Bow Tie
"Really Theta?"
"Yeah… they're cool."
Koschei looked at the ridiculous blue bow tie with yellow polka-dots that hung off of Theta's neck.
"Theta… it looks silly."
The bright white smile fell, and Theta looked at the floor. "Well… I think they're cool."
Koschei sighed. "Ok, I guess it's… an interesting fashion statement."
Theta started to untie it from his neck. "No, you're right. It's stupid."
The hurt in Theta's eyes brought the hated feeling of guilt into Koschei's chest.
"Look Theta… you should wear it. It's… cool."
Theta looked up at him and smiled. "Really?"
Koschei grinned. "Yeah… in fact I see everyone in the Deca wearing them in two days time."
Theta's smile grew, and he straightened the bow tie. Koschei, giving one last look at the strange piece of cloth, walked out of the room.
Theta watched him leave, and his smile became one of deviousness. Koschei was so gullible when it came to the "sad puppy eyes".