Glenn tried to focus on dressing himself, instead on Merle staring him with a satisfied grin. 'I'ma head back now, you'll be alright?' Merle nodded lazily, taking a deep breath from his cancer stick. Glenn waved his goodbye before heading to the prison, stealthily making his way inside.
By the time Merle followed him, Glenn was cheerfully helping the girls with cooking, talking about some movie with Maggie. Merle laid a plucked duck on the make-shift kitchen dresser that had foolishly disturbed him from his sleep, followed by two walkers. 'where's ma brother?'. Rick looked up at Merle, a light flush showing, 'He's in the watchtower with Carl' He quickly turned back to the weapons he was cleaning. Merle raised an eyebrow at the strange reaction, first time Rick looked his way without glaring draggers and the redneck didn't have a clue on why. "Hey Rick, we're going to need some more water" Merle saw the slight fear in his face when he noticed the only ones with their hands free were Merle and himself. Rick collected himself 'Merle, I'm gonna need someone to help me get water, you in?', 'Ain't doing nuthing' Rick handed him a container and walked ahead. Merle glared Glenn's direction, seeing him getting cosy with Hershel's older girl.
'Ya bein' awfull quiet' Merle couldn't help but mention, they hadn't seen too much biters, leaving space for conversation 'I wasn't aware you were used to me being much talk'. 'Not to me ya mean...' Rick left an consenting silence. Merle snarled softly 'I 'ust don't feel like playing games, something's bothering ya and it's gotta do with' me, spit it out' Rick glared, not appreciating getting ordered around, thinking while he dipped the container under water level 'I just don't appreciate secrets in MY group, so are you going to tell me when you and Glenn went from mortal enemies to...whatever you are' Rick snarled, not finding a word crude enough for Merle without disrespecting Glenn. 'As far as I'm aware Glenn didn't exactly want you around' 'Ya didn't hear, them bitches reserve the right to change their mind. But if ya gotta know, it's been since before you were around, good times'. Rick didn't reply out of shock, standing his ground though dirty looks instead. "tha' jealousy I'm seeing?' Merle grinned explicitly and undisguised, he was on top of his game. ´I don't know what you think's between you and Glenn, but all I want from it is for it too end, and I'm sure Daryl'll agree with me.'. Merle's smug face was still where it had been, undefeated. He lifted the now full container over his shoulder before making his way back, making a point of not clearing any walkers in Rick's way.
Rick walked in first non-the-less heading for the fire to boil the water. 'See ya haven't killed each other yet, we were wonderin'' Daryl spoke, lifting a (probably warm) beer can to his mouth, making sure not to waste it. Merle took a look around, Hershel was keeping watch, the youth thing keeping company, Michonne polishing her katana with Carl watching her every move, hoping to talk with her, occasionally joining Glenn, Maggie and Carol in conversation. From the looks of it dinner was ready to be served. Merle wasn't wrong 'dinner's ready' Carol called out. Maggie leaving to bring her family a pair of plates. Glenn put his plate on the table, one next to him for Rick. Merle made sure to secure a place roughly across them, to keep a close eye on them, and maybe to stare at Glenn when he was sure no one (but Rick) would notice.
It was Daryl who broke the small talk 'Who's keeping watch tonight'. 'Hershel had it covered for the evening' Rick started 'Next Maggie and Carol, and then me and Glenn for the rest of the night' Merle didn't miss Rick staring at Glenn after the words were spoken. Merle took the opportunity to wink at his chink, Glenn blushed and Rick scowled, Merle couldn't help but think of a little plan that would settle all of his problems, just a couple hours hold, Merle barely wait for tomorrow.