|:| 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..”