Jake nodded and sat down, opening a bottle of water. He couldn't have a lot of sugar due to his condition, but didn't like discussing his health. Call it hardheadedness, he just didn't see a reason to discuss it. He sighed and tilted his head back, looking at Mars upside down. "Syphonicator is doing really well in fights, but..." He turned to look at Madeline frowning slightly. "He still drains my emotions when I use him. I sound like I don't give a shit, sure, and that scares people... but... Even when I am injured, no one knows until I take off the suit, cuz I don't show it. Add to that that I want to sound like I care at least<span style="font-style: italic">sometimes</span>, you know?"<br/><br/>Looking out on the surface of the planet, he smiled sadly. "Maybe I shouldn't enter the competition this semester. What do you think Madeline? I could Watch you more often that way- No that came out wrong... I am NOT some kind of stalker I swear!" He stuttered.