was reluctant to share what was on his mind. He motioned towards the chairs by the windows. [color=lightblue]"Perhaps we could sit down and chat?"[/color]

Eska furrowed her brows lightly, nodding in concern. She moved towards the chairs, bringing her water bottle with her. "I'm off the clock anyways," she said with a small smile as she hoped to lighten the situation. She took a seat in one of the chairs, crossing one leg over the other. "What's wrong, Wu?"