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There's only so much one person can do in a relationship. If it's just one-sided attempts, it won't ever work out.
... So if I managed to convince you that I'm sincere, that's also because you let me.
[ And had cared, himself, but she won't mention that. Leon was one of those people who definitely required baby steps. ]
... So if I managed to convince you that I'm sincere, that's also because you let me.
[ And had cared, himself, but she won't mention that. Leon was one of those people who definitely required baby steps. ]
[What....... what no, don't be ridiculous, he didn't let her do anything!!! Don't put this on him, it's embarrassing.]
I... did nothing of the sort, enough. Besides, it is hardly as though you would allow anyone to stop you from doing what you wish.
[Otome's headstrong, he's learned that by now.]
I... did nothing of the sort, enough. Besides, it is hardly as though you would allow anyone to stop you from doing what you wish.
[Otome's headstrong, he's learned that by now.]
[Why do you have to... not let him escape... he looks discomfited at that, glancing away.
..............]
Truthfully, you... [..... should he even......... well, it's too late to back down now, right? She at least deserves to know this much.]
... You reminded me of someone, then. [Someone incredibly dear to him.] I do not believe that assessment was incorrect, either, now that I know you better.
..............]
Truthfully, you... [..... should he even......... well, it's too late to back down now, right? She at least deserves to know this much.]
... You reminded me of someone, then. [Someone incredibly dear to him.] I do not believe that assessment was incorrect, either, now that I know you better.
Yes. She is--
[... Very important to him.
The person who practically raised him, and was always kind to him. The only one who ever seemed to care for so long--Otome has traces of Marian in her, in the way that she is always looking out for other people to no benefit for herself, the way that she has that motherly air to her, and the way that in the end, he has the sneaking suspicion that she'd put his health before hers.
It would go terribly, too.
But he doesn't really know how to say all of that, so instead, he can only finish lamely:]
--a lot like you. [Obviously.]
[... Very important to him.
The person who practically raised him, and was always kind to him. The only one who ever seemed to care for so long--Otome has traces of Marian in her, in the way that she is always looking out for other people to no benefit for herself, the way that she has that motherly air to her, and the way that in the end, he has the sneaking suspicion that she'd put his health before hers.
It would go terribly, too.
But he doesn't really know how to say all of that, so instead, he can only finish lamely:]
--a lot like you. [Obviously.]
E... Eh?
[naturally, leon appearing from practically nowhere and making demands of him takes stahn a bit by surprise.
not because he isn't used to leon being that way, but they've barely spoken at all these last few days. his attempts to give leon space in addition to everything they were feeling after killing the robots led to that. so the last thing he's expecting right now is for leon to make demands.]
We are? [well, he does sit up a little straighter, but he's also giving leon a look. because... what? did they have plans? why is he being so bossy right now?]
Where are we going?
[naturally, leon appearing from practically nowhere and making demands of him takes stahn a bit by surprise.
not because he isn't used to leon being that way, but they've barely spoken at all these last few days. his attempts to give leon space in addition to everything they were feeling after killing the robots led to that. so the last thing he's expecting right now is for leon to make demands.]
We are? [well, he does sit up a little straighter, but he's also giving leon a look. because... what? did they have plans? why is he being so bossy right now?]
Where are we going?
I see. [ Somewhat. That doesn't answer much, but now she's 97% certain that this mysterious person of Leon's is someone he cares about. If just because he'd have much more to say if she wasn't. ]
She sounds like someone I wouldn't mind meeting, one day.
She sounds like someone I wouldn't mind meeting, one day.
Out.
[Yes, that...that explains a lot. But Leon's just standing before the couch (which is closer than he's stood to Stahn in quite some time now), arms crossed, foot tapping.
Let's go.]
We have spent too much time cooped up in here, doing nothing. I am tired of this atmosphere.
[Yes, that...that explains a lot. But Leon's just standing before the couch (which is closer than he's stood to Stahn in quite some time now), arms crossed, foot tapping.
Let's go.]
We have spent too much time cooped up in here, doing nothing. I am tired of this atmosphere.
That would not be possible.
[That comes immediately, almost too quickly--and then he bites his tongue, shaking his head. No, that isn't true. It's just... him.
Even if he wasn't dead, he wouldn't be able to see Marian again, not after what he put her through.
But the pause drags on too long, and he looks away.]
That is--perhaps someday, you would be able to.
[That comes immediately, almost too quickly--and then he bites his tongue, shaking his head. No, that isn't true. It's just... him.
Even if he wasn't dead, he wouldn't be able to see Marian again, not after what he put her through.
But the pause drags on too long, and he looks away.]
That is--perhaps someday, you would be able to.
[he has good ideas sometimes! stahn takes a minute to fiddle with it, and then...]
Oh! [he thinks he found something, so he takes another minute, tapping the screen a few times—learning how to do this stuff hasn't been the easiest, but it's really rewarding.] It looks like there's a place not too far from here. Let's check it out, Leon!
Oh! [he thinks he found something, so he takes another minute, tapping the screen a few times—learning how to do this stuff hasn't been the easiest, but it's really rewarding.] It looks like there's a place not too far from here. Let's check it out, Leon!
[Wow rude.]
And what's that supposed to mean? My robot was probably doing just fine!
And what's that supposed to mean? My robot was probably doing just fine!
Oh... yeah, okay.
[stahn notices that, but he also notices the impatience. so stahn agrees without much of a fight, though he also doesn't look particularly excited about it like he normally would be.
clearly, this has affected them a lot more than either of them cares to admit. but stahn will still pull himself to his feet, still keeping a bit of distance and giving leon a curious look.]
...Are you feeling better now? [about his.. touch urges, at least. that's the implication here.]
[stahn notices that, but he also notices the impatience. so stahn agrees without much of a fight, though he also doesn't look particularly excited about it like he normally would be.
clearly, this has affected them a lot more than either of them cares to admit. but stahn will still pull himself to his feet, still keeping a bit of distance and giving leon a curious look.]
...Are you feeling better now? [about his.. touch urges, at least. that's the implication here.]
[working overtime has its perks. sure, the bags under flynn's eyes practically reach the floor and his muscles are so sore that he may never move again whenever his body hits the mattress, but it also means a lot of cash. or maybe not A LOT, but enough to buy some ice cream for a friend.
or to sweeten up a friend whenever the 'you are dumbass for working so hard' talk comes. either way, ice cream is happening.
this is why flynn pops on by to one particular ice cream store. the place has good quality and decently priced ice cream, who can resist? plus, the chance to see a familiar face while there makes it the most obvious choice. as soon as his shift ends, he makes his way inside the ice cream shop. hmm what flavor to get?]
or to sweeten up a friend whenever the 'you are dumbass for working so hard' talk comes. either way, ice cream is happening.
this is why flynn pops on by to one particular ice cream store. the place has good quality and decently priced ice cream, who can resist? plus, the chance to see a familiar face while there makes it the most obvious choice. as soon as his shift ends, he makes his way inside the ice cream shop. hmm what flavor to get?]
If it makes you feel any better it's already IN pieces. They're not that durable when you drop 'em from several feet in the air.
Also what do you mean two other robots? What'd you do to make them mad?
Also what do you mean two other robots? What'd you do to make them mad?
[It took some time to put the ice cream shop back together again after a bout of robo-vandalism, but it's finally back to its proper cleanliness and design, because Leon's a perfectionist even if he doesn't like the job he's doing. It took them awhile, especially since it was just Roxas and Leon now, but... they did it.
It's spotless when Flynn comes in, and Leon looks up from where he'd been scrubbing away one last spot of stubborn oil.]
... Oh. It's you.
[...Ehhhhh. It's not like he's forgotten the lecture, that's for sure.]
It's spotless when Flynn comes in, and Leon looks up from where he'd been scrubbing away one last spot of stubborn oil.]
... Oh. It's you.
[...Ehhhhh. It's not like he's forgotten the lecture, that's for sure.]
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