Braeden's jaw dropped as Evangeline pointed out he liked to guilt trip people. Why, that was... that was... well, that was completely true, actually. But how had she figured it out?! Oh geez. He'd have to come up with new ways to manipulate people. The boy scratched the back of his neck awkwardly for a moment, listening as Evangeline went on to confirm that they were, indeed, friends. Aw. He was happy to hear that.

But that wasn't all.
She was also reminding him that he'd started this battle by ruffling her hair. "Alright, alright. I won't ruffle your hair again. Promise," said the boy, holding up his right hand. Or was he supposed to promise with his left? Oh well. Either way, he was promising. Sooo.. Secret time!

"So what's that big secret you know about me?" asked the boy eagerly. He needed to know. Needed to.