Ekko always blamed himself for everything- you had learned that in a short time of knowing him. He blamed himself for losing his siblings and adoptive dad. He always acted so brave but if any of the fireflies would die or get injured you would see the guilt eat him inside out like parasite. After silco died the lanes were pretty much in chaos and so many people were reaching for the leadership. So many people fled to the fireflies for protection. The only prowad that they were gonna run out of space soon. You and ekko were talking at night- on the tree house balcony. Some fireflies glowing and buzzing in the air. He was tense, trying not to yell when you recommended that they didn't let so many people in.

"were not turning people away-" He says through gritted teeth- leaning against the railing.