I saw an ad for a movie on CERESflix... I thought maybe it would be more fun to watch it with someone!
[besides, they're both home and they already have a tv...]
It looked cool! Like a mystery novel, only in moving pictures! [just in case leon's not up to speed on how movies work, stahn never knows what he gets up to with learning non-mission related cerealia things.]
[..... Stahn are you asking him to watch a movie with you....
It's hard to live in Cerealia for a few months without realizing what movies are, so he's got that one, thanks. Leon's always been quick to pick up on technology, what with the entire Oberon Corporation thing, so he knows what Stahn's talking about.
.... But on the other hand, he's Leon.]
I'm not interested. [Ruining things every day.] I don't have time to waste on childish things like that.
[leon will need to come up with a better excuse than that.]
I don't think it's something for kids, anyway. It's about a guy who loses all his memories and has to find out who he is while being hunted by the CERES Police... [it sounds so cool, a guy trying to find out who he is all on his own while the world is out to get him!!]
Just because something is fun and entertaining doesn't mean it's for kids. There are lots of books, and plays, and things like the arena in Noischtat. Movies aren't any different than that! There are fun things for people of every age.
[what's childish here is leon's insistence that having fun is childish. pull your head out of your ass, for you are the actual child here, leon magnus.]
[Of course he's the actual child here.... he's a childish baby, especially when trying to be more of an Adult.
So he scoffs at that, crossing his arms defensively and looking away. Whatever!! Whatever!!!]
Hmph.
Believe what you will. [It'll take a bit more than Stahn beating him over the head with this concept to undermine what he's been taught all his life, but it's a Start.] It isn't as though it matters to me.
[because maybe if it did, leon would do things for fun once in a while. stahn sighs a little, heading towards the couch because whatever, this movie is still getting watched regardless of whether or not leon is being a baby about it.]
It's okay not to turn your nose up at everything you're not used to, you know. [they're words that said by most people could be considered condescending and argumentative.
but from stahn? well, he's not in a bad mood, he just wants leon to open his mind a little. it comes from a place of genuine concern. leon never has fun. leon doesn't know how to have fun, and every thing that comes up that could potentially bring enjoyment, he stubbornly shuns it, scoffs and derides it.
it doesn't really bother stahn if leon doesn't like something, but he hates that leon won't even try and writes everything that isn't duty off. he knows it's how hugo raised him and likely on purpose but... shouldn't that make leon want to see the things that hugo kept from him? shouldn't he want to take times like this when they have peace and quiet to just... enjoy things?
...he wonders if there's even a way to make leon see how there is to enjoy?]
Maybe they don't matter to you, but... it matters to me. [he wants good things for leon, is that really so bad? even though stahn is sure it won't change leon's mind, he can't just sweep it under the rug—that's exactly why nothing has changed about this from the day they met. because stahn is always too willing to let leon get away with things just to maintain peace.]
[Patience, Stahn, patience. With each day, Leon changes a little more, though he'd hate to admit it and though it's something that even he doesn't always notice or realize. Change is a difficult and scary thing, especially for someone like Leon who has only known one single thing all his life.
He hates Hugo, and he hates Hugo's teachings, but it's not so easy to shake them when it comes down to it.
Still... he does frown at the words. They are argumentative words, though Stahn's tone is nothing of the sort, and the contrast is difficult for Leon to process. What is Stahn even going for here...?
(And why does it make him uncomfortable when Stahn says things like that? He should be over this.)]
... That is all the more reason to not do something. [But it's just muttered shortly, mostly under his breath. Remember, Stahn? He hates people like you!! Duh!!! Why should he care that it matters to you???
(He cares, it's frustrating.)
So he's just...going to stand there awkwardly, caught between a rock and a hard place. He doesn't feel like he should leave at this point--he doesn't feel like he can. But he doesn't want to go to the couch and give in and watch this movie, either. He's Struggling.]
[muttered or not, stahn does hear it. while his back is still turned, he frowns a bit; it really is the same tired excuse leon's been using for ages. even if he doesn't say it in as many words, it's such an empty statement at this point.
stahn is pretty used to it, though. he's used to the fact that leon won't admit when stahn is right out loud, or that they're actually friends. regardless, they're friends, he'll always stand by that sort of statement. and all the same, he won't ever force leon to admit those things, or try to make him verbalize anything of the sort. all stahn really wants from a situation like this is a little less derision towards the idea of actually enjoying himself like anyone else would.
so of course it matters to stahn.
but hearing a response like that is also the reminder for stahn to call back his own feelings when they're starting to spill over. what he wants for leon can't be forced. it'll only make him angry, so stahn just drops the argument. maybe that's doing exactly what he's trying to get away from in letting leon slide but he doesn't want a fight right now.
plan b.
plan b is...
well, the classic stahn approach, even if it's a little more subdued than it would have been a few months ago.]
We still have a few minutes before the food's supposed to be here. [he'll plop down lazily on the couch and offer leon a smile, as if those things hadn't fazed him at all. he turns on the tv anyway, waiting a moment so that ceresflix will load, and he continues his thought.] You can, at least, sit here while we're waiting for it, right?
[there. at the very least, leon won't have much reason to leave, and it absolves him from having to stand awkwardly without actually committing to the idea of a while movie.]
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[He doesn't really have a reason to sit on the couch while waiting for their food, but... it's not like holing up in his room all alone is going to make him feel better either. He's pretty well and truly sick of his room by now.
There's a long, lingering pause as he considers Stahn's words--and then he sighs.
Really. Really, he didn't ever have another option, and this is just Stahn making the excuse work for him, but for now he'll take it, moving to sit on the couch (but as far away from Stahn as he can be while being on the same couch), crossing his arms.]
[maybe it's just a poor excuse, but the fact that leon takes it at all—even while undoubtedly knowing that's all it is—that's enough for now.]
Just until the food gets here. You'd have to come back out here anyway, right? [so it is technically still a matter of convenience.
—even if stahn really does just want leon to stick around and watch the movie with him. either way, he's pressing the play button on the remote, which will start the movie's opening sequence.
it doesn't take much to draw stahn in, either, since he's never watched a movie like this before.]
[For his part, Leon doesn't look particularly invested from the get go. He props his elbow on the arm of the couch, using it as a rest for his cheek, the picture of boredom.
But he does watch, if only because there's nothing else to do. He's not really sure what to make of it at first, but.... well. It's a thing that's happening, and he does sort of want to know what's going to happen next....
[stahn, on the other hand, is super into it from the get-go. the plot is engaging and easy to follow, but there are plenty of mysteries and even more suspense. it's a healthy blend of explosive action and mystery, which pins it right up his alley.
so stahn is focused, so much so that he initially doesn't even realize that leon is paying attention... or that the food is a little late to arrive. so when the doorbell has finally rung, they've made it through a good 25 minutes.]
Ah! [the sound commands his attention enough to pull stahn from the movie, and he's quick to pause it. he looks over to leon for the first time since he started the movie, and he grins.] I guess the food's here! Hold on, I'll go get it.
[Oh thank god the food is here. Leon's ready to go get it (it'll give him an excuse to leave, really) except then he doesn't, because Stahn jumps up to do it instead, and Leon settles back onto the couch. Fine. He'll just wait.
But he's only waiting for the food, not because he's interested in the movie!!!
[it's not even like stahn did that to force leon into staying; he really only did it because he's the one who ordered the food. he's just taking responsibility for his actions here.
once he closes the door, he makes a stop in the kitchen to get forks (he's prepared to combat leon's derision towards plastic utensils) before making his way back to the sofa. after a minute of rummaging through the bag to separate everything, he hands the container and a fork to a leon with a grin.]
There! I hope it's good. [he doesn't want leon to not enjoy his meal, especially when he's not sure if leon would like what stahn ordered for himself.
(the cake is still in the bag—obviously, the surprise dessert must wait.)]
[Leon is the one who picked it, so if he doesn't like it, the only one he has to blame is himself--
But he just makes an acknowledging noise and accepts it, poking at the food immediately with his fork. It smells good enough, so that's a good start...........
Leon still isn't moving though.
The couch is comfortable and now he has his food so. So!!]
[this is fine. stahn doesn't hit the play button again just yet, mostly so he can get a few bites of food and not be distracted one way or the other. it has surprisingly little to do with the fact that leon hasn't left yet.
(maybe because he knows that leon won't leave, despite his protests)]
Mmm! Oh, it's really good! Tasty! [okay, so maybe stahn is a little excited about his first bites of the unagidon. but it's really, really good. so naturally, as a gesture of kindness, he holds the container out towards leon.]
Do you want to try it? [he's pretty sure he knows the answer, but stahn's gonna stahn.]
okay, here leon... you win the grand prize of some legitimately stunned by this. mouth agape, eyes wide—he really was expecting leon to just refuse like he always does.
things breaking the normal cycle is enough to give him temporary stuned bsod.]
[oh. that ended up... surprisingly not as volatile as he would have expected. sometimes it's pretty hard to tell what leon will or won't like, but the look on his face indicates that he doesn't hate it.
that's good.
and he's not making a big deal out of it so stahn wonders if he should just let that go. yes, this is fine... even there's a small smile creeping on his lips as he takes another bite of his food and reaches over to press play on the remote again.]
[Letting it go was probably safest, so as to avoid awkward embarrassed tsunsplotions.
Instead, there's...this. This oddly vaguely peaceful dinner. Leon mostly focuses on his dinner, but he can't help the way that his eyes flick to the TV for particularly loud or action-y sequences--or for the really, really emotional moments, even if his expression remains as flat and calm as ever.
There's something distracting about them nonetheless.]
they don't have too many moments of real peace. back home, even before everything went to shit, they were always too busy with handling the mission that peaceful nights were marred by duty. here in cerealia, they've been thrown into a lot more uncertain circumstances, and so much more fighting because of how much they have to deal with.
a night like this is welcome, where everything is peaceful. they're not fighting, it's really just the opposite.
stahn's getting pretty into the movie as he eats, sometimes even stopping with his mouth agape from all the twists and turns. the plot is pretty crazy, the action scenes are explosive and honestly... it's so cool. naturally, when they get to a major plot twist about the protagonist's identity, he's amazed.]
Whoa, no way... [he didn't see it coming, okay? though at this point it's hard to tell if the twist will be worth anything or if it's just bad writing. he doesn't care though, it was cool!]
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Oh, Leon... are you busy tonight? After dinner, I mean—were you going to do anything important before going to sleep?
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[He has no idea what Stahn's getting at here... it's a little puzzling. And he's curious.]
Why do you ask?
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[besides, they're both home and they already have a tv...]
It looked cool! Like a mystery novel, only in moving pictures! [just in case leon's not up to speed on how movies work, stahn never knows what he gets up to with learning non-mission related cerealia things.]
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It's hard to live in Cerealia for a few months without realizing what movies are, so he's got that one, thanks. Leon's always been quick to pick up on technology, what with the entire Oberon Corporation thing, so he knows what Stahn's talking about.
.... But on the other hand, he's Leon.]
I'm not interested. [Ruining things every day.] I don't have time to waste on childish things like that.
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[leon will need to come up with a better excuse than that.]
I don't think it's something for kids, anyway. It's about a guy who loses all his memories and has to find out who he is while being hunted by the CERES Police... [it sounds so cool, a guy trying to find out who he is all on his own while the world is out to get him!!]
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...Even if it does sound kind of interesting... but he's never really indulged in anything like this...]
Don't make me repeat myself. I just told you that I'm not interested in something so childish. It is purposeless and thus must be for children.
[Whatever, Leon...]
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[yeah, he'll just call it out.]
Just because something is fun and entertaining doesn't mean it's for kids. There are lots of books, and plays, and things like the arena in Noischtat. Movies aren't any different than that! There are fun things for people of every age.
[what's childish here is leon's insistence that having fun is childish. pull your head out of your ass, for you are the actual child here, leon magnus.]
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So he scoffs at that, crossing his arms defensively and looking away. Whatever!! Whatever!!!]
Hmph.
Believe what you will. [It'll take a bit more than Stahn beating him over the head with this concept to undermine what he's been taught all his life, but it's a Start.] It isn't as though it matters to me.
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[because maybe if it did, leon would do things for fun once in a while. stahn sighs a little, heading towards the couch because whatever, this movie is still getting watched regardless of whether or not leon is being a baby about it.]
It's okay not to turn your nose up at everything you're not used to, you know. [they're words that said by most people could be considered condescending and argumentative.
but from stahn? well, he's not in a bad mood, he just wants leon to open his mind a little. it comes from a place of genuine concern. leon never has fun. leon doesn't know how to have fun, and every thing that comes up that could potentially bring enjoyment, he stubbornly shuns it, scoffs and derides it.
it doesn't really bother stahn if leon doesn't like something, but he hates that leon won't even try and writes everything that isn't duty off. he knows it's how hugo raised him and likely on purpose but... shouldn't that make leon want to see the things that hugo kept from him? shouldn't he want to take times like this when they have peace and quiet to just... enjoy things?
...he wonders if there's even a way to make leon see how there is to enjoy?]
Maybe they don't matter to you, but... it matters to me. [he wants good things for leon, is that really so bad? even though stahn is sure it won't change leon's mind, he can't just sweep it under the rug—that's exactly why nothing has changed about this from the day they met. because stahn is always too willing to let leon get away with things just to maintain peace.]
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He hates Hugo, and he hates Hugo's teachings, but it's not so easy to shake them when it comes down to it.
Still... he does frown at the words. They are argumentative words, though Stahn's tone is nothing of the sort, and the contrast is difficult for Leon to process. What is Stahn even going for here...?
(And why does it make him uncomfortable when Stahn says things like that? He should be over this.)]
... That is all the more reason to not do something. [But it's just muttered shortly, mostly under his breath. Remember, Stahn? He hates people like you!! Duh!!! Why should he care that it matters to you???
(He cares, it's frustrating.)
So he's just...going to stand there awkwardly, caught between a rock and a hard place. He doesn't feel like he should leave at this point--he doesn't feel like he can. But he doesn't want to go to the couch and give in and watch this movie, either. He's Struggling.]
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stahn is pretty used to it, though. he's used to the fact that leon won't admit when stahn is right out loud, or that they're actually friends. regardless, they're friends, he'll always stand by that sort of statement. and all the same, he won't ever force leon to admit those things, or try to make him verbalize anything of the sort. all stahn really wants from a situation like this is a little less derision towards the idea of actually enjoying himself like anyone else would.
so of course it matters to stahn.
but hearing a response like that is also the reminder for stahn to call back his own feelings when they're starting to spill over. what he wants for leon can't be forced. it'll only make him angry, so stahn just drops the argument. maybe that's doing exactly what he's trying to get away from in letting leon slide but he doesn't want a fight right now.
plan b.
plan b is...
well, the classic stahn approach, even if it's a little more subdued than it would have been a few months ago.]
We still have a few minutes before the food's supposed to be here. [he'll plop down lazily on the couch and offer leon a smile, as if those things hadn't fazed him at all. he turns on the tv anyway, waiting a moment so that ceresflix will load, and he continues his thought.] You can, at least, sit here while we're waiting for it, right?
[there. at the very least, leon won't have much reason to leave, and it absolves him from having to stand awkwardly without actually committing to the idea of a while movie.]
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There's a long, lingering pause as he considers Stahn's words--and then he sighs.
Really. Really, he didn't ever have another option, and this is just Stahn making the excuse work for him, but for now he'll take it, moving to sit on the couch (but as far away from Stahn as he can be while being on the same couch), crossing his arms.]
...Fine. For a few minutes, then.
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Just until the food gets here. You'd have to come back out here anyway, right? [so it is technically still a matter of convenience.
—even if stahn really does just want leon to stick around and watch the movie with him. either way, he's pressing the play button on the remote, which will start the movie's opening sequence.
it doesn't take much to draw stahn in, either, since he's never watched a movie like this before.]
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But he does watch, if only because there's nothing else to do. He's not really sure what to make of it at first, but.... well. It's a thing that's happening, and he does sort of want to know what's going to happen next....
Maybe, a little.]
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so stahn is focused, so much so that he initially doesn't even realize that leon is paying attention... or that the food is a little late to arrive. so when the doorbell has finally rung, they've made it through a good 25 minutes.]
Ah! [the sound commands his attention enough to pull stahn from the movie, and he's quick to pause it. he looks over to leon for the first time since he started the movie, and he grins.] I guess the food's here! Hold on, I'll go get it.
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But he's only waiting for the food, not because he's interested in the movie!!!
So there..............
(Now he's stuck, now he can't escape.)]
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once he closes the door, he makes a stop in the kitchen to get forks (he's prepared to combat leon's derision towards plastic utensils) before making his way back to the sofa. after a minute of rummaging through the bag to separate everything, he hands the container and a fork to a leon with a grin.]
There! I hope it's good. [he doesn't want leon to not enjoy his meal, especially when he's not sure if leon would like what stahn ordered for himself.
(the cake is still in the bag—obviously, the surprise dessert must wait.)]
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But he just makes an acknowledging noise and accepts it, poking at the food immediately with his fork. It smells good enough, so that's a good start...........
Leon still isn't moving though.
The couch is comfortable and now he has his food so. So!!]
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(maybe because he knows that leon won't leave, despite his protests)]
Mmm! Oh, it's really good! Tasty! [okay, so maybe stahn is a little excited about his first bites of the unagidon. but it's really, really good. so naturally, as a gesture of kindness, he holds the container out towards leon.]
Do you want to try it? [he's pretty sure he knows the answer, but stahn's gonna stahn.]
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Consider that.
And lift his fork to spear some and take it.
Just dues for all of this nonsense.
So there, he'll just stick that into his mouth with a quiet hmph.]
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okay, here leon... you win the grand prize of some legitimately stunned by this. mouth agape, eyes wide—he really was expecting leon to just refuse like he always does.
things breaking the normal cycle is enough to give him temporary stuned bsod.]
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Leon's just going to ignore all of that, chewing thoughtfully. Hm. It's not bad..................
And then he goes back to his own meal as if that was nothing out of the ordinary at all.]
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that's good.
and he's not making a big deal out of it so stahn wonders if he should just let that go. yes, this is fine... even there's a small smile creeping on his lips as he takes another bite of his food and reaches over to press play on the remote again.]
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Instead, there's...this. This oddly vaguely peaceful dinner. Leon mostly focuses on his dinner, but he can't help the way that his eyes flick to the TV for particularly loud or action-y sequences--or for the really, really emotional moments, even if his expression remains as flat and calm as ever.
There's something distracting about them nonetheless.]
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they don't have too many moments of real peace. back home, even before everything went to shit, they were always too busy with handling the mission that peaceful nights were marred by duty. here in cerealia, they've been thrown into a lot more uncertain circumstances, and so much more fighting because of how much they have to deal with.
a night like this is welcome, where everything is peaceful. they're not fighting, it's really just the opposite.
stahn's getting pretty into the movie as he eats, sometimes even stopping with his mouth agape from all the twists and turns. the plot is pretty crazy, the action scenes are explosive and honestly... it's so cool. naturally, when they get to a major plot twist about the protagonist's identity, he's amazed.]
Whoa, no way... [he didn't see it coming, okay? though at this point it's hard to tell if the twist will be worth anything or if it's just bad writing. he doesn't care though, it was cool!]
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