"Hey, at least that's more of a practical, adult thing than most anything I know how to do," Lea said. "I mean the only real skills I'm sure I'll still have back home are fighting and burning things. And I don't think anyone needs a professional BBQ lighter."

He startled slightly when Isa's question brought him back to reality. "Huh? Oh... nah, I was just..." -staring at his best friend's hair like a weirdo- "...I was kinda wondering if you'd ever thought about maybe braiding your hair? I mean, I used to help my mom do it sometimes, so I could show you how. You know, if you wanted to."

Darnit, why was he suddenly fumbling around like an idiot? And why did his cheeks feel so warm? Was he blushing? Why would he be blushing around Isa, of all people? Argh...