Epilogue: Lies

"How do you know if he's lying?"

Mago hums, thinking for a moment. "He doesn't really lie much. He's way more likely to just not say it." Mago gestures to the whole room. "Obviously. But uh, doesn't lie enough for my research team to get a final analysis and conclusion." Mago jokes. Harley didn't know if he should be in this conversation, or not, but he was curious.

"How would you know if Hisoki liked someone?"

Mago smiled, eyeing Harley curiously. "Why do you want to know? Do you like him or something?" Mago asks, Harley rolling his eyes. He should not have said that. He sighed, shaking his head. "Just curious. But nevermind." He muttered. Wafi shakes his head, hitting Mago's shoulder. "No, he asked a good question. Tell us."

Mago was quiet, tapping Baker's arm that laid on his lap. "How would you know if Hisoki liked someone…"Mago repeated, thinking of the best answer. He sighed, "He would probably protect you." Mago answered hesitantly. Kai looked at him confused. "Protect you?" Mago hums.

"Yes, protect you. He's protecting you from people who are mean."

He could feel it, a slight flinch from the pet name. Hisoki pushed Yoshi slightly behind him, looking up at the boy. "Who are you?" Hisoki asked defensively. Yoshi poked his head out, barely being able to see the confrontation. Dolion smiles. "I could ask the same for you."

"He'll make sure your fed,"

"Can we try the tempura?" Harley asked, suddenly excited about the fried fish. He had only tried tempura once, but he fell in love with it. However, because of how unhealthy it was, he couldn't eat much. Hisoki hums lightly, nodding his head. "Yeah, just order. I'll pay for everything."

Mago laughed, crossing a leg over the other. "Hell, he'll protect you from himself."

The tanned boy tied lightly on the rope, before looking up. "Too tight?" He murmured, laying his forearms on Hisoki's knees. "No, I'm fine." Hisoki whispered just as quietly, clasping his hands together. Mago stared at him one more time before nodding, stepping back.

Harley stared at Mago, who was looking at the ground. He stares at him, waiting for Mago to tell some joke, however he doesn't. "Why?" Harley asked quietly. Mago looked up and smiled sadly.

"He wants to protect you from the worst in the world."