#lordoxalis

No one opened the door when he shrieked but he heard someone shuffling out there. Who’s idea was this. Anika? Major? Uhg... Oxy was gonna get them when he got out of this mess. 

Hazel: Looks like we are gonna be stuck here a while. Maybe you’ll actually talk to me? That’s what they want us to do I believe.

Oxy: blah.. 

This again? They are always nagging Oxy to make nice with the cheerful roo that came by the theater for performances. He’s probably in on this.

Oxy: I’m not going to humor you in this... I don’t know why you are so persistent in rubbing your success in my face.

Hazel: Is that why you dislike me so much? 

Oxy:...

Hazel: You locked me in a closet on my own last time and took my part in the show. Perhaps this is karma? 

Hazel giggled over his own words. 

Oxy: I don’t- ... I don’t hate you.. You just always barge in here and take the leading roles. You don’t stick around the theater you are just ... 

Hazel: - You think Im taking roles from you? 

Oxy: ... Yeah.

Hazel frowns in disappointment.

Hazel: You know the first time I had a pop show here Major asked if I was interested in acting a part. He invited me to watch a show and I saw you among others doing what you love. I’m sorry if you feel I took that from you....

Oxy’s gut sinks in his stomach listening to Hazel. Who always came in with a loud obnoxious positivity. It always came off as fake to him but he sounded the most sincere now... and you feel bad for how you have been treating him.

Hazel: ... Honestly I just wanted to play with you guys. I don’t get to goof off much on tour.

Oxy, you realize that you have been an ass.

Oxy: ... I’m not going to pretend I know what its like to be famous like you. But I understand why you get offered leading roles. You’re tall, handsome, and have a naturally entertaining presence ... I’m... I don’t know... Short I guess?

Hazel: Nah you would fit the roles fine. and I for one think you are very entertaining. Its why I keep trying to talk to you... sorry we had to do it this way.

Oxy:... we?

Hazel: you are REALLY hard to get a good talk with.

The lock clicks and the door opens to Anika standing their. 

Anika: Ya’ll gonna tolerate each other now?