[He's trying...... Leon seems less irritated than he has the whole trip, for what it's worth. At least they're making clear progress towards their goal instead of getting distracted by 5000 things.
Who knew that was all it took to keep Leon happy.
So he'll follow along quietly, allowing Stahn to navigate (for better or for worse).]
[perhaps for better. the dungeonscape hell he had to deal with in order to save marian has done wonders for his sense of direction (though don't ask him to figure out the puzzles, the others usually pick up the slack on that one).
before long they'll be outside of a specialty store situated in a quieter alley; it's surrounded by weapon and armor shops, as well a sporting goods store and a store that sells fishing equipment (where are people going fishing in cerealia, even? why is this here? we just don't know).]
I think this is it. [he looks up at the sign, then back to his cerevice. did he do it? did he successfully find what they needed?
well... that probably depends on what's actually in the store.]
[It looks promising at least. This area of Cerealia is less commercialized bullshit (well, as much as Cerealia is ever less commercialized bullshit, which, honestly, just means it's not 150% capitalism) and the fact that the shops look to have wares that he's at least somewhat used to helps. He'll just shove open the door without hesitation, leading the way in.
[naturally, things aren't going to get all that much easier.]
Well... I guess those are closer? [he'll say as he points towards another pair of boots out on display. they even have little wing things like leon's! it's... close...!! yeah...!!]
[listen, mister wears a tunic, white tights and a pink fucking cape, you are in no position to judge any of this right now.]
...We can just ask, you don't have to be so huffy about everything, Leon. [well, he probably does because he's still leon... but today is apparently the day of calling leon on his shit.]
[naturally, stahn himself is going to mutter something under his breath about how difficult leon can be—best friends or not, he's still being needlessly grumpy about things.
but whatever, he'll go ask the cobbler himself, it's not like he doesn't know how to ask this kind of stuff. which is why after a couple of minutes, leon will hear a much more cheerful call.]
[But that's at least a more normal response, and Leon doesn't sound that grumpy as he says it; instead he moves to meet up with Stahn, quirking an eyebrow at him.
I'm going to, but they're having a deal! [of course. because stahn is stahn, how could he not be into a special offer? apparently, he's learned pretty well from rutee's constant bargain hunting.]
If we get two the second will be half-price! So you should get a pair too, Leon!
[why does he have to take everything as a personal offense.] We used to do this all the time, remember?
[back then, when every new city also meant a trip to the shops to buy new armor and accessories if they had something stronger than what they could forge with rerise.]
Well, I guess it's not exactly the same but some things aren't that different.
[maybe it's not necessary, but it just seems like it makes sense. but considering stahn is still more used to that mentality while traveling with the party, it's just a strange dissonance to not consider shopping together for things they would need in combat.]
The difference is that we are not traveling, and I do not need new equipment.
[Part of this, of course, stems from the fact that Leon sees it as a waste. Why should he get new gear and equipment when he's not going to be returning to fight and travel again? It's not a particularly sustainable mindset, but he can't entirely help it, either.]
Shouldn't we be ready in case we need it here, though? Things can get dangerous sometimes. [he's not considering the usefulness beyond cerealia. the fact of the matter is that they're here and they need to be well-equipped in case something does happen.]
[that's not what he means, but at this point, stahn knows that leon is arguing just to argue. it seems like he really woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, because he's just been more difficult than usual.
so stahn just mutters something under his breath instead before doing exactly what he wants—which is to order a pair of boots for leon as well. it works out, since he already knows all the sizing just fine; he hasn't forgotten any of that since their adventure, after all.]
[Some things really don't change... as for Leon, he's going to just step out of the shop...but he's waiting for Stahn right outside, leaning against the wall.
It's fine.
At the very least, no matter how grumpy or difficult he gets, he never leaves.]
[it's one of those things stahn can count on—he doesn't even seem to be concerned about it because he knows that after all this, leon isn't going to ditch him.
regardless, he'll come barreling out of the shop after a few minutes with two large shopping bags. and a wide grin, because stahn isn't about to hold grudges, even if leon's been exceptionally difficult today.]
They're really quick in there! [cerealia technology is impressive sometimes, truly.]
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Mm, let's go! [he's feeling much more enthusiastic now, at least. he'll start to lead the way...
a little clumsily, but only because he has to keep referring to the cerevice for directions. but he's trying here!]
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Who knew that was all it took to keep Leon happy.
So he'll follow along quietly, allowing Stahn to navigate (for better or for worse).]
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before long they'll be outside of a specialty store situated in a quieter alley; it's surrounded by weapon and armor shops, as well a sporting goods store and a store that sells fishing equipment (where are people going fishing in cerealia, even? why is this here? we just don't know).]
I think this is it. [he looks up at the sign, then back to his cerevice. did he do it? did he successfully find what they needed?
well... that probably depends on what's actually in the store.]
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Well.
Those sure are some boots...]
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[at least leon isn't the only one unsure of how to react to those boots, at least.]
They're... [weird. freaky. they looks like they could just easily attack as be worn.]
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...Let's move on.
[Please god.
Let's move on.
And pray there are better boots back here.]
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Well... I guess those are closer? [he'll say as he points towards another pair of boots out on display. they even have little wing things like leon's! it's... close...!! yeah...!!]
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Leon mutters something not very complimentary under his breath before he just strides forward, deeper into the store.]
If this is a cobbler, they should custom make boots. Clearly that will be necessary, since even boots cannot be found in this place.
[What a pain in the ass.]
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...We can just ask, you don't have to be so huffy about everything, Leon. [well, he probably does because he's still leon... but today is apparently the day of calling leon on his shit.]
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... Hmph.
[That's the only response Stahn gets to that. Congrats........... if you wanted sulky silence, you got it.
Clearly if you want to ask, now Stahn's going to have to be the one to do it. Leon's crossing his arms and looking away.]
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but whatever, he'll go ask the cobbler himself, it's not like he doesn't know how to ask this kind of stuff. which is why after a couple of minutes, leon will hear a much more cheerful call.]
Leon! Leeeooon! Come here!
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[But that's at least a more normal response, and Leon doesn't sound that grumpy as he says it; instead he moves to meet up with Stahn, quirking an eyebrow at him.
You'd better have a good reason.........]
What is it? Did you order your boots?
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I'm going to, but they're having a deal! [of course. because stahn is stahn, how could he not be into a special offer? apparently, he's learned pretty well from rutee's constant bargain hunting.]
If we get two the second will be half-price! So you should get a pair too, Leon!
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... I don't need any. Get your own.
[Well then.]
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[wouldn't it be good to have a backup pair, though?]
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[Sheesh!! Give it a rest, mom!]
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[why does he have to take everything as a personal offense.] We used to do this all the time, remember?
[back then, when every new city also meant a trip to the shops to buy new armor and accessories if they had something stronger than what they could forge with rerise.]
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[Of course he remembers. That was a natural part of their routine for new cities, but... it's not as necessary here and now.
Leon finds it hard to get into that mindset now, after everything.]
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[maybe it's not necessary, but it just seems like it makes sense. but considering stahn is still more used to that mentality while traveling with the party, it's just a strange dissonance to not consider shopping together for things they would need in combat.]
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[Part of this, of course, stems from the fact that Leon sees it as a waste. Why should he get new gear and equipment when he's not going to be returning to fight and travel again? It's not a particularly sustainable mindset, but he can't entirely help it, either.]
...Just obtain what you need, so we can leave.
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Shouldn't we be ready in case we need it here, though? Things can get dangerous sometimes. [he's not considering the usefulness beyond cerealia. the fact of the matter is that they're here and they need to be well-equipped in case something does happen.]
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[Hmph!! Rude, he's perfectly prepared.
... Still, even Leon can get tired of arguing over pointless things, so he just huffs and waves a hand.]
Do whatever you want. Get a second pair of boots then, if it is so important to you.
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[that's not what he means, but at this point, stahn knows that leon is arguing just to argue. it seems like he really woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, because he's just been more difficult than usual.
so stahn just mutters something under his breath instead before doing exactly what he wants—which is to order a pair of boots for leon as well. it works out, since he already knows all the sizing just fine; he hasn't forgotten any of that since their adventure, after all.]
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It's fine.
At the very least, no matter how grumpy or difficult he gets, he never leaves.]
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regardless, he'll come barreling out of the shop after a few minutes with two large shopping bags. and a wide grin, because stahn isn't about to hold grudges, even if leon's been exceptionally difficult today.]
They're really quick in there! [cerealia technology is impressive sometimes, truly.]
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