Lucas stopped mid-bite, fork suspended in the air. Of course Shift would be able to see past his charade. Is this what happens when you’re not constantly around people?  Shift’s observant eye took in details Lucas would miss, and was able to connect the dots in ways others wouldn’t understand. Was it because he wasn’t constantly around other people, and was able to pay closer attention to the people he did meet. Or was it part of his job? Being able to read another’s emotions played well in earning money.<br/>His happy face twisted, the pleasant smile changing into a bitter one. The was no use in trying to lie, Shift had already broken the tense atmosphere.<br/>“I…I umm…”<br/><br/>His throat closed up, the seemingly simple words unable to make it out of his mouth without serious effort. He had just met Shift, yet it seemed as if he already spilled his entire life story to him. Why was it so hard to talk about feelings?<br/>“I want to go with you.”<br/>Lucas started, setting his fork down next to his plate. That was easy to say, because Shift already knew that. Anybody could see that.<br/>But Lucas felt bad, unloading his emotions onto Shift in such a short period of time. However, he was going to be living with this guy for who knows how long, it was bound to come out eventually.<br/>“But I…I don’t know… How to say goodbye. To John.”<br/>The last part came out in a whisper, and he felt much better once he had gotten it out.