|:| both Marco and Teko’s eyes widened. |:|

Marco: |:| he gripped Takamine’s hand a little harder |:| “uhm..I was gone due to important matters regarding people and my job. I’m back because everything’s been solved.” |:| he seemed a little nervous, but quickly hid it the more he talked |:| “Kind of abrupt to ask that, don’t you think?” |:| his tone changed, he got a little more defensive. |:|

Teko: “I’m sure they didn’t mean any harm, Marco..”

Anzu: "I don't know, I was just curious as to why you came back after roughly 3 years. I was just wondering if you had any business here is all."

Teko: “mmm..I don’t think so!”

Marco: |:| he looked over at Anzu |:| “I don’t have anything going on, why do you ask?”

Anzu: "Well, do you guys have anything going on right now?"

Marco: |:| he laughs (omg- he actually laughed-) |:| “pfft- yeah, yeah. Whatever you say.”