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What is it D.G. says? It's the most...waterfall time of the year?

....Wonderful, not waterfall....

And its not.

Oh. *smiles* That makes a bit more sense, I was wondering just what a waterfall had to do with any of this, or even how D.G. had com across a waterfall, from what I hear, her Kansas is very dry...

Why isn't it?

*Busies himself with something while Glitch just yammers on*

It doesn't matter.

Of course it matters, I wouldn't have asked if it didn't....*faces falls* Or did you already tell me and I just forgot? I'm sorry, I really don't mean to, they removed half of my brain, you see, and memory sometimes just...fizzles out.

*Cain sighed*

I'd actually prefer if you forgot I said anything regarding what we were talking about.

But, Cain...I'm sorry I forgot, I really can't help it, you know. If you tell me again I promise I'll try not to forget it...

No, thats the point. I want you to forget it. You can do that can't you?

But I...I finally remember something and now he wants me to forget it. Great.

*sighs again*

Glitch...

*shakes his head*

Its not really the time of year to be alone. I would like it better if my family was still around to spend it with. Now can we drop it?

Oh. *frowns* But Cain, you're...Jeb's still...and I'm...

It may not be the family you remember, but you do have a family now, Cain.

I know. *manages a little smile*

I suppose I never really was one for change.

Sometimes we don't get a lot of say in the changes that happen in our lives. And sometimes they're not for the better, and they're not for the worse, they're just for the...different.

*Cain nodded before putting an arm around Glitch for just a moment, squeezing his shoulder lightly*

Well spoken.

*smiles, resting his head on Cain's shoulder* Still a deep well, am I? Besides, if all that hadn't happened to you, D.G. and I never would have rescued you, which we did, by the way, and we never would have found Raw or stopped Azkadellia and then we never would have met, which I'm terribly glad we did, and all of the O.Z. would have been plunged in to darkness and Jeb never would have led the rebellion or become who is today and I don't think you would have either and that would have been a shame because I rather like who you are today and so maybe it wasn't just a random act of Zero, maybe it had a greater purpose?

*Cain glanced over as the other man rested his head on his shoulder. But didn't pull away for the moment*

All of that is...definitely true. *He said looking down at the ground for a moment.*

*Clearing his throat gently he managed a* Thank you

*smiles, tilting his head on Cain's shoulder to look up at him* My wide-eyed optimism isn't always such a bad thing, is it?

When its not in the business of annoying me no... *He said, actually flashing Glitch a rare smile*

*grins happily* That's twice now I've made you smile...I think...it might become a habit.

Don't get used to it. *He insisted, finally pulling away now and straightning his hat.*

*just smiles* Okay, Cain, whatever you say.

Painful now?

Very

Must remind you of something.

Reminds me of something.

Reminds me of my wife.

She's no longer with us.

What does it remind you of, If i could ask?

Life before...

*looks into his big, black cybernetic hand*

Before I was RoboCop.

Must be hard for you.

But hopefully there is also some good in your life now?

There is the good that I do.

It keeps me going.

How do you keep going?

The same really. That and I try to keep myself busy... occupied...

And of course its hard to feel sorry for yourself when you have someone talking constantly in your ear.

Doesn't sound so bad.

I don't have many friends.

Talk to Glitch. He loves annoying new people.

Glitch?
....Forgetful fellow? Zipper on his head?

Would you like to make snow angels, son?

Thats...not really my thing. And I don't believe I'm your son.

It's always been your thing! Remember, we used to sneak out of the cabin when your mother was cooking and roll around in the snow instead of taking a bath. And then we'd make snow angels and snow stars and snow pie. Oh, I can taste it now!

....

I never did any of those things. And I certainly didn't do them with you.

They always say the mind is the first to go but I've never believed that. It's the bladder, if experience is anything to go by, but I think in your case, maybe the mind is right.

Dad, just because he wears a hat doesn't mean he's me. I didn't know the dead could need glasses. Dad, dad, dad, dad, dad, DAD, over here!

Hello, son.

*looks Ben up and down* *looks himself - clad in full Inuit regalia, kamiks, atiqik and fur hat to boot - up and down too* *smiles expectantly*

You & me both.

Hard time for you as well?

Pretty bad when three people you were close to were all murdered on the same day.

Unfortunately I can sympathize with you there. I wish I could say the pain eases with time... but for some people, I don't believe that to be true.

Time I have. Whether things get better remains to be seen.

My condolences.

Thank you.

You're more than welcome.