[ . . . but now she has to share that answer, right. That's it. What.... reason she has besides.... etiquette that makes her want to know what he likes.
(She appreciated his help. She really did. Kashuu seems to enjoy pretty things - giving something to him wouldn't be difficult at all. Rapunzel seems like the kind of girl where giving her anything, probably legitimately anything would make her jump for joy. But when it comes to the other person who helped her through both times without offending her terribly, she doesn't even have the slightest clue what to give him.)
How am I supposed to give you something that you would appreciate if you refuse to tell me what you actually like?! Don't make me waste my time and effort with some shoddy attempt at something useless! That would be bad for both of us!
[He's trying to move on the conversation but hold on, she heard something she didn't like so she's going to fixate on it as she does. So she'll take care of something first--]
No.
I'll do what I wish.
[Oh okay then. And then reeling it right on back.]
But what you like is important. What could convince you that it isn't....?
[What could convince him that it isn't...? All of his life he's realized that it doesn't matter what he likes or wants. He's been a tool all his life, from the moment he was born to the moment he died, and nothing will ever change that. What he wanted, what he liked, what was important to him--
None of that ever mattered.
Naturally, Lili is not going to get any of that.]
You are making a fuss over nothing. If that is all you contacted me for, consider it noted. You no longer have any obligation to do anything.
[Pathetic? What is he supposed to do when his interests are what makes him pathetic in the first place? Sweets, learning new things, reading books, gaining knowledge, Marian's tea--
. . . and she feels bad once the indignation subsides. That's not.... what she expected. It takes her a few minutes after the fact to realize what she said to make him angry--
Then she still can't be stopped.
It takes some looking around but she's eventually able to figure out how to have things delivered. There's some awkward fumbling as she realizes she doesn't know where he lives - but she's not against doing a bit of digging around. At least she can collect information, even if it's just basic mail delivery.
So should Leon ever check his mail, there's a small box containing simple gold earrings (plural, because normal people wear two). She had one of her pieces of jewelry exchanged.
And a note:]
I didn't mean to imply that you were pathetic.
You're not.
[ . . . and she likes to tell herself that that's good enough.]
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. . . . . and she's just going to
pause for a really
really
really
really long time
did she hang up?]
I....
Is it really that important?!
[stop changing the debate, Lili]
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Stop wasting my time. Either you have an answer or you don't.
[1/2]
I do.
[ . . . but now she has to share that answer, right. That's it. What.... reason she has besides.... etiquette that makes her want to know what he likes.
(She appreciated his help. She really did. Kashuu seems to enjoy pretty things - giving something to him wouldn't be difficult at all. Rapunzel seems like the kind of girl where giving her anything, probably legitimately anything would make her jump for joy. But when it comes to the other person who helped her through both times without offending her terribly, she doesn't even have the slightest clue what to give him.)
It's an embarrassing reason.
She inhales.]
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[YEAH.
PUT THE BLAME ON HIM.
SOUNDS LEGIT.]
[1/2]
You--
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Why would she even--
And so, inelegantly and rather befuddled, it's Leon's turn to look utterly ridiculous.]
...What?
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I'm not repeating myself.
Tell me what you like.
Who's wasting time now?!
[Lili's new hobby might as well be throwing Leon's words back at him.]
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Shut up.
[Ah. Yes.]
Why would you even want to do something like that? [???] There's no need for it. [Also now he's just uncomfortable.]
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Will you question every intention I have? Why does it matter so much to you?
[Nevermind that she's just as suspicious of everyone....
Whatever.]
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Because you have no reason to do something like this. People don't act out of altruistic motives.
[Probably.]
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[SHE WANTS TO GIVE HIM SOMETHING.... and explaining any further might actually kill her.]
Why are you being so difficult about it? Do you truly hate sharing information about yourself that much?
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... It... isn't important.
[What, Leon.]
What I like has no bearing on anything.
[What, Leon.]
So it does not matter.
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What are you talking about?
Of course it's important.
[???????
Even Lili's speechless. Leon is reigning tsun champion, hot damn.]
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It isn't. If you are feeling some misguided desire to repay me for the ViViD level, don't bother. I didn't do any of what I did for you.
[Sure, Leon......]
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No.
I'll do what I wish.
[Oh okay then. And then reeling it right on back.]
But what you like is important. What could convince you that it isn't....?
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None of that ever mattered.
Naturally, Lili is not going to get any of that.]
You are making a fuss over nothing. If that is all you contacted me for, consider it noted. You no longer have any obligation to do anything.
[Problem... solved????]
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Especially since Lili is still? Confused?]
It's not.... nothing? I just don't understand - you have to like something and I care to know what it is. You can't tell me even one thing...?
[?????]
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[Oh.
Well.
Ok then.]
Are you listening to a single word I've been saying?
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I could ask you the same question, you know.
Not even a color? A season? You can't be that pathetic--!!
[oh for fuck's sake, Lili]
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[Pathetic? What is he supposed to do when his interests are what makes him pathetic in the first place? Sweets, learning new things, reading books, gaining knowledge, Marian's tea--
All such delicate, childish things.
He hangs up.
Oh. That went...well....]
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. . . and she feels bad once the indignation subsides. That's not.... what she expected. It takes her a few minutes after the fact to realize what she said to make him angry--
Then she still can't be stopped.
It takes some looking around but she's eventually able to figure out how to have things delivered. There's some awkward fumbling as she realizes she doesn't know where he lives - but she's not against doing a bit of digging around. At least she can collect information, even if it's just basic mail delivery.
So should Leon ever check his mail, there's a small box containing simple gold earrings (plural, because normal people wear two). She had one of her pieces of jewelry exchanged.
And a note:]
I didn't mean to imply that you were pathetic.
You're not.
[ . . . and she likes to tell herself that that's good enough.]