Sugar, Spice But Not So Nice

“I think everyone is.” He put his hands on his hips. “You sure you’re okay?”

She nodded again, “Yeah..” she sighed, “Never better.”

“I am sorry to rip you from your thoughts” Dormouse said regretfully. She knew how much she hated being yanked out of thinking and felt bad for doing it to Pain, even if she did say it was good.  “Oh lovely! I didn’t know if you would say yes or not!” 

“Its cool, Mousey. Really. If I think too hard, then smoke starts coming out of my ears from my brain over heating.” she chuckled softly, getting up to follow the girl, “Lead the way, girly!”

He pulled his hand up from the light touch on her shoulder, hands in a surrendering gesture. “Woah, sorry. Didn’t mean to bother you— you just looked a little bugged out. Didn’t answer me right away. Wanted to make sure you were okay, you know?” He’d asked her once already, but the other had been deep in thought and hadn’t heard him— he hadn’t intended to upset her further.

Pain’s tense shoulders relaxed a little before she exhaled a deep breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding in, “Yeah...” she replied softly, “Yeah, sorry. I’m fine. Just tired.” she explained in a soft voice before looking way again.

Dormouse smiled and looked down at her feet. “I don’t usually scare people” She giggled and then looked back up at Pain. “Where you in deep thought? I only meant to ask if you wanted to explore with me” 

Pain nodded gently, “Yeah....I was. But its probably good I don’t think about it.” she said thoughtfully before shrugging and getting to her feet, “Exploring sounds fun.”

Dormouse squealed and took a step away from Pain. “i’m sorry I won’t do it again” She looked down, a little confused at Pain’s reaction but understanding it probably wasn’t completely her fault.  

Pain relaxed when she realized it was only Dormouse, “You scared the shit outta me, Mousey.” she forced a small chuckle, trying to reassure her friend that she wasn’t upset at her or anything.

“Woah there, chomper,” Charlie laughed, pulling himself back. He flicked his eyebrows up. Get a load of this one. “Sorry girly, do you mind, you’re just right in front of that thing I need.”

Pain studied him for a moment, staying quiet while she tried to decide if she was going to move before she scooted over enough so he could retrieve what he needed. Nervous eyes followed his movements as strands of bright pink hair fell in her face.

Not like I have a reason to hide anything.

Sticks and Stones lOpenl

Pain was asleep when she heard someone walk in, but ignored it, hiding her face further in the crook of her arm to try to get back to sleep. Though when she heard the loud cursing, she recognized the voice right away and looked up, noting March's outline in the dim light.

Whoever’s spreading their germs, no one asked you to share.

I more specifically meant here, on the train. I mean would we all be here on mobile freakshow if we were capable or blending in or adhering to typical societal rules?

Very good point.

Well well

I'm pretty sure 90% of the people in here got a record. Second, the people that don't are either the most innocent of the innocent or their worse then the ones that've been caught. So...

Hiccup felt a blush creep across his face. He looked up to Pain, and gave her a small attempt at a smile. “Hey Pain.” He mumbled, He still couldn’t shake the feeling that something terrible was going on, and he couldn’t put his finger on it. Having everyone in one area didn’t seem practical, though as he looked around he could see that some people were enjoying it. He, however, was not. 

"You okay?" she asked with a small tilt of her head. It was  a stupid question he knew, but there was no arm in asking. Everyone, wither they showed it or not, had to be stressed out about the situation on some form or another, "Good to be out of those damn cars right?"

Hiccup was ushered into the dinning car, his heart beating in his chest. He noticed exactly how many people were in there, and furrowed his brows. It was hot, it was loud, and it was crowded. As soon as he was let go, he quickly forced himself through the crowds, and sat down in an empty booth. “Oh my gods..” He mumbled.

Pain nearly bolted for the dining car when she was finally let go from the smaller car. She never had done well in small spaces. But the moment she entered the dinning car, she wanted to go back again. She shoved her way through the people at first, trying to find her brother, but gave up. Spotting Hiccup, she sat down across from him, pressing herself as close to the wall as she could and hugging her knees to her chest, "Hey, Cyborg." she smiled.