Tale as Old as Time

Sam grinned at the compliment about his work - it was one of the only things in his life he could take pride in without feeling guilt. "I have a extensive backcatalogue of work you could look into." He teased, unable to keep a straight face and laughing. They reached the steps up to the wall and Sam turned to look at Jigano, hearing the tone of his questions and responding with an awkward smile that was more a reflex than any kind of actual happiness. "This is...why I said in a fashion. We're not...in a relationship, as such. We're trying something new, I suppose? I don't know. But...no, he's not over Abasi. He shouldn't be - it has not been long." As much as Sam wished things could be easier, he was at least emotionally intelligent enough to know Loren would need more time for that. As for Nate...he tilted his head side to side and shrugged. "I'm trying not to let it hurt me. It...is a show of his own poor character, I think, and not to do with me. Besides the whole thing was...likely ill advised, anyway." Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child