Mint's Links
Mint thinks Gapple is a good kid - too good to be deserving of being in the situation they all find themselves in - but finds him a little clingy, and wishes that he'd give xem a little personal space sometimes. Xe can't bear to tell him this, though - xe feels like the kid might break down crying on the spot if xe did.
Gapple sees Mint as sort of a cool older sibling; someone to go to when he needs protection or comfort. Sure, xe may be a little bit younger than him, but it's more about the vibes than anything else.