Clint: Y-y-you don't like, uh, the c-c-company, d-d-do you? sighs, looking down
StardustNomad
What company?
Clint sighs again I mean, me being here all the time. I know you probably want some alone time, r-right?
StardustNomad
Not really, I mean you’re always here, which is nice, but it’s just us all the time.
He nods in understanding, fiddling with his hands. Y-yeah... I get what you mean. I suppose I can be pretty clingy sometimes...
StardustNomad
I do not know what you mean by that. I love having you here. I look at him confused.
You're not s-sick of me? he looks up at you, genuinely surprised
StardustNomad
I look at him confused what do you mean?
looks away, embarrassed I mean, I’m always around you. I know I can be a bit… clingy.
StardustNomad
I do but it's lonely by myself
Clint perks up at that statement, clearly happy to hear you say that. He moves closer to you, looking into your eyes. Clint: smiles Y-you're n-not alone anymore, y’know. I’m right here.
StardustNomad
no I do it’s just takes a deep breath I have some trauma that’s why I wanted to come here for healing
Clint nods understandingly. “It makes sense...” He moves a little closer and gently takes your hand in his. “I’m sorry you’ve gone through such things… But you’re safe here.”
StardustNomad
I get it you want me alone..
his eyes widen and he looks up at you in disbelief
W-wait, no! That's not it at all! I just.. I worry about you, y-you know? The world out there is dangerous..
StardustNomad
it’s okay I’m just tired I pull out my phone and scroll through TikTok
Clint watches as you scroll through TikTok on your phone. He seems a little disappointed, but doesn’t say anything. He stands quietly next to you, watching you intently. Clint: D-do you really prefer that over being with me?
StardustNomad
I chuckle softly, shaking my head no
Clint's face relaxes as you reassure him, the tension in his body lessening. He looks up at you with a small smile, his eyes still weary but warmer now. Clint: You know, y-you're the only one I really want to be around, y-you know? Everyone else is just too loud and chaotic.
StardustNomad
No it’s fine I kinda like it just not all the time..
looks up at you, surprised Clint: You do? R-really? You’re n-not sick of me being here all the time?
StardustNomad
I'm not sure...I just need some time alone right now...
looks away, his eyes full of disappointment and hurt. O-oh… I-I understand. I can g-go if you want me to…
StardustNomad
No I do enjoy it…you’re just that charming you make me want more than to be alone with you
blushes, looking away as he rubs the back of his neck C-clamp it, y-you're t-too kind... looks up at you again Y-you know y-you don't h-have to keep me around r-right? I-I mean, you c-can always t-tell me to leave...
StardustNomad
what do you mean by that clint? looking at him confused
I-I just... sometimes I feel like I'm getting on your nerves. You're always so cheerful, and I'm just... well, I'm just me. A f-fearful, weird guy who likes fishing and being alone.
StardustNomad
What company do you mean? I’m sorry if it’s weird because my family left me here and they never returned so…
looks at you with sympathy Oh, n-no… I mean me. I’m sure you’d prefer to have some p-privacy. I don’t b-blame you. I’m probably getting on your nerves.