His eyes were wide like he had just witnessed a murder. His beak hung open and Marlene froze.. Scared that he heard her.
"H-How much did you hear?"
"Ya.. Ya like skipper?" He managed to say.
Marlene sighed. There was no point in lying to young Pravite. He was gonna find out one way or another.
"Yeah.." she gazed away. "I do."
"Then.. Then why don't you tell him?" Pravite waddled closer. He sat on the bunk.
"I want to Pravite. But it's complicated." Marlene sat next to him and hugged her tail. "He already said he was in love with that Falcon,right?"
"Kika?"
"Yeah, Her."
"But... But you should at least tell him." Pravite frowned. "Or it's gonna eat you up from the inside if you don't."
She let out a chuckle. "It has for a while now."
"Oh.." He frowned.
"Hey. Don't be sad." Marlene placed a paw on his shoulder. "Actually since Skipper found someone. I'm happy for him."
"but.. But.."
"Pravite. I'll be fine. Trust me."
"I Suppose." He sighed sadly. "I would still like for you to tell him."
"He has a date, doesn't he?"
"Well. Yes. Tonight actually."
Marlene was silent for a moment. "I'm m not gonna ruin his night."
"You won't! He's your friend. He'll understand. Marlene I don't want you to get hurt. Who knows. Maybe.. Well maybe he feels the same way?"
Marlene chuckled softly. "no.. That's crazy. There's no way he could feel the same."
"Well. He won't know for sure until you tell him."
"I.. .dont know.."
"Marlene. It's Skippah." He gave a smile. He placed a flipper on her shoulder. "He'll understand. I promise. He'll always be your friend no matter what. You need to tell him."
Marlene was silent let for a moment. Then she nodded. It had to be done. "Alright. I'll find him.. And I'll tell him. I just can't hide it anymore. "
"That's the spirit, Marlene!" Pravite grinned then he held his flippers together. "Actually I prefer you over Kitka. She scares me."
Marlene laughed. "Is she really that scary?"
"Y-Yes." He whimpered. "I'm surprised Skippah likes her. She looked like she wanted to eat Mort."
"Well. She is a Falcon."
"Anyway." Pravite shook his head. He wanted to change the subject. "Would you still like to have our tea dates?"
"I would love to." She gave a warm smile.
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Pravite came down the ladder just in time to see Skipper in front of the mirror with a black tie.
"Men, how to I look?"
Rico let out loud whistle nodding his head.
"Amazing. Sir." Kowalski added in with a smile. He was working on a project at the table but stopped when Skipper asked the question. He gave a smile. "Kitka would be head over heels for you!"
Skipper smiled then he noticed Pravite at the ladder. "Pravite! Back already? That was fast. How was it with Marlene?"
"Er.." Pravite played with his flippers. It was not right of him to tell Skipper how Marlene felt about him. He gave a soft smile and waved. "We just had tea sir! Like normal. Nothing happened."
"Right. If you excuse me." He headed toward the ladder.
"Wait!" Pravite jumped up and blocked his way to the ladder.
"At ease Soldier." Skipper crossed his flippers over his chest. "What's bothering you?"
"N-Nothing." He moved aside. " Just wanted to say good luck on your date, sir."
"Why thank you. Young Pravite." Skipper gave a smile. "I'll see you boys later. I need to get everything perfect for Kitka."
Pravite frowned as he watched his leader leave.
Kowalski raised an eyebrow toward Pravite. "Is there something you need to say?"
"Nope!" He responded a bit too quickly. With a nervous laugh, he walkes toward the TV. "I think my program is almost on."
Kowalski eyed him, but decided to let it go. He went back to taking notes and working on his project.