He supposed so... again, Espio sighed, and as Marco got to his feet he just stared blankly ahead. Marco made it sound so sensible, and so easy, but...

"I don't know."

And besides, Espio was happy with the friendship he had. The thought of getting closer...

...well, actually, the thought was a warming one, that instantly filled him with a combination of nerves and excitement. Realising that his scales had brightened again, Espio refused to look up at Marco as he made to leave.