[Despite the mutual hatred they shared for one another it would seem fate had brought them together for a momentary lapse of neutrality. For Ekko was in no condition to fight, a foolhardy attempt at best in his weakened state of being if he even tried. As such they found themselves at an uneasy crossroads where the boy savior never thought possible.]

It pains me to admit this but I wouldn't be able to stop you in the end if I even tried.

[Sighing solemnly as his legs finally collapse under his own weight and visibly grimaces with a grit of his teeth in frustration. Looking so feeble in front of his arch nemesis sent a tinge of welled up anger rushing through his tired limbs as he looks up to the other sitting down upon the rooftop now.]

Just remember you're not the only one with friends around here, Silco. I'm sure Vi and Caitlyn, hell even your own daughter would be pissed if you killed me here.

[Which leads Ekko to the next sentiment as he thoroughly shakes his head, steadily breathing as he looks to rejuvenate the strength in his exhausted limbs from aiding those in peril during this chaotic affair.]

You’ve got it all wrong…I would never take advantage of Jinx and want to help her. We've both set aside our differences from the past to reconcile here in Aldrip and start over. I want things to be how they once were…We were thick as thieves before all the bullshit happened with you.

[Reminiscing on simpler times as a hint of a smirk creeps over his lips for an instant, thinking back to all those precious moments of happiness shared together in their youth before he continues on.]

I know she's still hurt from this Quentin guy breaking her heart…I told her myself there is no pressure on my end. But we both care about each other, always have it's just taken me until now to realise it was more than just a longing friendship.