" hello , little one . don't think i've seen ya round these parts before . . . " * he furrows his eyebrow *

" the name's marcus . the humble bus driver for tipiskaw island . how have you wandered your way onto this camp , young man ? you don't look like any of the contestants i've seen . "

" if ya didn't want to see 'im , this is the wrong place to be . maybe i could drive you off yonder so ya don't get into any trouble . " " tsk , what a pain . wasting fuel on an emo wannabe . " *she rolls her eyes* —🎈🎀 " nina ! that's no way to talk to strangers ! "

" you're no catch either , mister smoker lungs " —🎈 " nina ! i've told you time and time again to watch your language ! " * he makes a stern expression then looks to the dark haired boy * " i apologize for her attitude , but i must say , you're no picnic yourself , little one "

" well , little o- . . . erm- if i knew your name , i wouldn't have to call you by somethin' else . how 'bout ya give me a proper introduction , and i'll drive you wh'ever you'd like ? " ( he's somewhat suspicious of the young man , but doesn't want to leave him stranded )

" puppet . . . ? " ( he looks perplexed , not remotely understanding that troy sees nina as a puppet ) " is your head on straight , troy ? let me check you for head injuries . "

" yer head is definitely on crooked . . . didn't you just tell me you wanted to go to the tattoo parlor ? " * he furrows his brow * " and what is your relationship with the jake , anyways . don't know 'im well , but he's a sensitive soul . "

" that's funny . . . i always thought he was keen on that fella with the scars . " * marcus questions the validity of troy's remark *

that troublemaking troy badmouthed my nina one too many times . . . had to hit 'im with the bus . 🚍