Cronus was outside once again, hitting on anyone who walked by. Everyone said he was extremely desperate because he did not have any quadrants filled. He didn't see it like that, he just thought everyone was hot enough so why wouldn't you want them in a quadrant. Although the thought of his empty quadrants did make him feel upset, he thought he wasn't good enough to be in anyone's quadrant for a long time, and that's another reason why he stood out there hitting on everyone, maybe he would get lucky enough for someone to finally fill one with him.

There was someone in particular he did want in his flushed quadrant, even though he knew that it would never happen. This troll, to his luck, had decided to take a vow of celibacy. And he was damn serious about it. He was sometimes ignorant to the signs Cronus had always given off, and never thought anything of it rather than playful teasing between two companions.

If you hadn't guessed it by now, he was talking about none other than Kankri Vantas. Even before his vow to celibacy Cronus still wanted him in a quadrant. He never made a move though, thinking that if he did Porrim might rip his gills out if he did.

He had always found the smaller troll adorable. He was rather cute looking, with his short stature and messy hair. He had small, but round features that he couldn't resist. He always looked even cuter when put in the oversized sweater Porrim had made for him. He was by far the best looking troll here, although he hadn't admit that to anyone. He was practically heart broken when he announced he was a celibate. He wanted to be supportive, but at the same time he wanted to slam him into the wall and kiss him senseless until he forgot about all that crap.

Now here was, silently hoping Kankri would change his mind.

He respected his celibacy and minded his boundaries. If he did too much damage their relationship than Kankri might not even consider him in any quadrant, you know, if he ever changed his mind.

After getting in a fight with Latula after throwing Mituna's helmet on a branch for running over his feet, he quickly left his spot and started walking back to his hive. Right as he turned the corner he ran right into none other than Kankri, knocking both of them on their butts with the collision.

Kankri was alone, but he looked distant, like he was lost in thought about something. True, there was always something going on up in that mind if his, but he was always aware of his surroundings.

"You know you should really watch where you're going. Walking into someone can cause unwanted social interaction and could leave someone nervous. I require an apology." He deadpanned. Even though this was his sort rant he would say when anything could trigger someone, it wasn't in his matter-of-factly tone that he normally used.

"You okay?" He stood up, the cigarette previously in his mouth was in the ground and he didn't want to put it back in his mouth. He extended an arm to help Kankri. "You don't sound like your normal listen to me tone." Kankri grabbed his hand a pulled himself up and dusted himself off.

"I'm sorry for my lack of thoughtful insights in an acceptable tone, I will quit doing it, I wouldn't want to trigger anyone into thinking I don't sound like I care about there problems." He was still flat.

"Is there something on your mind or what?" He noticed Kankri's far off look.

"Actually yes there is. I wouldn't want to bore you with details though." That's officially when Cronus knew something was up, Kankri had no problem going off on a long ramble in detailed explanations about even the simplest topic of conversation.

"Is there something that you want to get off your chest?" He asked. He was worried about him, but couldn't begin to place a finger to what it could possibly be.

"We'll I guess if your willing to listen, than I guess it wouldn't hurt to tell you." He looked over to him with a very slight smile on his face. "Could we talk about this privately though?" Conus nodded and they set off towards Kankri's hive.

Once inside they both took a seat on the couch. Neither of them said a word. Kankri had been to preoccupied looking off into space, while Cronus took the chance to stare at him. He never really got the chance to see him when he wasn't talking. He wanted to remember a the features on his face. He also wanted to take it in before he snapped out of his daze and start to chatter his ear off again.

There was a voice to snap him out if his thoughts "Why are you staring at me?" Kankri asked, he could have sworn there was a slight red tint to his cheeks, but if there was it disappeared quickly.

"No reason. Now what was it that was eating at your mind?" Cronus changed the subject.

"Oh well I was rethink many things in my life. And although I'm satisfied with most of them, there has been this one nagging at me for awhile now. I've tried to push it back, I promised myself I would, but now the feeling is stronger than it was before and it's seriously making me reconsider. I would like some friendly input on my situation, but I felt couldn't talk to anyone. And you seemed like a good candidate, so here you are." He stopped, drawing in a quick breath before continuing. "I mean, not to be rude or anything, but you seem to know a lot about this kind of thing, whether its reliable information or not, I have no idea. You seem trustworthy enough for me to confide in you. I would just need to know your opinion on the matter and maybe it could help form my way if thinking on this issue."

It took Cronus awhile to realize Kankri had stopped talking and expected a reply. "Well you still didn't give a clear explanation as to what you're thinking, it's still kind of foggy."

"What I was trying to say is I think I'm missing something." Kankri looked at hi hopefully.

"Well what would it be?"

"As you know I took an oath if celibacy awhile ago, but now I think I might be missing out. I know the troll quadrants aren't my thing, I feel like if I could actually experience one myself, maybe it would change my mind. I think I wouldn't truly appreciate my celibacy if I hadn't even given a chance at a relationship in any quadrant. And if I do try and fail, than I would go back to my old ways. But if I could manage filling one of the quadrants than I might forget about being a celibate." Kankri explained.

Cronus couldn't believe his ears. He could finally have a shot at Kankri. If he could get him in one of his quadrant, namely matesprites, but he would take whatever he could get, than he could change his mind on celibacy. When would a chance like this ever appear again. "You know Kan, I think you should give it a go, might find yourself lucky." He elbowed him. He started to drop subtle hints that he was available to the position. He wasn't sure Kankri was use to flirting, so he would have to pull out the big guns.

"You really think so?" Kankri turned to him. Cronus got right in his face, mere inches away. Kankri's face remained unchanged.

"With all my heart Kanny." He smirked, putting his hand on Kankri's shoulder, pulling him closer.

"That's great. Than would you mind helping me with a date I'm taking with Porrim later? I'm pretty sure she's aiming towards a flushed quadrant. I felt like it would be nice to go with someone I knew well." Kankri announced.

Cronus's face dropped. He already had a date? And how the fuck was he going to compete with Porrim?

AN: I have no excuse for this. I'll try and update this soon.