Wapun Meadow Waking Up to the Unknown

Malik could see that his companion's eyes were filled with questions and conflicting emotions, culminating in a taunting pool that no doubt left Cross's mind jumbled. Malik frowned, but tried not to make his concern obvious - he didn't want to offend the bigger male by staring too long, the last thing Malik wanted was to make Cross feel like a freak show.

"I'm sure it does," Malik chuckled, redirecting his thoughts to whatever Cross was saying. "I wonder how long you've been baking out in the sun."

He dipped his head down to drink - although he probably wasn't as parched as his newfound companion, the refreshment helped to clear his mind. Cross's surprise at his own appearance in the water's reflection caused Malik to pause and look up at the white male in bewilderment - apparently offended by the sight of the scar mapping his face. Malik was puzzled - did he really just now realize it was there? His amnesia must truly be fresh...

"I noticed that... At first I thought it looked like you got into an argument with a bear." Malik joked, trying to lighten the mood, but then cleared his throat when he realized that now wasn't an appropriate time.