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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Synchronicity" data-source="post: 1563040" data-attributes="member: 10070">Gabriel 'Gabe' AdamsGabe glanced up quickly as Eleyna flinched, proof that despite his apparently all-consuming interest in the grass, he'd been at least peripherally aware of her. He seemed about to say something, but subsided when Eleyna's smile reappeared, returning it with sincere warmth. When Eleyna spoke, his expression changed to one of surprise."Really? Thank me? I just...it.."Gabe looked sideways at Eleyna and tried again."I'm glad too. If I'd known all I had to do to hang out with you again was have an emotional breakdown due to the fact I was different, I'd have done it long ago."Gabe smiled as he spoke, but his eyes told a different story. It was hard to tell how much his statement was a joke, and how much a sincere truth. "Uh...I know we haven't really spoken in a while..but...well, I guess I mean, uh..you can trust me. I know you've not been having the best time, and..and if you need someone to talk to, or hang out with.."Gabe trailed off, his meaning clear, and looked away again."I'd, uh, have tried to talk to you sooner, but...I didn't want to..pry. And..I'm..not exactly good at..approaching people." Gabe coughed slightly."I guess what I'm trying to say is...my problem...it feels easier to handle with y...a friend. And...if you think your problems might be the same..I'm..uh..around."Gabe looked away again nervously, the words obviously hard to get out for the shy teen."And..uh..would you mind hanging out with me a bit more today? I just feel..better with you around. Like the whole..mutant thing isn't so bad."Gabe stumbled on the word, the first time he'd said it that day. 'At least I *was* finally able to say it..' He glanced at Eleyna nervously, looking for her response, his shyness preventing him from assuming anything.</blockquote>

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