A Song of Silence, Michael

[Damien Young]

Damien blushed when Michael offered more and then took the second spoonful avoiding eye contact this time not wanting the onlooker to notice anything. Damien frowned when Michael told him that his mind altering was worse. He didn't like how their leader made Michael mind alter their victims, it sometimes hurt Michael more than was necessary. When Michael explained why he hadn't had a steady girlfriend to Melody, Damien could only smile. Damien had wanted to be a filmmaker at one point, but after being recruited he put that dream on hold. "Yup, he doesn't like any of those girls who are getting jobs purely for the salary. I mean, technically speaking there are women who want to help people and go into the medicine field and what not, and are happy in them, but Michael wants someone to be creative. To make something where there aren't as many opportunities to and where it's about your talent, not your degree." Damien added as he distracted himself from watching Michael take his own bite of his yogurt.

Damien sometimes hated Michael's obliviousness. It was cute, endearing and down right adorable sometimes, but Damien sometimes wished that Michael would at least notice certain signs. "And I'm fine, it's just a bit warm too, but I'm fine." Damien answered Michael's earlier question.

[Melody Smithson]

Melody couldn't help but smile at how hard Damien was trying not to be so obvious about how much he was enjoying sharing the frozen yogurt with Michael. She kind of felt sorry for Damien because he seemed to really care and understand Michael, but Michael had absolutely no clue. Melody smiled brightly when Michael understood what she meant and even he looked for girls with dreams bigger and more challenging than those becoming lawyers and doctors. She smiled when Damien made a good point about some women liking their career in those fields. "I agree with Damien that there are those women who love their field in medicine or law." Melody said. "But I'm definitely a dreamer. In fact, now that I'm done with school, I'm gonna start auditioning at different theatre houses. My first stop is Broadway since that's where I want to be the most."

[Michael Rose]

Micheal looked at Melody and grinned largely "Really? i'm starting to think you maybe perfect, and here i was thinking i'd have to marry Damien, which while it would be fun i don't think he would like the position of Mrs Rose, and i hardly think he'd enjoy the sight of my naked body every night" he said with a laugh knowing that Damien would find the idea humorous with a grin he stood up and went behind Damien wrapping his arms around the mans waist and resting his head on the mans shoulder "Poor Damien would have to listen to my sweet nothings while i held him close" he said playfully his breath hot as he spoke in a low purr. then he let go with yet another smile, "god Damien i cant imagine how much you would hate that, not having a girl to hug and being stuck with me instead, i'll be right back" he said and walked off to get a soda.

[Damien Young]

Damien watched the brat, Melody, said she wanted to be a Broadway actress. The girl was exactly the kind of girl Michael wanted and she was sweet and attractive to boot. The only issue was that the girl was Resistance and she was the enemy. He didn't like that Michael was so taken with her. When Michael teasingly joked about marrying him Damien blushed. Oh how he wished Michael actually meant it. Michael was the first man after his recruitment that he allowed himself to get close to and allow the same man to get close to him. It wasn't love at first sight, but Damien's feelings of friendship continued to grow over the years and they slowly changed to something more akin to love, or what he thought was love. He would sometimes dream of being with Michael intimately, it was hard not to dream it when he and Michael lived in the same building. For Michael to joke about the scenario, it hurt, because it highlighted how oblivious Michael was...or how in denial Michael was of Damien's sexual orientation. When Michael wrapped his arms around his waist and rest his head on his shoulder and speak in that godforsaken sexy as hell purr, Damien had to stave of his arousal until Michael let go. When Michael said, "God Damien, I can't imagine how much you would hate that. Not having a girl to hug and being stuck with me instead." it hurt Damien. Damien chuckled uncomfortably as Michael left.

Damien hung his head and pushed his hair back. Why? Why couldn't he go with me to at least one of my nights out...just one...then maybe he wouldn't be so oblivious. Damien looked to Melody and simply stared uninterestingly at her. "You'll have to excuse him. He doesn't often do that," Damien said.

[Melody Smithson]

Melody watched as Michael teasingly joked about marrying Damien. She paid close attention to Damien's facial expression and felt a pang of guilt for the man because if she hadn't mentioned her dream, Michael wouldn't have teased Damien. She couldn't understand how Michael could be so ignorant as to Damien's feelings. Damien was so obviously attracted and smitten with Michael that Melody thought it sweet, even if Damien didn't exactly like her. They had known each other for five years, so how was it that Michael had no clue to Damien's sexual orientation. And then she watched as Michael wrapped his arms around Damien in such an intimate gesture that she could see how hard it was for Damien to keep himself from reacting. She knew how hard it was to like the same gender, and the friend who might be teasing you has no clue. It's like being open, but wanting to hide yourself from that friend because you don't want to ruin the friendship. When Michael left Melody looked to Damien with a sad smile.

Melody nodded when Damien spoke. "Don't worry, I've seen it all," Melody said. "Though it's sad that he doesn't know...he doesn't seem unintelligent...or ignorant..." Melody said softly looking to Damien giving him an apologetic smile. Damien gave no indication of understanding, but she knew that he understood her meaning and would be grateful for being subtle.

[Michael Rose]

As Micheal grabbed a soda and paid his phone began to vibrate loudly and he pulled it out DAD was displayed on the screen and he anwsered it with a grimance
"hello sir" he said and listined to his father speak "yes sir, the side effects have worn off...already? but it just wore off and i just finished getting better...no sir...ok i get it just dont hurt...yes i understand....im sorry i was so dissobediant i'll come in..yea i'm with him....i'll ask for a ride...alright sire i'll be there soon" he said and left the soda walking back to Damien and Melody, their mood seemed somber but his was even less cheerful he looked at damien and tried to avoid eye contact with melody "hey.. can i get a ride back to work? i just got called in..." he said no trace of the earlier teasing was in his face but he couldn't help but be slightly depressed he stood there so so angry in his mind. his dad had threatned him again, to remove the "unwanted obstacle stopping him from working, he would never forgive his father but until he was able to get the thing in question away saftly he had to do as his dad ordered. "it'd be nice if i could crash at your place too, i may just pass out with all this work hes making me do" he said implying he had to brainwash someone and that it was more then one person. though he knew damien wouldn't be happy that he had to go to work he also knew his friend would understand.

[Damien Young]

Damien frowned when he saw Michael return looking somber. Damien without Michael telling him knew that their boss, Michael's father had called him in for another job. Damien smiled sadly at his friend. "Of course Michael," Damien said. When Michael said that it'd be nice to crash at his place, he was confused, then remembered the cover that Michael was using with Melody. Damien nodded, understanding that Michael would be drained and hurting after this job. Damien didn't like that Michael's father was using Michael for his powers more and more without any guilt that Michael was hurting afterwards. If he remembered anything, the last time he mentioned it Michael's father said something like "It's for the greater good" something he didn't appreciate it.

"Your boss ain't a patient guy so we better get going," Damien said as he jumped from his place on the bench. "I'll make sure you get plenty of rest when it's all done." Damien placed his hand on Michael's shoulder reassuringly.

[Melody Smithson]

Melody watched as Michael returned to them and frowned at the dark look on his face. He apparently had to go back to work and asked Damien for a ride. The two of them looked upset about whatever Michael did for work. Melody knew how bad work could get, but it must be much worse than she could imagine. Melody watched the two before standing up herself. "Well, I wish you luck with your work Michael," Melody said with a worried smile. "Don't over exert yourself, and if you do try and take a good day off to recover. It was nice meeting you both. I'll see you some other time?"

[Michael Rose]

Michael nodded at Damien "i really appreciate it" he said glad to have a friend who willingly took care of him when necessary then he turned to melody and smiled "it was very nice meeting you, and don't worry Damien will make sure that i sleep enough don't worry, and call me sometime kay?" he said scribbling down his number and handing it to melody then walked with Damien towards his car.

[Melody Smithson]

Melody smiled at Michael as she was handed his phone number. "Sure." she said. Melody watched as the two men left the park and wondered what kind of job Michael had, but knew not to ask when it was obviously a job he didn't like. Melody smiled to herself as she tucked the slip of paper with Michael's phone number on it and left the park toward her own car on the opposite end of the park. It had been a good day, with some good acting material. Next time I should record it on my phone. she thought with a smile.