Meanwhile, Mauve was completely oblivious to all of the other happenings, simply too wrapped up in Nathan and the kiss they'd just shared. Though she could still register everything perfectly, it was like her mind was tuning out everything else except for her date. Giving her teammate a smile, she said, "I really have no idea what to say. Shocker, isn't it?" Her smile turned a little wry, letting out a small sound of amusement. "HRRNK" she said, summing up her emotions perfectly.
Go. I will be fine, and seek out Miss Roux. Or my brother. They will not mind having me as an awkward fifth wheel at all.
Unthinkingly, she let herself massage the base of one of his ears, giving it a friendly scratch before she could fully comprehend what she was doing. After a few moments it hit home and she paused, saying "WHO'S A GOOD BOY? WHO'S A GOOD BOY?"
But he didn't, because the other part saw just enough of his sister in the way she was pleading with him now to turn, gather her up in a hug, and pat her head. "Y'know, waaaay too many pervs are shipping us right now." He stared up at the night sky, frowning. "YOU SICK BASTARDS, I'M 21 AND SHE'S SIXTEEN!" He then flipped the moon off.
"Ismael, wait." Marigold stepped forward. "Your mother told me everything. I am deeply sorry for what happened to you, but I believe you should learn to move on. I'm not telling you to forget. I know that you will remember the tragedy for your entire life. However, know that that your past will never catch you, so don't run away from it. Stop punishing yourself for something that's not your fault, and instead head towards the future. I know that I may never understand exactly how you feel, or get into that chaotic mind of yours, but please know that I will never abandon you. I love you, Ismael. You're important to me, and I know about your pain, but don't you think it's about time you stopped sacrificing yourself?" Meanwhile, Jack was being a shitwad in the background.
"I'm probably taking things too far. Red, Cheri, sorry, I got a little heated. I just can't stop being an enormous walking asshole every second of every day." he explained, his face completely serious.