Florida man is always watching :)

[notarealstate]

When Rico went to his appointment with the Counselor he was glad to have an excuse not to talk to Hawaii, but obviously as soon as he arrived there and got questioned he became so stressed he went catatonic for most of the session. Then he went to mess hall only because he had to, left without eating.

Since there wasn't really much to do that could take his mind off what happened, he decided to reserve the training room for himself, refusing to let anyone in. After that he was simply going to sleep - he won't have another damn shower, it's too soon for that - but something ruined his plans.

All he wanted was to avoid an incoming party that Hawaii surely would attend, now he gasps as the elevator gets blocked: he could swear it was empty when he walked in! And yet look, he's not alone. Of all people, local fucking creep Agent Florida is here and blocked the elevator on purpose. Rico is instantly terrified:

"What the hell are you doing?!"

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[cappydaddy]

"Why the long face? I thought it would be nice to have a little chit chat" he steps away from the elevator pad, crossing his arms.

"Beside, it looks like we'll be stuck here for a while. Silly me! I always get those buttons confused" he takes off his helmet, shaking his head with his wide, unnerving grin.

"So, what have you been up to lately, son?"

[notarealstate]

Rico impulsively crosses his arms as well, but it's more of a self hugging gesture.

"Oh, nothing much, just training."

He's not very talkative when Florida is around. He's never understood how can Hawaii stand to be in his presence.

[cappydaddy]

"Sounds fun!" He nods, stepping closer to Rico. He can't help but find this amusing, and he's almost disappointed the kid's helmet is on, it would be a lot more fun to look at him. Well, he can certainly try.

"Were you planning to get some company, for that?"

Is it Rico, or is Florida actually licking his lips right now?

[notarealstate]

"Uh. No, I'm done for today."

For some reason Rico feels the need to appease him in some way. Takes a step back.

"Maybe another time..."

[cappydaddy]

"Oh, so you're going back to your room? Don't you think it's a bit early for that?" What a buzzkill! It would've been so fun to get physical with each other.

As he speaks, he start removing his gloves, then shoves them inside of his helmet.
"Hope you don't mind, elevators can get... Kinda stuffy, from time to time"

[notarealstate]

"Well, uh, I'm kind of tired, so..."

He doesn't respond to that last comment. He doesn't know what to say, anyway.

[cappydaddy]

"oh my, I forgot you get to wear heavy armour! Allow me to help"
It's hard to tell wether it's a genuine gesture or an excuse to get his hands on Rico, either way, he's taking off his helmet now, after letting his own fall on the ground with a soft thud.

"Here, doesn't it feel better? Take a deep breath, it's good for your head" he then winks, furrowing his hair.

[notarealstate]

"Hey, don't--"

He hears the helmet thud on the ground. Stares at it because he doesn't want to look at Florida, feels blood freeze in his veins, his whole body feels cold and he has no idea what to do about Florida touching his hair. Rather than taking deep breaths, he's in apnea right now.

"What...What are you doing...?"

[cappydaddy]

"Son, it's getting hot in here! Having extra layers really isn't good for you, had to learn it the hard way. A heat stroke can really be a bummer, it ruined my holidays last year. No, we don't want you to pass out, do we? People don't really hear you screaming up here" he says it so casually, as if he just told a joke about rabbits and carrots. He stops petting Rico's hair, then pinches his cheek the same way your grandma would do.

No wonder Hawaii has got a huge crush on this guy, he can really look adorable, especially with those big eyes of his.

[notarealstate]

Ow. Florida pinches hard! But Rico chooses not to address it.

"We're-- we're in space, man, it's super cold here, what are you talking about?"

He knows what he's talking about...Probably. It's not easy to tell with him.

[cappydaddy]

"Aw, c'mon, loosen up a bit! Didn't Hawaii teach you anything?" He steps back, and makes a show of stretching his arms.

"I'm just teasing you! But I can tell you like it better when he's the one doing it, isn't that right?" He winks.

[notarealstate]

"Doing what?"

Wow, did Hawaii already start bragging about what happened just to make fun of him and-- no, no, Hawaii is his best friend, he would never do it, right? Florida is simply referring to the cuddles...Right?

"I don't know what you're talking about."

[cappydaddy]

"woah, thought you would be more talkative! Afterall, you were so vocal about it not so long ago. What is it, you don't like it unless it's Hawaii pressing you against the wall?" That's exactly what he's doing now, placing his hands above Rico's shoulder's just to mess with him.

[notarealstate]

Rico can't help but gasp, trying to figure out what to do but it's like his thoughts branch in too many directions that he can't follow. Okay so, Hawaii did brag apparently, what does this have to do with it? Is Florida going to teach him a lesson? Is this a punishment for being easy? Yes, it is. He should have known. He should have known that it was wrong.

"What..." he mumbles, barely audible "What did he tell you?"

[cappydaddy]

"Oh, you really are that clueless!" He can't help but laugh.
"Did you really expect no one to hear you two going at it in the locker rooms? It sounded really good. Wish I could've managed to get a peek" finally, he steps back.

"This isn't new coming from Hawaii, but you... You really put on a show for him, didn't you?"

[notarealstate]

"Ah."

Rico blushes, deeply embarrassed at the fact that yes, he was loud, and they were not in Hawaii's room as planned. Not that he planned to have sex with him -- no, no, not sex, that was not sex, he had clothes on!

Though it might be a little hard to convince anyone given that he under the armour piece he still has a huge cum stain on his ass that won't come off. He's gonna need to ask for another suit.

"Listen, I...I know you won't believe me, and I don't care," he does care "but I can assure you we were not 'going at it'."

[cappydaddy]

"Do you think that Hawaii agrees with that?" Ah yes, stirring the pot, his favourite past time.

"After all, he can get anyone he wants. Do you really think "not going at it" will be enough to keep him around?" He mimics the air quotes, pleased to finally get a reaction from Rico that isn't straight up fear.

He knows that Hawaii is way too obsessed with Rico to just "dump him", so he considers this to be a favour. Maybe Rico will take this as an encouragement to actually hit on Hawaii -or rather, let Hawaii hit on him.

[notarealstate]

He asks himself that question as well, but still, Florida shouldn't know it.

"What I think is that it's none of your business."

Rico doesn't think that being aggressive will work, but at least it gives him some time to...Who knows. He tries to reach the elevator buttons, he really wants to get out of here.

[cappydaddy]

"C'mon, we're just talking!" Too bad Florida steps between Rico and the buttons.

"Besides, I want to help. I think that loosening up would do you some good, actually, and Hawaii can't wait for you to ask for it! I'd take advantage of that, if I were you"

[notarealstate]

Loosening up? He doesn't like the way Florida says it, especially while blocking him from reaching the buttons.

"Seriously, it's none of your business. Leave me alone."

[cappydaddy]

"oh no, you've got all of this wrong" he shakes his head.

"You see, I'm just trying to help a friend out. You really don't get it, do you?"

[notarealstate]

Rico reluctantly shakes his head.

"What...What do you want from me?"

He gulps, hoping in vain that he's just misreading the situation.

[cappydaddy]

"Hawaii hasn't told you yet?" Oh, what a great opportunity to just toss a bone and see what happens!

"Well, he's always whining about you not even considering him as anything more than a friend; says he has got no problem with it, but it's clear that he does. He's got the biggest crush for you, son" he pats is cheek, his grin widening.
"And I'll tell you that, friends usually don't moan each other's names in that way"

[notarealstate]

"I-I don't understand. Did he send you to talk to me in his behalf or...? Or something."

Rico is well aware that Florida doesn't have good intentions, but he doesn't want to believe it, because if he believes it then he's in immediate danger. He looks at him with big, wide eyes. As if being cute will save him from the situation, but to be fair it's not something that he does consciously, it's one of the many defense strategies that are built in the body.

[cappydaddy]

"I was just curious if you were a couple yet" he replies, "but apparently not. You should really consider it, though"

He finally steps to the side, letting Rico reach the buttons, if he needs to.
"Hawaii is a good kid, he just needs... Proper directions, sometimes. He doesn't mean to hurt a fly"

[notarealstate]

"Yeah, I-I know he's a good guy. We're just not a couple."

He doesn't even know why he's going along with this. It's very weird. And scary, honestly.

Rico eyes the buttons. He wants to reach them without getting noticed, is not sure on what to do yet.

[cappydaddy]

"I see..." He stays quiet for a bit.

"Have you considered you could be one?"

[notarealstate]

"No, not at all."

Rico is not convinced but manages to sound stern enough.

"Why do you care?"

He tries all the buttons and great, none of them works.

"Fuck..."

[cappydaddy]

"I just like to snoop around. Plus, Hawaii talks about you a lot"

He doesn't mind about the elevator not working, apparently.

"Does that bother you?"

[notarealstate]

"It clearly does. Also, how is blocking me in an elevator going to help any of us?"

He's not excited to hear the answer but he wants to be prepared for anything.

[cappydaddy]

"Why are you so on edge? I don't bite, do I?" He lays his back against the wall.

"It looks like we're going to be stuck here for a while, so you'll better get comfortable. I'd reconsider taking off my armour if I were you"

As he says so, he's already undoing his hair.

[notarealstate]

He's pretty sure Florida bit someone at some point, actually. But fine.

Rico removes the armour plate on his ass, hoping not to draw too much attention to the stain, and sits on the elevator floor, staring at Florida. If he tries something, he'll just punch him in the face. He might be known as a crybaby but he's a soldier too, damn it.

[cappydaddy]

Spotting the stain spikes up his interest again. He was almost willing of letting go of it, but having proof of it leaves a lot less room to speculation.

Still, it's better to leave Rico some time to cool off. It's no fun when they close up and get defensive, it's a lot better when you can poke them and get a reaction.

"So, had any plans for tonight?"

[notarealstate]

"No..." he mumbles "I'm just gonna get some rest. I wanna recoup for tomorrow, I don't like waking up with no energy."

He pretends to be more relaxed, but it's clear that he's still uncomfortable.

[cappydaddy]

"I heard there's a party going on tonight. I wasn't planning to turn up, but at this point... I might as well. I doubt Wyoming is still waiting for me to get to his room"

He finds small talk soothing, in a way. He pauses.

"Would you fancy a cup of tea with us, when we get out of here?"

[notarealstate]

"We'll see." Rico keeps being evasive "I'm not feeling so well."

[cappydaddy]

Good! Finally something to talk about.

"Why, are you feeling sick? Or did you get hurt during practice?"

[notarealstate]

"I'm not sure. Probably a mix of both."

Rico hugs his knees. He really hopes someone can get him out of here.

[cappydaddy]

"Was Hawaii too rough with you? I'm surprised you can still sit, of that's the case!" It's not like he'd know from experience, but we'll, he's seen Hawaii top his partners a couple of times.

"Hope that didn't scare you off, it would be a pity to back down now"

[notarealstate]

"W-what?!"

What the hell is wrong with this guy for him to feel so comfortable talking about other's private life?

"I meant that I'm tired from training. I already told you, Hawaii and I didn't do anything."

[cappydaddy]

"Aw, I was just kidding!" He nudges his shoulder with one hand.

"You know, this could be a nice bonding experience between the two of us"

[notarealstate]

"Ah yeah?"

Too bad Rico is moody and easily offended.

"Why?"

[cappydaddy]

"I think it's the first time we actually have some time to talk. Isn't it nice?" He claps his hands together, then let them fall in his lap.

"First of all, I was always curious about what you do in your free time. I barely ever see you around!"

[notarealstate]

"Oh, not much, I just like to chill on my own. I'm a boring guy, and I like it that way."

He's boring, he promises, now leave him alone.

[cappydaddy]

"Hawaii told you me you read cards? Is that a real thing?" He asks.

"I've always been curious about that. Do you think you can read the future?"

[notarealstate]

"Yeah, it's a real thing. But don't trust too much anyone who claims they can read the future with them. It's more like uhhh..."

Huh, Rico is actually loosening up by discussing an interest.

"Like a vibe check. Tells you what is up at the moment and based on what you want you can kinda decipher whether you are on the right track or not."

[cappydaddy]

"Do you have a deck right now? Sounds like a good way to kill time"
See? It's better when Rico's friendly! He really doesn't understand how people can be so rude most of the time. He's just trying to make friends, afterall.

[notarealstate]

"It would be nice to have cards here, yeah...But I unfortunately I don't."

Yeah, this is gonna be awkward.