It wasn't that Anel didn't appreciate the effort that Zara clearly made for him; if anything the boy was pathetically grateful for anyone showing him a shred of care after his abysmal performance in the main hall but a few minutes ago. he also had built quite the reputation over the years of being a spoilt, rude, inconsiderate, selfish (the list was almost endless) bitch; it was more than he had hoped for one person, let alone Zara to show him some compassion after how he had acted toward everyone.<br/><br/>He sighed heavily and leaned sideways to almost nuzzle into the clumsy motion of the woman's hand, tears once again prickling at his eyes as he allowed the quitepossible thought that he would be sent packing to sink in to his mind. He had burned all his bridges with his father upon leaving, had no other skills save for those that the Teahouse valued, and he didn't wish to become an employee of the street corner."I know I can't... I have to... Say something... To someone..." He murmured weakly, running a trembling hand through his hair with a sharp sob. "And don't be stupid... If they want to throw me out... They'll throw me out... Master's word is pretty much law here..."<br/><br/>'Master' as almost spat, the boy's eyes narrowinginto angry and betrayed slits, though the fact that he used the title despite his emotions held some points (if not many) in his favor. "Hm? Shopping...?" He blinked and smiled; a hollow, ghost f a happy expression. "I won't need them anymore when I'm on the streets... But it might be fun to waste some money... Why the fuck not...?"<br/><br/>It was then that he heard the rustling of bushes off to the side and he turned, eyes widening as he spotted Ryan moving calmly towards them. God! The man was so annoying!<br/><br/>How could he be so calm?<br/>How could he just stand there, all high and mighty!?<br/><em>How could he demand anything from him after what had happened!?</em><strong><em><br/>How could he have let it happen!?</em></strong><br/><br/>"You... No, No I wouldn't care to explain what happened, you pretentious old shit...!" He shouted from his position on the ground, his anger, frustration, sadness all welling up to the surface as he gazed into the face that had promised him safety and security. The face that had taken his trust and thrown it away for (he suspected) a casual fuck with the bodyguard. "Piss off! Go away! I... I don't want to even look at you! God! Do you have any idea- You don't have a clue- You just-" Anel was beside himself, couldn't finish a sentence before he shook his head and broke into shaking sobs that caused his whole body to tremble.<br/><br/>"Leave me alone... You don't care... Don't give a shit..." He mumbled, looking down at the damp grass, long hair drifting over his face to hide the sorrowful expression, tear streakson his pale face.