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[at least leon knows he can talk business with dymlos when the situation calls for it, right?

"I'll give my assistance when the situation calls for it. In the meanwhile, I'll be sure to keep Stahn focused on the task at hand."

not that he thinks leon would falter on that, but he's also ensuring leon is made aware that it's not a burden to take on alone. stahn may get distracted at times, but dymlos is fully aware of how capable stahn is when it counts.

"He and I discussed this briefly already, so he's aware of what needs to be done."]

[It's nice to hear Leon won't be alone in trying to keep Dymlos on track, but... on the other hand, will their combined efforts even be enough??? It's so hard to be sure!!

Well. Hopefully they will be.]

I see. Thank you for that, then.

[Help is good! At least, when it comes to keep Stahn on track, help is good.]

[dymlos simply hums in acknowledgment—that's about all he's got to say right now. which works at fine, as stahn emerges from the shower... half-dressed.

he'll put his shirt on soon, but his hair is still wet, and he doesn't care for the blow-dryer because it makes his hair too fluffy (they should really invest in a diffuser). so wet mop of mullet while shirtless it is, then.]

Eh? Did I heae Dymlos? [maybe he was just hearing things? who knows.]

[Why wouldn't you hear Dymlos, Stahn??? Leon just blinks at him at that, arching an eyebrow.]

Of course you did. He is capable of conversation, is he not?

[Are you stupid or some...thing.........

And then Leon's expression immediately goes from mildly bemused to irritated.]

What are you doing? Get dressed properly before you come to pester us with your company.

I know that, but he doesn't usually talk much!

[sure, dymlos could point out what they were discussing—but dymlos is dymlos, and he doesn't really see the need when it's not important. especially not when leon's already moved on to the next topic, and it's pretty obvious that stahn will follow suit.

it's not like stahn can focus on too many things at once, after all.]

My shirt will get all wet if I do that though... [listen, he has a valid reason, even if that reason is "wild hair like a sheep's."] I'm wraring my pants anyway, it's not that big of a deal.

[don't be such a dainty maiden about it, leon. shirtlessness between best friends is no big deal, obviously. they're both men here. sort of.]

[Maybe he just doesn't have anything to say to you!!!

... Ahem. Right. The shirt thing. That just gets a scoff, because Leon is definitely a dainty maiden.]

Simply because you have an unnecessary mop of hair does not mean that you should wander around shirtless! If it is that much trouble, we may as well cut it all off.

[wekll, the dainty maiden is about to be met with a side of stahn that is only seen in very specific circumstances.

but leon said the magic words that can draw stahn's ire. so from mildly exasperated to surprisingly cold and flat go his expression and tone.]

I'm not cutting my hair. [the sorest of sore spots. it's not happening and he doesn't appreciate anyone joking about it either.]

It would be the quickest solution to resolving those issues.

[Hmph.

Whatever, he wasn't expecting much more than this because Stahn, he's always so weirdly hung up on this.]

That's not a solution at all.

[and he'll remain hung up on it, because he won't let leon think that's an option. it's not an option!! leave his hair alone!]

[Whatever, Leon's over it.]

I told you to put a shirt on. Find a solution for yourself or I will find one for you.

[Snip. Snip.]

[wow, this is so rude.]

Leoooonnnnnn! [obviously, the solution is to whine about it.]

I am not going to repeat myself.

[PUT A SHIRT ON.]

[but leeeeeeeeeeeeooooon...

okay, maybe leon actually getting that stern about it does concern him slightly, because he may turn his head and find that leon's grabbed a pair of scissors. he actually shudders a little before going to get a shirt.

...though he's none too pleased when he emerges, because the back of the shirt wet nearly the entire length and it feels terrible.]

There. [like a pouty little kid, that's how he says it.]

[Sorry, Stahn... sorry, your bff is a dick.

Leon's not entirely impressed by that solution either (someone for the love of god give Stahn a hairdryer) but he'll take it; he just crosses his eyes, huffing faintly.]

Then we may as well go and stop wasting the day away.

[It's not that late, Leon....]

[if leon wants to deal with the consequences of stahn's hair being bigger, poofier, and more unwieldy, he's more than welcome to get stahn a hairdryer.]

It's still morning. We don't have to rush... [it's kind of funny how the roles have reversed a bit, with stahn being more of a sourpuss right now. his hair is wet, his shirt is wet, and now leon is rushing him out the door.

seriously, his bff is a dick.]

[Of course he's a dick, what else is new. You were the one who wanted to live with this asshole, Stahn.]

We do. I would rather not waste time out there, and I already know it is going to take some time to get to the proper shops.

[Though it...wouldn't if you took the train, Leon.........]

[at least stahn knows they're not taking the train. even if leon's being a proper asshole right now, he wouldn't inflict the motion sickness on him unless leon wants to make it a faster trip.]

It's not wasting time... we don't even have anything else to do today. [he wanted to explore for a bit, why is leon in such a rush to be finished!! leon, please!!]

Regardless of our schedule for the day, taking too long to get there is still wasting time.

[Leon's always in a rush to be finished... Leon sucks at taking things easy.]

You are too laid-back and lackadaisical in your approach to accomplishing tasks.

It's just shopping, Leon. There's not a lot on the line here.

[leon's being incredibly dramatic about this as far as stahn is concerned.]

This isn't a mission, we can take it easy, you know...

Something does not have to be a mission for me to want to accomplish it promptly and without unnecessary delays.

[Leon is still Leon, what else is new.]

Not all of us are content to treat our daily tasks so carelessly.

[he's being such a grumpy ass about this and the fact that his hair and clothes are still wet even as they're rushing out of the apartment means he's a little more sour about things than he'd normally be.]

Do you ever so something just because it's fun? It's okay to go shopping without treating it like a job.

[They're sour together, it's amazing.

This is what happens when Stahn isn't aggressive sunshine. Because how do you........have fun....]

... Of course not. [??? He says that almost too easily.] The reason we are going shopping is because we need more supplies.

[A huff.]

That is all there is to it. Whether or not it is enjoyable has nothing to do with the situation at hand.

[leon really is the king of "no fun allowed." sure, he knows that leon isn't exactly chomping at the bit to look for a good time, but to say he never does anything just because he enjoys it...

well, it's kind of sad, honestly.

it kind of makes it hard for stahn to stay angry, because he knows that leon had a hard life—things like this just bring it all back into perspective how hard things were. hugo never let him have fun; that's why he could be such an esteemed knight by 16. a master swordsman with swordian... something's gotta give.]

I think that'll change today! We'll just have to make in enjoyable! [he says it with a grin... talk about mood whiplash. but once stahn makes up his mind, there's not much changing it. they'll have a good outing, and they'll find some fun stuff along the way. stahn has decided that, which means he can instantly brighten up and leave behind some of that grumpiness.

it's a good thing, and it's something he can do for leon.]

[And, just like that, Stahn's back to being aggressive sunshine. Leon's never entirely sure what the switch is to flick that on, but... well, admittedly he doesn't mind it so much now that he's back to the way he's used to. Just because Leon's used to it, naturally. Not because Stahn not being cheerful is a little unsettling to him.

Still... it's not like Leon understands this insistence any more than he did before--he's never done anything for the sake of having fun like this, so it's just totally alien to him.]

... Do what you want. [If it'll get Stahn to stop wasting time ~~and keep him smiling like this~~ it can't be all bad.] Are you ready to go yet?

[he may have never done those things before, but stahn's determined to change that. now he's got a goal in mind, and... well, that's just the way it goes. his sunshine is aggressive, but he's also stubborn as hell.]

Mm, let's go! [it's almost as if they never even argued, though as he moves forth past leon, it's probably plain to see why stahn was so agitated. his hair is still all kinds of wet in the back, and there are obvious spots of wetness in the fabric of his shirt in every spot where his hair touches.

which is a lot of it.

because stahn has enough hair to compete with a sheep's wool.]

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