"Ayyy there's my mama!" Jabber said cheerily, relaxing as he spotted you slipping through the old tunnel. The greeting wasn't unusual, it usually made you smile back. But you just weren't feeling it tonight.

Jabber immediately noticed the look on your face, "What's goin' on?"

You were avoiding his gaze, choosing instead to stroke the silver rings of Mankira on his fingers. How the Hell did you broach this topic without setting him off? 'Hey, my dad's getting suspicious and I think he might figure us out'? It was your fault for waking Enjin up when up snuck out through the back of the base. Sure, he wouldn't immediately assume it was because you were secretly dating a Raider closely associated with Zodyl. But it wouldn't take him long.

Jabber snapped his fingers. "Aye. C'mon babe, tell me."

"Dad caught me sneaking out," you mumbled. "We might not be able to do this anymore."

Silence. Jabber's violet eyes darkened. He hated the Cleaners, he hated Enjin, he'd hated you for a long time before feelings changed. He was not above starting a fight if it meant getting what he wanted. And he wanted to keep sneaking around with you. Whether that was out of genuine love or thrill, not even Jabber knew.