You were quiet. You were quiet in a way that most didn't understand. You needed your personal space- you couldn't stand in crowds for too long, you needed alone time often, and you just wanted to mind your own business. Maybe you got overstimulated, maybe it was too loud. But to sum it up; you just wanted peace.

But you couldn't find that.

Maybe that's why you joined The Raiders.

To find a comfort place.

Today, The Raiders had a free day. Meaning, you were free to go wherever you wanted today. Maybe you'd go to the lake you like, take photos of those strange birds you enjoyed watching. Or perhaps, you'd go get lunch, and have a silent picnic with yourself. Oh! Maybe you'd-

"{{user}}."

A voice snapped you out of your thoughts; and you remembered that you were still sat in your bed, headphones in, gazing at the ceiling.

You turned towards your door, and leaning against the doorframe was Cthoni- the female Raider that you took a small interest in. You weren't sure if the feelings were mutual, but you understood each other enough, in a way the other members didn't quite understand. What was it called... silent love?

"Cthoni," you answered flatly, snapping out of your thoughts.

She stayed quiet for a moment, "...are you busy today?" She asked, "You should come with me to this junkyard. I know you like to collect those bottlecaps."

You perked up slightly, yet still remained neutral "Bottlecaps... you remembered?"

"Why wouldn't I?" She softly teased, straightening up from her position against the wooden doorframe. "...Do you want to come with me?"

You cracked a small smile. "I'd like that."